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DAC Roster

District Advisory Council Communication points for site distribution First meeting of 2011-2012 held on 9/29/11 at CUSD District Office Large Conference Room. DAC Roster. DAC Roster (Sept. 2011). DAC Roster. Agenda for 9/29/2011 Meeting. Lunch Collected Input on Hot Topics Introductions

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DAC Roster

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  1. District Advisory CouncilCommunication points for site distributionFirst meeting of 2011-2012 held on 9/29/11at CUSD District Office Large Conference Room

  2. DAC Roster

  3. DAC Roster (Sept. 2011)

  4. DAC Roster

  5. Agenda for 9/29/2011 Meeting Lunch Collected Input on Hot Topics Introductions Meeting Norms and Standards Role/Purpose of DAC Communication Hot Topics Review of LEA Plan Reflect & Review Considerations of DAC

  6. Established Ground Rules for Mtgs • Ground Rules – Meeting Etiquette • Cell phones off or vibe, don’t text/emails, be on time, limit side conversations. • Meetings STANDARDS: • One topic at a time, one process at a time, balance participation, engage cognitive conflict, understand and agree on roles

  7. DAC Meeting Norms Established • Expect and model professional behavior • Judicious use of humor, • Safe place for open thinking, • Don’t beat a dead horse • Disagreement is ok • Clear process for Balanced Participation: • Sm. group discussion when appropriate • Clear expectations for members • Deciding who talks next • Limit site-specific questions • Clear purpose: • Focus on solutions • Topics should represent the data and site majority • Honor time: • Agenda ahead of time • Time limits on agenda items • Honor time allotted for topic

  8. Purpose of DAC • Two-way communication between sites & district without bias or slant • Explore solutions to problems • Support implementation of agreed upon initiatives • Keep student learning & achievement as main focus

  9. Hot Topic Issues Discussed • Language STAR • Need additional training on site • Individual site concerns vary • Communicate solutions found by site personnel • Joanne will appoint a sub-group of teachers and admin to report to DCC • Discuss methods to improve curriculum implementation

  10. Hot Topic Issues Discussed • District Assessments-(will be future agenda item) • Purpose of tests • Validity of instructional time used • Use of data acquired--by teacher/parent/student • Timing of test administrations • Improvement of test content • Putting results to practical use • Teacher input to improve assessments for future years • How to get student buy-in

  11. Hot Topic Issues Discussed • Use of appliances on site • Consistency across sites • Student Calendar (agenda item for next meeting) • Parent/Academic/Union/Law/Testing concerns • Review of policy of United Streaming or other educational streaming forums • Different problem solving groups for Elem & Secondary (District-wide small groups)

  12. Hot Topic Issues Discussed • Gaps between Houghton Mifflin ELA written curriculum and the STAR test blueprint • State recommendations • Use of blueprint • Grade 2/3 issues

  13. ReviewedLEA Plan Overview - DRAFT • Plan focuses on improving learning • Handout review: • Eight major areas listed in handout • Summary of major plan objectives • Implement curriculum, instruction and assessment aligned with content standards • Provide support for high-priority students, including English learners, students with disabilities, and students performing below grade level

  14. Common Core State Standards • Oct. 18th • Core State Standards workshop held for Admin. & Teachers – DAC members who teach ELA or Math were invited to attend • Nov. 29th– MATH • Common Core State Standards full-day in-depth workshop for teachers – register at BCOE website • Nov. 30th– ELA • Common Core State Standards full-day in-depth workshop for teachers – register at BCOE website

  15. DAC website • DAC website: Go to CUSD website, • ->Ed. Services ->Curriculum ->DAC • http://www.chicousd.org/Departments/Educational-Services/Curriculum/District-Advisory-Council-/index.html

  16. Future Meetings • Next DAC meeting date – Nov. 17th District Office Large Conference Room – 8:30-3:00 • Agenda Topics at next meeting to include: • School calendar; STAR mirror tests, Language STAR, Common Core Update, Hot Topics • Site reps., please gather input on these items and other hot topics • Email Hot Topics to Mike Morris by Nov. 15th

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