Irvine Unified School District Primary Literacy Project PLP Overview + Classroom Management and Procedures Module One October 27, 2011 Toni Wilson

Agenda ~ Module One Opening  Welcome/Logistics/Introductions  Literacy Vision  Overview of Primary Literacy Project  Outcomes  Classroom Management & Procedures  Engaging Students  Meaningful Work  Action Plan (Options)  Coaching Visitations  Homework  Break  Grade Level Breakout Sessions

IUSD LITERACY VISION To improve the reading and writing performance of ALL K-3 students by promoting teaching practices and instructional decision-making that support every primary student in becoming an engaged, proficient, strategic reader and writer.

Overview of Primary Literacy Project Module 1: Classroom Management & Organization, Balanced Literacy Program, Meaningful Work Module 2: Small Group Differentiated Reading Instruction Module 3: Comprehension Module 4: Vocabulary and Background Knowledge Module 5: Challenging Your Students: Rigor and Gradual Release of Responsibility Module 6: 6+1 Traits Writing

Course Requirements Class Size Reduction Training Design: Six Modules with follow up action plan and homework assignment 3 Coaching Sessions Attendance – Plan around the dates! Make-up Assignments Incentive Options: Credit/Stipend

Module One Outcomes Identify ways to increase student engagement. Understand the importance of meaningful work. Understand the link between assessment and flexible grouping Explore the management of Universal Access or RTI Time Understand and implement effective classroom procedures to support learning. Develop and implement a Personal Action Plan

Classroom Management and Procedures

Students are more likely to succeed when they feel connected to school…the belief that adults in the school care about their learning as well as about them as individuals. (Wingspread Review, Journal of School Health, Sept. 2004)

Making it Happen: Create a Classroom Community Establish Rules and Procedures Motivate Students

BUILDING COMMUNITY IN YOUR CLASSROOM… Because the emotional and social learning systems are foundational to learning

Teacher Role Greet students Be enthusiastic and SMILE! Model active listening Know your students Be interactive and visible Facilitate classroom meetings Invite student input Use humor Celebrate student achievement Celebrate mistakes as opportunities for learning

“The number one problem in the classroom is not discipline; it is the lack of procedures and routines.” Harry T. Wong

Why? The teacher has not thought out what happens in the classroom. The students have not practiced the procedure. The teacher spends no time managing or facilitating the classroom; instead they discipline students….taking away from small group time.

How to Teach Procedures 3 Step Model Teach: explain, state, model and demonstrate the procedure. Practice: rehearse and practice under the teacher’s guidance. Apply: reinforce the procedure through practice until it becomes a student habit or routine.

Reevaluate procedures and modify throughout the year as needed.

The Result The procedures that set the class up for success will ensure a positive year. Teaching and learning in all content areas will be more successful if procedures and routines are set up early. Take the necessary time at the beginning of the year – it is not a waste of time.

Am I giving my students meaningful work or “busy” work?

Practice book pages – Which ones are meaningful? How can I cover the concept in a more engaging way?

Learning Challenges Every learner presents a unique profile of strengths and weaknesses. We unlock motivation when we acknowledge and address unique learning profiles. - Jim Wright

“Among elements such as a well- articulated curriculum and a safe and orderly environment, the one factor that surfaced as the single most influential component of an effective school is the individual teachers within that school.” The Art and Science of Teaching Robert J. Marzano, 2007

YOU make a difference.

Rev UP your teaching… Teach with URGENCY and PASSION!

Action Plan & Homework Coaching

Grade Level Breakout Sessions K – Beth Higgins (Room 34) 1 – Mary Bentley (Room 33) 2/3 – Elicia Cohen & Aileen Yoshida (Room 3)