Southeast Polk Professional Development 1.2.15

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: From Theory to Practice

Southeast Polk Community Schools

January 2, 2015

Schedule AM (Secondary)

• Contract day--
• Elementary: 8:00-4:00
• Secondary: 7:30-3:30
• 8:15-9:30--Session 1
• 9:30-9:45--Break
• 9:45-11:00--Session 2

Location: High School

Schedule PM (Elementary)

• 1:00-2:15--Session 1
• 2:15-2:30--Break
• 2:30-3:45--Session 2

Locations: Delaware Elementary (Clay, Altoona, Willowbrook, Delaware)

Mitchellville Elementary (Centennial, Runnells, Four Mile, Mitchellville)

These sessions are designed for all faculty.  Everyone should attend two of the sessions listed below.

SECONDARY

• Checking for Understanding in a Multi-Tiered System of Support (Jo Ellen Latham, Angie Shannon, Justin Dehmer)
• Developing and Implementing Enrichment Strategies in a Multi-Tiered System of Support (Laurie Wyatt, Jackie White, Jim Pifer, Charlie Taylor,  Katie Henry)
• Developing Academic Tenacity through Differentiated Support (Dave Ford,  Eric Hillman, Carol Von Tersch)
• Using Technology to Support MTSS (Jamie Fath, Rob Timmins, Mandy Leaming, Scott Wittler )
• Writing to Learn-Next Steps (Tammy Steenhoek, Kelly Knowler, Jen Bell)
• Putting it All Together: MTSS, GRR, Standard, Purpose, Task (Jayne Beecham, Jake Bartels, Beth McElroy)

Session Descriptions

Checking for Understanding in a Multi-Tiered System of Support (HS - Room N324)

Participants will examine and share the role of checking for understanding in an MTSS  system, specifically how to use daily checks to set clear learning goals, provide feedback, and influence instruction. This session will include a district picture of proposed shared practices for grading and reporting as well as an opportunity for collaboration and sharing of checking for understanding techniques. Please bring a computer or tablet to this session.

Developing and Implementing Enrichment Strategies in a Multi-Tiered System of Support (HS - Room N342)

Participants will explore effective advanced learner strategies that work across grade levels and content areas. Practical approaches in the classroom will be designed and discussed.  Participants will have time to create and share an enrichment task for an upcoming unit. Please bring a computer or tablet to this session.

Developing Academic Tenacity through Differentiated Support (HS - Room N343)

Participants will explore definitions and examples of academic tenacity and its role in supporting student learning. Collaborative work will include indicators of academic tenacity and how to create learning environments which will develop tenacious students.

Using Technology to Support MTSS (HS - Room N327)

One of the benefits of incorporating technology into your classroom is the ability to easily differentiate tasks and outcomes for students. Teachers will explore different levels of technology integration and will have the opportunity to collaborate and plan lessons incorporating technology into lesson designs.

Writing to Learn: Shifting from Engagement to Processing (HS - Room N328)

Participants will explore Writing to Learn’s role in aiding students’ processing of academic content. Participants will discuss analysis of writing to learn assignments, reflect on how we can respond to students’ learning and plan for differentiated instruction.  Participants will be provided a large segment of time to collaborate and develop Writing to Learn activities for upcoming tiered instruction.  Please bring your laptop to this session.

Putting it All Together: MTSS, GRR, Standard, Purpose, Task (HS - Room N325)

Participants will collaborate to design exemplary lessons to share with other SE Polk teachers. Participants will engage in a quick overview of all the pieces and parts of a model lesson, review teacher created model lessons, and then work collaboratively to design and share model lessons that incorporate MTSS, GRR, Standard, Purpose, Task, and even some SAMR.  Bring your laptop and a lesson you’ve taught in the past that incorporates differentiation to add to our district bank of exemplary lessons.

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ELEMENTARY

These sessions are designed for all faculty.  Everyone should attend two of the sessions listed below.

PM: at Mitchellville* (Centennial, Runnells, Four Mile, Mitchellville)

• *All PK teachers will attend at Mitchellville

• Developing and Implementing Enrichment Strategies in a Multi-Tiered System of Support (Laurie Wyatt, Jackie White,  Blake Kielman)
• Developing Academic Tenacity through Differentiated Support (Dave Ford, Kirsten Aguiniga)
• Using Technology to Support MTSS (Rob Timmins, Stephanie Laird)
• Putting it All Together: MTSS, GRR, Standard, Purpose, Task (Tammy Steenhoek, Luke VanderSanden)

PM: at Delaware (Clay, Altoona, Willowbrook, Delaware)

• Developing and Implementing Enrichment Strategies in a Multi-Tiered System of Support (Jim Pifer, Susan Moeller)
• Developing Academic Tenacity through Differentiated Support (Jo Ellen Latham, Anne Kenney)
• Using Technology to Support MTSS (Jamie Fath, Liz Gunkel)
• Putting it All Together: MTSS, GRR, Standard, Purpose, Task (Jayne Beecham, Lisa Williams)

Session Descriptions

Developing and Implementing Enrichment Strategies in a Multi-Tiered System of Support
(Delaware: Room 4 (Old hallway on the West side of the building)

Participants will explore effective advanced learner strategies that work across grade levels and content areas. Practical approaches in the classroom will be designed and discussed.  Participants will have time to create and share an enrichment task for an upcoming unit.

Developing Academic Tenacity through Differentiated Support
(Delaware: Room 29 (Main hallway past the Office)

Participants will explore definitions and examples of academic tenacity and its role in supporting student learning. Collaborative work will include indicators of academic tenacity and how to create learning environments which will develop tenacious students.

Using Technology to Support MTSS
(Delaware: Room 28 (Main hallway past the Office)

One of the benefits of incorporating technology into your classroom is the ability to easily differentiate tasks and outcomes for students. Teachers will explore different levels of technology integration and will have the opportunity to collaborate and plan lessons incorporating technology into lesson designs.

Putting it All Together: MTSS, GRR, Standard, Purpose, Task
(Delaware: Library (Main hallway past the Office- Turn left at the end of the hallway - Up the ramp and past the restrooms on the right. )

Participants will collaborate to design exemplary lessons to share with other SE Polk teachers. Participants will engage in a quick overview of all the pieces and parts of a model lesson, review teacher created model lessons, and then work collaboratively to design and share model lessons that incorporate MTSS, GRR, Standard, Purpose, Task, and even some SAMR.  Bring your laptop and a lesson you’ve taught in the past that incorporates differentiation to add to our district bank of exemplary lessons.

Library (Main hallway past the Office- Turn left at the end of the hallway - Up the ramp and past the restrooms on the right. )

- Putting it All Together: MTSS, GRR, Standard, Purpose, Task

Participants will collaborate to design exemplary lessons to share with other SE

Polk teachers. Participants will engage in a quick overview of all the pieces and

parts of a model lesson, review teacher created model lessons, and then work

collaboratively to design and share model lessons that incorporate MTSS, GRR,

Standard, Purpose, Task, and even some SAMR.  Bring your laptop and a lesson

you’ve taught in the past that incorporates differentiation to add to our district

Hour of Code

Hour of Code--December 8-14

We live in a world surrounded by technology. And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly hinge on understanding how technology works. But only a tiny fraction of us are learning computer science, and less students are studying it than a decade ago.  Did you know that the number of computer science jobs is rising three times faster than the number of computer science graduates?

That’s why we're inviting you to join in on the largest learning event in history: The Hour of Code, during Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 8-14). Last year, 15 million students tried computer science in one week. This year, we're joining students worldwide to reach 100 million students!

This year, let's make it even bigger. We're asking you to join in for the Hour of Code 2014. Please get involved with an Hour of Code event during Computer Science Education Week, December 8-14, 2014 whether it's at home, in the classroom or with your families let's teach our students critical 21st century skills. We want to ensure that our students are on the forefront of creating technology of the future--not just consuming it.

To participate in Hour of Code 2014, visit code.org for over 20 self paced tasks related to computer programming.  You could also download the apps Kodable, Hopscotch or CargoBot, Tynker or Dasiy the Dinosaur.  Don't forget to register that you participated athourofcode.com/us

Send or post to the blog some of your ideas and pictures for participation.  Let's continue the learning!

District Professional Development: September 22, 2014

Southeast Polk District Professional Development

September 22, 2014

We are looking forward to the opportunity to extend our professional learning as a district next Monday, September 22. The focus of our work will be around Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and College and Career Readiness.

The contract day for Monday is: 8:00-4:00

Elementary: Building Focus AM, District Focus PM

Secondary: District Focus AM, Building Focus PM

Below are the district pd schedules for elementary and secondary staff:

Elementary

• Building Focus: 8:00-11:30
• Lunch and Travel: 11:30-1:00
• District Focus: 1:00-3:30
• Team Time and Travel: 3:30-4:00

Our district PD will be at 4 sites.  All staff please report to the buildings below at 1:00:

• Altoona and Four Mile Staff: Altoona Elementary
• Centennial and Willowbrook Staff: Willowbrook Elementary
• Clay and Delaware Staff: Delaware Elementary
• Mitchellville and Runnells Staff: Mitchellville Elementary

If you serve multiple buildings, please attend the building that you report to on Mondays.

Secondary

• District Focus: 8:00-11:30
• Lunch: 11:30-1:00
• Building Focus: 1:00-4:00

Our district PD will be at 2 sites.  All  6-8 staff please report to the Jr. High Cafeteria at 8:00.  All 9-12 staff please report to the High School Commons at 8:00.

ALL TEACHERS: Please bring a charged laptop, a writing utensil, and your ideas as to how you support the needs of all learners.

We look forward to seeing you on Monday!

Summer Professional Learning--2014

Summer Professional Learning Opportunities

Welcome to our summer professional development blog.  This blog includes:

·        Site-Based Learning Opportunities

·        AEA Learning Opportunities

·        Teacher Quality Application Form

This blog will be updated between now and the end of the school year--be sure to check back often for new courses and registration links!

Southeast Polk Professional Development Calendar

Site-Based Learning Opportunities*

*No TQ form required--payroll sheets will be provided at the course

This summer, many teachers will be working with leadership from the curriculum coaches to articulate curriculum and design assessments to align with the Iowa Core.  In addition, the curriculum team and teacher leaders will be offering courses that are eligible for teacher quality funding ($25 an hour up to $375). All  courses listed in this section are eligible for Teacher Quality funding. These district courses are pre-approved for funding. Once you register, no further action is needed. You will complete payroll sheets onsite at the completion of the course.

Available Site-Based Courses (please scroll through blog for course descriptions and registration information)

·        Google in the Classroom (COURSE IS FULL)

·        Student-Centered Classrooms: Student Engagement vs. Teacher Lecture 

·        Maximizing the Potential of Co-Teaching Teams

·        The Outdoor Classroom Science Workshop

·        Using Close Reads and Writing to Learn Activities in the K-6 Classroom

·        Using Technology to Enhance Human Growth and Development Instruction

·        Creating Quality Assessments

·        Best Practices in Mathematics

·        Assessing Math Concepts

Google in the Classroom

Target Audience: K-12 Teachers
Instructor: Jamie Fath
Dates: ONLINE July 7-August 10, 2014
Location: ONLINE
Credit Available: 1 Renewal Credit or 1 Graduate Credit

Times: ONLINE

An essential component of the 21st century classroom is the use of digital technology. Digital tools not only provide the productivity means to accomplish tasks like previous software, but they create an environment for collaboration, sharing of learning, ongoing per- and self-assessment, and formative guidance and feedback from instructors. Southeast Polk is committed to continuing to use Google Apps for Education with our students. This course examines how to use Google Apps in the 21st century classroom as digital tools enhancing collaboration, creativity, and improved student communication.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (Course is full--you may register for the wait list if spots become available)

Student-Centered Classrooms: Student Engagement vs Teacher Lecture

Target Audience: K-12 Teachers

Instructor: Julie Hengstenberg and Kim Powell

Dates:June 16-June 17

Location: Four Mile Elementary Media Center

Credit Available: 1 Renewal Credit or 1 Graduate Credit

Times: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

This class is designed to focus on a clearer understanding of what is meant by student centered learning and productive group work in the classroom. We will examine many, many ways to have students directly involved and invested in the discovery of their own knowledge. We will discuss how to create organized and interconnected experiences to support students to make connections to key concepts. We will also discuss how to use student interest, reflecting on their own learning, and sharing their findings with peers.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Maximizing the Potential of Co-Teaching Teams   
Target Audience: 6-12 Special Educators and General Educators in Co-Teaching Teams & Instructional Leaders Who Support Co-Teaching Teams
Instructors:  Jason Dagel and Chris Allen
Dates:  6/4 and 6/5
Times: 8:00-4:30
Location: High School Multi-Purpose Room
Credit Available: 1 staff development or 1 graduate credit

This course is designed to help co-teaching teams unlock the potential often left untapped in co-teaching teams.  Emphasis will be placed on understanding the basics of co-teaching, the use of co-teaching in the gradual release of responsibility framework, the role of formative assessment to drive co-teaching instruction tied to Iowa Core Standards, appropriate planning for all students (including modification), and strategies for building the co-teaching team through planning.  Participants will be exposed to research supporting elements of the co-teaching model, strategies for effective use of planning time, and practical examples of roles and responsibilities for the co-teachers.  Emphasis will be placed on building a classroom culture of differentiation to support co-teaching and strategies for ensuring parity for the team and a meaningful role for both co-teachers.  It is highly recommended that teachers attend this opportunity with their co-teaching partner, as time will be spent working together to build practical solutions for common issues.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The Outdoor Classroom Science Workshop

Target Audience: Science Teachers

Instructor: Jim Pifer

Dates: June 30th and July 1

Times: 8:00-4:30

Location: Metro Waste Environmental Learning Center

Credit Available: 1 graduate or 1 staff development

Participants will complete hands-on outdoor learning activities. Opportunities to collaborate with other educators about outdoor learning. Develop unit and lesson plans that correlate directly to science standards. Learn how to build upon children’s sense of wonder about the world around them through relevant, inquiry-based exploration and study. This workshop will show you how to integrate all areas of science in working in an outdoor environment. Learn about resources available to support your outdoor activities.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Using Close Reads and Writing to Learn Activities in the K-6 Classroom

Target Audience: K-6 Teachers

Instructor: Jennifer Houlette, Kirsten Aguiniga, Jamie Hill

Dates: July 8th and 9th

Times: 8:00-4:00

Location: Delaware Elementary Media Center

Credit Available: 1 graduate or 1 staff development

The Using Close Reads and Write to Learn Activities in the K-6 Classroom course will focus on the components of a structured Close Read lesson as well as the integration of useful Write to Learn strategies to extend students' thinking. We will introduce the research supporting the use of close reads to deepen comprehension. Throughout the course we will focus on the framework of the Gradual Release Model to create and implement Close Reads. Copies of fiction and nonfiction texts at different grade levels will be used in modeling, exploring, and developing Close Read questions and lessons. Further extensions of Write to Learn strategies will be explored to strengthen the connection between reading and writing. Participants will have time to research and find complex text that is appropriate for their grade level and units of study. Using the selected text, participants will then design a lesson integrating both Close Read and Write to Learn strategies.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Using Technology to Enhance Human Growth and Development Instruction

Instructors: Amy Chebuhar, Jamie Fath

Dates: June 9th and 10th, 2014

Times: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Clay Elementary Science Lab

License Renewal: 1

Nursing CEU's: 1.5

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Description: This course is appropriate for anyone who teaches human growth and development lessons in grades K-12.  During this two-day workshop, participants will learn how to evaluate online health resources and applications for quality and accuracy.  Participants will explore websites and applications that contain information and materials appropriate for various human growth and development lessons.  We will critique electronic sources and create a bank of human growth and development lessons appropriate for grades K-12 utilizing technology.  An appraisal tool, DISCERN, will be introduced and we will briefly explore the TIGER Initiative and Health Care Informatics and how they pertain to school health and school nursing practice.  This class also includes a basic overview of iPads and applications.

Creating Quality Assessments

Target Audience: K-12 Teachers

Instructors: Jayne Beecham, Amy Johannsen, Jody Hurd

Dates: June 6, 9

Times: 8:00-4:00

Location: Spring Creek Library

Credit Available: 1 graduate or 1 staff development

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Writing assessment questions is a science!  Participants will learn how to develop a balanced assessment plan for the classroom.  Topics include question types, depth of knowledge, distractors, test blueprints, cognitive rigor, and adaptation of Bloom’s Taxonomy to assessment .  This course is designed for any teacher interested in creating quality formative and summative assessments to use in the classroom.

Best Practices in Mathematics

Target Audience: PK-6 Math teachers (Gen. Ed., Special Ed., Title I)

Instructors: AEA Staff; Denise Carlson and Vickie Borich

Dates: July 14-17

Times: 8:00-4:00

Location: Spring Creek Library

Credit Available: 2 graduate or 2 staff development

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Back by popular demand!  This course was offered last summer to the first 30 teachers who signed up and will be offered again this summer.  Participants will learn multiple strategies for teaching math in ways that deepen student understanding.  Topics include composing and decomposing numbers, rates, ratios, subitizing, problem solving strategies, value of a number, CRA model, Iowa Core and the 8 Standards for Mathematical Practice.

Assessing Math Concepts

Instructors: AEA Staff; Denise Carlson and Vickie Borich

Target Audience: K-5 Special Ed. Math Teachers

Dates: July 25, 29

Times: 8:30-4:00

Location: Willowbrook Elementary

Credit Available: 1 graduate or 1 staff development

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Participants will learn to use nine assessments developed by Kathy Richardson entitled, "Assessing Math Concepts." The class will prepare teachers to implement the diagnostic assessments in their classroom and use the data gathered to make instructional decisions. According to Richardson, "The assessments are not about “helping children be right,” but about uncovering what they need regarding instruction."

AEA Learning Opportunities*

The courses below align with district goals or match up to needs in the summer professional development survey.  Most courses are offered through the AEA, and you may register on the Heartland site.  

*All  courses listed in this section are eligible for Teacher Quality funding. To apply for TQ funding ($25 an hour up to $375) for these courses, please complete the form found at the link below:

Teacher Quality Course Application

When you have completed your course, please submit a course transcript and a payroll sheet to Dianna Webb for payment.

Early Childhood Math   June 4 and 5

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Using Visuals to Build Social Emotional Competencies: A Make and Take Class

June 9 and 12

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Early Childhood Technology (Basic class)   June 17 and 18

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Projects of Studies   June 19 and 20

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Early Childhood Paraprofessional   June 23-27 and June 30  Ames Office

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Early Childhood Technology Part 2 (More advanced class)  July 15 and 16

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Handwriting without Tears   July 23 and 24

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Introduction to Creative Curriculum - August 4 and 5

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Introduction to Assessment & Intervention Strategies to Promote Social Competence  July 28 and 29

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Engaging Your Students in STEM with Technology Using Models K-12   June 16 & 17

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Our Kids Summer Institute  June 24-25  See flyer for more information.

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Visual Phonics 1   July 21-22

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Best Practices in Social Studies Institute Program  June 24-25  See flyer for more information.  

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Examining: Engaging Troubling Students: A Constructivist Approach  online June 11 - August 8

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Mental Health in Schools: July 31 & August 7 (+online)

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A Practical Approach to Educating Students in Poverty  June 30 & July 1

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Celebrating Diversity: African Cultures  June 10 & 11

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Celebrating Diversity: Asian American Culture  July  7 & 8

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Celebrating Diversity: Latino Culture July 28, 29, 30, 31 & August 1

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Celebrating Diversity: Art, Dance, Music and Drama  June 12, 13 *NEW COURSE ADDED*

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Iowa Writing Project Level I Institute: Studies in the Teaching of Writing and Uses of Writing to Learn Stillwell Jr. High, WDM July 7-25 See flyer for more information.

Integrating Story Retell, Close Reading, and Robust Vocabulary in the Elementary Classroom. June 18th-19th.  IS019592111501.

Differentiation Language Arts Standards for the K-12 Advanced Learner* June 23 OR June 24--Ramada Tropics, Urbandale.

*Please note that this is a 1-day workshop opportunity and will not be available for credit.

Teacher Quality Application Form

If the courses offered above do not align with your content, you may take a course outside the district. To apply for TQ funding ($25 an hour up to $375) for courses outside the district, please complete the form found at the link below:

Teacher Quality Course Application

Remember: This form is for courses outside of the district--not for the courses listed above.

When you have completed your course, please submit a course transcript and a payroll sheet to Dianna Webb for payment.

More registration information will be coming soon.  All registrations and Teacher Quality Course applications are due by May 30th.