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Collaborative Conference on Student Achievement: Day 2
The second day of the conference was absolutely slammed with new information – more than I could possibly summarize in one blog post, but I’ll do my best! The sessions I attended today focused on some of the big-topic Race to the Top initiatives in North Carolina: the Instructional Improvement System (IIS), Measures of Student … Continue reading
PLC Training: Day 1 Review
Professional Learning Communities at Work – Day 1 At the October 28 district-wide PD day we introduced the whole idea of PLCs, or Professional Learning Communities. During the morning training that day all schools conducted a three hour training answering the basic questions “What does a PLC look like?” and “How should a PLC function?” … Continue reading
Lesson Mastery Part I: Having a Clearly Defined Destination
Back in August I did a post in regards to establishing procedures for students as a basis for a successful school year – today’s post will be part II of the time Harry Wong spent speaking to our teachers. Remember that he identified three characteristics of effective teachers: Good Classroom Management (note, this is not … Continue reading
School Improvement Innovation Summet: Day 1
This week I’m attending the School Improvement Innovation Summit in Salt Lake City, but my reflection for the day will focus more on actually getting to the summit rather than attending it. Registration and opening reception are from 6-8pm – as I write this it is 5:00 and I’m on a plan in Denver waiting … Continue reading
