1. First, let’s get to know each other a little better. We’ll make this a little easier by brainstorming some ideas to give some context. ie: How do we define ourselves?

3. 1. Jot down some points on scrap paper. 2. Take your points and make a paragraph. Use the title: Who is ---------------? 3. This first draft will be re-copied for your portfolio at a later date.

4. Defining: Your job / My job Relationships are important. We all have expectations of each other and things go a lot smoother if we know what they are. We are going to make a list of these, but first to make things easier ……………………. Let’s

6. 1. Let’s make a draft list. 2. Are there any “non-negotiables”? 3. Shared Accountability vs. top down? 4. How do we address issues? This draft will be re-copied for your portfolio at a later date and titled Classroom Rules

7. Copy this Chart: Best ExperienceWorst Experience ChallengesSuccesses What do I want?What am I doing? Plan? What does my Plan depend on?Evaluate Plan – SAMIC cubed What are the qualities of a good student?Which qualities do I need to work on? What goals do I want to accomplish this year? This chart will be re-copied for your portfolio and titled My Individual Learning Plan - Introduction

8. Details of my Individual Learning Plan. Career Plan: Milestones to achieving this Career: Business AdministrationTimeline 1 Adult 102010-2011 2 GEDFall 2010 3 Math A30 & Math B30Math A30 Fall 2010 Math B30 Spring 2011 4 Business Admin Cert2011-2012 This chart will be re-copied for your portfolio and titled My Individual Learning Plan - Milestones. There will also be a variety of checklists to document what you have achieved.

9. What’s the next step? Your instructor will help you choose the most appropriate materials to help you achieve your goals. Your job is to self monitor and ask for assistance as needed. This may be in the form of individual help or group lessons. Feedback will be provided by your instructor on a regular basis, but your own self-evaluation is much more important.

10. There will also be group structured activities. Morning Discussions (9:00 am to 9:30 ) (Goal is to promote listening and speaking skills.) Computer Training (9:30 to 10:15) Math Workshop (10:30 to 11:30) Writing Workshop (11:30 to noon) USSR – Uninterrupted Sustained Silent Reading (1-1:30) Reading Workshop (1:30 to 2:15) Independent Studies (2:30 to 3:00) Journal Writing (3:00 to 3:30

11. Journals What I brought to the day. What others brought to my day. What would I change to improve tomorrow/ Boots & Salutes

12. What is my learning Style? See handout and computer links.