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Define Best Practices Turn and Talk Share descriptive words

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Opportunity To Learn Opportunity to learn 35% Time 15% Monitoring 12% Pressure to Achieve 11% Parental Involvement 10% School Climate 8% Leadership 4% Cooperation 2% Robert Marzano, 2002

Direct Teaching

Culture of Best Practices Assess and analyze data Know the curriculum Maximize instructional time Establish safety and order Involve and engage the village Teach test taking skills and strategies Celebrate Success Collaborate for success Make win/win teacher assignments Students take ownership Lead from the Front

Assess & Analyze Data Student Performance Teacher Performance Performance Across grades Performance Across Subjects School-wide Performance Similar School Performance

Know the curriculum Build content knowledge Understand subject & grade expectations Develop measurable goals and objectives Organize relevant professional development Differentiate instruction Use textbook as resource Test what you teach Organize classroom space Students take ownership Provide practice/feedback/re-teach opportunities

Staff Participating in Professional Development Activity

Maximize Instructional Time Avoid distractions/interruptions Be Prepared Be organized Provide adequate instructional time Provide adequate practice time Organize tutorial Utilize technology Give homework

Students Participating in “Book In Reading”

Instructional Technology

Tutoring Session

Prioritize Order and Discipline Show students daily expectations Establish unified discipline code Teach and Model expectations Assess progress Be consistent and Fair Engage the Village

Walking In Line - “Loving Ourselves”

Focus creates Discipline

Involve & Engage The Village Engage & Involve Parents Partner with neighboring vendors Recruit volunteers Recruit mentors Seek sponsorship Partner with other schools

Community Involvement – Guest Speaker – Andrew Young

U.S. Serviceman Speaking to Students

Saying Thanks to Community Representative

Local Author Presents to Students

Local Attorney Speaking to Students

Partnering with McDonald’s Restaurant

Teach Test Taking Skills and Strategies Identify skills & strategies Include skills and strategies in daily lessons Practice skills & strategies (test protocols) Inform parents Review before testing Survey students about test concerns Generate sense of urgency Set goals to challenge and motivate students

Session with Guidance Counselor

Celebrate Success Establish Fair & Equitable System Reward students and staff Make rewards tangible & immediate Acknowledge individuals & groups Publicize achievements Include parents & community

Teachers Celebrating Together

Celebrating Outstanding Student Achievement

Principal’s Honor Roll Celebration

Students Going on Limo Ride

School Participating in Parade

Faculty Social

Collaborate for Success Establish system for collegial support Be organized Focus on students’ needs Look at samples of student work Monitor student progress Focus on instructional practices Build-in professional development

Principal Modeling for Teacher

Principal & Students

Make Win/Win Teacher Assignments Identify strengths and weaknesses Create win/win situation Listen & act

Teacher with Empathy

Students Take Ownership Identify strengths & weaknesses Be prepared Complete assignments Support each other Peer tutors Graph progress Take responsibility

Students Helping Each Other

Progress Monitoring Graph

Lead from the Front Establish levels of leadership Lead & manage by example Be fair & consistent Learn together Communicate effectively Embrace and encourage Assess & monitor

Mission & Vision

Principal Setting Expectation

What can you do now? 21 st Century Practices Assess and analyze data Know the curriculum Use instructional time wisely Establish safety and order Involve and engage the village Teach test taking skills and strategies Celebrate Success Collaborate and plan Strategically assign teachers Students take ownership Lead from the front Action Plan Identify at least 1 take away best practice Identify implementation steps Identify challenges & solutions How will you stay focused? How will you share with others?

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