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  1. © James Davis, China Grove Middle School / 2008 START upporting raining nd etaining eachers Beth Duncan, Assistant Principal James Davis, Principal Rowan-Salisbury School System

  2. Quick Hits / Housekeeping • Comfortable Style of Approach • Questions that you have • Handout with Highlights (notes) * • Nod YES / SMILE • Focus: Simplicity and Action • Some items will SPIRAL • Teaching to TASK, not to TIME • The END RESULT ULTIMATE GOAL:Find something that you CAN replicate & thank you for being here… *Entire presentation online and available

  3. Why this topic? Why Focus on this Group? -In NC, 60% of teachers will leave the profession between years 1 and 4 (majority in 3 and 4). -Nationally, rates range from 20% to 50%, depending upon the operational definition -75% report that they leave because of a lack of administrative support / realistic assistance Why Focus on this Group? -This is where you can your “Greatest Impact”

  4. Background Information • The Study Site… -size -student population -academic capabilities -free and reduced lunch -EC population / ELL population • What was happening with our beginning teachers… • The need for action / Our plan…

  5. Creation of the “NEWEST TITANS” • Started with 1st/ 2nd year teachers • Picked up by County • Expanded to 3rd, and 4th year teachers (teacher request)

  6. Our Guiding Principles • We will protect your time* • We will always remain realistic • We sharenothing unless we have done it ourselves • Unless it is illegal or immoral, we will SAYYES* • If you have a NEED, we will meet that need

  7. Monthly Sessions TOPICS: Student Discipline Classroom Management Invitational Classrooms Parent Conferences / Involvement An Attitude of Gratitude Creative Teaching Strategies / Integration Exceptional Learners / Differentiation *Allow your group to select some of the topics---ask them what they want… *Sample presentation to follow

  8. NEWEST TITANSJanuary, 2008 TOPIC: CLASSROOM DIFFERENTIATION

  9. Quick Activity What is differentiation? What is it NOT?

  10. Differentiation for EC / ELL learners • Strategy One: Mark Out! • Strategy Two: Hit the HIGHLIGHTS! • Strategy Three: Second Glance! *Email Disclaimer

  11. Differentiation for AIG learners • Strategy One: Student Contracts • Strategy Two: TIC TAC TOE / RAFT • Strategy Three: GROUPING / GRADING

  12. ALL KIDS!

  13. Characteristics of a Differentiated Classroom: • Instruction stresses understanding or sense making rather than retention and regurgitation of • Varied learning options • On-going assessment of student readiness and growth are built into curriculum • Flexible grouping (alone, pairs, and groups) • Students are active explorers while teachers guide the exploration

  14. Strategies for Managing a Differentiated Classroom • Use of multiple texts and supplementary materials • Interest centers • Learning contracts • Tasks and products designed with a multiple intelligence orientation • Graduated task and product rubrics • Group investigation

  15. INDEX CARD ACTIVITY • Davis, Duncan, and Directions!

  16. VIDEO www.teachermovie.com

  17. CLOSING • Questions? • Comments? • Concerns? • Needs?

  18. So, what’s the difference? • How is your program different? • What new strategies do you have? • What new incentives have you included? • What makes things better? IN THE END: Has it worked?

  19. Additional Strategies:What Makes this Different? #1 Administrative Presenters

  20. Additional Strategies:What Makes this Different? #2 Teacher Coupons

  21. Additional Strategies:What Makes this Different? #3 Workday Assistance

  22. Additional Strategies:What Makes this Different? #4 Encouraging the Heart Component Personal Notes Parent Quotes Student Quotes Newspapers Call home

  23. Additional Strategies:What Makes this Different? #5 EXTRA RESOURCES/ SCHEDULING PREFERENCE Resources Student Enrollment Room Changes

  24. Additional Strategies:What Makes this Different? #6 ONLINE DISCUSSIONS Composition Book Bag Online

  25. Additional Strategies:What Makes this Different? #7 MONTHLY CHALLENGES

  26. Additional Strategies:What Makes this Different? #8 Restructure Human Resources / Lead Teacher Front Office ISS Secretary TAS Nurse

  27. Additional Strategies:What Makes this Different? #9 “Think Outside the Box” Housing / Maps Coupons Christmas Dinner Gift cards (tough times) Scholarships (PTA) Matching Days

  28. Additional Strategies:What Makes this Different? #10 END-OF-YEAR RETREATS Off campus Topic Choice Arrival Baskets Rejuvenation Pay for lunch Start Late End Early Gift Cards Prizes Model

  29. Motivating and Inspiring Yourself • Our Purpose, the Agenda, the Format, My Main “LOSER” Rule, Here we go…

  30. Beginning with the END in mind… • “The Bridge to Wholeness” • Circle the qualities you already possess • Place a CHECK beside those that you want to improve upon • Select THREE to improve upon • Place on INDEX CARD • Plan: As we discuss, keep those in mind

  31. TIPS FROM JAMES!!! • TOP TEN LIST • Remember the Loser Rule • Take Notes as Needed

  32. Tip #1: Hall Duty

  33. Tip #2: PE

  34. Tip #3: Doorway Greetings

  35. Tip #4: The Media Center

  36. Tip #5: Technology

  37. Tip #6: Watch Co-Workers

  38. Tip #7: Keepsake Folder

  39. Tip #8: TO-DO List

  40. Tip #9: SPEAK UP / OUT

  41. Tip #10: Take a DAY (2)

  42. James’ Quote “Don’t talk about it… BE about it.”

  43. Inspiring Yourself • Hand out colored folders • Allow time to read* • Why NO NAMES?* • Mentor, Administrator, Several students, a Parent, and someone from another grade level…

  44. Final Activity • “Love and the Cabbie” • Importance: Inspiring / Motivating Yourself • IMPACT

  45. Final Words I think the world of each of you. With that said, for the benefit of students, I would never encourage you to stay in the field of education if I did not think that you had something very valuable to offer. It is mandatory that you do things to motivate and inspire yourself. Be proactive and looks for ways to be a better educator / professional. You deserve to come to a job and be happy every day…more importantly, our kids deserve it. You are great teachers…now go get better and let me know how I can help.

  46. Next Up… • How did you pay for this? • Who helped? • What did the teachers say? • Plan on any changes? • Any other tips / suggestions?

  47. BUDGETS (year one)

  48. Additional Resources • PTSO Requests • UNCC Partnership • Principal’s Budget • Parent Email Group • GRANTS (local) • Directors / Supervisors • Priority: Beginning Teachers

  49. Teacher Feedback I was glad that we focused on student discipline and creative teaching. This made me realize that one is as necessary as the other. It’s had a real impact on my classroom. -C. Andrews, First Year My classroom is so much better after the invitational classroom session. Thank you for making that one of our focuses. My room is more inviting and also reflective of my student’s hard work. I love it and the kids actually like being in the room! -K. Dain, First Year I loved the book study. Thank you for not only having us read it, but also for sharing specific things that you did in your classroom. I walked away with more than 15 strategies that I could implement in my classroom immediately. Great work session! I could never leave this school! Laura High, First Year / Lateral Entry With more than 20 years of experience, I have never seen a better attempt at supporting beginning teachers. It is practically impossible for a teacher to fail here. Way to go! -Beth Duncan, Mentor / Lead Teacher NCMS

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