TIC Joint Statement

Today the Teacher Initiative Council met for their monthly meeting.  The following were topics discussed:

• Public comments on the use of United Streaming and review of a LMS.  Further discussion will take place in other meetings on this topic.
• The review of the goals for the TIC were discussed and approved.
• The use of one PHH for SEL lessons were shared.  The structures vary slightly among the grade levels and schools.  The resources for this year were not as strong as past years.  The need to also further communication with Ad Team to make sure there is consistent availability of Reading interventions.  This topic will be reviewed at the District Behavior Team next Wednesday.  Topics can be flexible based on student learning and needs, but time dedicated to the needs that arise in the classroom needs to be consistent.
• The topic regarding Kindergarten writing rubrics for assessment was discussed.  The intent is to assess writing on the common rubrics K-5, not require every Calkins lesson.  The topic will be followed up at the articulation day November 21st.  The dates set for the assessment will be confirmed at the November 21st meeting.