Systematic Process of Teaching and Learning through Compass Classrooms Presented by: Platte County R-3 School District Dr. Mike Brown – Assistant Superintendent Shelli Baldwin – Coordinator of PD and Instructional Technology Alicia Wilson – Coordinator of Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Dr. Stephani Reynolds – Secondary Coordinator of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment 3/7/16

Agenda Overview of Platte County and QCI The Why of Compass Classrooms Process of Determining and Developing Compass Classrooms Process of Developing Topic Studies Measuring the effectiveness of Compass Classrooms Agenda

Who we are… Platte County R-3 Maintain two campus areas - Located in the Kansas City and Platte City areas Total of 9 School Buildings Current Enrollment 4,500 25% Free and Reduced Lunch 2014-15 Graduating Class 250 Students Student Population African American 8.5% White 78.1% Hispanic 6.9% Other 6.5%

Professional Development Teachers are going places, but is it effective? Professional Development Teachers request PD What’s being requested? What happens when they return? Are they sharing this information with others? Is it being used in the classroom? District Focus Areas 2015-16 Elementary – Tier 1 Instruction Secondary – Relationships and Collaboration District – Technology Integration and Improvement Teams

Elementary Focus: Tier 1 Expectations How were they determined and why? Elementary Focus: Tier 1 Expectations Implementation of Tier 1 Expectations 2014-2015 CIA Team Consistency throughout district Walk through Data

Secondary Focus: Relationships & Collaboration What is available and how was that determined? Secondary Focus: Relationships & Collaboration Technology Integration Plan Secondary BYOD – 2014-15 at high school level Technology Integration Team – staff selected to pilot 3 different devices and give feedback on the suggested device Decision on Device – Spring 2015 Chromebook touchscreen Distribution of high school teaching staff device – Fall 2015 and BYOD at middle schools Distribution of high school student device – Fall 2016 Distribution of middle school teaching staff device – Fall 2016 Distribution of middle school student device – Fall 2017

Compass Classrooms Teachers who want to grow themselves and others What are they, how were they determined, and what is expected? Compass Classrooms Teachers who want to grow themselves and others Application, Selection Process & Expectations Year of Learning and Collaboration 1st Semester: Professional development to deepen own learning through Social Media, conferences, MOOC-ed study, PDN 2nd Semester: Topic Studies

How were they determined and what does that look like? Topic Studies Concept developed through the Professional Development Network Compass Classroom Teachers – Determined an area for personal growth Staff invited to learn alongside the CC Host Teacher Topic Study 2 day study with a focused topic with one to months between meetings 4 to 7 participants Study anchored around a professional text Participants observe CC Host Teacher teaching a lesson with the focus incorporated into lesson Collaboration throughout day on what the focus looks like in the classroom, sharing of own experiences and planning next steps in own classroom

Measuring our work Perception Accountability Performance How are we doing and what changes will we make? Measuring our work Perception Accountability Performance Teacher Evaluation

Final Thoughts and Questions What can we answer for you? Final Thoughts and Questions Thank you for letting us share our learning. We appreciate your feedback to help in our continuous improvement.