Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Importance of Language
I have been reading a book title Freed to Lead, which does not have a very direct connection to education, but I was encouraged by the author discussing the importance of language, particularly through the lens of leadership. This connects directly to us as instruction leaders, teacher leaders, and role models for our kids. As we've been visiting more and more classrooms and having discussions with students for a variety of different reasons, it is clear the impact our language has on students. I encourage you to be aware of the language you use in different settings- does it inspire collaboration or seek compliance? Do your discussion techniques allow for authentic learning opportunities or more causal conversations? How are you deliberately planning for a high level of academic discourse in your classes while still seeking to make your lessons engaging and relevant to each student? Would "school-age you" be excited to engage in a conversation with "professional you"?
Our words carry a tremendous impact on kids and colleagues alike! Keep up all of the great work that was on display this last month.
Last Call for IgKnight Proposals
We need you! IgKnight is coming later this fall and we would love to have informal and formal sessions presented and shared by all of you. On this day you have a choice of sessions, but as of right now choices are limited. We know how many great things are happening in our classrooms and online this year, please consider sharing your journey or presenting a self-car session. If we are unable to have a variety of sessions, staff will select only from the pre-recorded modules for SEL and PBP virtual vetting. Although these are great modules, we would love to have other topics of interest available for all of you. The submissions process closes this FRIDAY, get your session topic in today. Thank you!
Proficiency Based Progress Pre Data
Thank you to all staff and students for allowing many to visit your classroom in order to collect the pre-data for our all in proficiency based progress data. The following is the summary of our goal and pre data. Please remember to keep the I can statements relevant for students and share feedback specifically linked to the I can statements.
Proficiency Based Progress Goal: (All in Goal)
By February 2021, the overall percent of students observed at levels 2 and 3 on the proficiency based observation rubric will increase from 78.5% in February 2020 to 85% in February 2021.
The following rubric will be used: 0- no idea yet, 1- able to share the I can statement that is the focus of a lesson or experience from today’s work 2- able to share how they’ve gotten feedback tied to an I can statement 3- able to share the I can statement and describe the type of feedback they were given tied to that I can statement and how that impacts their future learning.
Current Fall percent in level 2 and 3 is 29%. Remember that our growth goal is based on our February 2020 data of 78.57% of students in level 2 and 3
Unsatisfactory:
-Overall decrease from February 2020Needs Improvement:
-Growth that puts the final percentage of students in levels 2 & 3 greater than 79% up to 81%.Proficient:
-Growth that puts the final percentage of students in levels 2 & 3 greater than 82% up to 85%Distinguished:
-Growth that puts the final percentage of students in levels 2 & 3 greater than 85%
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