Reflections of Our Journey 2015 - 2017

TLC FG – Clips 27 & TLC 2.0 Chapter 10 Clip 47 Focus at BSE We establish relationships Everyone is respected All members are celebrated for their gifts and talents First Impressions and Connections Teachers greet students at door Positive and collaborative classroom environment Build Relationships Administration and leadership team follow same expectation TLC FG – Clips 27 & TLC 2.0 Chapter 10 Clip 47

Establish Efficient Routines and Procedures Academic and behavioral expectations are reviewed regularly – assemblies PBIS school Celebrate often/assemblies and recognitions Set goals Check-in/Check-out system TLC 2.0 Clips 54, 55 & 59

Leadership Team Each leadership team member is assigned a grade level and everyone teaches Admin – Caputo/Fiora Coaches – Schumbacker ESE & MTSS & ELL – Gelletly/Ramsey Gifted/Tech – DeRobbio Curriculum/Tech – Robinson Teacher Leaders – Laney/Thompson

Ongoing Evaluation Teacher leaders and coaches assist with data collection & analysis to save teachers time for PLC meetings Item Analysis of standards on assessments Standards acquisition as based on STAR assessments grouped by grade level and class Analysis of SRA screening, Read 180 and ReadyGen assessments Monthly Dialogue Discussion of what worked and how we can help our students improve Culture of collaboration and problem solving

PLC – Professional Learning Communities Weekly meetings Be present and on time Contribute to discussions Collaborate with team members Vertical PLCs Leadership team members and ESE/MTSS Support Specialists focus on students’ needs Paraprofessionals assigned to specific classes and students

High Expectations High expectations of teachers, students, and high expectations of administrators Emphasis on classroom practices that promote achievement Teach Like a Champion SLANT Track No Opt Out Checking for Understanding Whole Brain Teaching (WBT) Anchor Charts Kagan Coaching Common Board Configuration Students showing their work and thinking processes Spiral Reviews/Whole Grade Level Spiral Review Saturday Camps

High Expectations It is necessary to assess student learning. It is not enough to teach a lesson, but it is critical to check for understanding Students must express and defend their answers both verbally and in writing Systematic approach to intervention Teacher Resource Packet Intervention Resources Sample TLC 2.0 – Clips 6, 9, 12, 33

High Expectations Lesson plans format Essential questions Language and content standards Direct instruction Small group differentiated instruction 2-3 Hot Questions Exit Ticket TLC 2.0 – Clips 6, 9, 12, 33

PD Focus Areas Thinking Maps Kagan Whole Brain Teaching TLC – Teach Like a Champion Book Study and periodic review of educational articles Technology – Google Classroom, etc.

Communication Administration + Teachers Teachers + Coaches + Staff + Students + Parents Keep lines open Communicate questions to Admin Speak to each student daily Let students know they mean a lot to you Write a note to your students’ parents within the first 2 weeks of school and keep communication open Translators are provided for meetings Check-in/Check-out mentoring system for specific students

Curriculum/Technology Specialist Teaches lessons focused on content area standards and FSA type questions Models lessons; teachers implement lesson structure and include sites that are used ReadyGen Read 180 Cpalms Safari Montage ReadWorks/Readworks Digital Edcite Ten Marks Study Jams Gizmos FSA Practice Tests

Attendance Attendance is monitored daily Office staff make phone calls home Social worker visits families School Counselor meets with parents and students; arranges support programs for students

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