presented by: eric carlson, kayleen taffe and michelle humphrey
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Welcome to:
Unpacking the 2010 English Language Arts Standards
(Summer 2012)
Presented by: Eric Carlson, Kayleen Taffe and
Michelle Humphrey
You were selected because of: Your exceptional work and ability to connect
with students, Your instructional skills, Your ability to connect with your fellow
teachers, and because we believe that your unique
skills, talents and passion for student achievement are an integral part in transforming our PLC process at the NEC!
You are the NEC:Leaders of Learning
Goal: To get acquainted with one another.Guide-lines: Yarn can not be tossed to the person next to you, When you toss the yarn, continue to hold on to
your end, Toss the ball over to avoid tangles.
Spider-Web Icebreaker
2012-'13 PLC Focus at the NEC
Relentless Focus on Student Learning
Collaborative inquiries to best teaching strategies,
Collaborative reviews of student assessments and data,
Commitment to continuous student improvement.
Building Structure
Program specific, PLC program
meetings two times a month,
PLC leadership training once a month.
Identify "core" 2010 MN Language Arts
Standards that the NEC will focus on building-wide and program-wide,
Create an Instructional Pacing Guide, per program, from the identified standards,
Link the Instructional Pacing Guide to the learning materials we currently utilize.
Summer Goals:
1st mtg. - Identify Core Standards 2 hour training, 2 hours work on your own/teams. Possible Dates:
Wednesday, June 20th 12:15-2:15, Thursday, June 21, 12:15- 2:15, Thursday, June 28, 12:15-2:15
2nd mtg. - Create Instructional Pacing Guide 2 hour training, 2 hours work on your own/teams. Possible Dates:
Monday, July 2nd 12:15-2:15, Tuesday, July 3rd, 12:15- 2:15, Monday, July 9th 12:15-2:15
3rd mtg. -Link Instructional Pacing Guide to Learning Materials
2 hours training, 2 hours work on your own/teams. Possible Dates: Monday, July 16, 12:15-2:15 Tuesday, July 17, 12:15 - 2:15
Linking our Schedules
MN Standards are based word for word on
national Common Core Standards, Minnesota added Foundational Skills (K-5), Students must complete these standards by
2012-2013, We'll dive in and show you how to efficiently
navigate the document this summer.
MN Common Core Standards Introduction
Pick a student to give the MCA,
MCA-Modified or MTAS to. The assessment needs to be
completed and given to us by June 9th.
A lucrative incentive will be provided to your student. (Jitterbug coupon)
1st Task
"Let’s put our minds together and see what
life we can make for our children.” – Sitting Bull
Embrace “Learning” rather than “Teaching” as the fundamental purpose of our school.
“Never doubt that a small group of committed, thoughtful people can change the world: Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has!” – Margaret Mead
ACT! GO! DO!
In Closing:Inspirational thoughts to Move us Forward
