Monday, September 11, 2017

Joint Statement from Teacher Advisory Council

Today the Teacher Advisory Council met for their monthly meeting.  The topics that were discussed are noted below.  Please get to know your TAC rep this month.  
  • The structure for the meeting was discussed.  The dates, times, and chair positions were approved.  There is a need for a few more seats to be filled. Open seats include:  primary and exploratory seats.  The council would love to have more reps from KME.
  • The goals for the year were brainstormed.  Please review the following initial list and share thoughts and ideas for approval in October:
    • System of recognition for students exemplifying core values --- (December)
    • Makerspace planning and implementation --- (October )
    • Green screen usage and new technology infusion-- Inter school competition “The Oscars” ---  (October and April)
    • Ongoing review of Social science curriculum planning--- (November and January)
    • Trimester discussion and calendar structures --- (September, October, and February)
    • Proficiency-based assessment in personalized learning? --- (January)
    • Using the Honeycomb model as a guide and continuing conversation about starting in the middle and working out --- (January)
    • Learning continuum...legacy to personalized --- (January)
  • A brief discussion of trimesters was held.   TAC will be collecting data in the following areas to progress this conversation next month:  achievement data research, community con questions, conference structure ideas, and stakeholder feedback from staff.


See you all on October 16th!

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