Growing Through Change

August 2 & 4, 2011

Leadership Academy2011

LCPS

Preparing all students to be competitive and productive citizens in a global economy

Instructional Content Focus: Differentiation, Objectives, Learning Targets, Formative AssessmentDesigned and presented by: Tezella G. Cline, Professional Development Specialist, LCPS

Leadership Academy Schedule

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Leadership Academy Schedule

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Seeds Planted…

Thinking Maps

KaganSIOPProject Tomorrow

SMART 21 Century Framework

CCSS&NCESFormative Assessment

Habits of Mind

What seeds of change have been planted in your school over the past 3 years?How have they grown? What impact have they had?How have they changed your school? How has your school culture changed? How has teaching & learning changed in your school?How has Student Achievement changed?What will be the focus this year?What changes (new seeds) will occur this year?What are some results that you expect to see? What challenges will you face? What help, support, advise do others have for you?

PBISNew Evaluations

Growing Through Change… 2011 - 2012

Define or describe differentiation: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What must be considered and addressed when planning for differentiation of instruction?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Who benefits from differentiation? _______________________________________________

Why consider differentiation? ___________________________________________________

How will you use this information? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Focus on Instruction- Differentiation

How does this topic connect with school and district goals? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Growing Through Change… 2011 - 2012

Past Changes

• • • •

CultureStudent

Achievement Teaching & Learning

2011 – 2012

Changes this year?

Expected Outcomes?

Challenges you will face?

Resources to remember to use?

Wisdom from others… (use back also)

I am most proud of…

Growing Through Change… 2011 - 2012

#1. #2. #3. #4.

Give-One-Get-OneWords from the Wise!

Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction

Slide 1.1Objective:Articulate what formative assessment is and explain the

importance of instructional objectives, learning targets, and differentiation in the process.

Learning Targets:

• I can define or describe formative assessment• I can identify and discuss the four key words in the definition of formative assessment•I can state the three questions that students must answer for them to be engaged partners in formative assessment•I know what instructional objectives are and I can write them•I can define what learning targets are• I can write learning targets for an objective•I can explain the difference between objectives and learning targets•I can define or describe differentiation•I can state and explain the core non-negotiables of differentiation

Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction

Slide 1.1Objective:Articulate what formative assessment is and explain the

importance of instructional objectives, learning targets, and differentiation in the process.

Learning Targets:

• I can define or describe formative assessment• I can identify and discuss the four key words in the definition of formative assessment•I can state the three questions that students must answer for them to be engaged partners in formative assessment•I know what instructional objectives are and I can write them•I can define what learning targets are• I can write learning targets for an objective•I can explain the difference between objectives and learning targets•I can define or describe differentiation•I can state and explain the core non-negotiables of differentiation

Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction

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Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction

Session OneVideo 1: Introduction to DifferentiationVideo 2:Supportive Environment

Session TwoVideo 3: High-Quality Curriculum

Session ThreeVideo 4: Effective Assessment

Session FourVideo 5: Instructional StrategiesVideo 6: The Future of Differentiation

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Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction

Differentiation and Access to Equity 

“Differentiation is a belief that all children can, and should, succeed at a high level with appropriate support and motivation.”

“A level of excellence belongs to all kids, and differentiation opens the door and provides equity of access to that level of excellence.”

Carol Tomlinson 

“Differentiation is a way of thinking, a mindset about trying to match our instruction to the students we serve.”

Jay McTighe

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Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction

“Differentiation doesn't say plan all the work you've always done and do this on top of it.” 

“What differentiation asks you to do is to be crystal clear about what kids should know and understand and be able to do at the end of a segment of learning...and then get them there in more than one way.”

Carol Tomlinson

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Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction

The Core Non-Negotiables of Differentiation 

1.ENVIRONMENT: Classroom led by a teacher who believes that each student can grow and achieve and who communicates this belief to the students, so that they form a community or team working together for common and mutual success. 

2.CURRICULUM:High quality, clear expectations and engaging material. 

3.ASSESSMENT: Pre- and formative—checking to find out where students are to begin with, how they are progressing, and adapting teaching accordingly. 

4.INSTRUCTION:How you teach—to get all students to the goal.

Differentiation = Good teaching

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Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction

The Core Non-Negotiables of Differentiation 

1.ENVIRONMENT: Classroom led by a teacher who believes that each student can grow and achieve and who communicates this belief to the students, so that they form a community or team working together for common and mutual success. 

2.CURRICULUM:High quality, clear expectations and engaging material. 

3.ASSESSMENT: Pre- and formative—checking to find out where students are to begin with, how they are progressing, and adapting teaching accordingly. 

4.INSTRUCTION:How you teach—to get all students to the goal.

Differentiation = Good teaching

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Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction

Supportive Environment 

1. Growth Mindset“A teacher's mindset affects everything in the classroom....”

“It affects the students because they can tell whether you have a growth or fixed mindset regarding them. If teachers see winners and losers, students will see them seeing winners and losers…”

“It affects what teachers teach the students...”

“A great coach has to have a growth mindset.”Carol Tomlinson

Example: “You Can Grow Your Brain” 2. Building Community

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Supportive Environment 1.Growth Mindset 

2.Building Community 

“A community in a classroom is analogous to any good sports team.”Carol Tomlinson

The teacher, like a coach:• models respectful listening• assigns real tasks and problems to solve to create a

common agenda• prepares students for challenges• debriefs after a challenge is confronted• celebrates successes• corrects mistakes

Example: The First 30 Days

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Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction

The First 30 Days A Strategy for Building a Classroom Community 

…Getting to Know Me Collages

…Classroom Jobs

…Interest Inventories

…Shared Work

…Anchor Charts

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