Focus Session Feedback Data W Leaders Network Role Focus Session Feedback Data Mark starts off introducing himself then Rachel.

What can I do as 21st Century Leader? Advance student-centered learning by being exemplars of 21st Century teaching and learning Promote purposeful use of the 21st Century Competencies Guide  Serve as on-site professional resources for 21st Century learning Develop and facilitate engaging, learner-centered professional learning experiences Participate in a district-wide community of practice to assure district improvement Rachel will review mission statement for a 21st Century Leader. According to the mission statement, we learned your role as a 21st Century Leader is to: Advance student centered learning Promote purposeful use of the 21st Century competencies guide Serve as a professional resource at your site Develop and facilitate professional learning Participate in a district-wide community

What was the purpose? 21st Century Challenges 21st Century Successes Mark explains the purpose of the breakout session and that it is important that their voice is heard.

1 2 3 4 What happened next? N E S W Synthesized Data Determined Main Themes . 3 Created Recommendations 4 Communicated Results Rachel explains the process of how we compiled the data. We synthesized the data from the three sessions. In other words, we sorted through all of the post it notes and categorized them to determine main themes. From the main themes, we developed recommendations crafted for specific audiences. Finally, we presented the data you provided through the sessions, along with the recommendations to the specific audiences.

Where did the information go? S W Office of Information Technology Area Superintendents 21st Century Leaders Network Planning Committee . Administrators 21st Century Learning Division Mark explains the audiences to where the recommendations were directed.

Themes More Emphasis on 21st Century Learning More Defined Role N E S AKA: “It’s not just about technology.” More Defined Role N E S W More Opportunities to Lead Access to Resources Administrator Support Time to Create Resources Rachel  What were the themes? You told us that you wanted more emphasis on 21st Century Learning because “its not just about technology.” You also told us you needed more access to resources. Not only that, but you also needed time to create resources! One of the most dominant themes was that you needed more administrator support. You asked for more opportunities to lead and a more defined role as a 21st Century leader. We heard you and created an action plan.

What actions have been taken? More Emphasis on 21st Century Learning Breakout sessions today are not about technology. Access to Resources Today’s icebreaker was intentionally geared toward illuminating available resources. Recommendations have been made to create more resources, such as customizable professional development. Time Breakout sessions today provide time to create professional development for your site. Administrator Support Recommendations have been made to both administrators and area superintendents. Every two weeks OSL has agreed to put a 21st Century update in the Deputy Minute. Make sure to emphasize that actions are already being taken from the recommendations.   Mark – first two Rachel last two: Time-Breakout sessions today provide time to create professional development for your site. Admin support- Recommendations have been made to both administrators and area superintendents. Every two weeks OSL has agreed to put a 21st Century update in the Deputy Minute.

How can I lead? Here’s How More Opportunities to Lead You have an opportunity to showcase the awesome things you do as a 21st Century educator. 21st Century Leader More Opportunities to Lead By providing resources and creating a stronger support structure, you have more opportunities to lead.  Mark – bottom cloud Rachel – top cloud – use as segway for Exemplar Classroom

21st Century Exemplar Classroom W What is it? The purpose of 21st Century Exemplar Classrooms within Washoe County School District is to showcase the positive student impacts achieved through 21st Century Learning Teacher Practices. Exemplar Classrooms demonstrate highly effective practices in preparation, instruction, classroom environment and professional responsibility.  Mark will read statement verbatim. Have participants look through the learning practices using the link. Explain to the participants that there are learning practices with and without technology.

Why apply? Highlight Your Work and How it Enhances Student Learning Model for Your Peers & Leaders within the District Model for Professional Learning Communities Beyond Washoe County Schools N E S W N E S W Rachel: Why should you apply to be an Exemplar Classroom? This is an opportunity for you to model for your peers, area superintendent and even board members. Additionally, your classroom may serve as a model for people outside of WCSD. Most importantly, you will highlight your work and how it enhances student learning. So what does an exemplar classroom look like exactly? Why apply?

What does it look like? For example: N E S W N E S W N E S W For example: Rachel - Maybe your classroom really highlights students visualizing learning and constructing knowledge. Mark - Or maybe your students use One Note to engage in purposeful collaboration. Rachel - Or maybe your classroom highlights purposeful student collaboration without technology. . . There’s a learning practice for you!

Classroom Observation How do I get there? Review Process Rubric Interview Classroom Observation N E S W Application Application Google Form Acceptance and Recognition of Exemplar Classroom Mark – Application and Review Process – mention that it models highly effective teaching aligned with TPGS Rachel – Classroom Observation, Interview, Acceptance Depending on how much time we have left we can have participants look at the rubric and/or application.

04 03 01 02 Mark will talk about 1 and 2 Rachel 3 and 4 Be a Star! . Exemplar Classroom Placard 01 02 Video of Learning Practice Database Publication of a Learning Activity . N E S W Mark will talk about 1 and 2 Rachel 3 and 4