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 2020

• Needs 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%

Who's Excited....Kaneland Connects

 Check out what Ms. Weiss is excited about regarding Kaneland Connects!  Check out her video below!

Tyler 360 Tips

 The technology office has created great tips on how to use Tyler 360.  If you are in need of a bit more support and assistance check out this link.  The district is using Tyler 360 as the company retires Tyler Classic.  

Fall Update

 Please feel free to self-enroll in the Fall KEA Initiatives Updates Canvas Course.  Take a moment between now and October 5th to review the 5 commitment areas from Kaneland Connects and share any questions you have with your ARs.   Please note that all Commitment Teams are a paid volunteer seat.  We look forward to sharing more about the Commitment Areas (see dates below for projected Team Meetings)  

https://kaneland.instructure.com/enroll/APWT4G. Alternatively, they can sign up at https://kaneland.instructure.com/register and use the following join code: APWT4G  

Commitment Team Meeting Dates for 2020-2021:

*All fall meetings are delayed and meetings will begin in February 

2-23 and 4-13 Proficiency Based Commitment Team at 5:30

2-16 and 5-11 MTSS Commitment Team at 5:30

3-16 and 4-27 1:1 Learning Commitment Team at 5:30

2-24 and 4-20 Standards Based Grading Commitment Team at 5:30

2-10 SEL Commitment Team at 5:30

Best Practice in Remote Instruction

 In a recent essay published in the Chronicle of Higher Education, Jonathan Zimmerman called the Coronavirus outbreak a natural experiment, encouraging the initiation of research into the effectiveness of online learning during these challenging times. Others challenged this call, citing the abrupt shift to a new instructional format and inadequate time to thoroughly train and support educators, as not being representative of online instruction as a whole. With no solid research base to reference, what are teachers who suddenly find themselves teaching remotely to do? 

Read more and access remote learning strategies here:  Best Practice in Remote Learning