Growing Through Change August 2 & 4, 2011 Leadership Academy 2011 LCPS Preparing all students to be competitive and productive citizens in a global economy Instructional Content Focus: Differentiation, Objectives, Learning Targets, Formative Assessment Designed and presented by: Tezella G. Cline, Professional Development Specialist, LCPS

Leadership Academy Schedule Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Leadership Academy Schedule Thursday, August 4, 2011

Seeds Planted… Thinking Maps Kagan SIOP Project Tomorrow SMART 21 Century Framework CCSS&NCES Formative Assessment Habits of Mind What seeds of change have been planted in your school over the past 3 years? How have they grown? What impact have they had? How have they changed your school? How has your school culture changed? How has teaching & learning changed in your school? How has Student Achievement changed? What will be the focus this year? What changes (new seeds) will occur this year? What are some results that you expect to see? What challenges will you face? What help, support, advise do others have for you? PBIS New Evaluations

Growing Through Change… Define or describe differentiation: ________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ What must be considered and addressed when planning for differentiation of instruction? ___________________________________________________________________________ Who benefits from differentiation? _______________________________________________ Why consider differentiation? ___________________________________________________ How will you use this information? _______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Focus on Instruction - Differentiation How does this topic connect with school and district goals? ___________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

Growing Through Change… Past Changes Culture Student Achievement Teaching & Learning 2011 – 2012 Changes this year? Expected Outcomes? Challenges you will face? Resources to remember to use? Wisdom from others… (use back also) I am most proud of…

Growing Through Change… #1.#2.#3.#4. Give-One-Get-One Words from the Wise!

Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction Slide 1.1 Objective: Articulate what formative assessment is and explain the importance of instructional objectives, learning targets, and differentiation in the process. Learning Targets: I can define or describe formative assessment I can identify and discuss the four key words in the definition of formative assessment I can state the three questions that students must answer for them to be engaged partners in formative assessment I know what instructional objectives are and I can write them I can define what learning targets are I can write learning targets for an objective I can explain the difference between objectives and learning targets I can define or describe differentiation I can state and explain the core non-negotiables of differentiation

Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction Slide 1.1 Objective: Articulate what formative assessment is and explain the importance of instructional objectives, learning targets, and differentiation in the process. Learning Targets: I can define or describe formative assessment I can identify and discuss the four key words in the definition of formative assessment I can state the three questions that students must answer for them to be engaged partners in formative assessment I know what instructional objectives are and I can write them I can define what learning targets are I can write learning targets for an objective I can explain the difference between objectives and learning targets I can define or describe differentiation I can state and explain the core non-negotiables of differentiation

Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction Slide 1.1

Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction Session One Video 1:Introduction to Differentiation Video 2:Supportive Environment Session Two Video 3:High-Quality Curriculum Session Three Video 4: Effective Assessment Session Four Video 5:Instructional Strategies Video 6:The Future of Differentiation Slide 1.2

Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction Differentiation and Access to Equity “Differentiation is a belief that all children can, and should, succeed at a high level with appropriate support and motivation.” “A level of excellence belongs to all kids, and differentiation opens the door and provides equity of access to that level of excellence.” Carol Tomlinson “Differentiation is a way of thinking, a mindset about trying to match our instruction to the students we serve.” Jay McTighe Slide 1.3

Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction “Differentiation doesn't say plan all the work you've always done and do this on top of it.” “What differentiation asks you to do is to be crystal clear about what kids should know and understand and be able to do at the end of a segment of learning...and then get them there in more than one way.” Carol Tomlinson Slide 1.4

Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction The Core Non-Negotiables of Differentiation 1.ENVIRONMENT: Classroom led by a teacher who believes that each student can grow and achieve and who communicates this belief to the students, so that they form a community or team working together for common and mutual success. 2.CURRICULUM: High quality, clear expectations and engaging material. 3.ASSESSMENT: Pre- and formative—checking to find out where students are to begin with, how they are progressing, and adapting teaching accordingly. 4.INSTRUCTION: How you teach—to get all students to the goal. Differentiation = Good teaching Slide 1.5

Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction The Core Non-Negotiables of Differentiation 1.ENVIRONMENT: Classroom led by a teacher who believes that each student can grow and achieve and who communicates this belief to the students, so that they form a community or team working together for common and mutual success. 2.CURRICULUM: High quality, clear expectations and engaging material. 3.ASSESSMENT: Pre- and formative—checking to find out where students are to begin with, how they are progressing, and adapting teaching accordingly. 4.INSTRUCTION: How you teach—to get all students to the goal. Differentiation = Good teaching Slide 1.5

Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction Supportive Environment 1. Growth Mindset “A teacher's mindset affects everything in the classroom....” “It affects the students because they can tell whether you have a growth or fixed mindset regarding them. If teachers see winners and losers, students will see them seeing winners and losers…” “It affects what teachers teach the students...” “A great coach has to have a growth mindset.” Carol Tomlinson Example: “You Can Grow Your Brain” 2. Building Community Slide 1.6

Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction Supportive Environment 1.Growth Mindset 2.Building Community “A community in a classroom is analogous to any good sports team.” Carol Tomlinson The teacher, like a coach: models respectful listening assigns real tasks and problems to solve to create a common agenda prepares students for challenges debriefs after a challenge is confronted celebrates successes corrects mistakes Example: The First 30 Days Slide 1.7

Creating Equity and Excellence for All Learners through Differentiated Instruction The First 30 Days A Strategy for Building a Classroom Community …Getting to Know Me Collages …Classroom Jobs …Interest Inventories …Shared Work …Anchor Charts Slide 1.8

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