1. MCESC RESIDENT EDUCATOR CONSORTIUM Year 3 and Year 4 Resident Educators and Mentors/Facilitators Session #2 November 20 th, 2014

2. Welcome! Introductory Activity: You have 3 minutes to brainstorm with your table partners all the positive and negative characteristics of fires you can think of….. Share out a few of the characteristics…

3. Now discuss how these characteristics relate to you as a teacher… What things did you come up with that are good and what things did you discuss that you need to be aware of?

4. Fire starters Practices and resources that light up your classroom and lighten your load…

5. Learning Targets:  Resident Educators will become familiar with the Focus for Learning section of the OTES Rubric and compare it to the R.E. Learning Cycles.  Resident Educators will review important dates and information for the RESA and Year 4 Requirements  Resident Educators will reflect with Mentors/Facilitators on their progress.

6. OTES Rubric – INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING Focus for Learning Learning

7. Activity: Compare the OTES Rubric and your RE Instructional Cycles. How are the two alike and how are they different? Discuss….. http://www.online-stopwatch.com/dynamite-timer/full-screen/

8. Progress Check  Year 3 REs: Must complete Tripod Profile by December 15 th and before submitting Task 1. Complete Tripod Survey between February 2 nd and 23 rd or you get locked out of Task 5. You receive a report the first week of April to reflect on to complete the task. Special Circumstances? Fill out special form and send to ODE by November 15 th. First task due Dec. 15th Second task due Feb. 15th

9. Important Rubric Considerations

10. Looking Ahead  Task 1 and 3 are similar Instructional Cycle Tasks  Task 2 asks for Formative/Summative Assessment Evidence from a unit you have taught – be aware of good opportunities to use for this task  Task 4 (Communication and Professional Growth) – Page 66 – AVOID DISQUALIFICATION!  Task 5 (Reflection based on Student Feedback) – Watch deadlines…

12. Mentor/Mentee Collaboration and Reflection Time

13. We are thankful for your service to students! Enjoy the upcoming holidays and breaks. See you again on February 4 th.

14. Keep the fire burning...