Georgia Milestones: Effective Planning and Preparation 4/28/2017 Georgia Milestones: MELLODY HOBSON SLIDE Watch video, and introduce Mellody Hobson. Of the Fortune 250, there are only seven CEOs that are minorities, and of the thousands of publicly traded companies today, only two are chaired by black women. Mellody is one of them. She is chair of the board for Dreamworks Animation and the president of Ariel Investments, a money management firm. Effective Planning and Preparation Dr. Darryl Felker John Hruby Maya Kirk 21st CENTURY SLIDES Poll the audience. Say the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the term 20th Century Student. When we think of the 21st Century Student our minds tend to shift to technology. But being a 21st Century Student involves so much more than just being technologically savvy. Do you think of these topics when you think of a 21st Century Student? 21st Century Skills require Global Awareness and Civic Literacy. These are the topics I look forward to discussing MY son. Because these topic, are EQUALLY as important, as any CORE Subject.

4/28/2017 Essential question How can we assure our teachers are adequately preparing students for the level of questioning found within the Georgia Milestones?

Georgia Milestones Item Types 4/28/2017 ELA MATH Selected- Response Constructed Response Extended ConstructedResponse Extended Writing Response Selected- Response Constructed Response Extended ConstructedResponse

informational/explanatory argumentative/opinion 4/28/2017 ela writing rubrics narrative 4 POINT - HOLISTIC informational/explanatory or argumentative/opinion 7 POINT - 2 TRAIT

MATH rubrics constructed 2 POINT - HOLISTIC Extended constructed 4/28/2017 MATH rubrics constructed 2 POINT - HOLISTIC Extended constructed 4 POINT - holistic

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4/28/2017 Standards for the task ELAGSE11-12W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. e. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation and its significance, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events.

Using standards for scaffolding and creating lesson objectives 4/28/2017 Using standards for scaffolding and creating lesson objectives e. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation and its significance, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events. Students will compose an engaging narrative, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view.

Linking the data to instructional practices 4/28/2017 Linking the data to instructional practices A study based on 1,500 schools yielded the following data: “In most cases, neither teachers nor students can articulate what they are supposed to be learning that day. They can describe only the activity or assignment, which is often chosen because it keeps kids occupied.” Classrooms in which there was evidence of a clear learning objective: 4 percent

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Effective milestones lesson planning 4/28/2017 Effective milestones lesson planning Points to Ponder Who provides feedback for lesson plans in your building? What is expected of teacher lesson plans?

When evaluating a lesson plan, consider the following: 4/28/2017 Effective milestones lesson planning When evaluating a lesson plan, consider the following: The lesson objective(s) should directly link to a standard. The lesson objectives(s) should include language from the standard being taught. The learning task(s) should align to the lesson objective. The assessment(s) should allow students to demonstrate mastery of the objective(s).

3 essentials for effective milestones lesson planning 4/28/2017 3 essentials for effective milestones lesson planning Milestones Assessment Guides CAAG Achievement Level Descriptors and Weights http://www.dcsdrigor2015.com/

Table activity 4/28/2017 Share and analyze the lesson plans you brought today, as well as those in the red folders. Use the Lesson Plans Considerations document to help frame your conversation. Reflect on the following questions: What are some “glows and grows” after examining the content of the lesson plans. Discuss how you would provide feedback to the teacher responsible for writing the plans.

4/28/2017 Gallery walk Take the lesson plans you have reviewed to one of three designated tables: Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Begin a Gallery Walk of the designated tables. Discuss your observations with your colleagues. Return you tables for a whole-group SHARE OUT

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Next steps: If… Then… IF… THEN… 4/28/2017 Next steps: If… Then… IF… Your school is ALREADY employing the 3 Essentials for Effective Milestones Lesson Planning, Your school HAS a common lesson plan template, Your school HAS a strong culture of collaborative planning, THEN… Consider a PL focusing on a deeper examination of individual lesson plans. Use the Lesson Plans Consideration Document to help frame teacher conversations. Emulate the Gallery Walk modeled today to further the conversation.

Next steps: If… Then… IF… THEN… 4/28/2017 Next steps: If… Then… IF… Your school is NOT employing the 3 Essentials for Effective Milestones Lesson Planning, Your school does NOT have a common lesson plan template, Your school does NOT have a strong culture of collaborative planning, THEN… Consider a PL focusing on a deeper examination of individual lesson plans. Use the Lesson Plans Consideration Document to help frame teacher conversations. Emulate the Gallery Walk modeled today to further the conversation.

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4/28/2017 Thank you! Contact info: darryl_felker@dekalbschoolsga.org john_hruby@dekalbschoolsga.org maya_kirk@dekalbschoolsga.org