Small School Lead Meeting October 5, 2016

Community Builder October 5th is national “Do Something Nice Day!” Describe a time when you performed an act of kindness. Flores- Pair/Share 3-4 mins.

Norms of Collaboration Have people read each number aloud... 1 mins.

Setting the Context Purpose: Prepare for the next Small School meeting Debrief the WASC Focus Group meeting and discuss Wonderwall questions Become aware of EL PD (Constructive Conversations) by Mr. Stevens Become aware of parent engagement strategies for conferences (PD by Mr. Duarte) Outcome: Develop Powerpoint and/or agenda for next Small School meeting Provide feedback to Ms. Tinajero from WASC meeting #1 to prepare for WASC meeting #2 Prepare for Mr. Stevens to present EL PD (Constructive Conversations) on 10/6 Prepare for Mr. Duarte to present parent engagement strategies Felipe 3-4 mins.

Wonderwall Questions Notes from: BIL: All questions were answered. HSE: Students and parents participated. Sign for date for WASC suggested. JLAW: Student and Parents participated. TMM: Wish there were interpreters for parents VAPA: All questions were answered. Parents looking forward to being part of the process. Felipe

Constructive Conversation Skills (Mr. Stevens 20 min.) Introduction to Conversation Norms Introduction to Constructive Conversation Skills Needs access to a projector Will provide handouts Cortes

Parent Engagement (Mr. Duarte 15min.) Teachers will use the affinity mapping strategy to share common and best practices around parent engagement. Teachers will then reference an article to compare their thinking from the affinity mapping strategy. Teachers will refine their thinking to plan for effective parent conferences. Teachers will commit to implementing a new idea/strategy. Lossada Cortes/Tetitla/Barragan to observe Boris period 1 in B104

FPM Mock Visit on Monday, October 24, 2016 · Instruction aligned to learning standards (standards posted) · Clear learning objectives articulated and posted · Coherent agendas articulated and posted · Student centered classroom environments (student work posted) · Evidence of student learning through purposeful groups and collaborative discussions · Student Learner Outcomes (P.R.I.D.E.), SEHS Vision/Mission, Habits of Mind (HOM) - Posted · Compliance documents posted (Nondiscrimination, Sexual Harassment, Williams, etc.) Nunez

Reminders: Homecoming Game and Dance: October 7th Pay FSA Dues ($25) Unassigned Day: Wednesday, October 12th PD Banked Day: October 18th PSAT-October 19, 2016 (Special Bell Schedule) Next SS Lead Meeting: Wednesday, October 19th-Period 6 Parent Conference Night: Thursday, October 20th 5-7 p.m. Minimum Day: Friday, October 21st FPM Mock Visit: Monday, October 24th Faculty Meeting: Tuesday, October 25th, After School SS Advisory Wednesday (no announcements): October 26th Flores

Which Habit of Mind (HOM) did we practice today?