MOHAWK/ HAWLEMONT/ ROWE

NEW SCHOOL YEAR

2012-2013

Michael A. Buoniconti

Superintendent of Schools

August 28, 2012

Rowe

ColrainHeath

Charlemont

Hawley Buckland

Shelburne

Ashfield

Plainfield

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

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.

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

WELCOME!!

• Milestones

• 2-Minute Mixer

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

LAST YEAR… ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS

Tropical Storm Irene

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

HOW WE RESPONDED…

Tropical Storm Irene

•Hawlemont School housed within Buckland-Shelburne Elementary

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

THIS YEAR… ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS

Rowe School Fire

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

HOW WE ARE RESPONDING…

•Rowe School housed within Hawlemont School

Rowe School Fire

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE

• Educational Environment

– New State Frameworks

• Higher expectations for all

– 2011 DESE Review

• “Rigor” a concern

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

HOW WE WILL RESPOND…

• As a TEAM

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

POISED TO TAKE-OFF

• 2011 DESE Review

– Money

– People

– Systems

“You need to move faster.”•Ms. Dolores Fitzgerald 2011•DESE Review Team Chair

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

WHERE WE WILL FOCUS

• Effective Instruction

• Student Assessment

• Tiered Instruction

• Culture & Community

Effective Instruction

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION

• Classroom Observation Activity

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/gallery-walk?fd=1

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

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

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

THE HEART OF “RIGOR”

1. Organization of the Classroom (3)

2. Instructional Design and Delivery (12)

3. Student Ownership of Learning (2)

Instructional Design and Delivery (12)

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

PERFORMANCE SPECTRUM

No Evidence Developing Providing Sustaining

Goal for every

classroom

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & DELIVERY

Instruction includes a range of techniques such as

direct instruction, facilitating, and modeling

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

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.

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION

• Classroom Observation Activity

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/increase-engagement-and-understanding?fd=1

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS

• Increased PD time

• Revising curriculum

• Common assessments

• Mentor program

• Peer observation

• Professional learning communities (PLCs)

• Learning walkthroughs (DSAC)

MOHAWK-HAWLEMONT-ROWE NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

WELCOME BACK, EDUCATORS!!

• Next up: Learning Walkthroughs– Pioneer Valley District and School Assistance Center (DSAC)

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