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4 Ways to Future ReadyMidwinter 2014
d e s i g n . f a c i l i t a t e . c o a c h . l e a d . t r a n s f o r m .
Introduction Alvin Comal McKinney Little Elm
4 Ways to Future ReadyMidwinter 2014
d e s i g n . f a c i l i t a t e . c o a c h . l e a d . t r a n s f o r m .
ExpectationsIntroduction
• Who are we?• What are
your expectations?
• Why engage?
Introduction
Why
What
How
Norms: Five Engage Protocols
• Launch/Teamo Hook: District Storieso Challenge Brief
• Plano Know/Need to Knows/Resourceso Action Plan
• Research/Worko Panelo Go To Meetings/Site Visitso Free Webinar (Feb. 7th)
• Create/Critique (Contact us!)
Introduction Alvin
d e s i g n . f a c i l i t a t e . c o a c h . l e a d . t r a n s f o r m .
District ProfileAbout Alvin ISD…● Encompasses 250 square miles● Over 61 languages spoken● Current enrollment of 19,887● Enrollment increasing by about
800 students each year● Currently 23 campuses
○ Two High Schools○ Five Junior High Schools○ 14 Elementary Schools
■ Number 15 will open August 2014
○ Two alternative programs● Over 2,500 educators and staff
Alvin
“The Why”
“Alvin ISD is a dynamic learning organization committed to excellence for all students and every program.”
•Development of District Vision and Core Beliefs
•Questions regarding Bureaucracies vs. Learning Organizations
•Desire to engage our students on a more profound level
•Building capacity across our organization
•Teaching Platform vs. Learning Platform
•Professional Learning
Alvin
AISD Story● 9 administrators attended the 2013 Coaches Academny● Engaged in both long-term and short-term planning with Engage● Engage consultant came on Dec. 9 to present to principals
○ Provided an authentic yet abbreviated PBL experience○ Are you interested in being a phase one campus?
● Long and Short Term Plans○ Long- Term
■ Commitment - PBL on all 23 campuses within 3 years■ Every new campus will open as PBL campus■ PBL Exposure and feeder schools
○ Short- Term ■ Both sides of school districts ■ Every level (elementary, junior high, high school)
■ Elementary (campus-wide), Secondary (strategic)
Alvin
AISD Story Continues...● 3- Year Plan
○ Year 1 (7 campuses- 3 elementary campuses, 3 junior highs, 1 high school)
○ Year 2 (11 campuses)○ Year 3 (8 campuses including High School 3)
● Strategic Planning○ Building Capacity (Role of Principal, Communication Plan,
Educational Summit)○ Training & Support (Executive Training, Additional Coaches
Academy, Collaborative Cohort, Teacher Training, Design Coaches)
○ Portrait of PBL Teacher (Growth vs. Fixed Mindset, Collaborative with students/peers/parents, Understands importance of feedback and development of soft skills)
Alvin
Alvin Comal
d e s i g n . f a c i l i t a t e . c o a c h . l e a d . t r a n s f o r m .
Comal ISD Comal
The Comal Independent School District spans 589 square miles of central Texas, including parts of five central Texas counties: Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays and Kendal
Student enrollemt for Comal ISD - 19,600
The student demographic break down56.2% White37.3% Hispanic2% African American1.2% Asian2.6% identifies as two or more races. Comal ISD has an LEP population of 5%.29.3% economically disadvantaged
Comal ISD, where we encourage collaboration and communication, promote critical thinking, embrace high standards of accountability, and establish a winning tradition through perseverance and grit
Engage PBL Coaches • Tammy Lind, Director of Professional
Development
• Curriculum Team Members (2 per content)
• 4 teachers (2 elementary, 2 secondary)
• Sharon Spinks, Coordinator for Instructional Technology
• Shelly Crafford, Coordinator for Gifted and Talented
Comal
Our StoryCreating a district focused on the learning model
• Strategic Plan 2012-13o Seeding of Vision and Plano Curriculum Alignment and Developmento Teachers as leaders
• New elementary campus Mountain Valley Elementary- opened August 2013o Member of Engage! Collaborative 2013-14
• Early College High School- conversion to New Tech High School- Begins 2014-15
Training and Development
• UTeach Academy for Innovative Teaching of Math and Science
• G/T and Instructional Facilitator Academy Jan 2014
• Teacher PBL Academy Summer 2014
Comal
Comal McKinney
d e s i g n . f a c i l i t a t e . c o a c h . l e a d . t r a n s f o r m .
District ProfileOur Core Business:
Support teachers in the design of engaging student work using the MISD Curriculum.
McKinney
Schools
Early Childhood 1
Elementary 20
Middle 5
High 3
Alternative Education 3
Total Enrollment 24,316
Student Profile
African American 12.6%
Hispanic 26.6%
White 53.9%
Asian 3.3%
Other 3.7%
Economically Disadvantaged
29.6%
ELL 10.2%
Our Why
McKinney ISD students will learn core content in conjunction with critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills that will enable them to be soically responsible citizens in a global society.
McKinney
Our Story● Building Capacity in
○ developing a deep understanding of standards○ designing engaging work
● Implementation Considerations○ How Often? “All in” (possible modification at primary grades)
○ Which Learners? All Grades at ElementaryPhase in at Middle School
○ Which Campus? Self Selection at ElementaryDistrict Decision at Middle School
○ What Content Areas? Science and Social Studies
○ Who Designs the PBL? Campus Created
McKinney
Our Storyo Elementary Implementation Plan
McKinney
Fall 2013
Glen Oaks
K-5 Science/SS
Fall 2014
Elementary 1 – CMSElementary 1 – DMSElementary 1 – EMSElementary 1 – FMSElementary 1 – JMS
K-5 Science/SS
Fall 2015
Elementary 2 – CMSElementary 2 – DMSElementary 2– EMSElementary 2 – FMSElementary 2 – JMS
K-5 Science/SS
Fall 2016
Elementary 3 – C SElementary 3 – DMSElementary 3 – EMSElementary 3 – FMSElementary 3 – JMS
K-5 Science/SS
Fall 2017
Elementary 4 – CMSElementary 4 – DMSElementary 4– EMSElementary 4 – FMSElementary 4 – JMS
K-5 Science/SS
Our Storyo Middle School Implementation Plan
McKinney
Fall 2014
6th Grade Science6th Grade Social Studies
Fall 2015
7th Grade Science7th Grade Social Studies
Fall 2016
8th Grade Science8th Grade Social Studies
Our Storyo K-8 Implementation Plan
McKinney
Fall 2013Glen Oaks Fall 2014
Glen Oaks Elementary 1 – CMSElementary 1 – DMSElementary 1– EMSElementary 1 – FMSElementary 1 – JMS6th Grade Science6th Grade Social Studies
Fall 2015Glen Oaks Elementary 1 & 2 – CMSElementary 1 & 2 – DMSElementary 1 & 2 – EMSElementary 1 & 2 – FMSElementary 1 & 2 – JMS6th & 7th Grade Science6th & 7th Grade Social Studies
Fall 2016Glen OaksElementary 1-3 - CMSElementary 1-3 – DMSElementary 1-3 – EMSElementary 1-3 – FMSElementary 1-3 – JMS6th - 8th Grade Science6th - 8th Grade Social Studies
Fall 2017Glen OaksElementary 1-4 – CMSElementary 1-4 – DMSElementary 1-4 – EMSElementary 1-4 – FMSElementary 1-4 – JMS6th - 8th Grade Science6th - 8th Grade Social Studies
Our Story
Future Ready - Glen Oaks Tigers
Strong Foundations - Bright Futures
McKinney
McKinney Little Elm
d e s i g n . f a c i l i t a t e . c o a c h . l e a d . t r a n s f o r m .
District Profile• 6673 Students on 8 campuses
o 43% Whiteo 39% Hispanico 16% African-Americano 2% Native American
• 48% Economically Disadvantaged and 16% ELL
• 40 Square Miles in North Texas along Lake Lewisville
Little Elm
Our WhyWe are a community passionate in our pursuit of
innovative and meaningful learning.
• Transforming Teaching and Learning in LEISD
• Digital Learning Initiative
Little Elm
Our Story• We embraced a problem as an opportunity
o Funding Cuts led to a district reorganization in Spring of 2011
• We were inspiredo Creating a New Vision for Public Educationo Power On Texaso Transformation Leadership Academy
• We encourage teacher leaders through innovation grantso Digital Learning Grantso Project- Based Learning Grants
Little Elm
Our Story• Established the District Design Team
o Site Visits
• K-8 STEM Visioning Committeeo Creating an environment that supports innovation and
open learningo Transition to Academies of Choice for all students in
grades 6-8 with Academy development in High School in 2015-16
• Implementation of PBL in K-8 Science & Social Studieso Focused coaching supporto Adjustments to the curriculum system
Little Elm
Introduction
WhyWhatHowNorms: Five Engage Protocols
• Launch/Teamo Hook: District Storieso Challenge Brief
• Plano Know/Need to Knows/Resourceso Action Plan
• Research/Worko Panelo Go To Meetings/Site Visitso Free Webinar (Feb. 7th)
• Create/Critique (Contact us!)
Contact InformationAlvin ISDElizabeth [email protected] 281-388-1130
Comal ISD Tammy [email protected](830) 221-2131
Engage Learning Inc.Shannon Buerk
Little Elm ISDJennifer [email protected]
McKinney ISDJennifer [email protected]
Engage Alvin Comal McKinney Little Elm
4 Ways to Future ReadyMidwinter 2014
d e s i g n . f a c i l i t a t e . c o a c h . l e a d . t r a n s f o r m .
