Teaching and LearningElementary

4.15.14Dean Avenue Conference Center

Today’s AgendaTime Frame Agenda Item

8:30-8:35am Welcome and Overview of Agenda

8:35-8:45am 2014-2015 New Teacher Induction Model

8:45-9:30am Technology Purchase Update & Building Action Planning

9:30-9:50am Distribution of Go Math! Materials

9:50-10:10am 2014 Textbook Inventory

10:10-10:40am 2014-2015 School Improvement Plan

10:40-11:00am New Teacher Center Principal Survey

Feedback and Questions

https://todaysmeet.com/gomath

NEW TEACHER INDUCTION

MODEL2014-2015

2014-2015 Induction Model• Continue to provide 60-90 minutes of

support to 1st year teachers in a one-to-one setting weekly.

• Provide 30-60 minutes of support to 2nd year teachers in a one-to-one or small group (maximum of 3) setting weekly. Differentiation of time and group size is dependent upon the needs to the 2nd year teacher.

Hiring Additional Mentor Teachers

• We will be hiring 5 additional Mentor Teachers

• Informational Meeting: April 22nd from 4:00-5:00pm at Dean Ave.

• Interviews: Early May

Additional Considerations

• Two Mentor Teachers will be assigned to our Continuous and Extended Calendar Schools

• Mentor-Teacher Assignments will be made in early September (for traditional calendar schools) to limit mid-course changes

• Results from the NTC Program Evaluation Survey (taken by teachers, mentors, coaches, principals and

district program leaders) will inform additional program modifications and enhancement

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION

UPDATES & DISTRIBUTION

MATH & TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION

Math & Technology Adoption

Each piece is taken directly from the “Creating Interactive Elementary Classrooms” information provided at last month’s T&L.

Math & Technology AdoptionProviding teachers with better tools and professional development will increase their ability to deliver the appropriate instruction the student needs in a setting and manner the student is most comfortable with. These better tools will provide teachers with more time to meet individual needs of students and specifically design instruction to meet those needs.  

Math & Technology Adoption

The informative data that will be collected from these better tools will provide our teachers with real-time data to enhance the students' learning opportunities. Via this implementation, and the ensuing progressive steps committed to by our district, exiting students will possess the knowledge, skills, and ability for future success in the next stage of their life.

BLENDED LEARNING IN DMPS

Blended Learning

• Our working text:• Classifying K-12 Ble

nded Learning

What is Blended Learning?

• Some of the students’ learning and practice takes place in an online environment.

• The teacher still plays an important role in delivering face-to-face instruction.

• Teacher integrates technology into instruction.

What is Blended Learning?What it IS

Utilizing available tools and resources to enhance and extend core instructionUtilizing software/technology data to guide instruction for students on and individual basisUtilizing resources to enhance and extend core instruction for students

What it ISN’TPutting a student on a software program that isn’t tied to their core instructionPutting a student on a software program and not looking at and interpreting dataExpecting a resource to be the primary provider of core student instruction

Blended Learning

Blended Learning

Time: This is currently taking place within our district. Students are accessing all sorts of information outside of school hours.

Place: This also currently takes place. Students are accessing information consistently while outside of the physical school building.

Blended Learning

Path: With the adoption of the new math materials students will now have additional access to resources that best fit their needs.

Pace: With the adoption of the new math materials, we will be better equipped to serve students at their pace as quickly as they are ready to proceed.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning

Many times blended learning is not a single form of these options. They are typically implemented within one another to meet the needs of the students in a given classroom.

We will be focusing on the Rotation Model with the adoption of our Go Math resources.

Rotation Model

A rotational model in which students rotate between learning modalities.

Modalities may include small group or full class instruction, group projects, individual tutoring, pencil and paper assignments. But it must also include a rotation of online learning.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning within the Framework

Blended LearningTechnology Integration

Rotation Model of Differentiated Instruction

What is Blended Learning?What it IS

Utilizing available tools and resources to enhance and extend core instructionUtilizing software/technology data to guide instruction for students on and individual basisUtilizing resources to enhance and extend core instruction for students

What it ISN’TPutting a student on a software program that isn’t tied to their core instructionPutting a student on a software program and not looking at and interpreting dataExpecting on a resource to be the primary provider of core student instruction

Additional Resources

HP Teaching with Technology

Project Red

Microsoft Partners in Learning Network

SMART Tech

Additional Resources

Each of the listed resources will require you to create an account with a username and password.

They each have their own specialty and can be expanded beyond blended learning as we continue to move forward.

Additional Resources

Additional Resources are linked on the Literacy Curriculum Resources page. We will continue to update these resources and have them available for you in a common location.

Michael & Susan Dell FoundationCase Studies

There are many case studies available on blended learning. What consistent message comes across from case studies…

The field of blended learning is evolving. As we implement, a strong foundational base will allow us to build and evolve with the technology, our students, and our changing reality.

TECHNOLOGY PURCHASE UPDATE

April 15th Board Meeting

Item to purchase interactive projectors for each elementary general education classroom in the district.

Purchasing and ordering will take place immediately after approval.

April 15th Board Meeting

Item for installation of the projectors into each classroom.

Install will begin as soon as possible.

April 15th Board Meeting

Item to purchase SmartNotebook 2014 software for each elementary teacher machine in the district.

We are working on the details for distribution of the software to teacher machines in the most efficient and effective manner.

Staging of buildings for installation

• When looking at the hardware portion of the installation, there are three distinct areas of need.–Wiring (Data & Electric)–Whiteboard–Projector Installation

• Continually updated technology status webpage

Realities of the installationThe current goal being discussed is to have 70% of all elementary buildings

completed by the start of the traditional school 2014-2015 calendar.

Keeping that in mind, there will be hiccups and bumps along the way.

OPTIONS FOR STORAGE AND CHARGING

Laptop Charging Carts

Please visit Central Stores to process all the ordering of charging stations.

Laptop Charging Carts

Currently on Central Stores:Options for 20 unit or 30 unit Antho charging cartsWe will work to have a 10 unit option.We will not need to “sync” devices like the iPadsUpdates will be received similarly to the way laptops receive updates currentlyAntho Charging Cart Link

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY ACTION PLANNING TIME

Action Planning Focus

As you look at your building’s setup, what will be the most effective use of current and future funding, current equipment, and current realities?

What needs to be done on the “facility” end in your building to be prepared and eliminate “failure points”?

GO MATH!DISTRIBUTION OF

MATERIALS

Timeline for Distribution

The Materials will be delivered in 2 parts:

1. April 14th - April 25th: Manipulative Kits, Differentiated Center Kits and Bilingual Math Boards

School Check-In (Part 1)

• The Manipulative Kits, Differentiated Centers & Bilingual Math Boards will need to be checked-in by an instructional coach or designated school representative.

• Check-In will Include:–Ensuring the total number of items ordered for your building were received.–Ensuring the correct items are contained in each kit using the classroom check-in sheet.–Communicating any discrepancies to Melissa Read (melissa.read@dmschools.org) in purchasing by June 15th. (**any discrepancies that are reported after June 15th will be charged to the school)

Part 1: The Manipulatives KitsArriving over the next 2 weeks

• 2 Manipulative Kits were ordered for every General Education Core Classroom = 30 student sets

• 1 Manipulative Kit was ordered for every Pull-Out Special Education Classroom = 15 student sets

* Refer to the grade-level

check-in sheet for specific items in the

Differentiated Centers Kit

Part 1: The Differentiated CentersArriving over the next 2 weeks

• 1 Differentiated Centers Kit was ordered for every General Education Core Classroom.

• 1 Differentiated Centers Kit was ordered for every Pull-Out Special Education Classroom.

* Refer to the grade-level

check-in sheet for specific items in the

Differentiated Centers Kit

Part 1: Bilingual Math BoardsArriving over the next 2 weeks

Math Boards:–30 Math Boards were ordered for every

General Education Core Classroom.

–15 Math Boards were ordered for every Pull-Out Special Education Classroom.

Timeline for Distribution

The Materials will be delivered in 2 parts:

1. April 14th - April 25th: Manipulative Kits, Differentiated Center Kits and Bilingual Math Boards

2. Late June – August (**still tentative): Teacher Editions, Student Editions, and Strategic Intervention Teacher’s Guide

Part 2: Check-In• The remainder of the materials will

be checked-in by a centrally deployed team.

• They will ensure that:–all ordered materials have arrived–materials are scanned into the Destiny

system (Teacher Editions only)–materials are scanned out to the

assigned teacher (Teacher Editions only)

Part 2: Check-In• You will receive a schedule of

delivery as soon as we have confirmation of shipment from HMH (late June).

• You will receive notification with the exact date and time from Central Stores when your materials are ready for delivery.

Part 2: Check-InSchool Responsibilities:– Ensure principal or designated school representative is on-

site to provide teacher names and confirm check-in (*you will need to provide the check-in sheets with teacher names that you are receiving today)

– Ensure school engineer or designated school representative is available for transportation of materials to classrooms

–Upon teachers return from summer, confirm the receipt of all materials and communicate any discrepancies to Melissa Read by September 26th.

Part 2: Teacher EditionsArriving over the summer

Teacher Editions were ordered for the following:–General Education Core Classrooms

(per 2014-2015 allocation meeting numbers)

–Title & ELL Interventionists (1 for every 2 sections at each grade)

–SPED Push-In Interventionists(per SPED provided numbers)

–SPED Pull-Out Classrooms(per SPED provided numbers)

Part 2: Student EditionsArriving over the summer

Student Editions:–Ordered for General Education Core Classrooms

–These books are CONSUMABLE (our purchase includes 6 years)

–You will receive quantities based upon your current enrollment in each grade level.

–Additional copies will be available for order from Central Stores (funded by the district)

Part 2: Intervention Teacher GuidesArriving over the summer

Strategic Intervention Teacher’s Guides were ordered for the following:–Title & ELL Interventionists

(1 for every 2 sections at each grade)

–SPED Push-In Interventionists(per SPED provided numbers)

LITERACY END OF YEAR

ASSESSMENT ORDERING

Reminder: Ordering Literacy Assessments

End-of-Year Literacy Assessments for Grades 1-5:• Use IFAS to complete the order.• Order only the count for your current enrollment at

each grade level.  • Input orders no later than 10 working days in advance

of when you need the assessments at your building.• See email or contact Liz for specific ordering

information (part number, account number, etc.)

Please process these requests as soon as possible! 

2014 TEXTBOOK INVENTORY

2014-2015 SCHOOL

IMPROVEMENT PLAN

NTC PRINCIPAL SURVEY