1. Kids’ University: Creating Reflective Practitioners Keystone State Reading Conference October 29, 2014 Jane Mencer and Dr. Deb Carr

2. Goal Create a safe environment for teachers to improve their craft Create a clinical experience without “threat “ of supervisory evaluation Create a collaborative atmosphere

3. Purpose Student Enrichment Teacher Enrichment

4. Kids Engaging Activities Small Group Learning Student Focused Social Interaction

5. Nitty Gritty District Budget Lead Instructors Theme-based Materials Classroom Supplies Snacks T-shirts Facility College Budget Course Approval

6. Teacher Hook College Credit Intermediate Unit Credit Affordable Costs Fun! Fun! Fun! Timing – 6 Days

7. Grounding Principles - TMTP Theory Model Team Practice

8. Theory Danielson Increase Participants’ Comfort Level Create Hands-On Engaging Activities Theme Focus on Fairy Tales Develop Text Complexity Strategies What is text complexity? How to compare texts?

9. Teacher Training Research-based Practices Theme-based Materials Daily Procedures Reflection / Journal Writing

10. Time Frame Course 45 Hours 2 days (7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) 4 days (8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) Student Days 4 days (9:00 a.m.-noon)

11. Student Day Readers’ Theatre Learning Center Activity Snack Learning Center Activity Journal Writing *Learning Center Activity Switched Daily

12. Reflective Practices How did it go? What worked? What needs to change for tomorrow? How can you apply this in your own classroom?

13. Sustaining Kids’ U Interested Instructors Supportive Administration Affordable for Families Fresh Ideas Flexible

14. Contact Information Jane Mencer mencerj@hasdk12.org Dr. Deb Carr deborahcarr@kings.edu