Milwaukee Public Schools: Examining ACM/Teacher Cohort Teams February Academic Coach-Math Training March 8, 2013 Presented by ACM: James McHale

 Please fill out the items 1-10 on the front side of your half sheet, then flip and read…. Enjoy…

Learning Intention We are learning to identify and understand various team dynamics within our schools that are crucial to developing sustainable learning practices for our staff. Success Criteria We can begin:  To develop a core team of teachers that will be the foundation for increasing Math Teaching Knowledge in our staff.  To formulate a plan to continue increasing the Math Teaching Knowledge in our staff.

Table Discussions: Please discuss the statements or questions on the handout for 3-5 minutes each. Please allow all table members opportunities to share. (All tables should have 1-2 ACMs in the classes- please move if needed.)

Sharing/Whole Group: What are some of the common themes that emerged as the statements or questions were discussed?

Personal Reflection/Plan As you think about the discussions around the learning and development of the Teacher Teams at your school, what next steps need to be done in order for your school’s team to develop? What structures would have to be in place to ensure a collaborative Teacher Team?

Learning Intention We are learning to identify and understand various team dynamics within our schools that are crucial to developing sustainable learning practices for our staff. Success Criteria We can begin:  To develop a core team of teachers that will be the foundation for increasing Math Teaching Knowledge in our staff.  To formulate a plan to continue increasing the Math Teaching Knowledge in our staff.

Milwaukee Public Schools: Examining ACM/Teacher Cohort Teams MPS Board of School Directors Dr. Michael Bonds, President Larry Miller, Vice President Mark Sain, District 1 Jeff Spence, District 2 Annie Woodward, District 4 Dr. Peter Blewett, District 6 David Voeltner, District 7 Meagan Holman, District 8 Terrence Falk, At-Large Senior Team Dr. Gregory Thornton, Superintendent Naomi Gubernick, Chief of Staff Darienne Driver, Chief Innovation Officer Tina Flood, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Karen Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer Michelle Nate, Chief Operations Officer Gerald Pace, Esq., Chief Financial Officer Anita Pietrykowski, Chief School Administration Officer Denise Callaway, Executive Dir., Community Engagement Patricia Gill, Executive Director, Family Services Sue Saller, Exec. Coord., Superintendent’s Initiatives