Site Leadership and Counselor Cohort: “Quality Pathway Design” Rob Atterbury, Connect Ed Daphannie Stevens, Center for Urban School Leadership (CUSL), UC Berkeley
Welcome and Introductions Agenda Overview –Three Parts Objectives for Part I –Share best practices for structuring programs of study –Define the role of counselors Self Assessment
Certification Elements and Quality Criteria Focused ElementsDesignDesign Evaluation and Accountability System Support EngagedLearningEngagedLearning 1. Pathway Design 1.1 Principles 1.2 Design Structure 1.3 Governance
Certification Elements and Quality Criteria Organization of the ToolDesignDesign Evaluation and Accountability System Support EngagedLearningEngagedLearning 2. Engaged Learning 2.1 Academic Core 2.2Technical Core 2.3 Integrated Curriculum 2.4 Instruction and Assessment 2.5 Work-Based Learning 2.6 Support Services and Personalization
Certification Elements and Quality Criteria Focused ElementsDesignDesign Evaluation and Accountability System Support EngagedLearningEngagedLearning 3. System Support 3.1 District Policies 3.2 Leadership 3.3 Professional Development 3.4 Qualified Staff 3.5 Funding and Facilities 3.6 Funding 3.7 Partnerships
The Importance of The Program of Study The Program of Study is a prerequisite to…
Social Studies Science English Math Social Studies Science English Math Social Studies Science English Math Social Studies Science English Math Technical Core Middle School Articulation Multiple Post- Secondary Opportunities Post-Secondary Articulation College and Career Plan College Tours Applications Courses Technical Core Support Services Support Services Support Services Support Services Introductory Level Intermediate Level Capstone Level Work-based Learning Opportunities Company Tours Job Shadowing Internships
Vision/Mission/Goals Curriculum Connections Curriculum Connections Professional Development Professional Development Master Schedule Budget Staffing Facilities Program of Study Students
Program of Study and the Role of the Counselor Presentations
Small Group Discussion 1. What stood out for me from the presentation? 2. What role should the counselor play in creating & supporting the program of study? 3. What does my school need to work on? 4. How can administrators support the work from their position?
Whole Group One take-away One question we have
Part II Teaching Expectations, Observations, Feedback and Support
Overview Objectives –Identify best practices around setting teacher expectations for project based learning –Identify best practices around celebrating & recognizing teachers who meet project based learning expectations Self Assessment
Certification Elements and Quality Criteria Focused ElementsDesignDesign Evaluation and Accountability System Support EngagedLearningEngagedLearning 2. Engaged Learning 2.1 Academic Core 2.2Technical Core 2.3 Integrated Curriculum 2.4 Instruction and Assessment 2.5 Work-Based Learning 2.6 Support Services and Personalization
Teacher Expectations Brainstorm (no discussion or explanation) general teaching expectations What additional expectations should be included to support multiple pathways? 5 minutes
Observation, Feedback and Support Presentations The role of coaching vs. directing –How can questioning strategies support self-discovery and limit co-dependency?
Small Group Discussion 1. What stood out for me from the presentation? 2. How might we lead teachers to self discovery rather than directing them? 3. What does my school need to work on? 4. How can you in your role adjust the expectations, observations, and support to enhance project based learning at your site?
Whole Group One take-away One question we have
Celebration and Recognition DaVita Case Study Video
Small Group Discussion 1.What stood out for me fro the video? 2.How can I support teachers in pathways through celebration and recognition? 3.What are some specific things I can do right away?
Whole Group One take-away One question we have
Part III Support & Technical Assistance Needs
Objectives Identify support & technical assistance needed going forward Align our professional development & resource offerings with field and practice based needs Increase buy-in for future workshops through co-authorship
Individual Reflection What do I need assistance with going forward? Since we have limited time together, where should we focus? What would I rather not spend time discussing?
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