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Diocese of Covington PEP

Diocese of Covington PEP. Mini-Conference Georgetown, KY. District Information. Diocese of Covington 38 schools – 29 elementary, 9 secondary Boone County region St. Henry District HS 5 “feeder” schools Needs Curriculum alignment (vertical & horizontal) Teacher resources (networking).

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Diocese of Covington PEP

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  1. Diocese of Covington PEP Mini-Conference Georgetown, KY

  2. District Information • Diocese of Covington • 38 schools – 29 elementary, 9 secondary • Boone County region • St. Henry District HS • 5 “feeder” schools • Needs • Curriculum alignment (vertical & horizontal) • Teacher resources (networking)

  3. Project Description • Outcomes • Implement process for on-going curriculum improvement • Reinforce curriculum as work-in-progress, never finished • Open dialogue among teachers • Develop support network, including resources from IHEs

  4. Project Description • Curriculum Alignment Process - Science • Teachers describe concepts currently taught in curriculum • Committee collects descriptions, identifies concepts for modifications/updates • Teachers decide on presentation to students, assessment, & resources needed • Committee compiles into “Working Curriculum Document”

  5. Project Description • Teacher Conference Day • Presentation of activities to aid instruction of concepts • Presentations by college faculty, select other teachers • Non-consumable materials needed for all activities provided to each school in attendance • Equitable distribution of technology – probes for implementation of activities

  6. Early Successes & Hindrances • Successes • Support from administration • Dedicated, hard-working committee • Hindrances • Lack of guidance by administration • Minimal understanding of curriculum development • “Your scope is too broad…”

  7. IHE Relationship • Dr. Bradley Sieve, NKU • Center for Integrative Natural Science and Mathematics • Partnership Experiences • Prior contact with committee members • Chemistry Alliance, demonstration resources • Supportive, knowledgeable, well-connected • Helped to understand curriculum planning & alignment process • Located resources (both human and material)

  8. Project Evaluation • PIMSER-developed surveys (pre- and post-) • Use of newly aligned curriculum • Effectiveness of suggested activities/assessments • Use of provided technology (probeware)

  9. PEP Process Evaluation • Pros • PEP staff support • Readily available, informative, extremely helpful • Information Dissemination • Always felt informed of expectations, duties, and progress • Cons • Delay of start date frustrated committee members • Selection of district to submit PEP application • Suggestion: • Select district, then distribute information and meet to discuss plans one-on-one

  10. Questions?

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