McREL Strategies and BTOP

Welcome to the EUP TeamSteve Gordon, Dir of HR & FinanceTodays Agenda:10:45 Welcome Back Year 2 Educational TechnologyCRTsMcREL (Marzono)EvaluationsEUPISD ResourcesAssessmentsSchoolWiresFuture MeetingsD8 Mentee & Mentor Year 2 TrainingWhy?The 18 school districts in the EUP have been collaborating for decades. Your small school is part of a larger team.This information should give you an idea of where we have been and where we are headed.Plus, its good stuff!

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Last Year ?What worked ?What didnt ?Help ?IDPASKGrowShareWhat worked GREAT Last Year?ShareWhat do you NEED this Year?MentorsResearch mentoringIn consultation with mentee, establish developmental plan within first 3 months. Developmental plan should identify goals/objectives; set time-lines and outline meeting schedules between mentor and mentee. Meetings should ideally take place once per fortnight thereafter once per month.Mentor should assist mentee in developing their teaching portfolioMonitor progress against agreed goals and time-linesAffirm and develop the strengths and work on weaknesses of mentee

MentorsReview mentees professional goals and adjust development plan accordingly. Plans should ideally be discussed at the beginning of the year and reviewed at the end Introduce mentee to formal and informal collegial & information networksSupport or direct mentee to areas that can provide specialized support where necessaryShare information relating to teaching & learning and researchAssist mentee in understanding policies & procedures of your districtMentorsBe available on reasonable basis to support mentee in all areas related to their positionEncourage and assist mentee to develop their research profile (conference papers; book reviews; journal articles; books and grant applications)Mentors should keep records of their meetings with the mentee (date, duration and brief summary) and provide annual interim report to your principal

Educational TechnologyITVWirelessOne to OneBTOPSupportWhat did you use last year?What do you need this year?BTOPBroadband Technology Opportunities ProgramFederal grant (ARRA funds) awarded to EUPISD $3.165 million granted + 28% match = $4.4 million projectJobs provided: project director, instructional technologist, 3 techs, half time community outreach specialistProvided netbooks for all 7th-12th graders in region, teacher PD, community outreach events about broadband useTechnology and 21st century education is a big deal in our schools!The Devices are still in your districts ask for themCurriculum Review TeamsLots of PDLatest infoKey Staff MembersSupportDid you participate last Year?McRELStands for Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.It is a research and development corporation in Denver.Dr. Robert Marzano, Dr. Debra Pickering, and Dr. Jane Pollack wrote a book called Classroom Instruction that Works while they worked for McREL.The strategies come from that book.They are often referred to as Marzanos strategies, but technically McREL owns them. Meta-AnalysisMarzano, Pickering, and Pollock wanted to know what strategies were the most effective teaching strategies.Instead of designing a new study, they searched existing research and identified 9 strategies that work.Called a meta-analysis because they analyzed so many studies to derive the conclusions.Instructional Strategies that Make a DifferenceINSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGYPERCENTILE GAINIdentifying Similarities and Differences45Summarizing and Note Taking34Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition29Homework and Practice28Nonlinguistic Representation27Cooperative Learning27Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback23Generating and Testing Hypotheses23Questions, Cues, and Advance Organizers22Evaluations?Are you Highly Effective?Your Principal is on your TEAMASK questionsUse your Mentor(s)EUPISD Resourceswww.eup.k12.mi.usConference EvaluationCurriculum BookmarkPrograms curric, resources, grantsServices more district orientedMath& Science CenterSpecial Education EverythingTechnology

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Take the time to learn to use the systemAsk to attend the trainingTalk with your mentorTalk with your buildings CRT membersCan be Overwhelming, Can be Very ValuableWe are changing to DnA, are you Ready?SchoolWires

Your Web PageView others in your BuildingCOPYAsk questionsView others in the EUPView others in districts from all overTake the BestAsk for TrainingDo you have a Web Page?Future Meetings

October 6 School ImprovementDecember 1 Special Education for ALLFebruary 2 - Illuminate D&AApril 13 Teacher Certification

Questions ?What ?When ?Where ?Why ?Who ?Can I retire yet ??

Steve Gordonsgordon@eup.k12.mi.us

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