Kids’ University: Creating Reflective Practitioners Keystone State Reading Conference October 29, 2014 Jane Mencer and Dr. Deb Carr

Goal Create a safe environment for teachers to improve their craft Create a clinical experience without “threat “ of supervisory evaluation Create a collaborative atmosphere

Purpose Student Enrichment Teacher Enrichment

Kids Engaging Activities Small Group Learning Student Focused Social Interaction

Nitty Gritty District Budget Lead Instructors Theme-based Materials Classroom Supplies Snacks T-shirts Facility College Budget Course Approval

Teacher Hook College Credit Intermediate Unit Credit Affordable Costs Fun! Fun! Fun! Timing – 6 Days

Grounding Principles - TMTP Theory Model Team Practice

Theory Danielson Increase Participants’ Comfort Level Create Hands-On Engaging Activities Theme Focus on Fairy Tales Develop Text Complexity Strategies What is text complexity? How to compare texts?

Teacher Training Research-based Practices Theme-based Materials Daily Procedures Reflection / Journal Writing

Time Frame Course 45 Hours 2 days (7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) 4 days (8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) Student Days 4 days (9:00 a.m.-noon)

Student Day Readers’ Theatre Learning Center Activity Snack Learning Center Activity Journal Writing *Learning Center Activity Switched Daily

Reflective Practices How did it go? What worked? What needs to change for tomorrow? How can you apply this in your own classroom?

Sustaining Kids’ U Interested Instructors Supportive Administration Affordable for Families Fresh Ideas Flexible

Contact Information Jane Mencer Dr. Deb Carr