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Rowe. Heath. Colrain. Charlemont. Shelburne. Buckland. Hawley. Ashfield. Plainfield. MOHAWK/ HAWLEMONT/ ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013. Michael A. Buoniconti Superintendent of Schools August 28, 2012. WELCOME BACK, EDUCATORS!!. First Day At School
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Rowe Heath Colrain Charlemont Shelburne Buckland Hawley Ashfield Plainfield MOHAWK/ HAWLEMONT/ ROWENEW SCHOOL YEAR2012-2013 Michael A. Buoniconti Superintendent of Schools August 28, 2012
WELCOME BACK, EDUCATORS!! • First Day At School • A student comes home from her first day at school. Mom asks, "What did you learn today?“ • The student replies, "Not enough. I have to go back tomorrow.
WELCOME!! • Milestones • 2-Minute Mixer
LAST YEAR… ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS Tropical Storm Irene
HOW WE RESPONDED… Tropical Storm Irene • Hawlemont School housed within Buckland-Shelburne Elementary
THIS YEAR… ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS Rowe School Fire
HOW WE ARE RESPONDING… Rowe School Fire • Rowe School housed within Hawlemont School
ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE • Educational Environment • New State Frameworks • Higher expectations for all • 2011 DESE Review • “Rigor” a concern
HOW WE WILL RESPOND… • As a TEAM
POISED TO TAKE-OFF • 2011 DESE Review • Money • People • Systems • “You need to move faster.” • Ms. Dolores Fitzgerald 2011 • DESE Review Team Chair
WHERE WE WILL FOCUS • Effective Instruction • Student Assessment • Tiered Instruction • Culture & Community Effective Instruction
EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION • Classroom Observation Activity • https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/gallery-walk?fd=1
HOW WE WILL ORGANIZE • School Improvement Plans • Conditions for School Effectiveness • District Improvement Plans • District Standards and Indicators Characteristics of Standards-Based Teaching and Learning
THE HEART OF “RIGOR” • Organization of the Classroom (3) • Instructional Design and Delivery (12) • Student Ownership of Learning (2) Instructional Design and Delivery (12)
PERFORMANCE SPECTRUM No Evidence Developing Providing Sustaining Goal for every classroom
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & DELIVERY Instruction includes a range of techniques such as direct instruction, facilitating, and modeling
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & DELIVERY • PROVIDING • Varied instructional strategies target learning objectives • Appropriately scaffolded instruction makes use of manipulatives, technology, or other means to support student understanding Instruction includes a range of techniques such as direct instruction, facilitating, and modeling.
EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION • Classroom Observation Activity • https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/increase-engagement-and-understanding?fd=1
STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS • Increased PD time • Revising curriculum • Common assessments • Mentor program • Peer observation • Professional learning communities (PLCs) • Learning walkthroughs (DSAC)
WELCOME BACK, EDUCATORS!! • Next up: Learning Walkthroughs • Pioneer Valley District and School Assistance Center (DSAC) 5 MINUTE BREAK http://timer.onlineclock.net/timers/5minutes/