Preparing for Next Year
PRiSSM Goals Revisited ► A Common vision for HQLT in Secondary Mathematics and Science ► Improved Student Learning ► Professional Learning Communities ► A Plan for Continuous Improvement
PRiSSM PLCs This Year ► PRiSSM Lead Teachers ► Cross-district ► Middle & High school feeder schools, math & science teacher representatives ► Facilitator support
PRiSSM PLCs Next Year ► Two PRiSSM Lead Teachers ► PRiSSM Teachers (Expanded Team) ► Building-Based ► Middle or High school math & science teachers ► Cross District Lead Teachers & Facilitator Support
Leadership Team Expanded Team ► 40 hrs. Summer Academy ► 40 hrs. Building PLC work ► 40 hours Summer Coursework (optional) ► 40 hrs. Building PLC work ► 40 hrs. Summer Coursework
Leadership Team Expanded Team ► 40 hrs. Summer Academy ► 40 hrs. Building PLC work ► 40 hours Summer Coursework (optional) ► 40 hrs. Building PLC work ► 40 hrs. Summer Coursework
Summer Academy June 27-July 1 to plan and prepare for facilitating the 40 hours of PLC Building Work
Leadership Team Expanded Team ► 40 hrs. Summer Academy ► 40 hrs. Building PLC work ► 40 hours Summer Coursework (optional) ► 40 hrs. Building PLC work ► 40 hrs. Summer Coursework
Focus of School-based PLC Work will be determined by the Building PLC team
Leadership Team Expanded Team ► 40 hrs. Summer Academy ► 40 hrs. Building PLC work ► 40 hours Summer Coursework (optional) ► 40 hrs. Building PLC work ► 40 hrs. Summer Coursework
Summer Coursework Examples of Courses Available ► Connected Math Training ► Science Kit Training ► Graphing Calculators ► Middle School Science Inquiry Institute ► Marilyn Simpson Professional Development ► Secondary Mathematics Methods
Summer Coursework Facilitators’ Responsibilities ► Collect & disseminate information on statewide offerings ► Provide information to Project Directors on PLC coursework needs ► Help locate resources/host a presenter to meet a common need ► Work with PLC to make recommendations for Expanded Team Coursework
PLC Team & Administrators’ Responsibilities 1)Recruit/Identify expanded team 2) Negotiate a coursework match for Expanded Team 3) Meet Expanded team coursework planning & registration deadlines 4) Plan for follow-up and information sharing
Expanded Team Members’ Responsibilities 1) Complete PRiSSM Teacher Application by March 31 st. 2) Complete PRiSSM Coursework Planning From by April 8 th. 3) Register for Summer Coursework by June 15 th.
Criteria for Coursework ► Science, math, assessment and/or pedagogy professional development ► Demonstrated need for the professional development ► Must align with state standards & building goals ► Must meet recommendations of Building Principal and Facilitator ► Need to have a plan for meeting the required 40 hours (some can be carried over into next year)
Deadlines ► March 31st Applications due for Expanded Team ► April 8th Coursework Planning forms due ► June 15 Expanded Team registered for summer courses.
Expanded Team Size Each Year for 2 Years ► Evergreen = 54 teachers ► Goldendale = 4-5 teachers (9 total-2 yrs) ► Kalama = 3 teachers (6 total for 2 years) ► Klickitat = 1 teacher (2 total for 2 years) ► North Thurston = 37 teachers ► Washougal = 7-8 teachers (15 total-2 yrs)
Budget ► Leadership Teachers 5 sub days $300/teacher towards registration for summer coursework $1000/teacher stipend ► Expanded Team 2 sub days $300/teacher towards registration for summer coursework $500/teacher stipend
2 Sub Days For Expanded Team and Leadership Team is part of your 40 hours of Building Level PLC Work
3 Other Sub Days for Lead Teachers ► 1 day for Academy Follow-up (required) ► 2 days TBD by Facilitators
PRiSSM Teacher Coursework Planning Directionsand Planning Form
Your Plans for Preparing for Next Year Posterboard or Data Stick be ready for a Posterwalk at 3:45
Questions to Think About ► What do you hope to accomplish next year? ► Who are you going to target for the Expanded Team & Why? ► How are you going to recruit? ► Who else needs to be aware of the project? ► Who is responsible for making sure applications are turned in by March 31 st. ? Surveys completed by April 8th? Expanded Team Teachers are registered for summer courses? ► How will the principal support the work of the PLC?