1. Welcome to Bibb County Public Schools Demonstrating Knowledge of Curriculum, Content & Resources Created by: Theresa M. May (Howard Middle), Harold Teel (Rutland Middle), & LeAnn Wachtel (Butler Early Childhood Center)

2. Curriculum is sequenced and organized to ensure that ALL students are taught the essential content as outlined in the Quality Core Curriculum (QCC), Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) and Content Standards (PreK). Knowledge of CURRICULUM

3. QCC / GPS Quality Core Curriculum (QCC) has been or is currently being replaced by Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) for K-12. For frequently asked questions go to: www.georgiastandards.orgfaqs.aspx#qz www.georgiastandards.orgfaqs.aspx#qz

4. Content Standards (PreK) Georgia's Pre-K Content Standards provide a foundation for instruction in all Pre-K classrooms. They reflect current educational research and are aligned with Georgia's Performance Standards for grades K - 12.

5. Lesson Plans Objectives for your lessons should be based on QCC, GPS, or Content Standards. These standards should be used for planning instruction and assessing student’s work. These standards can be found on one of the following websites: www.georgiastandards.org www.glc.k12.ga.us/qcc www.decal.state.ga.us/prekwww.georgiastandards.org www.decal.state.ga.us/prek

6. What is SST/504, IEP and EIP? How do they effect what and how we teach in the classroom? SST - Student Support Team is a process by which an interdisciplinary team addresses learning and/or behavior problems of students. A standard form is used for addressing the instructional support needed for each student. Section 504 - This law refers to students who have physical or mental impairments that significantly affect major life activities and academic progress. Students who qualify for this service are provided legal modifications for the disability and don’t fit the criteria to qualify for special education services. This document is legally binding and teachers are required to monitor and provide appropriate services as listed. IEP - Individualized Education Plan is a written statement for a student with a disability that is developed, implemented, reviewed, and revised in accordance with Special Education rules and regulations. This document is legally binding and teachers are required to monitor and provide appropriate services as listed. EIP - Early Intervention Program is designed to serve students in grades kindergarten through grade five who are at risk of not reaching or maintaining academic grade level. This service is provided to students in order to obtain the necessary academic skills to reach grade- level performance in the shortest possible time.

7. Knowledge of CONTENT Teachers should expect high academic achievement for ALL students. Teachers should know their content and be able to provide opportunities for students to apply the content.

8. BEST PRACTICES There are Nine Essential Instructional Strategies which are most likely to improve student achievement for ALL students in ALL subject areas at ALL grade levels. Adapted from Classroom Instruction That Works by Marzano, Pickering and Pollock, 2001

9. How can you apply these strategies to your content? 1.Identifying Similarities and Differences 2.Summarizing and Note Taking 3.Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition 4.Homework and Practice 5.Nonlinguistic Representation 6.Cooperative Learning 7.Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback 8.Generating and Testing Hypothesis 9.Cues, Question, and Advance Organizers

10. Knowledge of RESOURCES What is a Resource? Resources are materials, technology, and other supportive items that teachers use to enhance instruction.

11. What types of resources do you use? BOOKS ? MULTI-MEDIA? INTERNET ? PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS? HUMAN ? LOCAL? ACTIVITIES? PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ? MANIPULATIVES?

12. How often do you use these resources? Books Multi-Media Internet Professional Organizations Human Local Activities Professional Development Manipulatives

13. BOOKS STUDENT TEXTS PROFESSIONAL BOOKS ACTIVITY/LABORATORY BOOKS INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES

14. INTERNET Web sites Lesson plans Student activities Quizzes Research

15. HUMAN RESOURCES Principal Mentors Department Chair Guest Speakers Instruction Leader Veteran Teachers Community Leaders Family and Friends

16. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Subject Seminars Conferences Enrichment Seminars Continuing Education Focus Groups Teacher Induction Study/book GroupsAction Research

17. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS PAGE – Professional Association of Georgia Educators GAE – Georgia Association of Educators Content Organizations –Science (GSTA) –Mathematics (GCTM) –Social Studies (GCSS) –Language Arts (GCTE) STATE LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

18. Local Activities Museums TV Stations City Tours Historical Sites Tours of Businesses/Companies Local Fairs

19. CONCLUSION TOGETHER - LET’S MAKE A PLAN TO GROW IN THE AREA OF KNOWLEDGE OF CURRICULUM, CONTENT AND RESOURCES.