Principal Professional Learning Team March 2013

The mission of the Parkway School District is to ensure all students are capable, curious and confident learners who understand and respond to the challenges of an ever-changing world. Welcome

Listen to understand Mission focused Well-planned agenda Active and respectful participation Norms for Working Together

Today’s Agenda: – Area Calendar Coordination – Special Services Collaborative Structure – Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation – Misc. Updates – Lunch – Progress Monitoring & Intervention – Breakout Sessions by Level Elementary Middle School High School

Special Services Collaborative Structure Feedback Protocol 1- What did you like most? Why? 2- What causes you the most concern? Why? 3- What additional questions or suggestions do you have?

District Benchmark Assessments Revision of the “DBA Document”

Highlighting Changes Organized as FAQ sheet Clarified connection to PLC/CLT work Made distinction between DBA and CLT-created assessments Included (blank) section on connection to student growth in evaluation

Lingering Questions Are courses with EOCs different than courses without EOCs? – If so, how could that be defined? – If not, are the timelines different (e.g. avoiding time EOC may be given)?

Updates/Announcements Desi – New Administrators – Board Meeting Agenda – Missouri Learning Standards (CCSS) – Administrator Evaluations (3,2, 1 ratings) Joy – Operations Employees Evaluation due May 1 – Tenured Teacher Evaluation Information due May 15 (paper copies not required)

It’s Almost Break Time…. WHY WE NEED SPRING BREAK!!!

LUNCH

Progress Monitoring Tim McCarthy Jenny Marquart Patrick Shelton Craig Maxwell

Essential Question EQ: How do we know if we are effectively responding to critical questions 3 and 4 of collaborative teams? Why THIS work and why NOW? What do all school leaders need to know and understand about PMI to help answer PLC questions 3 and 4? How can we clearly and consistently communicate essential components of PMI within the context of PLCs?

Agenda Introduction & Overview - 10 minutes (Tim McCarthy) Self-Reflection/Assessment – 12 minutes Area Conversation – 25 minutes (Jenny Marquart) Level Conversation – 25 minutes (Patrick Shelton) Feedback on PMI Implementation Tool – 15 minutes (Craig Maxwell) Preparation for May PLC Institute – 15 minutes (Craig Maxwell)

PMI: Foundation and Background  How did we get here?  Prop-R (2006)  School-based, district department-supported initiative ( )  Progress Monitoring & Intervention Team (2008 – 2011)  District Strategic Plan (2011)  Fall 2011 PMI Team merged with district assessment team, now Assessment & Progress Monitoring (APM) Action Team  2012, district-wide PLC implementation

PLCs and PMI Professional Learning for PLCs – Summer of 2011 “Collaboration – The Foundation of the Work” – Summer of 2012 “Common Formative Assessments - Questions 1 and 2” – Summer 2013 “Responding to Questions 3 and 4” Mike Mattos – Key Note – Summer 2014 “Best Practices – Responding to Question 5”

FRAMEWORK FOR PROGRESS MONITORING & INTERVENTION IDENTIFY RESPOND MONITOR Screening What is the problem? Diagnostic Why is it happening? Evaluation Is it working? End Goal Intervention What will we do about it?

Self-Assessment The Document – Created a rubric from the work of the APM work team and principal feedback – Overview of the Document Quiet Reading and Reflection (12 Minutes)12 Minutes – Read the Document – Reflect on you and the work at your school

Area Group Conversation Move to Area Groups Focus Questions (25 Minutes)25 Minutes – What did you learn about yourself as a building principal and your school? – What are you doing well? – What do you (your building) need for learning? – Who do you see as allies (leaders in your school, in your area) in the work?

Move to Level Groups Middle 1 Group High 1 Group Elementary Group 1Group 2Group 3 Barretts Oak Brook Highcroft Ridge Claymont Craig Shenandoah Valley Carman Trails Hanna Woods Henry Mason Ridge Bellerive River Bend Sorrento Springs Wren Hollow Pierremont Ross McKelvey Green Trails

Level Conversations Focus Questions (25 Minutes)25 Minutes – What was something you heard in the area conversation that resonated with you? – What do you want to accomplish with your team at the PPLCI in May? – What do you and your building team need to think about for additional planning and professional learning for all staff members?

PMI Implementation Rubric Feedback (15 Minutes)15 Minutes Note Taking Guide (Complete as a Team) – What was helpful? – What suggestions do you have to improve the rubric? – What professional learning do you need to support any area on the rubric?

Parkway Professional Learning Community Institute (15 Minutes)15 Minutes What additional information do you need to get ready for your school “team time” at PPLCI in May? Next Steps: – Between Now and April’s Principals Meeting Use the PMI Rubric with individuals you select to determine the needs of your PLC leadership team for May Bring your results to the April Meeting

Meetings by Level High/Middle School: Counselor PLCs Middle: Charatcer Plus, Metro Theatre Elementary: Kindergarten screening High: Algebra 1 in summer school, summer enrollments

Be on the look out for this man!