Members Present: Vanegas, Wise, Montgomery, Baker, D. Smith, Vermillion, McCandless, Stevens (Biology, Chemistry)
1. February 25 audit begins by AdvancED
a. Gossett presents with a team the 25th (at a Hotel)
b. Feb 26 enter at 7 am, interviewing all staff members, all ILT, conduct observations of english, math, science, social studies. Also observe self-contained ECE, unless you have less than 10 students. Also interviewing groups of parents, groups of students, support staff.
c. More student-centered ELEOT rubric.
d. During the mini-audit, student engagement was low. Pre-plan to engage students at all points during class (if they finish early, if they have trouble, proactively help, etc.)
e. Observe about 15 minutes, they can come in at any point during the class period.
f. Like to see student discussion, group work.
g. Think about student learning outcomes for your lesson.
h. Trying to see every classroom, including ECE with over 10.
i. Non-essential classrooms will be observed, but not using the ELEOT observation tool.
2. February 28 audit ends.
3. Questions
a. Not tied back to individual teacher names, but data is aggregated
b. Technology- using Google to do a Webquest (not considered using technology), searching, etc. Creating something with technology= great! Using technology to manipulate, create. Virtual lab- yes. Using probeware- yes.
c. Stay on your routine. Not about students being perfectly behaved, its about using your routines and responding appropriately to the students' behavior to redirect.
d. For teacher interview: look out for more information from Mrs. Winter. Know the big rocks, mission and vision, Academy versions.
e. Interviewers will have different sets of questions. Expect them to not respond to your answers.
f. No hospitality, be friendly but don't make a big deal of them being here.
4. Two weeks until this process begins.
Next Steps: Look for follow-up regarding interviews. See Dawn or Megan for lesson support. Regular PLC tomorrow, February 12.
PTC Day Feb 18- MTSS Strategy sessions. Look for schedule to choose a session for an hour, will get a reward for attending. Cooperative learning strategies (3 strategies presented during each session). Strategies presented: Mastery learning, Cooperative learning/Jigsaws, and Reciprocal Teaching.
