K-8 STEAM Magnet Opening August 2016 Steindorf K-8 STEAM Magnet Opening August 2016 We talked about using an imagine of Growth…development. Maybe we talk about the ltree….. The tree’s strong roots are symbolic of our district’s strength and ability to grow and flourish over time.

Objective Vision Teaching and Learning Staffing and Enrollment Project Based Learning and STEAM Staffing and Enrollment Flexible Environments Technology Continual Communication Plan

Vision of Steindorf School Thinking Outside of the Box Creating Bravely Project Based Learning Collaboration Student Choice Design Thinking Critical Thinking Hands on Learning Mind-Set Innovation Perseverance Civil Engagement Vision: As the Board, what do you see as the vision for Steindorf? (Steindorf Committee Input, Fall 2015)

Benefits of Project Based Learning and STEAM Students: Increased growth in self-reliance Improved attitude toward learning Development of complex skills such as problem solving and critical thinking Teachers: Enhanced professionalism and collaboration among colleagues Improved relationships with students Easier to accommodate for diverse learners The research being done suggests improved benefits for both students and teachers who participate in Project based learning schools. Improved relationships with students- working in a strengths based model rather than a deficit model. Brain based research.

Project Based Learning and STEAM Pathway… Relevant to student lives and community problem solving Collaborative and reflective Creative and innovative Ongoing feedback/assessment Opportunities to fail forward Build leadership and resiliency through decision making We are building a pathway for students at Steindorf that…… Share examples of what is happening in Cambrian- people Lisa, Margaret and Barry have brought in.

Enrollment/Staffing Communication All HSC meetings Flyers out to the schools 7th Staff 10th Community Posting for internal teachers 14th Community Open enrollment begins Secretary starts Interview teachers Pool of internal teachers identified Open enrollment closes Public lottery

Staffing Update Certificated Hiring Process Negotiated CDTA/District MOU Equal opportunities for all certificated Internal posting in December. All applicants will submit a letter of intent All internal applicants will be interviewed Required 5 day PD in the Summer with the Buck Institute of Education Identify a pool in February Secretary staring January 4th, 2016 Next Steps for Hiring Teachers will be hired based on enrollment from pool of internal applicants. Spring of 2016 Office staff Custodial Process- Meeting Dec. 7th – Steindorf Interest meeting for teachers Secretary hiring in process. Set to start Jan. 5th Demystifying the hiring process. Internal CDTA applicants follow contract language. There is a one year MOU for internal applicants. Required professional development/ Pool of people hired based on enrollment. Posting in Dec. and interviewing in Feb.

Learning Zones Facts: 7 Regular classrooms Classrooms are 840 square feet Goal is to have flexible learning spaces that support the vision of the school Classrooms will have some standard pieces Teacher desk and chair Kidney table (1-5) Small group table (6-8) Student desks and chairs 7 Regular classrooms Living Garden Outside Experiential Learning Spaces between Physical Buildings Innovation Wing Science Lab 2 Maker Spaces Design Hub Playground, track and Green Space Standard Cambrian classroom 960. Small group table- Standing desk, round table

Flexible Learning Environment Student Seats Flexibility for multiple configurations (1-6) Writeable surfaces Rocking Chair Allows for movement Favorite of teachers and students Flip Table Multiple functions Collaborative space White board Discuss survey results and uses of these to support collaborative learning. (Teacher and Student Surveys, Fall 2015)

Tools for Learning create design research

Technology Tools Objective to go One to One student technology tool Chrome book pilot at Fammatre (Baseline decision) Google Platform: Work from anywhere Easy to use Electronic portfolios Apps for learning 1:1

Continual Communication Plan Cambrian Education Foundation (CEF) School Site Newsletters District Wide Mascot Contest Cambrian Teacher Meeting (optional) December 7th Community Parent Outreach Meeting December 10th and January 14th at Price Middle School Library from 5:30-6:30 PM Steindorf Committee Faculty Senate Superintendent visit all Home and School Club meetings (completed) Principal visits to HSC Meetings in 2016 Answering questions via Steindorf Web page Cambrian Fall District Newsletter Explain the different kind of communication with different groups Seeking input Giving information Collaboration

Next Steindorf Update Teaching Learning Flexible Environments (Move Zones) Communication Update Areas of Interest? Any questions related to the topics covered and if you have an area of interest for later