CLEAR Navigation Presentation Bell Ringer “School related factors that affect student learning are…” “The number one factor affecting student learning is …” CIA Staff Presentation Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes total 1:30 PM – 3:45 PM Materials: Program book – Section C, pages XXX ABRAZO staff will have all handouts preset on tables; Equipment will be set up in your room. Presenter: Invite participants to jot their responses on the journal note pagesXXX in the program book (Section C). Tell participants we will not address the responses to these questions at this time, rather, we will come back to it later in the presentation. Ask participants to introduce themselves to the people at their table and share their responses with their table partners. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Greet teachers at door and direct to tables. Monitor table discussions. Write your thoughts. Introduce yourself and share with a table partner. Program - Section C Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 1

Tools to plan for Teaching and Learning … CLEAR Navigation Presentation Discovering Tools to plan for Teaching and Learning … Curriculum Overview Discovering the ‘pot of GOLD’ CIA staff Time: 1 minute(s) total Section is 20 minutes total Materials: PPT slide (TITLE SLIDE) Transition Slide Presenter says: Hello/Good Afternoon … This module will be an introduction and overview of the Houston ISD CURRICULUM and resources to use for instructional planning. We hope that by the end of this module, [click] you will see a “pot of gold” regarding the curriculum resources available to teachers. We will look at samples of these resources today. In HISD, the curriculum is found on the HISD website. It is called CLEAR ONLINE and can be accessed through the HISD portal, once you have a district username and password. Some of you may have received your username and password today at registration. You will hear people refer to the HISD curriculum documents as CLEAR. SURVEY THE AUDIENCE: SAY: “By show of hands …” How many of you have teaching experience but are new to HISD?- You will be a great resource at your tables to connect practice with your experience. How many of you are first-year teachers? – Know that we have a ‘pot-of-gold’ to share with you to guide your planning. How many have seen the HISD curriculum documents? How many HISD ACP interns attended ACP Curriculum Week in past weeks? – This will be a review to strengthen your knowledge of the purpose and use of a district expectation – To teach the HISD curriculum How many have accessed CLEAR online? August 4, 2009 Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 2

Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment CIA Staff CLEAR Navigation Presentation Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment CIA Staff Customize with team names CIA staff Time: 2 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide Transition Slide ******* CUSTOMIZE THIS SLIDE ***** Add the presenters’ names Presenter says: Introduce yourself and other CIA staff. Indicate that you are a part of the larger Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (CIA) department who focuses on providing the foundations of teaching and learning– the curriculum. [Click] –Introduce the Professional Development Services (PDS) ABRAZO New Teacher Staff that will facilitate the session with you. Indicate that together we all support teaching and learning in the district. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Partnered with Professional Development Services http://dept.houstonisd.org/curriculum/ Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 3

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Session Goals To develop an understanding of HISD curriculum and how it serves as a framework for instructional planning. To develop an understanding of navigating CLEAR online in the HISD portal and gain access to a tutorial for continued navigation learning. CIA Staff Time: 2 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide Introduction and overview of the Houston ISD CURRICULUM Presenter says: In order to make the written curriculum the “taught” curriculum, our goal for today is to help you… Develop an understanding of HISD curriculum and how it serves as a framework for instructional planning. Our objectives for the session include helping you to: 1) develop a working understanding of Houston ISD curriculum documents; 2) determine how HISD curriculum tools can be used to plan effective instruction; and 3) understand where to access CLEAR Online and other resources and how to navigate through the documents. We will model the online navigation today. You will have an opportunity to log-on and practice tomorrow. In addition, you will have a CLEAR Online tutorial in the new Teacher Learning Path. We will explain later. Presenter continues: We will begin discussion about what is it we (Texas, HISD) want all students to learn – by grade level, by course, and by unit Later in the week (Thursday) the PDS and CIA staff will continue to work with you [new teachers and experienced-but-new to HISD] to begin to plan effective, engaging, and aligned lessons using the curriculum. In your program guide, you may turn to section C and take notes using the PowerPoint mini slides (beginning on page C2). CIA/PDS Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. We support teaching and learning. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 4

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Norms Silence PDAs Listen actively Participate fully Ask questions Maintain safe learning environment Take care of your needs What is it we want all students to learn? CIA Staff Time: 3 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide Introduction Presenter says: To support our learning environment, we want to agree to implement the following norms for today… (read bullets on slide and add comments) Silence PDAs – place on massage mode Listen actively – Give yourself and others the gift of learning and maintain an inviting learning environment for all. Respect the speaker. Participate fully – Throughout there will be times for reflection. Take advantage of this time to bring clarity for yourself or generate questions. Ask questions – We value your thinking and want to answer your questions. So, do to the size of the group and the time allowed, we have placed table parking lots and post-it notes on each table. Please record your questions on these. Also, facilitators will rotate to assist. Maintain safe learning environment – We will learn together and respect each other’s thinking. We will have partner discussions. We need to have a signal to close the conversation and bring our attention back to whole group. When I … you respond by …. [i.e. Clap twice… clap one] …. [i.e. Raise hand … raise hand] Let’s practice… And finally, Take care of your needs – There are restroom facilities on the second floor if you need them. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 5

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Overview of Materials Program Book Section C Table Materials Table Parking Lot Implications Chart Journal Notes What is it we want all students to learn? CIA staff Time: 2 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide, Table parking lots, Post-it notes Transition Slide Presenter says: You will need the following materials as we proceed through the presentation (read slide) [Click] Remember to use your post-it notes to record any questions you have. Place it on the table parking lot. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Assist in locating any documents/supplies. Post-it Notes Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 6

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Your Expectations “What do you want to learn about the district’s curriculum?” CIA staff Time: 4 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide REFLECTION Presenter says: Turn to your journal entry on page XXX and write your thoughts. [When participants have had a chance to write] I will give you 1 minute to share 1-2 thoughts with a shoulder partner. [After 1 minute] Today will serve as an introduction and you will have more opportunities throughout the week to gather and internalize more information. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Share your thoughts. Journal Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 7

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment CIA Staff We support teaching and learning. CIA Staff Time: 5 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide Introduction Presenter says: Roles of Curriculum Department: develop curriculum and other planning documents support curriculum implementation and assessment (i.e. meet and plan with department chairperson, lead teachers, HAPG\CBA reviews, training on resources – textbooks, manipulatives; etc.) The goal of the departments of PDS and CIA is to make the written curriculum the taught curriculum **** CUSTOMIZE for CONTENT GROUPS if applicable************ (Some CIA content staff will have additional handouts to review) - ABRAZO New Teacher Induction trainings (designed for new teachers) - Professional Development C&I division – training and inservice experiences - Campus professional development - Website CIA/PDS Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Help locate handout. What is it we want all students to learn? Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 8

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Improving Teaching and Learning Ensuring Instructional Alignment Providing Support What is it we want all students to learn? CIA staff Time: 0.5 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide Introduction and Overview of the Houston ISD CURRICULUM Presenter says: In the morning session, you were introduced to the HISD ASPIRE school improvement model. One pillar in the model focuses on improving teaching and learning. This area of focus includes: Ensuring instructional alignment and Providing instructional support We are providing this support today, and throughout this week, by building a foundation of common language and an understanding of the district curriculum tools. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Discovering tools to plan for Teaching and Learning … HISD CURRICULUM Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 9

What do we want students to learn? CLEAR Navigation Presentation Curriculum What do we want students to learn? (Curriculum) CIA Staff Time: 0.5 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide Transition Slide Introduction and overview of the Houston ISD CURRICULUM Presenter says: This morning, you also heard about the PLC questions. As we discuss curriculum support that HISD provides to teachers, we are focusing on the first PLC question …[Click mouse] What do we want students to learn? [Dramatic pause] HISD curriculum answers this question. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. What do we want students to learn? - by grade level, course, or grading cycle Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 10

CLEAR Navigation Presentation What is Curriculum? Why HISD Curriculum? CIA Staff Time: 0.5 minute(s) Section is 10 minutes total Materials: PPT slide Presenter says: The HISD Curriculum Defines want students should be taught by grade level and by content area. Recommends research-based strategies to be used for teaching and learning Recommends district resources for effective instruction Why is HISD’s Curriculum important? Let’s investigate. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 11

Houston ISD Curriculum CLEAR Navigation Presentation Curriculum TAUGHT TESTED WRITTEN What is it we want all students to learn? CIA staff Time: 1.5 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide Transition Slide Introduction and overview of the Houston ISD CURRICULUM Presenter says: In HISD, we are striving to create access to a College-bound/Career Ready Culture for all students. [CLICK] In Texas, written curriculum is based on the state-required Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) which is tested by the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), our state accountability test. A College Bound culture – starts with the TEKS and TAKS (in our standards-based curriculum). We teach children meaningful information and thinking skills to carry them beyond passing the TAKS tests. The TAKS test is a minimum standard of expectation. Our goal is to prepare students with life skills including readiness for a college or career environment. [CLICK] using the district curriculum as a guide.   CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Houston ISD Curriculum CLEAR Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 12

Ensuring Instructional Alignment CIA STAFF Time: 1.5 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide Introduction and overview of the Houston ISD CURRICULUM Presenter says: Houston ISD’s curriculum aligns with the state standards and clarifies what LEARNING should ‘look like’. HISD curriculum includes objectives to be taught, effective teaching strategies, aligned resources, and more. Teaching HISD objectives must be coupled with using effective strategies. Strategies are processes, procedures and routines used to help students learn specific skills and knowledge that demonstrates understanding of non-negotiable HISD Objectives. The HISD Curriculum ensures instructional alignment of the written, taught and tested curriculum. [CLICK] CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators:Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Discovering tools to plan for Teaching and Learning … HISD CURRICULUM Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 13

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Bell Ringer “School related factors that affect student learning are…” “The number one factor affecting student learning is …” CIA STAFF Time: 1 minute(s) total Transition Slide Say: (continuation) … In the bell-ringer, you listed ideas that influence a successful classroom environment. Based on research, the most important factor in the classroom to provide an enriching learning environment is [CLICK] the Teacher. WHAT and HOW you choose to TEACH children impact their capacity for learning. HISD helps clarify for teachers WHAT must be taught and offers further instructional guidance and clarification of the TEKS/SE. The HISD Curriculum is aligned with TEKS to ensure all students have equitable access to learn across the district. Houston ISD’s curriculum is NON-Negotiable. It is what all teachers in HISD should use for planning. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators:Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. The most important factor in the classroom is you, the Teacher! Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 14

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Implications Chart “Why is a district wide curriculum important? …” CIA STAFF Time: 5 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide REFLECTION Presenter NOTES: SAY: Turn to page XXX to the Implications Chart and journal your thoughts. [If time permits, popcorn responses from audience – then review/validate answers.] The following bullets represent appropriate responses: Supports college bound/career ready culture Equity (ensures all students have access to essential learning) Defines district-wide standards and expectations Provides foundation for higher learning Develops concepts, knowledge, skills in a systematic way CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Write your thoughts and share with a table partner. Journal Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 15

CLEAR Navigation Presentation HISD Curriculum Tools CIA STAFF Time: 1 minute(s) total Section is 50 minutes total Materials: PPT slide Presenter says: Now we will look at the curriculum tools created to support your instructional planning. As we go through this section, you will look at actual content/grade-level specific sample documents. Designate one person at each table as your materials manager. S/He will distribute the documents to colleagues at their table as we introduce each document. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 16

HISD Curriculum consists of… CLEAR Navigation Presentation HISD Curriculum consists of… 1 TEKS/TAKS Correlation Vertical Alignment Matrix (VAM) - Vertical Year-at-a-Glance (YAAG) Horizontal Alignment Planning Guides (HAPG) - Horizontal 2 3 What is it we want all students to learn? Time: 2 minute(s) total CIA Staff Materials: PPT slide CURRICULUM TOOLS Presenter says: The four critical documents are the: TEKS/TAKS Correlation – a document that compares the HISD Objectives with TEKS and TAKS to show alignment/correlation. Vertical Alignment Matrix – Gives a global picture of how concepts are connected /related/spiraled across grade level spans. The documents are printed for PreK- 5, 5-8, 8-HS. Big picture view Year – at – a - Glance - Provides a list of titles and the number of recommended lessons for the units of study for each grading cycle for the school year. Horizontal Alignment Planning Guide – Plan by grade level, content areas for a 6, 9, or 12 week grading period. Provides the details for the development of an instructional learning focus. (curriculum map). CIA/ABRAZOFacilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. In this section, facilitators help tables locate appropriate table documents. 4 Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 17

TEKS/TAKS Correlations CLEAR Navigation Presentation TEKS/TAKS Correlations 1 HISD Objectives Student Expectations TEKS Tested Information TAKS CIA STAFF Time: 1 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide NOTE: Handouts located in folder, in the center of the tables. CURRICULUM TOOLS – TEKS/TAKS Presenter says: The first document is created as a reference to connect to state expectation. It is the TEKS/TAKS Correlation – a document that compares the HISD Objective with TEKS and TAKS to show alignment/correlation. This document illustrates the relationship between HISD objectives, TEKS student expectations, and alignment to TAKS. When instruction is based on the HISD objectives, teachers can be confident they are teaching the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.  Knowledge, skills and concepts from the state’s framework are embedded in HISD objectives. CIA/ABRAZOFacilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. In this section, facilitators help tables locate appropriate table documents. Handout Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 18

TEKS/TAKS Correlations CLEAR Navigation Presentation TEKS/TAKS Correlations 1 CIA STAFF Time: 5 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide *** CURRICULUM TOOLS Presenter says: Take a minute to examine the sample TEKS/TAKS Correlation documents on your table. What do you notice? What information is provided in this document? Possible Responses TEA (state) objectives - Assessment information - HISD objectives HISD objectives provide more specificity to make the student expectation more specific or to clarify the objective [Point out an example on the sample document] In most cases, there i Notice when needed, s a 1 to 1 correspondence between the two columns (point out the one to one correlation between the words of the TEKS/SE and the HISD Objective) Examples of correlations to TAKS (summative assessment) are noted in the 3rd column for the aligned HISD/TEKS. Discuss how objectives are numbered: Look at the HISD objective in the first (left) column. Notice how the HISD objectives are numbered. It is by: Course/Content. --- Grade level --- Objective (Objective numbers to match TEKS objectives) CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators:Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. What information is provided in this document? Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 19

Vertical Alignment Matrix CLEAR Navigation Presentation Vertical Alignment Matrix 2 Developmental map of HISD curriculum PK-12.  Available by content area grade spans PreK – Grade 5 Grade 5 – Grade 8 Grade 8 – High School Provides teachers and other stakeholders an overall idea of the flow of the HISD curriculum PK-12. Time: 1 minute(s) total CIA staff Materials: PPT slide, handout pageXXX CURRICULUM TOOLS Presenter says: The Vertical Alignment Matrix or VAM provides a developmental map of HISD curriculum PK-12.  These documents, available by content area grade spans, delineate the responsibility of instruction and support the district’s college-bound/ career ready culture by outlining accountability for student learning by grade level.  The Vertical Alignment Matrix provides teachers, parents, board members, the business community, and all other stakeholders an overall idea of the flow of the HISD curriculum PK-12. These documents are available not only for our access, but also for public access for parents to view. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. In this section, facilitators help tables locate appropriate table documents. Handout Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 20

CLEAR Navigation Presentation 2 CIA STAFF Time: 5 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide CURRICULUM TOOLS Presenter says: Take a moment to find a sample of Vertical Alignment Matrix on your table. As mentioned, the Vertical Alignment Matrix is available by content area grade level spans. You will see the grade levels or courses listed across the top of the page. These documents provide a developmental progression of objectives as they increase in complexity across grade levels. Look across one row [designate a row from the sample if need] to read the objectives in progression. [click to go to connection activity on next slide] CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: The Vertical Alignment Matrix provides a mapping of objectives as they develop across grade levels. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 21

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Connection 2 Select a table partner. Select a row in a strand and scan across the grade level objectives. As you follow the row of objectives, what happens? How can this document be used to support grade level planning? CIA STAFF Time: 6 minutes Materials: Copies of VAM document for first six weeks grading period ******* CUSTOMIZE THIS SLIDE ***** Presenter should identify examples from the sample document (VAM) to share with whole group, as needed. Presenter: It is your turn to look closer at the Vertical Alignment Matrix: [Read instructions 1-4 on the slide] Possible Answers for presenters to share - a) It highlights where developmental progressions do not exist and defines grade level or course responsibility for ensuring that students learn. b) It gives teachers information about prerequisite skills/what students should be coming to the grade level with as well as points of reference for where the child is going. (Provides background info for teachers should he/she need to work with students to fill in instructional gaps.) c) It provides guidance for enriching the instructional experiences of children who have mastered the grade level objectives and are ready to be exposed to more challenging work. (Allows teacher to see how objectives grow in complexity) d) It can be used to spark conversations during grade level/department PLC meetings. e) It can be a powerful tool for cross grade level discussions. What is it we want all students to learn? Vertical Alignment Matrix Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 22

Year-At-A-Glance (YAAG) CLEAR Navigation Presentation Year-At-A-Glance (YAAG) 3 The Year-At-A-Glance provides a list of titles and the number of recommended lessons for the units of study, for each grading cycle. Handout CIA STAFF Time: 5 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide Transition Slide ******* CUSTOMIZE THIS SLIDE ***** Pull examples (key details) from your content/grade level sample document (YAAG) to share comments with the group as they investigate the value of this resource. Presenter says: The Year-At-A-Glance provides a list of titles and the number of recommended lessons for the units of study for each grading cycle. Please look at a copy of the Year-At-A-Glance sample document and notice the knowledge and skills. This document can be used (especially for secondary) as a reference to develop the student/parent syllabus and the year’s look at content covered in courses. It also provide the time frame for the Campus Benchmark Assessment (CBA). [Click - The Elementary –Grade 5 YAAG raises up] Point to key areas of the YAAG to highlight. CIA/PDS Facilitators: Walk around to monitor table talk and activities. Remind participants to place questions or comments on the Table Parking lot as needed. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 23

Horizontal Alignment Planning Guide (HAPG) CLEAR Navigation Presentation Horizontal Alignment Planning Guide (HAPG) 4 Organized by grading periods Serves as a guide for planning instruction   Outlines the district’s recommended sequence of instruction Serves as the scope and sequence CIA STAFF Time: 6 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide CURRICULUM TOOLS - HAPG Presenter says: The fourth and very important for specific grade level/content lesson planning are the Horizontal Alignment Planning Guides or HAPGs. The HAPGs serve as the district guide to outline the nonnegotiable curriculum objectives, to support meaningful instruction and to serve as the springboard for effective instructional planning. HAPGs serve as an instructional approach to begin to plan lessons appropriate for your students. The HAPGs…[read slide] Find a copy of the HAPG cover page in your program book page XXX. This cover page is the first page of each HAPG for all grade levels/courses for all grade levels. This page defines the type of information that can be found under each field/heading of the HAPG. CIA/PABRAZO Facilitators: Ensure participants are on the Cover page handout in the program book. Section C Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 24

Horizontal Alignment Planning Guide (HAPG) CLEAR Navigation Presentation Horizontal Alignment Planning Guide (HAPG) 4 Cover Page CIA STAFF Time: 15 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide *** CURRICULUM TOOLS Transition Slide Presenter says: Let’s take some time to review the HAPG cover page which provides support by defining the types of information outlined in the documents: HISD Objectives Assessment Connections Instructional Considerations Instructional Strategies Resources Cover Page CIA/PDS Facilitators: Monitor table discussions. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators:Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Section C Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 25

Horizontal Alignment Planning Guide (HAPG) CLEAR Navigation Presentation Horizontal Alignment Planning Guide (HAPG) 4 CIA STAFF Time: 15 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide *** CURRICULUM TOOLS Presenter says: Let’s look at a sample HAPG for [content/grade]. Locate your sample HAPGs in the table materials. [Presenter customize comments] - Learning Focus - Key Concepts - Key Skills HISD objectives (that are aligned to the TEKS) – P indicates it is a Power Objective (which we will discuss later in PPT) Power Objectives are those objectives that have been determined to be a part of a subset of objectives must be taught for depth and complexity. Time Allocation Assessment Connections (Formative Assessment link) Instructional Considerations (Essential Understandings) Instructional Strategies, and Resources You will notice any areas that are in blue are live links to resources. You can click in the online curriculum application and open the link. If you print a hard copy of the HAPG, you will not have the live links embedded in the columns of the HAPG. This is one of many reasons it is important to access HISD Curriculum online. Customize by identifying the sample you have in your room for your grade level/content area and show sample live links. Do you see where the document provides foundation for instructional planning (and content review)? (Take some responses if time) Section C Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 26

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Your Turn… ACTIVITY: Connect with your table partner Review the sample curriculum documents Discuss key components that are helpful for planning for the first weeks of school. Record your responses on the Implications Chart. Vertical Alignment Matrix Horizontal Alignment Planning Guides TEKS/TAKS Correlation Year- At- A- Glance CIA STAFF Time: 6 minutes Materials: Copies of documents for first six/nine weeks grading period Program book Implications Chart on page XXX Presenter – Review the instructions on the slide Note: If time permits, ask participants to “Select a person within your group to share one reflection from your table discussion about using the document for planning instruction”. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor table discussions. Identify a table with valuable comments to encourage to share with whole group during debrief (if time permits). Journal Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 27

Annual Curriculum Enhancements New for 2009-2010 Key Concepts/Key Skills ELPS Formative Assessments Essential Understandings Guiding Questions Literacy Leads the Way Strategies Renzulli Learning CIA Staff Time: 0.5 minutes Materials: PPT. Slide, Curriculum handout Presenter Say: Every year our district updates elements of the curriculum documents. This list of enhanced components represent new or enhanced features on our HISD curriculum. We have mentioned some. However, you will look more closely at these, with your campus during the week of August 13-20, 2009. NOTE: There is a slide later to explain Empowering Teacher training. You do not need to discuss here. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Handout 28

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Power Objectives Prioritized objectives Objectives that are absolutely essential for student success. CIA STAFF Time: 8 minute(s) total Section is 15 minutes total Materials: PPT slide, Article: Safety Next p XXX TRANSITION SLIDE - Power Objectives Presenter says: As we were looking at the 4 curriculum documents, you may have noticed a “P” icon with a circle. This denotes a critical element for planning, teaching, and learning. The “P” icon indicates a Power Objective. Before we discuss the meaning of Power Objectives further, [Click] I want to give you time to read silently, the article in your program guide called, The “Safety Net” Curriculum. It is on page XXX [Pause to allow 5 minutes for reading] During a year long process, teachers and other stakeholders helped determine the HISD Objectives that fit the criteria for Power Objectives. Power Objectives are defined as: Prioritized (Power) objectives that are derived from a systematic and balanced approach to distinguishing the objectives that are absolutely essential for student success. (The curriculum department has worked with various teachers across campuses in past year to identify the HISD Power obj.) HISD Power Objectives are a subset of the complete list of HISD objectives (based on the TEKS/SEs) for each grade level content area/course. CIA/PDS Facilitators: Monitor tables. Article: Safety Net Section C Discovering tools to plan for Teaching and Learning … HISD CURRICULUM Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 29

Identifying Power Objectives CLEAR Navigation Presentation Identifying Power Objectives Three criteria used to identify Power Objectives: Endurance Leverage Readiness CIA STAFF Time: 2 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide Transition Slide Presenter says: Read slide. Based on reading the article, what are the three criteria used to identify POs: (stop and let people talk within their small group and then click to identify the criteria on the slide. 1) Endurance - Will this objective provide students with knowledge and skills that will be of value beyond a single test date? 2) Leverage -Will this objective provide knowledge and skills that will be of value in multiple disciplines? 3) Readiness- Will this objective provide knowledge and skills that are required for the next level of learning? P.O. are the objectives that we want to ensure we teach in depth. We will look at special objectives denoted throughout curriculum documents called Power Objectives. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 30

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Words of Caution Having Power Objectives does not relieve teachers of the responsibility for teaching all objectives and indicators. Serves as a subset of the complete list of HISD objectives for each grade level content area/course. CIA STAFF Time: 1 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide Transition Slide Power Objectives Presenter says: Be cautious as you plan instruction… Identifying Power Objectives does not relieve teachers of the responsibility for teaching all objectives and indicators. POs serves as a subset of the complete list of HISD objectives for each grade level content area/course. POs are objectives critical for student success. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 31

A “guiding question” for determining Power Objectives… What must my students learn to be successful in school, in life, and on TAKS? CIA STAFF Time: 1 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide Transition Slide Power Objectives Presenter says: Another way of thinking about Power Objectives is to use the guiding question: (read slide) CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators:Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Implications Chart “How will the HISD Power Objectives support your instructional planning …” CIA STAFF Time: 3 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide REFLECTION Presenter says: Power Objectives are priority objectives but are not the only objectives in the curriculum. However, teachers should plan more in depth instruction around these priority objectives. Read slide. Turn to page XXX to record your thoughts on the Implications Chart CIA/PDS Facilitators: Monitor table discussions. Write your thoughts and share with a table partner. Journal Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 33

Houston Independent School District © 2006 CLEAR Navigation Presentation District Assessments Curriculum Benchmark Assessment CBA CIA STAFF Time: 2 minute(s) total Section is 5 minutes total Materials: Program guide TRANSITION SLIDE - District Assessment Curriculum Benchmark Assessments (CBAs) NOTE to PRESENTER: This section will not elaborate on other summative and formative assessments. Only focusing on introducing the CBAs. The definition of formative and summative assessments are in the glossary. New teachers will work with campus PLCs to learn more about use of formative and summative assessments in teaching and learning. Presenter says: In reviewing the HAPGs, you will notice that it offered assessment considerations for formative (informal, real-time) assessments. Houston ISD has provided additional structure of support in assessment by providing periodic summative assessments that can be administered at the end of a 6-9 weeks and are aligned to the knowledge and skills for that grading period. [Click] These are called Curriculum Benchmark Assessments – CBAs. Next slide… Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 34

How do we know they have learned it? (assessment) CLEAR Navigation Presentation Assessment How do we know they have learned it? (assessment) CIA STAFF Time: 1 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide Transition Slide Presenter says: As Teachers, we need to use a variety of assessments to understand ‘How do we know students have learned it [objective/skill]?’ if we are to accurately determine student learning. HISD provides Curriculum Benchmark Assessment as one tool for monitoring student learning. Formative assessments represent an ongoing process in which teachers use multiple examples of student work to: - monitor and adjust instruction - provide feedback for students - measure the extent to which students have made progress toward a learning target As pointed out earlier in the HAPG, there are Formative Assessment links in the document. Next slide (quick transition) … How do we know they have learned? Assessment Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 35

CLEAR Navigation Presentation CBA Curriculum Benchmark Assessment Developed by the CIA department Available for 6-9 week grading period Administered by teachers Refer to campus administrator for process to access and score CIA STAFF Time: 2 minute(s) total Materials: PPT slide, Handout of the CBA Calendar Transition Slide Curriculum Benchmark Assessment Presenter says: [Read slide] Curriculum Benchmark Assessments are: Developed by the CIA department for most content areas for each 6-9 week grading period to assess the student objectives taught. CBAs are administered by the teacher at the campus level. Determine how your campus will use CBAs to inform practice. CBAs are developed for Grades 3 and up. The PreK-Grade 2 will not have them available. [Click] Ask your campus administrator, mentor, or Lead teacher how you will use and administer the CBAs. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators:Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Determine how your campus will use CBAs to inform practice. Handout Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 36

CLEAR Navigation Presentation CIA STAFF TIME: 0.5 minutes total MATERIALS: PPT Slide Presenter Says: Teachers can locate information on the CBAs, such as what is available, resources, etc., by logging on to the Curriculum website and click Assessment. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators:Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Implications Chart “Reflect on the implications of having assessment tools…” CIA STAFF Time: 3 minute(s) total Materials: Implications Chart Page XXX REFLECTION – SLIDE is OPTIONAL (only if time permits – if the session is running late, skip this reflection. Presenter says: Complete your reflections on the Implications Chart (Page XXX about use of assessments (formal and informal) to inform practice and connect what you just heard about the CBA assessment tool. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators:Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Write your thoughts and share with a table partner. Journal Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 38

“What do you want to learn about the district’s curriculum?” Your Expectations “What do you want to learn about the district’s curriculum?” Check off the questions that have been answered. Write additional questions that you have thought about since the beginning of this presentation. CIA STAFF Time: 3 minute(s) total Materials: Journal of expectations brainstorm Transition Slide REFLECTION Presenter says: At the beginning of the presentation, we asked “What do you want to learn about the district’s curriculum?” Review your responses to this question. Check off those that have been addressed. Let’s take about 1 minute to scan [Time 1 minute and refocus] Note some of the expectations not yet checked on a post-it note and place on your table parking lot. Over the next two days, some may be addressed in the continued professional development experiences. The next part of the presentation will provide additional opportunities to focus on accessing curriculum support. CIA/PDS Facilitators: Monitor table activity. Discussion is not needed because this is an individual reflection. Scan the participants lists to see which items might not be checked. As needed, indicate if the areas may be addressed in the next 2 days or at campus level. Post-it Notes Journal Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Online Curriculum Resources CIA STAFF Time: 2 minute(s) total Section is 20 minutes total Materials: Program book mini-slides TRANSITION SLIDE ******* Connect to the internet to begin online tour***** ONLINE CURRICULUM AND RESOURCES Presenter should connect to internet to model accessing CIA website and CLEAR on line (review next slide) Presenter says: I will access the internet for this section. You can follow along using the PowerPoint mini-slides as I demonstrate how you access information and curriculum tools online from our HISD private site – the portal (this is an area that only HISD employees can access). As I am modeling the navigation to these documents today, you will have an opportunity to go to the computer labs over the next two days, to gain access to the HISD portal and practice logging on and navigating to CLEAR. Remember, you will need to bring your network security letter that you received today at registration. If you did not receive a security letter, the technicians in the computer labs will be able to assist you. We will preview to the HISD CIA website and CLEAR online to access the VAM, HAPG, and TEKS/TAKS Correlation. Let’s begin… CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor table questions and activity. - Curriculum Web Site - CLEAR Online Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 40

PRESENTER SLIDE LIVE DEMONSTRATION - CIA WEBSITE - CLEAR ONLINE CLEAR Navigation Presentation PRESENTER SLIDE LIVE DEMONSTRATION - CIA WEBSITE - CLEAR ONLINE CIA STAFF PRESENTER NOTE SLIDE ONLY ******* CUSTOMIZE for online tour***** ONLINE CURRICULUM AND RESOURCES At this point, if access to internet is available, presenters will provide a live tour on-line to demonstrate/navigate: CIA portal department website (Do not spend time explaining how to log into the portal. Participants will be assisted with this on the next day. Simply go to the HISD homepage and log in. Once in the portal, the important part to highlight is where to locate the CIA department website and CLEAR online) While in the CIA department site: Point out left side with content areas. Point out the current announcements (middle) Point out the staff directory - Go back to the portal Homepage and show where you click to access CLEAR online Point and explain features on the homepage (don’t take too much time here) Model using the VERTICAL tab (Pull up an appropriate first six/nine weeks VAM) Model using the HORIZONTAL tab (Pull up an appropriate first six/nine weeks HAPG) Show how to open the TEKS/TAKS correlation from the HAPG and VAM DO NOT go into UNITS of LESSONS Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 41

CLEAR Navigation Presentation CIA Staff Time: 2 minute(s) CIA Staff Materials: Internet access Referencing CIA Website for Information Presenter says: We will begin our online resource tour of the HISD Curriculum (CIA) website. On our department website, you can locate: Announcements Content/Grade Level Curriculum staff information [click mouse for next slide] CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators:Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. http://www.houstonisd.org/portal/site/Curriculum/ Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 42

CLEAR Navigation Presentation CIA Staff Time: .5 minute(s) CIA STAFF Materials: PPT. Slide ONLINE CURRICULUM AND RESOURCES Presenter says: [CIA Staff contact information] CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators:Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. http://www.houstonisd.org/portal/site/Curriculum/ Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 43

Locating HISD Curriculum Documents in CLEAR Online CLEAR Navigation Presentation Locating HISD Curriculum Documents in CLEAR Online Time: 1 minute(s) CIA STAFF Materials: PPT. Slide Title slide - ONLINE CURRICULUM AND RESOURCES Presenter says: Read slide CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators:Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Easy Steps to finding the VAM, HAPG, TEKS/TAKS Crosswalk, and YAAG Handout Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 44

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: CLEAR online TOUR Presenter says: CIA/PDS Facilitators: Login to the HISD employee portal. You will need to know your User ID and password. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 45

Login to the HISD employee portal Login to the HISD employee portal. You will need to know your User ID and password.

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: CLEAR online TOUR Presenter says: CIA/PDS Facilitators: Once in the portal, find the CLEAR Online link under the HISD Application Links section. Click the link to open. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 47

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: CLEAR online TOUR Presenter says: CIA/PDS Facilitators: You are now in the CLEAR Online application. Find the navigation tabs across the top of the page. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 48

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: CLEAR online TOUR Presenter says: CIA/PDS Facilitators: To navigate to a Vertical Alignment Matrix (VAM) document, select the Vertical Tab. Notice a set of boxes appear under the tab. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 49 49

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: CLEAR online TOUR Presenter says: CIA/PDS Facilitators: Click on the to see the Content Area choices. Scroll down the pull-down menu to highlight your selection. Do the same for the Grade Span menu. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 50 50

Click after the Content Area and Grade Span selections have been made. CLEAR Navigation Presentation Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: CLEAR online TOUR Presenter says: CIA/PDS Facilitators: Click after the Content Area and Grade Span selections have been made. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 51 51

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: CLEAR online TOUR Presenter says: CIA/PDS Facilitators: The Vertical Alignment Matrix (VAM) will appear. This pdf document can be printed or saved to your computer. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 52

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: CLEAR online TOUR Presenter says: CIA/PDS Facilitators: To navigate to a Horizontal Alignment Planning Guide (HAPG), select the Horizontal Tab. Notice a different set of boxes appear under the tab. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 53 53

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: CLEAR online TOUR Presenter says: CIA/PDS Facilitators: Make the appropriate selections from left to right. Scroll down to the desired grade level. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 54 54

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: CLEAR online TOUR Presenter says: CIA/PDS Facilitators: Select the desired Content Area from the list and then the Grading Period. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 55 55

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: CLEAR online TOUR Presenter says: CIA/PDS Facilitators: The selection options will differ between elementary and secondary because of the different grade cycles. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 56 56

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: CLEAR online TOUR Presenter says: CIA/PDS Facilitators: After making the selections, click the button to access the specified document. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 57 57

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: CLEAR online TOUR Presenter says: CIA/PDS Facilitators: Detailed information about how to use these curriculum documents is provided through curriculum training workshops. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 58

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: CLEAR online TOUR Presenter says: CIA/PDS Facilitators: A third document called the TEKS/TAKS Correlations is also available. Click the TEKS/TAKS Correlation button to open the document. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 59

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: CLEAR online TOUR Presenter says: CIA/PDS Facilitators: The TEKS/TAKS Correlations shows the alignment between HISD objectives and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 60

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: CLEAR online TOUR Presenter says: CIA/PDS Facilitators: The TEKS/TAKS Correlations for all the courses included in a specific VAM are accessible by accessing that particular VAM first. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 61

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: CLEAR online TOUR Presenter says: CIA/PDS Facilitators: Click the from the pull-down menu, scroll down to select the desired course, and click on to open the TEKS/TAKS Correlations document. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 62

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: CLEAR online TOUR Presenter says: CIA/PDS Facilitators: Detailed information about how to use these curriculum documents is provided through curriculum training workshops. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 63

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Implications Chart “Reflect on the advantages and challenges with online access to curriculum resources …” Time: 3 minute(s) CIA Staff Materials: Journal /Implication chart Page ___ REFLECTION Presenter says: Read slide and journal your thoughts on page __, on the Implications Chart [After participants have written] Please share with your shoulder partner [If time is limited, you can skip the share] [Give signal to capture participants’ attention] CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Write your thoughts and share with a table partner. Journal Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 64

Instructional planning support is just a click away. CLEAR Navigation Presentation Instructional planning support is just a click away. Transition to ABRAZO Staff Time: 0.5 min Materials: ppt. Slide CLOSURE: Feedback and Announcements Transition from curriculum staff to ABRAZO staff. ABRAZO Staff comes forward and makes comment from slide Presenter say: Read slide Practice accessing CLEAR online in the next few days in the pre-service technology labs. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 65

Locating HISD Curriculum Documents and Planning Support CLEAR Navigation Presentation Locating HISD Curriculum Documents and Planning Support Mentor Teacher Literacy Coach Campus Professional Learning Community PDS ABRAZO New Teacher Induction Team Regional Office Instructional Support Staff Curriculum Staff ABRAZO Staff Time: 1 minute(s) Materials: PPT ONLINE CURRICULUM AND RESOURCE SUPPORT Presenter says: To support you in locating HISD Curriculum Documents and Planning, you should consider working with Mentor Teacher Campus Professional Learning Community PDS ABRAZO New Teacher Induction Team Regional Office Instructional Support Staff If all other avenues are exhausted --- Contact the CIA contacts: - Elementary – Louise Gwosdz - Secondary – Sergio Echartea II CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Contact Information: Elementary - lgwosdz@houstonisd.org Secondary – secharte@houstonisd.org Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 66

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Feedback & Announcements Time: 0.5 minutes ABRAZO STAFF Section is 5 minutes total Materials: eTRAIN session completion labels CLOSURE: Feedback & Announcements Have NTs complete the NCR feedback form Pass out a set of ten (10) eTRAIN session completion sticker/label to each table. Direct NTs to adhere a sticker on their Registration Tracking form (page ___ of the program book). Announcements: Each participant should maintain and collect session completion stickers on their registration form. The registration form will be collected in their last session on the final day (Thursday, August 7, 2008) The sticker sheet provides proof of completion to gain registration credit. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Adhere a session completion sticker to your registration sheet Handout Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 67

CLEAR Navigation Presentation NEXT STEPS… What are your next steps in planning instruction? – this week, next 2 weeks, for the year? What questions might you ask your mentor teacher or colleagues? What questions were answered? What questions do you still have? Time: 2 minutes ABRAZO STAFF Materials: PPT. slide CLOSURE: Feedback and Announcements Presenter: Read slide. These questions are for your reflection and you may want to share with your mentor. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Collect any Post-it notes and table parking lot questions. Indicate that questions and responses will be posted on the Curriculum and PDS websites. What is it we want all students to learn? Post-it Notes Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 68

CLEAR Navigation Presentation We want your feedback. ABRAZO Staff Time: 3 minutes Materials: PPT slide, feedback handout CLOSURE: Feedback and Announcements Presenter says: We value your feedback on your learning experience. Please complete the feedback (located in your table materials) as your exit ticket today. You may leave the completed forms in the center of your table. Please gather all other blank materials and stack in the center of the table. As a reminder: In addition to today’s feedback, you will be sent an electronic survey for feedback on your overall pre-service experience (August 4-6). CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Assist tables in pulling the 2-part NCR feedback forms from the table folder. Collect all completed feedback forms and other blank documents from tables. What worked? What do you want to know more about? What would you change? add? Handout Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 69

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Announcements Day 2 – Wednesday, August 5, 2009 Curriculum Planning and Management Best Practices in HISD Location: Waltrip HS Bring your tote bags, Program book, and registration sticker sheet ABRAZO STAFF Section is 15 minutes total (time approx. 3:15) Time: 5 minutes(s) total Materials: eTRAIN session completion labels CLOSURE: Feedback & Announcements Pass out a set of ten (10) eTRAIN session completion sticker/label to each table. Direct NTs to adhere a sticker on their Registration Tracking form (page ___ of the program book). Announcements: [Share information about Day 2 preservice day] Read Slide: They will go to Waltrip CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Pass out eTRAIN stickers to tables (in sets of 10). Instruct participants to pass stickers around and adhere one to the Registration tracking (sticker) form – page ___ in the program guide. This serves as the ‘sign-out’ for the session. Remind participants to bring this form to follow the same process the next two days. Adhere a session completion sticker to your registration sheet Program Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 70

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Session Goals August 5, 2009 To provide support for instructional planning using HISD curriculum documents. To engage in planning based on qualities of effective teaching practices. ABRAZO STAFF Time: 0.5 minute Materials: ppt .Slide Closure: Feedback and Announcements -Tell participants that the goals for the next day will be to learn how to plan for instruction using the curriculum documents and they will experience engaging instructional activities based on effective teaching practices that they will be able to implement with diverse learners. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. We support teaching and learning. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 71

CLEAR Navigation Presentation What is it we want all students to learn – by grade level, by course, and by unit? Session Objectives August 13-20, 2009 To examine critical features and enhancements of the HISD curriculum documents. To use the HISD curriculum to identify assessment FOR learning opportunities (formative assessments) and discuss effective use in their classrooms. To use the enhanced HISD Curriculum documents to plan effective and aligned instruction to meet diverse student needs. ABRAZO Staff Time: 1 min Materials: ppt. slide, Curriculum handout CLOSURE : FEEDBACK AND ANNOUCEMENTS Remind participants that they will attend with their campus during the week of August 13-20th a the Curriculum Empowerment Training to talk about and learn how to access and utilize other resources of the HISD CLEAR Curriculum. Refer to handout page____XXXX. CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. Handout Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 72

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Announcements Day 3 – Thursday, August 6, 2009 District and Regional Welcome Location: Reliant Stadium Directions on page ___ of Program book Bring your tote bags, Program book, and registration sticker sheet Time: 5 minutes(s) total ABRAZO STAFF Materials: eTRAIN session completion labels CLOSURE: Feedback & Announcements Pass out a set of ten (10) eTRAIN session completion sticker/label to each table. Direct NTs to adhere a sticker on their Registration Tracking form (page ___ of the program book). Announcements: [Share information about Day 3 preservice day] CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Pass out eTRAIN stickers to tables (in sets of 10). Instruct participants to pass stickers around and adhere one to the Registration tracking (sticker) form – page ___ in the program guide. This serves as the ‘sign-out’ for the session. Remind participants to bring this form to follow the same process the next two days. Adhere a session completion sticker to your registration sheet Program Houston Independent School District © 2006 Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 73

CLEAR Navigation Presentation Your Turn Pick up your Security ID letter Log in and practice navigation during Technology rotation (August 5) Complete the CLEAR Overview and Navigation module on the ASPIRE: New Teacher Learning Path. Time: 2 minute(s) total ABRAZO STAFF Materials: PPT slide Overview of the days sessions Presenter says: Review the objectives for the session: Our objectives for today’s session were: 1) To develop a working understanding of Houston ISD curriculum documents; 2) To determine how HISD curriculum tools can be used to plan effective instruction; and 3) To understand where to access CLEAR On-line and other resources and how to navigate through the documents. 4) We modeled the online navigation today. Now it is your turn. You will have an opportunity to log-on and practice tomorrow. In addition, you will have a CLEAR online tutorial in the new Teacher Learning Path. We will explain later. Presenter continues: [Review content of slide] CIA/ABRAZO Facilitators: Monitor the room to observe participant behaviors, temperament, and questions. The CURRICULUM supports teaching and learning. Houston ISD Curriculum Introduction and Overview 74