SCHOOL TRANSITION TEAM

COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

Outcomes

• Explore the vision of a Common Core, STEM-centric school

• Determine strategies for building capacity to make the Common Core, STEM-centric school our reality

• Understand the Standards of Professional Learning• Preview the 2013-2014 Transition Plan template

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Best Practices for Implementation 1. Knowledge to lead implementation of the Maryland

Common Core State Standards (MD CCSS) and STEM Education.

2. Vision to integrate the implementation into school-based improvement efforts with focus and coherence.

3. Metrics to clearly describe what successful progress in implementation looks like and facilitates a flexible cycle of change.

4. Capacity-building so that all staff value and prioritize learning together.

5. Engagement that is ongoing and informative.4/19/2013 3Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

Vision

2. Vision to integrate the implementation into school-based improvement efforts with focus and

coherence.

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School Team Activity #2

The vision of a Common Core, STEM-centric school shifts our focus from

preparing students to graduate from high school to preparing them to be

successful in college and careers.

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School Team Activity #2

The vision of a Common Core, STEM-centric school shifts our focus from preparing students to

graduate from high school to preparing them to be successful in college and careers.

Reflection Questions:1. How is our school vision aligned with that of the Common

Core, STEM-centric school? 2. What are some of the characteristics that will bring our

vision to reality? 3. Will these same characteristics be beneficial as we align

our vision with the Common Core, STEM-centric vision?4/19/2013 6Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

School Team Activity #2

The vision of a Common Core, STEM-centric school shifts our focus from preparing students to

graduate from high school to preparing them to be successful in college and careers.

Discussion Questions:1. What are we doing to promote our school as a Maryland

Common Core, STEM-centric school? 2. How are we informing all stakeholders (parents,

community members, students, staff) of our transition in instruction?

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Capacity-building

4. Capacity-building so that all staff value and prioritize learning together.

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Capacity-building

4. Capacity-building so that all staff value and prioritize learning together.

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Stages of ChangeI am aware of and

understand the instructional shifts.

I have begun implementing the

instructional shifts in my classroom.

I have successfully implemented the

instructional shifts in my classroom and witnessed

improved student learning.

I know the CCSS can improve student

learning; I am ready to work with other

educators to support their implementation.4/19/2013 10Day 1 – Session 3 – Team

School Team Activity #3

4. Capacity-building so that all staff value and prioritize learning together.

4/19/2013 11Day 1 – Session 3 – Team (Adapted from www.achievethecore.com)

CAPACITY-BUILDING THROUGH PROFESSIONAL

LEARNING

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Professional Learning

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Jigsaw Activity

Data

Learning DesignsLeadership

Implementation

Resources Learning Communities

Outcomes

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Team Sharing

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Connecting the Standards

1. What resources can be used to enhance constructive feedback?

2. How can data inform the design of learning communities?

3. How can leaders create support systems and structures to prioritize student learning outcomes?

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2013 Transition Plan Outcomes

1. High quality professional learning to support full implementation of MD CCSC , STEM Education, and TPE

2. Access to electronic/online resources to support full implementation

3. Ongoing information and updates of PARCC assessments, design, and timelines to support transition from MSA/HSA to PARCC

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2013-2014 Transition Plan Template

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• Develop knowledge and skills• Collaborate with school leadership team• Champion change• Advocate for high quality professional learning

Role of the School Transition Team

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Forward Thinking(Appendix F)

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• What learning design will support implementation of this strategy in my school?

• How can this activity be designed so that the implementation is sustainable?

• What kind of learning community would benefit most from this learning?

• Who can lead this activity?• When and how often should this activity be

implemented?• What will be the result of this activity?• How will we know if we are making progress?

Enjoy the Learning!

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