Creating Professional Learning Communities that see Beyond the 3Rs…

1. LIASCD Creating Professional Learning Communities that see Beyond the 3Rs… LIASCD October 14, 2005

2. “We need to put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children.” - Sitting Bull

3. Educators… leaders of the PAC!

4. Believing in the Rights and Value of Every student is the foundation of the BRAVE Program

5. What is SEL?

6. Social and Emotional Literacy is the capacity to… • decode the behaviors of oneself and others. • communicate and model values and attitudes. • create environments where constituencies learn, grow, and achieve together.

7. Why SEL?

8. New York TimesAugust 16, 2005 “No Emotion Left Behind” By: Timothy P. Shriver and Roger P. Weissberg

9. Good grades depend not just on brains, but on HEARTS.

11. Research tells us that… Success in the workplace I.Q. predicts 20% Emotional IQ predicts 80%

12. SEL Is Worth The Effort! • SEL enhances the ability to… • problem solve creatively • appreciate cultural diversity • resolve conflicts peacefully • achieve higher scores • develop social/political consciousness • effectively communicate and be empathetic

13. Teacher or Student Author Unknown

14. Reflective Journal Entry How would you use this story in your school or district as a preview to SEL?

15. Reflective Practitioners understand that example is the most powerful teacher. They live their lives so that when their students think of caring and integrity… Source: How to Develop a Professional Learning Community: Passion and Persistence by Rick DuFour

16. they think of them!

17. Reflective Practitioners Master the NEW 3Rs

18. Reflective Practitioners have a common… Vision Philosophy Language Base

19. Reflective Practitioners……. *L *E *A *R *N *E *R *S T.P.S.

20. Reflective Practitioners… • L ife-long learners • E nthusiastic and love their subject matter • A ctively participate in school-wide and district-wide activities • R isk-takers • N avigate and design effective instruction • E ducate all constituencies • R espectful and responsible • S ensitive to the social, emotional and intellectual needs of their students

21. What is the impact on the Organization? • T he creation of a Professional Learning Community • A safe, caring and responsive environment • L ong-term collaboration • E nhances the culture Systemic Change

22. Beyond the 3Rs Professional Learning Community Social/Emotional Literacy Reflective Practitioner Academic Success

23. Professional Learning Communities… • C hange the fabric of the school community • O rganize teams • R ecognize and support collaborative cultures • E mphasize mutually respectful relationships Source: How to Develop a Professional Learning Community: Passion and Persistence by Rick DuFour

24. REMEMBER....

26. Do not Reinvent the wheel Build Bridges

27. Jericho Middle School The past, the present and the future

28. How can you build a bridge with an existing program or philosophy in your district? T.P.S.

29. Passion and Persistence Video Presentation: How to Develop a Professional Learning Community • By: Richard DuFour

30. Brainstorm an idea that would contribute to establishing or enhancing a Professional Learning Community or an SEL Steering Committee in your school. Reflective Journal Entry

31. Professional Learning Communities, Social & Emotional Literacy, and The BIG PICTURE

32. Leadership is the ability to help other people achieve great things. - Author Unknown

33. Try a piece of the… P.I.E.

34. Creating an Approach… for Professional Growth Eclectic

35. New Teacher Orientation Programs • In-Service Training • Teacher Leadership Positions • SEL Steering Committee • Mentoring Programs • Differentiated Supervision

36. Accepting the Challenge Getting Started

37. Multifaceted Approach • The SEL Classroom • Curricular Integration • The Implementation Process

38. Creating SEL classrooms…

39. Training Components of the SEL Classroom • Peaceable Classrooms • Values and Attitudes • Delivery of Instruction • Curricular Integration

40. The Peaceable Classroom • A safe, caring and respectful classroom emphasizes: • Cooperation • Caring communication • Appreciation of diversity • Expression of feelings • Responsible decision making • Conflict Resolution Source: Center for Social and Emotional Education

41. What values and attitudes do you want demonstrated in your classroom/school environment?AThink, Pair, ShareActivity

42. Multiple Intelligences Active Student Participation SEL Think Time Enrichment Research-based Teach for Meaning Excite and Motivate Accept yet EXTEND Check for understanding HOTS E valuate Reflective Practice Strategize The Delivery of Instruction in a SEL Classroom

43. Curricular Infusion How can this be done without detracting from the schools’ primary mission of providing our students opportunities for developing competence as academic learners?

44. Exploring conflicts and points of view in literature Exploring current issues and “hot topics” Using problem solving and critical and creative thinking skills across the disciplines Source: Center for Social and Emotional Education Curriculum Infusion

45. What is Voices of Love and Freedom?A comprehensive K-12 reading, writing, and character education program. Source: Voices Publishing John Bluthardt, Business Director217 California StreetNewton, MA 02458617-964-3503Fax: 617-964-3513

46. Voices of Love and Freedom can be used as a stand alone or complementary: • Character education program • Violence prevention/conflict resolution program • Drug prevention program • After school program • Family literacy/family reading program Source: Voices Publishing

47. B.R.A.V.E. QualityCircles LeadersStrategies Student Ambassadors BystanderResponsibility ConflictResolution Communication

48. Believing in the Rights and Value of Every student is the foundation of the BRAVE Program

49. What Can Bystanders Do?

50. eave no one out mpower yourself muse with humor LEADERS istract the bully nlist help umorsstop with you upport the victim