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Spencer County Public SchoolsMission StatementSpencer County Schools will go the distance for all students!

Vision StatementSpencer County Schools will ensure all students reach their full potential through high academic standards empowering them to become highly effective individuals.

WelcomeChuck AdamsSuperintendentSpencer County Public SchoolsAssessment Data 13-14OVEC DistrictsDistrictScorePercentileAnchorage Independent86.199Oldham County75.598Spencer County71.089Shelby County68.576Bullitt County68.275Grant County68.275Eminence Independent66.461Franklin County66.259Henry County64.850Carroll County64.045Owen County62.836Gallatin County62.234Trimble County61.933Others of InterestAnderson County70.186Taylor County69.983Jessmine County69.682Marion County69.682Nelson County67.872Washington County66.159Bardstown Independent65.957Jefferson County65.051Getting to Know YouChuck AbellAssistant Superintendent

Rick VincentTitle One/RTI Coordinator

Introductions Support Staff; Diana Thomas, Vicki Goodlett, Todd Russell, Brett Beaverson, Jim Oliver, Ashley Byrum, Vonda Martin, Becky Wilson, etc4

Tell us about you

NameWhat and where you will be teaching.HometownCollegeTwo Truths and a Trick

Let a few folks introduce themselves, but have others introduce themselves during the day.6Two Truthsand a TrickI ride a Harley-Davidson MotorcycleI play in a bluegrass bandI have a tattoo of my high school mascot on my upper arm

Overview Spencer County Teacher AcademyEssential QuestionWhat makes an effective and efficient teacher?

StandardsPlanning and Preparation; 1b. Lesson PlanningClassroom Environment; 2a.Respect and RapportClassroom Environment; 2c. Procedures and Routines

ActivitiesMonthly MeetingsBinderJournalReadings/Book StudyPeer ObservationsSelf-ObservationsGoal Setting and Self-Assessments

Unbridled LearningBrainstorm what you know about Kentuckys educational initiative.

DiscussionSenate Bill 1 (2009)Required Kentucky to begin a new assessment and accountability system in the 2011-2012 school year.Revolved around the following strategic components:

Next Generation LearnersNew Generation ProfessionalsNext Generations Programs and SupportsNext Generation School Districts

Unbridled Learning: College and Career Ready for AllNext-Generation Learners2011-12 Next- Generation Programs2012-13Next- Generation Professionals2014-15Next Generation School DistrictAchievement

Gap

Growth

Readiness for College /Career

GraduationRate

Program Reviews:

WritingArts / HumanitiesPLVS / CareersPrimaryWorld LanguageEffective Teachers

Effective LeadersOVERALL

SCORE=Next Generation LearnersGrade RangeAchieveGapGrowthCollegeCareer

Grad.RateTotalElem.

303040N/AN/A100Mid.

28282816N/A100High

2020202020100Performance MeasuresGradeRangeAchieve.GapGrowthCollege/CareerGrad. RateElemTests:Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies and WritingTests:Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies and Writing

Reading and MathN/AN/AMiddleTests:Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies and WritingTests:Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies and Writing

Reading and MathEXPLORE(College Readiness)N/AHighEOC and On-Demand WritingEOC and On-Demand Writing

Plan to ACTReading and MathCollege and Career Readiness RateCohort ModelRTT Initiative* kidFRIENDLY*KidsFocusedResponsibleImaginativeENgagedDetermined toLearnThis is the end result of the grant. We want children that are focused, responsible, engaged, .. Isnt that what we all want? 15 ConnectionsPersonalized Learning All of the drivers work together so students (student empowerment, CCR, Community-based Childcare), teachers (community of practice), and leaders (community of leaders) can personalize learning in a meaningful way. If you have empowered students, you can give students more voice and choice, and have students that can seek and solve problems. You will also move up on the PGES Framework toward Exemplary. 16Leader In Me

Communities of PracticeStudent Empowerment

Digital Natives

Real World Connections

Todays Learning Targets I CANname and discuss 3 5 essential components of effective teaching.I CANdevelop a specific plan of action to develop a positive learning environment in my classroom.

Pre-AssessmentActivity List 3 5 characteristics, habits or practices of an effective teacher.Share with Partner.Discuss at your table.Group Discussion

Learning EnvironmentCurrent Status - what are some of the specific actions/strategies that you have/will be using? Discussion categorize the actions/strategies under one of the following:PreventionInterventionIneffective

- Reference The Keys to Classroom Management, First Days of School, etc.. when appropriate.) - Chart Paper

21Learning Environment - OverviewToolsRoutinesProtocol

Tools RelationshipsClear Expectations; https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/classroom-expectations-pre-k Confidence (Be the adult.)Appearance dressing in a professional manner has a positive influence on student behavior.Routines (Teach/Model/Practice/Reinforce)Positive Academic Feedback (3:1)Bell to Bell InstructionRecognition and Consequences (Charts and Gold Stars)Engaging/Rigorous Instruction/ActivitiesOne-to-One Conference (2-Minute Intervention)Seating ChartParent Contact/InvolvementOther

RoutinesAttendanceBell to Bell Instruction timed segments that follow an AgendaGetting Attention Questions (asking/answering)Distribution and Collection of MaterialsTransitions (beginning/end of class, lunch/recess/assembly, seat to groups)Cell PhonesRestroom BreaksClassroom Phone/DoorOther

Routines and ProceduresSetting the Tone from Day One: https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/setting-classroom-tone Attention Getting Signals; One Spot: https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/establish-classroom-cultureSetting and Achieving High Expectations: https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/prioritizing-classroom-management Ready to Learn; Creating a Positive Classroom Culture: https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/establish-classroom-culture I Love a Silent Start: https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/setting-positive-classroom-tone Caring and Control; Creating a Safe, Positive Classroom: https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/create-a-safe-classroom

Protocol Level 1Expectations/Not Rules (3 5); Use Effective Instructional StrategiesPacing/Use of Time; 10/25/50/15Circulate and Assist; Work the Room!

Protocol Level 2Positive Recognition Good job Michael, I see that you are focused on the task and making good progress.Non-Verbal Clues/Eye Contact (i.e. The Look); https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/getting-students-back-on-track ProximityGeneral Reminder Everyone should beOne-to-One Reminder What should you be doing right now?

Protocol Level 3Private Conference (after class/after school)Parent Contact I am concerned about Jean and her progress in class.

Protocol Level 4Meet with Counselor, Department Head and/or Administrator

District/School ExpectationsSeating ChartExpectations posted and discussed with students.Routine Set (1st 10 Minutes)Routines/Procedures establish, teach and practice.Posted AgendaParent Contact one per day the first month of school.

ActivityRelationship Building list some possible strategies/activities that you might do at the beginning of school to help establish a positive relationship with students.Expectations make a list of the expectations that you will have in your classroom, along with examples.Routines think/discuss specific routines that you need to teach your students.

What NextSCEA Luncheon (noon 1:00 pm)Technology/Infinite Campus with Gina Brian(1:00 2:00 pm)School Expectation/Learning Environment (2:00 3:00 pm)Closure (3:00 3:30 pm)

School GroupSchool groups will meet with their principal to discuss the following:Specific ExpectationsProtocolQuestionsReflection and AssessmentWhat are 3 5 important things that you learned today that relate to effective teaching?Why?ResourcesFirst Days of School Harry and Rosemary WongWhen Teaching Gets Tough MendlerTeaching ChannelCHAMPs ProgramQuestions/CommentsHomeworkBring your curriculum and lesson planning documents to our session on Wednesday.View the Routines/Procedures videos on TeachingChannel.org