BLAST & Blended Advisory Personal and Relevant Erin Craig Principal Resident Alliance College-Ready Academy High School #11 August 4, 2011

Alliance Advisory 1.Purpose of advisory and the relationship with Alliance core values 2.Components of an effective advisory class 1.Examples of an advisory program 2.Sharing best practices The New Teacher Orientation Articulate and understand the importance of advisory and its relationship to Alliance Core Values 1.Structure their advisory class into a positive, accountable, and relevant community 1.Examine samples of advisory programs 1.Create an advisory program that best supports their advisees Agenda Objectives TWBAT

What is advisory? Learning community of students minute periods - 4 days a week Looping 9 th -12 th grade No “falling through the cracks” FOCUS – Personal development – Social responsibility – College and career – Community building The New Teacher Orientation 20113

Advisory and the Core Values Stakeholder collaboration to set high expectations Personalized learning environment Frequent communication with parent The New Teacher Orientation 20114

Personal Development Academic support Self-monitoring and goal setting Proactivity and interventions Accountability The New Teacher Orientation 20115

Social Responsibility Community Service – On and Off Campus – Individual and Group Advocating Self-sufficiency The New Teacher Orientation 20116

College and Career College education and entrance requirements Financial Aid Knowledge Education vs. Career A personalized 10 year plan The New Teacher Orientation 20117

Community Building Positive relationships Peer and mentor support Advisory competitions Four year family The New Teacher Orientation 20118

Component Brainstorm Personal Development Social Responsibility College and Career Community Building The New Teacher Orientation 20119

ACRAHS #11 Weekly Structure Monday Content focused tutorial Weekly grade checks Tuesday Curriculum Thursday Curriculum Friday Grade check due TRIBES community circle The New Teacher Orientation

ACRAHS #11 Curriculum 9 th Grade: Career Choices Who Am I? What Do I Want? How Do I Get It? 10 th Grade: College Education Career and College Majors and Requirements Test Prep Personalized Plan The New Teacher Orientation

Time to Plan! The New Teacher Orientation

Community Circle I am looking forward to implementing….because…. The New Teacher Orientation