March 15, 2011Presented by:

Shannon Willy, PrincipalAmber Velasquez, Instructional Coach

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Focus of Tonight’s Presentation:

• Academics and Instruction• Accountability• Staff Collaboration• Building Climate• Community Events

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Direct Explicit Instruction in the 5 components of

Reading (thru FAST)

• Jana Versteeg, Level 3 Literacy, Primary

• Demonstrating the 4-Step Vocabulary process with a Guided Reading Group

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4 Step Vocabulary Example

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Direct Explicit Instruction in the 5

components of Reading (thru FAST)

• Tori McGillicudy, Level 3 Literacy, Intermediate

• Demonstrating a concept lesson with a group of students

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Other Initiatives:

• Focus on building wide explicit instruction on Math problem solving strategies

• Tutoring (before and after school)• Leveled content classrooms• Blended Services

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Walk Throughs and “Look Fors”

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Beginning Implementation Proficient Teacher Behaviors for October Visible impact on student learning

Shared Vision and Code of Conduct

visual form of measurement (visible in the classroom) Visible strategy for measuring goal – embedded language referencing Code of Conduct and Shared Vision

Student can articulate when asked

Reading:FAST

Appropriate pacing (20 minute lessons)using 7 steps correctly Links FAST concepts to other content areas

Up to Concept 3, pinch out sounds and use the “change to” motions Students make links during other content areas

Reading:Daily 5 Habits and Guided Group Instruction

Frequent references to learning targets and student goals Whole class learning target is posted

Teachers and students can articulate learning targets being addressed through whole group and small group instruction

Writing Mini-lessons short and snappy everyday Student work is displayed (inside classroom) Students appropriately use the correct map for each part of planning

and can explain why they are using it.

Math The strategy being taught is clearly visible.

30 minute whole group concept lessons aligned with level learning targets

Small group instruction and/or conferencing Teacher will explicitly teach the strategies: Draw a picture

and Look for a pattern. An explicit problem solving lesson will take place at least 3

times/week (can take the place of Minute Math if necessary)

Students can articulate learning targets

Science and Social Stud.

Students can articulate Socials Studies and Science content being learned

Walk Throughs Data

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Other Forms of Staff Accountability

• Data Walls• Learning Targets posted in all

classrooms

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Student Accountability

• Students tracking their own progress

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Team Meetings

• Leveled Content Reading, Math and Writing

• Building Teams Building Leadership Team Wellness PBS Social/Community Involvement

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More Collaboration

• Peer Observations

• Training of Trainers Model

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Stride for Pride

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More Building Climate Initiatives

• Mesa Starrs• Character Education• Connecting the Dots

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From: Mrs. WillyTo:

MESA

S T A R Rafetyrust

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Coffee House Coat Drive

• Collect coats for Have a Heart• Art work is displayed and students

perform musical presentations• 8th year• 400 Mesa students and their families

attend this past October• 298 coats were collected

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Other Events:

• Reading in the Park• Holiday Family Night• Movie Night• Pennies for Patients• Jump Rope for Heart

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Mesa’s 2010-2011 Wordle

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Thank you for coming!

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