1. S CHOOL T RANSITION T EAM C OLLABORATIVE L EARNING

2. Outcomes Explore the vision of a Common Core, STEM-centric school Determine strategies for building capacity to make the Common Core, STEM-centric school our reality Understand the Standards of Professional Learning Preview the 2013-2014 Transition Plan template 4/19/20132Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

3. Best Practices for Implementation 1.Knowledge to lead implementation of the Maryland Common Core State Standards (MD CCSS) and STEM Education. 2.Vision to integrate the implementation into school- based improvement efforts with focus and coherence. 3.Metrics to clearly describe what successful progress in implementation looks like and facilitates a flexible cycle of change. 4.Capacity-building so that all staff value and prioritize learning together. 5.Engagement that is ongoing and informative. 4/19/20133Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

4. Vision 2.Vision to integrate the implementation into school- based improvement efforts with focus and coherence. 4/19/20134Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

5. School Team Activity #2 The vision of a Common Core, STEM- centric school shifts our focus from preparing students to graduate from high school to preparing them to be successful in college and careers. 4/19/20135Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

6. School Team Activity #2 The vision of a Common Core, STEM-centric school shifts our focus from preparing students to graduate from high school to preparing them to be successful in college and careers. Reflection Questions: 1.How is our school vision aligned with that of the Common Core, STEM-centric school? 2.What are some of the characteristics that will bring our vision to reality? 3.Will these same characteristics be beneficial as we align our vision with the Common Core, STEM-centric vision? 4/19/20136Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

7. School Team Activity #2 The vision of a Common Core, STEM-centric school shifts our focus from preparing students to graduate from high school to preparing them to be successful in college and careers. Discussion Questions: 1.What are we doing to promote our school as a Maryland Common Core, STEM-centric school? 2.How are we informing all stakeholders (parents, community members, students, staff) of our transition in instruction? 4/19/20137Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

8. Capacity-building 4.Capacity-building so that all staff value and prioritize learning together. 4/19/20138Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

9. Capacity-building 4.Capacity-building so that all staff value and prioritize learning together. 4/19/20139Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

10. Stages of Change I am aware of and understand the instructional shifts. I have begun implementing the instructional shifts in my classroom. I have successfully implemented the instructional shifts in my classroom and witnessed improved student learning. I know the CCSS can improve student learning; I am ready to work with other educators to support their implementation. 4/19/201310Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

11. School Team Activity #3 4.Capacity-building so that all staff value and prioritize learning together. 4/19/201311Day 1 – Session 3 – Team (Adapted from www.achievethecore.com)

12. C APACITY -B UILDING THROUGH P ROFESSIONAL L EARNING 4/19/201312Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

13. Professional Learning 4/19/201313Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

14. Jigsaw Activity Data Learning Designs Leadership Implementation Resources Learning Communities Outcomes 4/19/201314Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

15. Team Sharing 4/19/201315Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

16. Connecting the Standards 1.What resources can be used to enhance constructive feedback? 2.How can data inform the design of learning communities? 3.How can leaders create support systems and structures to prioritize student learning outcomes? 4/19/201316Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

17. 2013 Transition Plan Outcomes 1.High quality professional learning to support full implementation of MD CCSC, STEM Education, and TPE 2.Access to electronic/online resources to support full implementation 3.Ongoing information and updates of PARCC assessments, design, and timelines to support transition from MSA/HSA to PARCC 4/19/201317

18. 2013-2014 Transition Plan Template 4/19/201318Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

19. Develop knowledge and skills Collaborate with school leadership team Champion change Advocate for high quality professional learning Role of the School Transition Team 4/19/201319Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

20. Forward Thinking (Appendix F) 4/19/201320Day 1 – Session 3 – Team What learning design will support implementation of this strategy in my school? How can this activity be designed so that the implementation is sustainable? What kind of learning community would benefit most from this learning? Who can lead this activity? When and how often should this activity be implemented? What will be the result of this activity? How will we know if we are making progress?

21. Enjoy the Learning! 4/19/201321Day 1 – Session 3 – Team