matttownsley
Total Posts: 4
Joined: August 26, 2016
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Great question! We have used an anonymous peer-feedback survey. The results are viewable by the teacher leader, principal and teacher leadership facilitator (me). Only teachers complete the peer-feedback survey. Any evaluative feedback comes from the …
Posted on April 3, 2017 at 9:17 AM
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susanpecinovsky
Total Posts: 1
Joined: August 23, 2016
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As you think about the peer feedback on the effectiveness of the teacher's performance, how are you balancing the role of evaluation and performance review while protecting the collaborative nature of the teacher leadership positions?
Posted on January 17, 2017 at 4:11 PM
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louhowell
Total Posts: 20
Joined: August 22, 2011
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Does anyone have a protocol to assure consistency in classroom libraries? Are they up to each individual teacher? Does the district have guidelines? Does district financially support each classroom library?
Posted on October 4, 2016 at 1:27 PM
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louhowell
Total Posts: 20
Joined: August 22, 2011
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Formative assessments - both "formal" and "informal" are so important to enable teachers to adjust their own instruction. They are important for kids, too, as the formative assessments allow them to see where they are with the learning expectations.
I…
Posted on September 24, 2016 at 2:24 PM
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louhowell
Total Posts: 20
Joined: August 22, 2011
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Yes! Fantastic author - and he has one for your personal life as well.
A nice summary of his work is at http://www.strategies-for-managing-change.com/william-bridges.html And you can even sign up for a free e-course if you like!
Posted on September 19, 2016 at 8:00 AM
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ElaineSmithBright
Total Posts: 2
Joined: March 3, 2012
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The most user friendly source I have for understanding and working with change is "Managing Transitions, Making the Most of Change" by William Bridges. He, in very understandable terms, outlines the three (3) phases individuals go through when faced with …
Posted on September 18, 2016 at 9:35 PM
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ElaineSmithBright
Total Posts: 2
Joined: March 3, 2012
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For anyone interested in building relationships and establishing a base of helpful, encouraging leadership, I would urge them to either view the Video, "The Art of Possibility," or read the book by the same name. Rosamund and Benjamin Zander are the autho…
Posted on September 18, 2016 at 9:11 PM
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matttownsley
Total Posts: 4
Joined: August 26, 2016
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Yes - Iowa ASCD may share!
Posted on September 16, 2016 at 11:43 AM
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joprusha
Total Posts: 1
Joined: August 24, 2016
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We are learners here at BC.
We have participated in the New Teacher Center and Knight Training with GWAEA. We've also learned with Pete Hall and Elena Aguilar in the summer of 2015 in Jefferson, Iowa and ate at a great place "209 Main" in Paton, Iow…
Posted on September 16, 2016 at 10:15 AM
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randypeters
Total Posts: 1
Joined: August 26, 2016
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I would agree with the steps mentioned by Sara in her post. Based on the level of pushback that sometimes occurs in communities when anything "standards-based" is put forth in a public forum, I recommend communicating the discussions as grading and assess…
Posted on September 15, 2016 at 5:20 PM
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saraoswald
Total Posts: 2
Joined: August 26, 2016
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In West Branch, we started out talking about toxic grading practices (resources = Guskey and Reeves) seven years ago. We then had four teachers pilot SBG in their middle school classes - including using the SBG side of PowerSchool. The pilot allowed us …
Posted on September 15, 2016 at 1:20 PM
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saraoswald
Total Posts: 2
Joined: August 26, 2016
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In West Branch, we started out talking about toxic grading practices (resources = Guskey and Reeves) seven years ago. We then had four teachers pilot SBG in their middle school classes - including using the SBG side of PowerSchool. The pilot allowed us …
Posted on September 15, 2016 at 12:04 PM
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louhowell
Total Posts: 20
Joined: August 22, 2011
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Thanks, Matt, and I know several AEAs have used the work of Diane Sweeney. The Iowa ASCD website on professional learning communities offers several webinars, articles, and supports. It can be located at http://iowaascd.org/index.php/members1/approaches…
Posted on September 15, 2016 at 10:32 AM
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louhowell
Total Posts: 20
Joined: August 22, 2011
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Matt, first of all congratulations on the recognition by Solution Tree. And, secondly, I really appreciate your sharing the continuum. I think it helps people understand what a novice team looks like and one that has "arrived." May Iowa ASCD have permi…
Posted on September 15, 2016 at 7:12 AM
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matttownsley
Total Posts: 4
Joined: August 26, 2016
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Two of the buildings in our district have been named model professional learning communities by Solution Tree via AllThingsPLC.info. This is not to suggest we've perfected the professional learning co…
Posted on September 12, 2016 at 11:21 AM
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matttownsley
Total Posts: 4
Joined: August 26, 2016
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Our AEA has provided a number of PD opportunities for instructional coaches last year and this year, too.
Last year, our instructional coaches participated in learning facilitated by the New Teacher Center. Pete Hall (ASCD!) did a one day event, which…
Posted on September 12, 2016 at 11:03 AM
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louhowell
Total Posts: 20
Joined: August 22, 2011
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A couple of resources I would highly recommend are available on our website:
* Leading in a Culture of Change by Michael Fullan is a 15-page "must" for you and your learning teams - http://iowaascd.org/files/5413/4503/4056/MFullanAug15.pdf
* Choo…
Posted on September 10, 2016 at 8:28 AM
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louhowell
Total Posts: 20
Joined: August 22, 2011
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Becky, I think it would be good for anyone, although I would recommend the curriculum leads review it and determine if appropriate for the educators in their district.
Posted on September 6, 2016 at 9:04 PM
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BeckyMartin
Total Posts: 1
Joined: July 12, 2012
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Would this be good for staff who are new to standards based grading?
Posted on September 5, 2016 at 11:18 PM
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louhowell
Total Posts: 20
Joined: August 22, 2011
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I just started a "class" on line with ASCD - they are offering it free for 30 days. It's called "Using Data to Determine Student Mastery." This PD Online® course explains the science of data in relation to education, and the importance of designing as…
Posted on August 31, 2016 at 9:03 AM
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louhowell
Total Posts: 20
Joined: August 22, 2011
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Professional Development of TLC: As you implement your TLC plan, what specific development of your curriculum leads, instructional coaches, model teachers, etc., have you found most impacting?
Posted on August 30, 2016 at 2:01 PM
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louhowell
Total Posts: 20
Joined: August 22, 2011
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Relationship Building: How do you assure meaningful two-way communication? With teachers? Within PLC? With coaching? With parents, families, and communities?
Posted on August 30, 2016 at 2:00 PM
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louhowell
Total Posts: 20
Joined: August 22, 2011
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Data Analysis: What steps have you taken to assure that teachers use data to inform/change their instruction? Special processes? Specific data?
Posted on August 30, 2016 at 1:58 PM
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louhowell
Total Posts: 20
Joined: August 22, 2011
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PLCs: What processes have you put in place that you find especially helpful in assuring effective PLCs? Norms? Expectations? Standing Agendas? Roles? Monitoring? Change in practices in classroom?
Posted on August 30, 2016 at 1:55 PM
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louhowell
Total Posts: 20
Joined: August 22, 2011
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Change: What guidance would you give about creating/handling change as we all address the implementation of actions to achieve our building and district goals? Resources?
Posted on August 30, 2016 at 1:52 PM
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chriswelch
Total Posts: 12
Joined: August 22, 2011
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Formative Assessments: How have you developed the skills and practices of the educators in your district around the use of formative assessments to impact adjustments in the instruction? Examples? Monitoring of implementation?
Posted on August 30, 2016 at 1:52 PM
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chriswelch
Total Posts: 12
Joined: August 22, 2011
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How did you go from concept to implementation?
What advice would you give a district just starting down this road?
Posted on July 28, 2016 at 12:13 PM
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