1. NePF (Nevada Education Framework)
Unpacking the standards

2. Warm up Describe the last time you learned something new-
-What did you learn?
-How did you learn it?
-How/Why did you remember what you learned?
Ask teachers to describe, in writing, the last time they learned something new. Give 5 minutes to write – 3 minutes to share (3 share)

3. Today’s Learning Objective
I will be able to show evidence of NEPF, Standard 1 in my lessons.
This is important because activating students prior knowledge and helping them to make connections with a clear and relevant purpose is the first step in successful student learning.
You will accomplish today’s task by working within your team, identifying evidence of Standard 1within current lessons/plans.
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4. Standard 1: New Learning is connected to prior learning and experience
Directly relates to components of an effective lesson
Introduction
Warm up
Closure
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5. Indicator 1
The teacher activates all students’ initial understandings of new concepts and skills Examples of Strategies:
KWL
CLOZE Procedures
Brainstorming
Anticipation Guide
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6. YOUR TURN
In your groups, using your lesson plans/unit plans, identify how you and your team are activating prior knowledge.
If necessary, input a strategy as needed into plans.
Complete School-Level Assessment Form using the evidence of Indicator 1 you have identified with your team.
Presenter will explain to groups that they have 10 minutes to complete information for Indicator 1. Presenter will time groups and give 2 minute/1 minute time warnings

7. Indicator 2
Teacher makes connections explicit between previous learning and new concepts and skills for all students.
The anticipatory set – the teacher’s hook to capture student interest and connect prior knowledge to the new learning of the lesson
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8. YOUR TURN
In your groups, using your lesson plans/unit plans, identify how you and your team are making connections explicit between previous learning and new concepts and skills for students.
If necessary, input a strategy as needed into plans.
Complete School-Level Assessment Form using the evidence of Indicator 2 you have identified with your team.
Presenter will explain to groups that they have 10 minutes to complete information for Indicator 1. Presenter will time groups and give 2 minute/1 minute time warnings

9. Indicator 3
Teacher makes clear the purpose and relevance of new learning for all students.
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10. YOUR TURN
In your groups, using your lesson plans/unit plans, identify how you and your team makes clear the purpose and relevance of new learning for all students.
If necessary, input a strategy as needed into plans.
Complete School-Level Assessment Form using the evidence of Indicator 3 you have identified with your team.
Presenter will explain to groups that they have 10 minutes to complete information for Indicator 1. Presenter will time groups and give 2 minute/1 minute time warnings

11. Indicator 4
Teacher provides all students opportunities to build on or challenge initial understandings.
-Differentiated Practice…How does this look in your classroom?
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12. YOUR TURN
In your groups, using your lesson plans/unit plans, identify how you and your team provides all students opportunities to build and or challenge initial understandings.
If necessary, input a strategy as needed into plans.
Complete School-Level Assessment Form using the evidence of Indicator 4 you have identified with your team.
Presenter will explain to groups that they have 10 minutes to complete information for Indicator 1. Presenter will time groups and give 2 minute/1 minute time warnings

13. Closure On the sticky note provided-
Write down 3 things you learned, 2 Questions you still have, and 1 thing you will implement in your class immediately from this lesson.
Leave sticky note on desk
Thank you for your time today!!
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