CNY/OC Teacher Center Pilot Partnership Tammy Anderson, CNY/OC Teacher Center Director

Partnership Teacher Center

Teacher Centers Teacher Center A grant funded program designed to provide high quality, impactful professional growth opportunities for teachers, administrators, and support staff in support of New York State Learning Standards and component district goals.

Professional Development Evaluation Teacher Center measure of impact….. Critical Levels of Professional Development Evaluation Thomas R. Guskey Teacher Center Participants’ Reactions Participants’ Learning Organization Support & Change Participants’ use of new knowledge and skills Student Learning Outcomes

Most common response from teacher feedback: Teacher Center “Need more time built in for collaboration & practice during courses.”

Proposed professional development model: Instruction Guided Practice for integration into lesson/unit planning Implementation Practice in a low stakes classroom environment coaching/support Debrief & discussion Teacher Center

Fills Teacher Center Gap: low stakes classroom learning environment CNY/OC Teacher Center Pilot Partnership Proposal: Partners Partnership SUNY Oswego - Engaging Creative Minds Summer Program Administration Fills Teacher Center Gap: low stakes classroom learning environment Oswego County DSS - Scholarships for low income families. CNY/OC Teacher Center - Courses and Instructors/Teachers CiTi BOCES - 2018 - Courses and Instructors/Teachers

What the partnership offers: A foundation to further build innovative opportunities to support student achievement. Access to low and no cost summer educational experience for students county wide. Free to districts. Each partner the ability to contribute their strengths therefore use resources effectively.

Sample schedule… July 10, 17 & 24 - Oswego City School District Half days, M-TH during the weeks of Partnership July 10, 17 & 24 - Oswego City School District July 31, Aug 7 & 14 - Central Square School District 2017 ECM Programs already scheduled as follows: Fulton – year 2 – weeks of July 10 & 17 SUNY Oswego Campus – weeks of August 7 & 14 Full days, M-F

Potential Courses: Technology integration focus Makey Makey Cublets Hummingbird Google Exploration Breakout EDU Lego We Do Lego Mindstorms 3D design & printing Create your own Video Game Minecraft Mods, animation Partnership

Proposed Partnership Structure has the potential to: •Deliver innovative, high quality, high impact learning opportunities that translate into improved professional practice and student learning outcomes. •Improve access to educational and survival resources for low income families. •Work to improve student achievement through a low stakes learning environment by: Targeting - student interests, experiential learning, social engagement, thinking and problem solving skills, and FUN! Developing background knowledge and joy in learning! Providing opportunities to reduce summer learning loss. Poverty is the single most important issue to address in Oswego County.

Questions, comments, feedback…. Partnership Questions, comments, feedback…. Teacher Center

Next Steps: Identify districts who want to offer the opportunity for their students – Marketing, planning Invitation for districts to interested in recruiting their teachers to participate. Partnership

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