Petaluma City Schools
K-12 Curriculum/Staff Development Meeting
November 29, 2011 8:30 – 3:30 District Office
Agenda
Norms:
Come on Time
Stay on prioritized agenda
Build consensus
Make space for quieter voices—don’t dominate discussion
Keep communication open
End with “Next Steps” (action steps)
Keep discussion student centered---the purpose remains linked to students and learning
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Notes |
Action |
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Introductions |
15 min |
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Transitional Kindergarten |
15 min |
Introduction of Transitional Kindergarten Program |
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Introduction to Common core Standards |
1 hr. |
A review and familiarization of Common core Standards in Mathematics
Teachers presented the Math practices and standards -each stands alone (8 common across the grades) -replaces previous Mathematical thinking standards
Timeline -Jane presented a draft of the PCS Roadmap to Implementation of CCS - We are weak on informational text, generally -How will we introduce this across the district? Build teams to provide general presentations to staff at staff meetings. Considering 2 ELA and 2 Math groups (at Elem and HS levels) to provide 15 min. presentations. We're the resource and Project LEAD. (Mary and Jean G. to present in a mini-conference at VV on 12/7). Can Project LEAD conduct a train the trainer? Can we use Mary's ppt? -Ellen presented the top 10 tips for facilitating presentations: 1. Stay neutral 2. Scan group for faces, check for understanding 3. Review change document 4. Put it back to the group. "What do you think?"
Elem ELA -Nat'l Standards, dev appropriate -timeline review -review snapshots -input and questions from staff
Elem Math -Phil Daro, reference -Nat'l Standards -CST test, the PARK w/3 types of ?s (and level of cognitive demand) -CA additions -Unit planning, not lesson planning
JH ELA & Math -Curriculum committee minutes -Present at same time (ELA & Math) -Not a choice, a reality and a shift -want ppts
HS EL/Math -present timeline and why (other states' usage) -snapshots shared (not overwhelming) -Solicit FAQs -Share MA's sample problems
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments: -group work/group thinking shown in a variety of forms (time consuming, rich, deep work). This does not coordinate with our assessment calendar. Phil Daro, a resource for CC development -Project LEAD will have some video references -For integration purposes, PD is required for all teachers (not just Math). -Algebra, Geometry, Trig (discreet classes) vs Math 1, Math 2 (as in Europe) -Practice 3, viable arguments and critiques, a particular challenge and a big change. Importance of adopting common language. -New teachers could serve as models of strong implementers of curricular depth supported with technology and integrated curriculum. -We could collect FAQs from CCS presentations & share answers on the wiki -We anticipate less opposition. Questions though. -Elementary teachers felt that they could present to their sites. With a ppt, we would have the same messages despite different presenters. -We anticipate questions about how we're going to fit it in, especially at certain sites. The other work that we're doing as a district(EL focus, POP, focus groups, etc. support this work of learning deeper.)
Questions: -Implementation- When will we get/use new materials? Materials not funded until 2 years in (assuming schedule remains the same) -What does it look like? We need to see it. Videos/PD needed. -Where is/will be the formal support for developing integrated curriculum with technology? -Best way to present to large campuses? How do we decrease anxiety? Some see SLCs as a natural place for CCS rollout. Ask SLC facilitators about the best way to roll it out. -Sample test items? Some on the MA website. |
-Find videos to help illustrate the strategies that support CCs.(Group viewed one brief Daro video today.)
-Ask Project LEAD about their availability to support our presentations (either to make the Math presentations or to work with us to present)
-Ellen to post change document on the wiki.
- Jane to post ELA ppt on the wiki.
-Add ELA and Math ppts to the wiki for Elementary teachers to use when presenting to colleagues at their sites. We could also show a brief "how to depth" video.
-District to reproduce the agreed upon materials for school dissemination. |
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Break |
15 min |
Relax |
Return at 10:20 |
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1 hr. 15 min |
Developing the Common Core Presentations for Staff |
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Lunch |
1 hour |
Eat, Drink and Be Merry! |
Return at 12:40 |
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30 min |
Practice presentations for Common core |
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Updates on Initiatives |
15 min. |
Focus Groups and Ren Learning Star |
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On-line learning –Secondary |
30 min |
Committee goal development |
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Mini-Conference Planning |
30 min. |
Review Progress and finalize |
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Updates from Sites |
30 min. |
Updates from Reps |
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Meeting Evaluation : Top Three |
10 min. |
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