Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners Increase knowledge of Learning Power professional development opportunities in math, science, and English Build an on-ramp for initiating Learning Power Pre-AP within districts

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners Who’s here today with your group? What’s one question or goal you’d like answered or addressed? Please choose one spokesperson for this introduction.

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners Outcomes Participants will: Gain a big picture view of the Learning Power Pre-AP initiative. Learn about the nuts and bolts for getting started with the initiative. Participate in Q & A about the initiative.

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners Learning Power leaders sought additional funding opportunities to develop South Dakota’s capacity for meeting the needs of high-level learners. USED awarded Advanced Placement Incentive Program (APIP) grant to TIE for engaging eligible SD school districts in Pre-AP and AP program development. Today is the launch of the Pre-AP initiative involving 17 SD school districts in a three-year professional development activity.

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners To build the capacity of educators for providing rigorous, relevant curriculum and instruction in grades 7-12 mathematics, science, and English content so more students are prepared for participation in AP coursework.

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners SummerSchool YearSpring Participants will study vertical alignment of curriculum learn concrete strategies and models for teaching skills in order to prepare students for the rigor of Advanced Placement* courses and success in college. Participants will engage in online studies facilitated by content specialist continue the progress implemented in the Summer Institute integrate concepts and lessons as appropriate into curriculum areas develop as a professional learning community supporting colleagues Participants will attend 3-day spring conference collaborating with Pre-AP colleagues reflect on growth and success of strategies and models

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners Teachers from content areas come together to work with TIE Content Specialists, Laying the Foundation and CAMSE Focus starts with the middle school years Science – Grades 6 through 9 Math – Grade 6 through Algebra 1 English – Grades 6 through 10 Need upper level content teachers as we align/design rigorous curriculum which prepares students for AP courses

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners Learning Power Pre-AP provides and funds: Four-day Summer Institute Lodging as needed, two educators per apartment Meals Mileage $600 stipend AND three graduate credits upon completion of Summer Institute and follow-up activities Courseware and materials

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners During the school year Online May include one or two visits with content specialist on site

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners April 18-20, 2010 Sioux Falls Learning Power Pre-AP funds: Registration Lodging Mileage Meals

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners Want college credit? If you will be attending all three days (Sunday through Tuesday), you are eligible to take the TIE Conference for graduate credit. If you choose to do so, Learning Power will cover University of Sioux Falls tuition expenses BUT you will need to register with June following our session!

If you travelled in a school vehicle, you will need to complete a separate voucher with the school district info in the Name and Address sections (see back of voucher).

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners Use the handout provided: Reflect upon the status quo, the needs, the challenges, and the goals your district might have as it strives to meet the needs of high-level learners. Either complete the handout electronically (and send me a copy at or complete TWO handouts and give me one,

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners

As we all know—knowing the strategies isn’t enough District-wide commitment ultimately a key to success The need for vertical curriculum alignment BUT “Baby Steps” to start—we are in our infancy

DRAFT AGREEMENTS ONLY!—Finalized agreements will be provided at the summer training. Please complete Intent to Participate document. If you check the “to participate” option, also list the content areas that will be represented from your district at the summer training.

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners Upcoming events require that we’ll need team names and roles Please provide names of team members who will be attending the Summer Institute so that we can finalize lodging and meal arrangements. By May 15, send names to We will send you a Summer Institute: July at BHSU.

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners Review your questions from the beginning of the session What still needs to be answered? Have new questions arisen?

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners The Day’s End: Session reflection form Sharing of energizing ideas Rewards!!!