Journey to Shared Understanding M. Carthon, Ed. D. March 14, 2016
AGENDA WHAT IS A SHARED UNDERSTANDING WHY THEMES PURPOSE WHAT’S NEXT
WHAT IS A SHARED UNDERSTANDING? Shared understanding refers to language, knowledge, and practices that are collectively agreed upon, accepted,and implemented by a particular group.
WHY IS A SHARED UNDERSTANDING IMPORTANT at HMS? Not communicating the same expectations and goals to all stakeholders Impacts the overall ability to increase student achievement
WHAT’S WORKING? Student choice Work at own pace Facilitators Students Parents Willingness Collaboration Use of Data Station Rotation Learner Choices Assessments Learner pace DOK Differentiation Student choice Work at own pace Individualized instruction Learners move at own pace Groups/Indep. Access to technology
CHALLENGES Communication Overwhelmed Mindset/Buy in Resources Facilitators Students Parents Communication Overwhelmed Mindset/Buy in Resources Frequent Data Analysis Accountability Student ownership Class size Facilitator engagement Not enough direct instruction Limited Technology Rigor Timing No true direction Technology (monitoring) Behaviors in classes Learner/Facilitator Buy in
MOVING FORWARD COMMUNICATION Clear/Consistent Roles/Expectations Learner progress LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Scheduling Behavior Protocol
MOVING FORWARD Resources Accountability Limited Maximizing All Stakeholders
MY PURPOSE WHY ARE YOU HERE? DO YOUR ACTIONS SUPPORT YOUR PURPOSE FOR BEING HERE? IF NOT, WHAT ARE THE THINGS HINDERING YOUR ACTIONS FROM ALIGNING WITH YOUR PURPOSE (with stakeholders)? 4. WHAT ARE YOU DOING PERSONALLY TO HINDER YOUR ALIGNMENT WITH YOUR PURPOSE (WITH STAKEHOLDERS)?
WHAT DOES YOUR AUDIENCE NEED? ADMINISTRATION STUDENTS PARENTS **List 3 things
WHAT’S NEXT? March 14th – Present Themes to Staff (Shared Understanding/HQ) March 22nd – Create working statement (shared understanding) March 23rd – Share with parents and students (feedback) March 25th – Cut off for shared understanding feedback March 28th – Shared Understanding Celebration (1st Milestone) March 29th – Curriculum Map & Competencies – HQ Instruction