Milwaukee Public Schools:Examining ACM/Teacher Cohort Teams

February Academic Coach-Math TrainingMarch 8, 2013

Presented by ACM: James McHale

Please fill out the items 1-10 on the front side of your half sheet, then flip and read…. Enjoy…

Learning Intention We are learning to identify and understand

various team dynamics within our schools that are crucial to developing sustainable learning practices for our staff.

Success CriteriaWe can begin: To develop a core team of teachers that will

be the foundation for increasing Math Teaching Knowledge in our staff.

To formulate a plan to continue increasing the Math Teaching Knowledge in our staff.

Table Discussions: Please discuss the statements or questions on the handout for 3-5 minutes each. Please allow all table members opportunities to share.

(All tables should have 1-2 ACMs in the classes- please move if needed.)

Sharing/Whole Group: What are some of the common themes that emerged as the statements or questions were discussed?

Personal Reflection/PlanAs you think about the discussions around

the learning and development of the Teacher Teams at your school, what next steps need to be done in order for your school’s team to develop?

What structures would have to be in place to ensure a collaborative Teacher Team?

Learning Intention We are learning to identify and understand

various team dynamics within our schools that are crucial to developing sustainable learning practices for our staff.

Success CriteriaWe can begin: To develop a core team of teachers that will

be the foundation for increasing Math Teaching Knowledge in our staff.

To formulate a plan to continue increasing the Math Teaching Knowledge in our staff.

Milwaukee Public Schools:Examining ACM/Teacher Cohort Teams

MPS Board of School DirectorsDr. Michael Bonds, PresidentLarry Miller, Vice PresidentMark Sain, District 1Jeff Spence, District 2Annie Woodward, District 4Dr. Peter Blewett, District 6David Voeltner, District 7Meagan Holman, District 8Terrence Falk, At-Large

Senior TeamDr. Gregory Thornton, SuperintendentNaomi Gubernick, Chief of StaffDarienne Driver, Chief Innovation OfficerTina Flood, Chief Academic OfficerDr. Karen Jackson, Chief Human Resources OfficerMichelle Nate, Chief Operations OfficerGerald Pace, Esq., Chief Financial OfficerAnita Pietrykowski, Chief School Administration OfficerDenise Callaway, Executive Dir., Community EngagementPatricia Gill, Executive Director, Family Services Sue Saller, Exec. Coord., Superintendent’s Initiatives