1. Back to School Eyes Fixed on Preparing our 21st Century Learners
Dr. Melissa Shields, NBCT

2. ALSDE Updates
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3. A New Vision For Alabama Education
In the knowledge-based economy of the future, a dynamic, healthy and prosperous Alabama will increasingly rely on the education of its population. The first step to realizing that vision is a high-performing system of public schools that challenges all children with world-class expectations for understanding English and its rich literature, mathematics, history and the requirements of a democracy, the sciences and the arts. Such a system demands educators with a deep understanding of the subject being taught, a personal allegiance to continuous self-improvement and a commitment to helping all children find their success in school, careers and their lives thereafter.
It is through promoting and supporting such a vision for each child’s education that Alabama can create a system of public education that is equitable, accountable, and just.

4. The Goals For The Strategic Plan That will Make Such an Education System possible
A Prepared Graduate
Multiple Pathways to Higher Education and Careers
Superior Educator Preparation
Continuous Improvement of World-Class Educators
Equitable and Accountable Systems
Healthy and Safe Systems and Schools
Engaged Families and Communities

5. 2018 STATE ASSESSMENTS Scantron (Global Scholar) – Grades 3-8
Mr. Sentence has proposed using ACT (11th Grade) for the required high school federal accountability, as well as the PSAT.
Request for Bid for new assessment is expected to be posted in August.
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6. @mjshields

7. National Board Certification
Alabama is 12th in the country for % of NBCTs!!
Grant will be made available soon for NEW candidates.
Jackson County Schools
22 NBCTs
10 Teachers have created NBCT accounts, and 4 of those have started the process (EA Math, AYA English, Generalist, & Literacy).
Contact me for more info. Resources and info on my website:
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8. NBCT Research (2017)
Students taught by Board-certified teachers learn more than students taught by other teachers.
Estimates of the increase in learning are on the order of an additional one to two months of instruction.
The positive impact of having a Board-certified teacher (NBCT) is even greater for minority and low-income students.
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9. All cases in the library have scored a 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
ATLAS cases show NBCTs at work in their classrooms and are submitted as part of certification.
All materials submitted by the teacher undergo a valid, reliable review process.
All cases in the library have scored a 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
These cases, authentic and unedited, form the basis of ATLAS.
Each case includes:
A video of NBCTs engaging their students in active learning.
A commentary written by the NBCT including the instructional context and background of the students; planning and instruction decisions; analysis of the video; and reflection on teaching effectiveness and student learning.
Instructional materials relating to the case (e.g. student work samples, classroom layout, etc.).
Contact Dr. Tammy Alexander or Dr. Melissa Shields to create a group for your school.
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10. School-Wide and Community Data Tools
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11. Stay Tuned for SDE Updates for Region 3…
Go to GetItPD, Click School Leaders, Click SDE Updates
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13. “For School Leaders” & “21st Century Leadership”
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“For School Leaders” & “21st Century Leadership”
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14. “Maybe I’m wrong, but in 10 years, textbooks will be as outdated as the horse and buggy.”
Thomas Edison, 1925.
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15. Bloom's Taxonomy
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16. 21st Century Skills Framework
20th Century Education Model
21st Century Skills Framework
Our current assessment model focuses on core subjects

17. Performance based, authentic assessments, collaborative groups, etc.

18. This is the design spec. for 21st Century Education

19. What do you find are your weaknesses in regard to your role as a 21st Century school leader?
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20. ENGAGE FB Discussion #1: What do you find are your weaknesses in regard to your role as a 21st Century school leader?
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21. Principal Podcasts 30 minutes and a Flip Camera…..

22. There were still disconnects….
Speak-Up Survey (Students 6-12)
How could your school make it easier for you to use technology?
Allow great access to websites – 69%
Let me use my cell/smart phone – 76%
Speak-Up Survey (Administrators)
How likely are you to allow students to use their own mobile devices at school?
Not likely/Very unlikely - 75%
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23. And Now…

24. Our Students Want to Learn…
Technology
With one another
Online
In their own time
In their own place
Doing things that matter
So to you agree? Net or the I-Generation

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26. The New 3 R’s
Relevance
Rigor
Readiness 
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27. 21st century characteristics that welcome students into exciting learning environments where all succeed:
Science, technology, engineering and math integrated into all grades, with a vertical plan for implementation
Blending subjects in order to develop students as comprehensive problem solvers
Developing teacher skills to create inter- and trans-disciplinary learning environments with their colleagues and with business and higher-ed partners
Moving from information delivery to discovery and problem solving
Including ethical decision making
Allowing all of the above to inform how schools handle the use of time
Removing the barriers of old mindsets that limit children and separate learning into content areas
Inviting partnerships with business and higher education to join in the teaching and learning process
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28. Do you know one of these teachers?
When I become a teacher….
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29. Do you know this principal?
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30. Signs of a 21st Century
Tech-Savvy Teacher

31. Turn and Talk….
Name a strategy, technology, or web-based tool that you feel has made a significant impact at your school in preparing students with the "3 R's" (Relevance, Readiness, and Rigor)?
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32. Best Practices Seek best practices
Model best practices (that means us!)
Reward best practices
Have stellar teachers model best practices
Showcase best practices for parents and stakeholders
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33. What technologies and/or web-based tools would like to see more of in your classrooms this year?
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35. “I think there is a world market for maybe five computers.”
Thomas Watson,
Chairman of IBM, 1943

37. “Everything that can be invented, has been invented.”
Charles H. Duell, the Commissioner of U.S. Patent Office in

39. Classroom Observations
Walkthrough Form
Spreadsheet
Graph Data
Post Best Practices (Etowah County Facebook Page)

40. and Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans

41. My Fave Tech Tools Diigo Jing Publishing Places
Embedded Digital Formative Assessments
Google Lit Trips
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42. Classroom Rounds Exercise
Classroom Rounds Spreadsheet and Graph Data

43. “Brain work will cause women to go bald.”

44. Quote by….
In 1914, Hans Friedenthal, a University of Berlin professor, warned women that "brain work" could cause them to go bald, while increasing their masculinity, and even cause a beard to grow on their faces.
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45. You know where to find me…
Final Questions?
You know where to find me…
and
Twitter: mjshields
Website: GetItPd
Edmodo: mjshields