matttownsley![]() Total Posts: 4
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Re: Teacher Leadership Compensation Annual Review of AssignmentGreat 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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Teacher Leadership Compensation Annual Review of AssignmentAs 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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Instructional Supports - Classroom LibrariesDoes 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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Re: Formative Assessments
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.
Posted on September 24, 2016 at 2:24 PM
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louhowell![]() Total Posts: 20
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Re: Change
Yes! Fantastic author - and he has one for your personal life as well.
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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Re: ChangeThe 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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Re: Relationship Building - Meaningful Two-Way CommunicationFor 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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Re: PLCYes - Iowa ASCD may share!
Posted on September 16, 2016 at 11:43 AM
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joprusha![]() Total Posts: 1
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Re: TLC - Professional Development of TLC Leaders
We are learners here at BC.
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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Re: Standards Based GradingI 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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Re: Standards Based GradingIn 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
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Re: Standards Based GradingIn 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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Re: TLC - Professional Development of TLC LeadersThanks, 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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Re: PLCMatt, 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
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Re: PLCTwo 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
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Re: TLC - Professional Development of TLC Leaders
Our AEA has provided a number of PD opportunities for instructional coaches last year and this year, too.
Posted on September 12, 2016 at 11:03 AM
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louhowell![]() Total Posts: 20
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Re: Change
A couple of resources I would highly recommend are available on our website:
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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Re: Data AnalysisBecky, 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
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Re: Data AnalysisWould 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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Re: Data AnalysisI 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
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TLC - Professional Development of TLC LeadersProfessional 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 - Meaningful Two-Way CommunicationRelationship 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 AnalysisData 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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PLCPLCs: 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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ChangeChange: 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 AssessmentsFormative 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
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Standards Based Grading
How did you go from concept to implementation?
Posted on July 28, 2016 at 12:13 PM
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TLC - Professional Development of TLC Leaders |
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PLC |
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Relationship Building - Meaningful Two-Way Communication |
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Change |
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Formative Assessments |
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Instructional Supports - Classroom Libraries |
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Teacher Leadership Compensation Annual Review of Assignment |
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