Local District 6 July 9, 2008

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Purpose  To continue to build relationships which form the foundation of our work  To continue to build relationships which form the foundation of our work  To experience the creation of a curriculum map using prior knowledge, state standards, elementary/secondary curriculum, available resources  To collect resources for future use and identify areas for further learning  To experience the habits of mind or processes necessary for PLC work

Outcome  Each member will understand what steps and/or processes are necessary to create a curriculum map using prior knowledge, state standards, elementary/secondary curriculum, available resources

Embed more of the process of acquiring knowledge in the actual doing of the task and less in the formal training programs that are frequently ineffective.

Norms  Respect each others ideas  Be an active listener to avoid artificial harmony  Hold yourself and each other accountable to the norms  Hear every voice  Keep an open mind  Embrace both/and not either/or.  Focus on our goal, purpose or job at hand  Listen well and ask for clarification

Guiding Question:  How can the 9 elements of the PLC lead to more effective student learning in order to reach our 21 st century learner/NCLB/API goals?

The iStudent College Prepared and Career Ready

Overarching Goal Overarching Goal  All students will receive a guaranteed, viable curriculum so that by June, 2008, the following percentage of students, including subgroups (EL, SEL and Sp.Ed. Students) will be at proficient or advanced as evidenced by these NCLB goals: ELAMath  High School44.5%43.5%  Middle School46.0%47.5%  Elementary46.0%47.5%

Overarching Goal Students need to be :  critical thinkers and problem solvers who make complex choices and decisions, ask questions and analyze, synthesize and create information.  able to communicate and collaborate in diverse groups and settings, articulate thoughts and ideas effectively through speaking and writing and work towards a common goal  creative and innovative individuals open to new and diverse perspectives who actively use technology as a tool for learning

The How=Theory of Action=Our Strategy=4 Priority Areas  Leadership  Professional Learning Communities  Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum  Authentic Literacy

 “IT’S EASIER FOR COMPANIES TO COME UP WITH NEW IDEAS THAN TO LET GO OF OLD ONES.” -PETER DRUCKER -PETER DRUCKER

 Essential Standards  Access and support standards (Content standards, Instructional Guides, CST Blueprints, CAHSEE, NAEP)  Curriculum map  Periodic assessments  Common formative assessments  SMART goals  Plan and execute rigorous lessons  Look at student work/analyze data  Share best practices  Intervention Foundation Cycle of reflection or improvement

Local District 6 Schools

“SUCCESS DOESN’T HAPPEN BY ACCIDENT. IT STARTS WITH AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO BUILD A DEDICATED TEAM WHO SERVES THEIR BOSS…

THE CUSTOMER.” -MAC ANDERSON

Local District 6 Schools Bell ES/Sec Directors Instructional Staff Huntington Park ES/Sec Directors Instructional Staff South Gate ES/Sec Directors Instructional Staff

Local District 6 Schools Bell ES/Sec Directors Instructional Staff Huntington Park ES/Sec Directors Instructional Staff South Gate ES/Sec Directors Instructional Staff ELA Math Science Social Science ELD Compliance

Local District 6 Schools Bell ES/Sec Directors Instructional Staff Huntington Park ES/Sec Directors Instructional Staff South Gate ES/Sec Directors Instructional Staff ELA Math Science Social Science ELD Compliance English Learner/SEL/Sp.Ed. students

 Tight and Loose  Control vs. Order  The experts are in the room

BENCHMARKS  Essential standards  CON 6 Tr. BC-Aug. 8; Tr. A- Sept. 26  90/30 Tr.BCD-Aug. 8; Tr. A-Sept. 12  TRADSept. 26  PLC content area, facilitator, members  CON 6 Tr. BC; Tr. A-Sept. 26  90/30 Tr. BCD-Aug. 8; Tr. A-Sept. 12  TRADSept. 26

BENCHMARKS  Curriculum map-Next unit  CON 6 BC-Aug.22; Tr. A-Oct. 10  90/30 Tr. B-Aug. 14; Tr. C,D-Aug. 22; Tr. A Sept.26 Tr. A Sept.26  TRADOct. 10

BENCHMARKS  Periodic Assessments  (95% participation, monitor/disaggregate EL and Special Ed student progress)

Future Benchmarks  Common Formative Assessment (Monitor/disaggregate EL and Special Ed student progress)  SMART goal  Plan and execute rigorous lessons  Look at student work  Share best practices  Intervention (Monitor/disaggregate EL and Special Ed student progress)

Future Monitoring/Progress assessing improvement in academic achievement and graduation rates  A-G  % of students enrolled/C or better  % of Gr. 9/10 on track to graduate  CAHSEE  % of Gr. 10 pass/not passed  CST  Increase # of students scoring below basic to basic

Future Work for  Ensuring effective individual counseling for students in middle and high schools  Develop strong relationships and communication with parents and community  Welcoming environment for parents  Customer service training (Aug. 2008)

Cascading message  Think, ink, pair, share  What is the message we should take with us as a result of today?