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William Floyd School District

Professional Development Plan

2014-2015


Goals for 2012-15

Approved by the William Floyd Board of Education, August 28, 2012

In order to continue to provide quality, cost-effective programs and services that support the success of all students and address the needs of our community, the William Floyd School District has established the following goals for the period 2012-15. 1. LEADERSHIP AND DISTRICT CULTURE The William Floyd School District will provide

leadership in establishing a climate that empowers others, develops shared-vision, helps shape school culture and climate and understands multi-cultural and ethnic differences.

2. POLICY AND GOVERNANCE The William Floyd School District will formulate internal and external district policy, define mutual expectations of performance with the Board and demonstrate good school governance to staff, students and the community at large.

3. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

The William Floyd School District will establish and maintain effective, responsive, two-way communications with students, staff, parents, and the community including beneficial relationships with the media.

4. ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT The William Floyd School District will allocate resources effectively after a careful analysis of the data and consideration of the needs of internal and external expectations.

5. CURRICULUM PLANNING DEVELOPMENT The William Floyd School District will provide a continuously challenging and rigorous academic curriculum for all of the students that are current with the latest designs in curriculum, teaching, learning and testing theories.

6. INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP The William Floyd School District will ensure that teaching techniques and instructional resources will be used to maximize student achievement; including best practices and research as well as sensitivity to the diversity within the community and District.

7. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT The William Floyd School District will recruit and retain a highly qualified and diverse workforce that meets student needs, and improves the District’s ability to reach its goals.

8. VALUES AND ETHICS OF LEADERSHIP The William Floyd School District will model appropriate value systems, ethics and moral leadership including multicultural and ethnic understanding.

GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND ACTION PLANS 2014-15

Revised 9/8/2014

WILLIAM FLOYD SCHOOL DISTRICT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

2014-15

DOMAIN 5: CURRICULUM PLANNING DEVELOPMENTGOAL: Provide a continuously challenging and rigorous academic curriculum for all of the students that are current with the latest designs in curriculum, teaching, learning and testing theories.

Objective 1: Develop and implement curriculum aligned with common core standards and best practices.

Action Plan Elementary • Continue to provide assistance as needed to teachers in third, fourth and

fifth grades in utilizing updated B.A.R.S. data analysis program to examine student achievement patterns in their individual classrooms.

• Provide necessary professional development to all kindergarten, first and second grade teachers to assist in the implementation of the Common Core Literacy Skills Strand.

• Provide necessary in-house professional development to intervention specialists on current research of how to teach reading/mathematics, data driven instruction and interventions.

• Support and utilize Ambassador Teachers to plan and provide professional development on Common Core literacy and mathematics modules.

• Continue NWEA professional development so that teachers may use data reports to inform instruction.

Secondary• Provide professional development on Common Core Standards.• Support teacher Ambassadors in implementing professional development. • Provide assistance to teachers in utilizing updated B.A.R.S. data analysis

program to examine student achievement patterns in their individual classrooms.

Objective 3: Assess student progress using a variety of appropriate techniques Action Plan

Elementary • Continue to develop teachers’ and administrators’ capacities with regard

to progress monitoring and effective interventions. • Continue to provide in-house professional development opportunities for

teachers whose student achievement levels and growth levels have produced a large variance with their colleagues.


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Objective 4: Refine the use of data and school and department improvement plans.

Action Plan Elementary

• Each school leadership team and school inquiry teams will communicate and provide intervention strategies to their faculty on how to improve student achievement based on their action plans and assessment data in areas of ELA and mathematics.

Objective 6: Include the use of computers, the Internet, networking, distance learning and other technologies in educational programming

Action Plan Elementary

• Continue to provide professional development to administrators and faculty on how to utilize the William Floyd Common Core website for implementation of Common Core Standards and Modules in classroom instruction.

Secondary• Monitor the success of teachers who are using “Flipping the Classroom”

instructional strategy.

Objective 7: Involve faculty and stakeholders in enhancement and renewal of curriculum to ensure alignment of curriculum, instruction and assessment

Action Plan Elementary and Secondary

• Continue NWEA professional development with teachers as necessary with the goal of having teachers utilize data to inform instruction.

DOMAIN 6: INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP GOAL: Teaching techniques and instructional resources will be used to maximize student achievement; including best practices and research as well as sensitivity to the diversity within the community and District.

Objective 1: Increase the percentages of students performing at proficiency and mastery levels; improve students’ average daily attendance; improve high school completion rates; increase the academic performance of our special education students; increase SAT scores and student participation; and decrease the number of students being suspended from school. This includes students from all disaggregated groups including: special education, English Language Learners, poverty, race and ethnicity, and gender.

Student Performance Targets: The District and all schools are expected to increase student performance at every grade level, in every subject area on New York State assessments, required Regents examinations, high school


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completion, and attendance and reduce the variance (close the gap) between William Floyd and the highest performing school districts in each category:

New York StateSuffolk CountySocio-Economic Status (SES) group (30% or greater F&R lunch) Surrounding districts Large school districts

No school or our district in any negative designated status.

Action Plan: Elementary

• Continue to develop teachers’ and administrators’ knowledge on RIT scores from NWEA, progress monitoring from AIMSweb and the correlation between Lexiles and guided reading levels in the area of standard growth.

Secondary• Offer instructional supports to Special Education teachers who are not in

alignment with the NYSUT Rubric and offer one on one support as needed.

• Provide Special Education Professional Development during middle school morning sessions.

• Continue to analyze both achievement and student growth result in all academic areas to determine gaps instructional programs and target professional development needs.

• Continue to develop teachers’ and administrators’ knowledge on RIT scores from NWEA, and the correlation to Lexiles.

• Support middle school special education social studies teachers with the support materials and resources needed so they are successful within their new curriculum.

Objective 4: Implement our District’s revised Annual Professional Performance Review plan.

Action Plan: • New administrators will attend BOCES professional development on

APPR.

Objective 5: Analyze available instructional resources including applications of technology and assign them in cost effective and equitable manner to enhance student outcomes.

Secondary Action Plan: • Offer advanced interactive whiteboard training to leverage their utilization

to improve student engagement.

WFSD ELEMENTARY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2014-2015 Elementary Professional Development Team: Kevin Coster, Mary Koehler, Stacey Scalise, Toni Komorowski, Mary Siano, Matthew Weeks, Stacy Callan, Kathleen Pantaleo, Special Areas TBD, Lorraine Mentz (Parent)

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MONTH DATE ELA DATE MATHEMATICS July 7/1-7/3 K-5 Curriculum Mapping

(Mary Koehler/Kathleen Pantaleo) September TBD Driven by Data – Chapter 2, 3, 4 – Intervention

Specialists (Reading, Resource, LLI, Speech, ESL) with Stacey Scalise, Mary Koehler RTI (Response to Intervention) – Intervention Specialists Grade Level Liaisons) with Stacey Scalise, Mary Koehler Common Core Skills Strand K-2 (ELA Ambassadors)

• Debrief (Grade Level Meetings) Common Core Literacy 3-5 (ELA Ambassadors)

• Debrief (Grade Level Meetings) Driven By Data (S.I.T.)

TBD Common Core Math K-5 (Math Ambassadors)• Debrief (Grade Level Meetings)

Formative Assess. Math – Intro Fall, then revisit.

October TBD Benchmark Written Response Exemplars (Mary Koehler) AIMSweb Training for Intervention Specialists Formative Assess. ELA – Intro Fall, then revisit. Driven By Data (S.I.T.) Assessing using the Common Core-NYSAA (all teachers who administer the NYSSA) BOCES – Stacey Scalise Common Core Skills Strand K-2 (ELA Ambassadors)


• Debrief (Grade Level Meetings)

TBD Common Core Standards; Assessing using the Common Core-NYSAA (all teachers who administer the NYSSA) BOCES – Stacey Scalise Common Core Math K-5 (Math Ambassadors)

• Debrief (Grade Level Meetings) Introducing the Common Core Standards for the moderately to severely disabled (Elementary 6:1:1, 8:1:1 & 12:1:1 teachers) with Stacey Scalise


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Introducing the Common Core Standards for the moderately to severely disabled (Elementary 6:1:1, 8:1:1 & 12:1:1 teachers) with Stacey Scalise

November

TBD

Common Core Skills Strand K-2 (ELA Ambassadors)• Debrief (Grade Level Meetings)

Common Core Literacy 3-5 (ELA Ambassadors)

• Debrief (Grade Level Meetings) Common Core (3-5) Module 1 Assessments

• Debrief (Grade Level Meetings) SLO Development and Target Setting – Classroom Teachers Grade 3 with Mary Koehler and Toni Komorowski Fluency Strategies. Grade Level Meetings: K-1, 2-3, 4-5 (Mary Koehler, Reading, LLI, Specialized Reading Teachers) Driven By Data (S.I.T.) Administering Benchmarks (Running Records) Using the Common Core Standards to Measure Growth (All 6:1:1, 8:1:1 & 12:1:1 teachers) with Stacey Scalise Using the Common Core Standards in instruction (All 6:1:1, 8:1:1 & 12:1:1 teachers) with Stacey Scalise

TBD SLO Development and Target Setting –Classroom Teachers Grade K- 3 Common Core Math K-5 (Math Ambassadors)


December

TBD

Common Core Skills Strand K-2 (ELA Ambassadors)• Debrief (Grade Level Meetings)



TBD Formative Assessments. (Math) Common Core Math K-5 (Math Ambassadors)



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January TBD Formative Assessments. (ELA) Common Core Skills Strand K-2 (ELA Ambassadors)


• Debrief (Grade Level Meetings) Driven By Data (S.I.T.) UBD – Essential Questions K-5 & Support Special Area Staff Fluency and Intervention Strategies – Interventions Specialists (Reading, Resource, LLI) w/ Mary Koehler Fluency Strategies. Grade Level Meetings: K-1, 2-3, 4-5 (Mary Koehler, Reading Teachers, LLI, Specialized Reading Teachers)

TBD Common Core Math K-5 (Math Ambassadors)

• Debrief (Grade Level Meetings) Curriculum Mapping – Math Modules (Math Ambassadors)

February TBD Common Core Skills Strand K-2 (ELA Ambassadors)• Debrief (Grade Level Meetings)

Common Core (3-5) Module 2 Assessments (ELA Ambassadors


TBD

Formative Assessssments. (Math) Collegial Review – How does student work align with CCS (All 6:1:1, 8:1:1 & 12:1:1 teachers) with Stacey Scalise

Common Core Math K-5 (Math Ambassadors)


March TBD Formative Assessments. (ELA)

Common Core Skills Strand K-2 (ELA Ambassadors) • Debrief (Grade Level Meetings)



TBD

Common Core Math K-5 (Math Ambassadors)• Debrief (Grade Level Meetings)


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Fluency Strategies. Grade Level Meetings: K-1, 2-3, 4-5 (Mary Koehler, Reading Teachers, LLI, Specialized Reading Teachers)

April TBD UBD (Turnkey training) – Interventions Specialists (Reading, Resource, LLI, Speech, ESL) with Mary Koehler and Stacey Scalise Common Core Skills Strand K-2 (ELA Ambassadors)

• Debrief (Grade Level Meetings) Driven By Data (S.I.T.) Common Core (3-5) Module 3 Assessments (ELA Ambassadors



May TBD Formative Assessments. (ELA K-5) Common Core Skills Strand K-2 (ELA Ambassadors)


• Debrief (Grade Level Meetings) Driven By Data (S.I.T.) Fluency Strategies. Grade Level Meetings: K-1, 2-3, 4-5

TBD Formative Assessments. (Math K-5) Common Core Math K-5 (Math Ambassadors)


June TBD Common Core Skills Strand K-2 (ELA Ambassadors)• Debrief (Grade Level Meetings)

Common Core (3-5) Module 4 Assessments (ELA Ambassadors



Curriculum Mapping – Math Modules

Title Chairperson of English Language Arts

Science Chairperson of ScienceMiddle School Math Lead Teachers

Chairperson of Social StudiesDirector of Special Education

Assistant Director of Special Education Chairperson of Fine Arts

Health and PE Chairperson of Health and PELanguages Other Than English Chairperson of Languages Other Than English

Month Presenters/Facilitators/ Person(s) responsible English Language Arts Science and Mathematics Social Studies LOTE Special Ed, Speech, ESL, LLI and Resource

Health, PE, Art and Music

July and August Directors and Department Chairs/Leads Common Core Curriculum Framework Common Core Curriculum

Framework Common Core Curriculum Framework

Common Core Curriculum Framework

Common Core Curriculum Framework

Director and Assistant Director Common Core Curriculum Framework

September Directors and Department Chairs/Leads Professional development on the analyses of assessment data the identification of gaps in the instructional program.

Professional development on the analyses of assessment data the identification of gaps in the instructional program.





Directors and Department Chairs/Leads Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Director and Assistant Director Supporting Common Core

Curriculum Maps w/ UDL

OctoberDirectors and Department Chairs/Leads Curriculum pacing chart check point Curriculum pacing chart check

pointCurriculum pacing chart check point

Curriculum pacing chart check point

Curriculum pacing chart check point

Directors and Department Chairs/Leads Professional development on unit planning using UBD; refinement of lesson plans.

Professional development on unit planning using UBD; refinement of lesson plans.





Directors and Department Chairs/Leads Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Director and Assistant Director Teaching Reading in the Content Area Teaching Reading in the Content

AreaTeaching Reading in the Content Area

Teaching Reading in the Content Area

Integrate co-teaching professional development (PACA only)

Director and Assistant Director Supporting Common Core Curriculum Maps w/ UDL

NovemberDirectors and Department Chairs/Leads Professional development on checking for

understanding and collaboration. Professional development on checking for understanding and collaboration .

Professional development on checking for understanding and collaboration.




Directors and Department Chairs Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Director and Assistant Director Teaching Reading in the Content Area Teaching Reading in the Content

AreaTeaching Reading in the Content Area

Teaching Reading in the Content Area


December Directors and Department Chairs/Leads Professional development on using data from quarterly assessment, student engagement , checking for understanding.

Professional development on using data from quarterly assessment, student engagement , checking for understanding





Directors and Department Chairs/Leads Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Director and Assistant Director Supporting Common Core

Curriculum Maps w/ UDL Assistant Director Cross district inter-visitations

January Directors and Department Chairs/Leads Pacing Chart Checkpoint Pacing Chart Checkpoint Pacing Chart Checkpoint Pacing Chart Checkpoint Pacing Chart CheckpointDirectors and Department Chairs/Leads Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Directors and Department Chairs/Leads Professional development on questioning

techniques that enhance student engagement .

Professional development on questioning techniques that enhance student engagement .



Professional development on questioning techniques that enhance student performance


DepartmentEnglish Language Arts

Social Studies

Middle School Professional Development Team

Middle School Professional Development Plan 2014-2015

Special Ed, ESL, and Resource

Math

Art and Music

February Directors and Department Chairs/Leads Professional development on analyses of mid-year assessment data; identification of students at risk of failing; attendance and behavior issues.

Professional development on analyses of mid-year assessment data; identification of students at risk of failing; attendance and behavior issues.





Directors and Department Chairs Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Director and Assistant Director Supporting Common Core


March Directors and Department Chairs Professional development on questioning, student engagement , checking for understanding.

Professional development on questioning, student engagement , checking for understanding.






Curriculum Maps w/ UDL Assistant Director Cross district inter-visitations

April Directors and Department Chairs Pacing Chart Checkpoint Pacing Chart Checkpoint Pacing Chart Checkpoint Pacing Chart Checkpoint Pacing Chart CheckpointDirectors and Department Chairs Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Directors and Department Chairs Professional development on questioning,

student engagement , checking for understanding.






May Directors and Department Chairs Professional development on data analyses to inform instruction, student engagement, checking for understanding and student collaboration.

Professional development on data analyses to inform instruction, student engagement, checking for understanding and student collaboration.







June Directors and Department Chairs Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings

Title Chairperson of English Language Arts

Science Chairperson of ScienceMath Lead Teacher

CTE, Business and Technology Chairperson of CTE, Business and TechnologyChairperson of Social StudiesDirector of Special Education

Assistant Director of Special Education Chairperson of Fine Arts

Health and PE Chairperson of Health and PELanguages Other Than English Chairperson of Languages Other Than English

Month Presenters/Facilitators/Person(s) responsible

English Language Arts Science and Mathematics CTE, Business and Technology Social Studies LOTE Special Ed, Speech, ESL, LLI and Resource

Health, PE, Art and Music

July and August Directors and Department Chairs Common Core Curriculum Framework Common Core Curriculum Framework Common Core Curriculum Framework Common Core Curriculum Framework Common Core Curriculum Framework Common Core Curriculum Framework

Director and Assistant Director Common Core Curriculum Framework

September Directors and Department Chairs Professional development on the analyses of assessment data the identification of gaps in the instructional program.







Directors and Department Chairs Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings


OctoberDirectors and Department Chairs Curriculum pacing chart check point Curriculum pacing chart check point Curriculum pacing chart check point Curriculum pacing chart check point Curriculum pacing chart check point Curriculum pacing chart check point

Directors and Department Chairs Professional development on unit planning using UBD; refinement of lesson plans.








Director and Assistant Director Teaching Reading in the Content Area Teaching Reading in the Content Area Teaching Reading in the Content Area Teaching Reading in the Content Area Teaching Reading in the Content Area


NovemberDirectors and Department Chairs Professional development on checking for

understanding and collaboration. Professional development on checking for understanding and collaboration.



Professional development on checking for understanding and collaboration




Director and Assistant Director Teaching Reading in the Content Area Teaching Reading in the Content Area Teaching Reading in the Content Area Teaching Reading in the Content Area Teaching Reading in the Content Area


December Directors and Department Chairs Professional development on using data from quarterly assessment, student engagement , checking for understanding.

Professional development on using data from quarterly assessment, student engagement , checking for understanding.








Assistant Director Cross district inter-visitations

January Directors and Department Chairs Pacing Chart Checkpoint Pacing Chart Checkpoint Pacing Chart Checkpoint Pacing Chart Checkpoint Pacing Chart Checkpoint Pacing Chart Checkpoint


Directors and Department Chairs Professional development on questioning techniques that enhance student engagement.

Professional development on questioning techniques that enhance student engagement.






February Directors and Department Chairs Professional development on analyses of mid-year assessment data; identification of students at risk of failing; attendance and behavior issues.









March Directors and Department Chairs Professional development on questioning, student engagement , checking for understanding

Professional development on questioning, student engagement , checking for understanding








Assistant Director Cross district inter-visitations

High School Professional Development Team

Art and Music

High School Professional Development Plan 2014-2015

DepartmentEnglish Language Arts

Social StudiesSpecial Ed, ESL, and Resource

Math

April Directors and Department Chairs Pacing Chart Checkpoint Pacing Chart Checkpoint Pacing Chart Checkpoint Pacing Chart Checkpoint Pacing Chart Checkpoint Pacing Chart Checkpoint


Directors and Department Chairs Professional development on questioning, student engagement , checking for understanding.







May Directors and Department Chairs Professional development on data analyses to inform instruction, student engagement, checking for understanding and student collaboration.









June Directors and Department Chairs Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings Department meetings


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Technology Plan 2013-2017

William Floyd School District 240 Mastic Beach Road Mastic Beach NY 11951 631-874-1100 http://www.wfsd.k12.ny.us

Dr. Paul Casciano ................................................................ Superintendent Ms. Tricia Interrante ........................................ Coordinator of Technology



Executive Summary

The basis for establishing a technology plan is: A district technology plan is required by New York State Department of Education and Eastern Suffolk BOCES, state and federal technology grants require a state approved district technology plan, future technology funds are driven by a district technology plan, and most important a technology plan provides a guide to enhance learning through the use of technology. “A technology planning document is to technology planning as a road map or navigational chart is to a journey but the planning document is neither the journey nor the adventure. It is a devise that helps explain the various points of interest and destinations to travelers involved in the process of realizing their dreams. The purpose of technology planning is not just to produce a document, but to produce continuous action that creates and maintains a technology-rich educational environment. The plan (noun) is a clear, written description of the plan (verb) that is put into action by members of the community.” Guidebook for Developing an Effective Instructional Technology Plan , Mississippi State University, 1996



Mission Statement

The William Floyd School District is a large suburban district of approximately 10,000 students, located 70 miles east of New York City, on the south shore of Long Island. We are constantly searching for new methodology to meet the needs of our diverse multicultural student population. The William Floyd community is committed to the education of their children. They hold a firm belief that a viable educational program cannot just meet the minimum needs of the learners, but must prepare the eventual graduates for entry into an evolving, competitive and often unforgiving marketplace. Teachers and administrators have also become aware of the growing need to incorporate technology as a motivator for change and a tool for teaching and learning. As evidence of this commitment to state-of-the-art learning experiences, we are currently involved in building a program which, as it continues to improve, will strengthen an already existing district-wide area network and will have the capacity to deliver voice, data and video to every classroom in the district.

"The William Floyd School District is an active partnership of students, parents, educators, staff and community. We are committed to teach, encourage and challenge all students to fulfill their intellectual, emotional, aesthetic and physical potential and to apply their knowledge and skills to become contributing, responsible citizens of a rapidly-changing, diverse global society. Our mission will be achieved in a learner-centered, nurturing and safe environment, designed to empower students with the ability and desire to thrive as life-long learners."

As we work toward successfully achieving our goals, it is clear that the assimilation of technology into our educational system is critical. The implementation of this plan will enhance our ability to successfully achieve our primary mission and will assist our students as they acquire the skills needed for analyzing systems, solving problems, communicating results, and implementing solutions.



High School Technology Integration Overview The faculty at William Floyd High School is eager for every opportunity to integrate technology into their classroom curriculum, with an emphasis on NYS standards and the new Common Core Standards.

These dynamic teachers take every advantage to advance learning through the use of technology in their classrooms. By utilizing Google sites or another teacher webpage builder, they are able to bridge the gap between home and school. Using Polyvision whiteboards , they expose students to interactive information and interactive websites, allowing them to use multimedia and e-instruction (CPS clickers) to increase student engagement. E-instruction is an interactive, wireless student response system that allows you to construct course relevant questions and gives you the ability to track each student’s performance data. Microsoft Photo Story 3 is a free application that allows users to create a visual story from their digital photos. Teachers effectively use a variety of software and interactive websites to enhance learning such as Thinkfinity, Podium, Brain Pop, Moviemaker, PPT, Google Earth, Google Apps for Education, RM Easiteach Next Generation, Virtual Reference Collection as well as utilizing the in- house staff developer to properly integrate instructional technology into their curriculum.

The hardware that is used consists of laptop carts, projectors, desktops, interactive white boards, document cameras, Netbooks, flip cameras, Student Response Clickers and AverPens.



Middle School Technology Integration Overview

William Paca Middle School William Floyd Middle School The faculty at the middle schools in the William Floyd School District is eager for every opportunity to integrate technology into their classroom curriculum, with an emphasis on NYS standards. These dynamic teachers take every advantage to advance learning through the use of technology in their classrooms. By utilizing Google sites or another teacher webpage builder, they are able to bridge the gap between home and school. Using Polyvision whiteboards , they expose students to interactive information and interactive websites, allowing them to use multimedia and e-instruction (CPS clickers) to increase student engagement. E-instruction is an interactive, wireless student response system that allows you to construct course relevant questions and gives you the ability to track each student’s performance data. Microsoft Photo Story 3 is a free application that allows users to create a visual story from their digital photos. Teachers effectively use a variety of software and interactive websites to enhance learning such as Thinkfinity, Podium, Brain Pop, Moviemaker, PPT, Google Earth, Google Apps for Education, RM Easiteach Next Generation, Virtual Reference Collection as well as utilizing the in- house staff developer to properly integrate instructional technology into their curriculum. The hardware that is used consists of media center computer labs, laptop carts, projectors, document cameras and interactive whiteboards.



Elementary Schools Technology Integration Overview

John S. Hobart Elementary School, Moriches Elementary School, Nathanial Woodhull Elementary School, Tangier Smith Elementary School, and William Floyd Elementary School The faculty in the elementary schools at William Floyd School District is eager for every opportunity to integrate technology into their classroom curriculum, with an emphasis on NYS standards.

These dynamic teachers take every advantage to advance learning through the use of technology in their classrooms. By utilizing Google sites or another teacher webpage builder, they are able to bridge the gap between home and school. Using Polyvision whiteboards , they expose students to interactive information and interactive websites, allowing them to use multimedia and e-instruction (CPS clickers) to increase student engagement. E-instruction is an interactive, wireless student response system that allows you to construct course relevant questions and gives you the ability to track each student’s performance data. Microsoft Photo Story 3 is a free application that allows users to create a visual story from their digital photos.

Teachers effectively use a variety of software and interactive websites to enhance learning such as Thinkfinity, Podium, Brain Pop, Moviemaker, PPT, Google Earth, Google Apps for Education, RM Easiteach Next Generation, Virtual Reference Collection as well as utilizing the in- house staff developer to properly integrate instructional technology into their curriculum. The hardware that is used consists of computer labs, laptop carts, projectors, and interactive whiteboards.



Technology Support Staff

Instructional Technology Department Tricia Interrante, Coordinator of Instructional Technology One Educational Technology Specialist The Education Technology Specialist role is to assist teachers in infusing technology into the curriculum and the classroom. This position is a support position in the teacher bargaining unit. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Running in-service courses Researching new technologies Providing materials to teachers Providing support to all staff members including

teachers, clerical, and administration Modeling instruction that integrates technology meeting

the district goals and objective and the state standards Creating resources that are aligned with the common

core standards One District Programmer One District Webmaster Four Technician Staff One Clerical Staff



Staff Development Overview Internal Support One full-time technology integrator that services teachers at the Elementary funded solely by Title 1 A funds. One part time integrator through BOCES Model School which will end at the completion of the 2012-2013 school year.

Teacher Center Support The William Floyd Teacher Center is committed to collaborating with district leadership to ensure high quality professional development in the area of instructional technology. Teachers will participate actively in courses that focus on the integration of technology resources into curriculum, with an emphasis on NYS standards and the new Common Core Standards. With the installation of interactive whiteboards, district-wide, professional development must be ongoing and tiered to meet teachers' varied skill sets.

The William Floyd Teacher Center will provide professional support services to teachers in order to:

a. assist teachers, diagnose learning needs, experiment with

the use of multiple instructional approaches, assess student outcomes, assess staff development needs and plans, and train other school personnel in effective pedagogical approaches;

b. provide demonstration and training sites where teachers are trained, specifically in the use of computers as teaching aids; the criteria for school acquisition and use of computer equipment and software; and the evaluation of computer related materials;

c. develop and produce curricula and curricular materials

designed to meet the educational needs of students being served through application of educational research or new or improved methods, practices, and techniques;

d. provide training to improve the skills of teachers in order to

enable such teachers to meet the special educational needs of the pupils they serve, and to familiarize such teachers with developments in curriculum formulation and educational research, including the manner in which the research can be used to improve teaching skills;



Teacher Center Support continued…

e. provide a location where teachers may share resources, ideas,

methods and approaches directly related to classroom instruction and become familiar with current teaching materials and products for use in their classrooms; and

f. retrain teachers and other educational personnel to become

better qualified to teach in subject areas necessary to prepare students for the developing high technology era, in the disciplines of mathematics, science and computer technology.

Eastern Suffolk BOCES Support The William Floyd School District also uses Eastern Suffolk BOCES services particularly these services: Technology Acquisition Student Management Services School Library System Long Island Regional School Support Center



Technology Grants Overview Title IID Noncompetitive 2008-2009 Funds Were Used For: Attendance at conferences and substitute teachers to cover classes for teachers attending conferences. Push-in training to infuse technology into the curriculum to improve teaching and learning. The staff developer worked directly with teachers and students to integrate technology into the curriculum in order to increase student achievement. The staff developer worked with teachers helping to develop model lessons that included the use of Interactive White Boards, Document Cameras, Internet use and basic computer use.

Staff Development services (Model Schools). The goal of the Instructional Technology Department of the William Floyd School District is to infuse technology into the curriculum to improve teaching and learning. The staff developer worked directly with teachers and students to integrate technology into the curriculum in order to increase student achievement. The staff developer worked with teachers helping to develop model lessons that included the use of Interactive White Boards, Document Cameras, Internet use and integration of Web 2.0 tools. Title IID Competitive Finding Their Voices ESL Video Grant. Targeting ESL student achievement through the use of multimedia and USB Curriculum Design. STLE Grant The Strengthening Teacher Leader Effectiveness (STLE) This grant will enable the William Floyd School District to enhance implementation of initiatives aligned with Race to the Top goals and objectives intended to increase student achievement and prepare students for college and career readiness. In order to increase student achievement and prepare students for college and career readiness and postsecondary success, the William Floyd School District must



continue to develop teacher and leader practice. We will use STLE grant funds to strengthen our efforts in developing teacher and leader practices and effectiveness in order to achieve our goals. Goals include: Providing a comprehensive model of professional development in Common Core Standards for Literacy and Mathematics so that all teachers provide students with constructivist learning fostering 21st Century skills, formative assessments, summative assessments (NWEA MAP testing and Aimsweb), and principal and teacher evaluation. Summative Assessments will be linked to an improved Data Team structure which will work to support School Inquiry Teams. The Data Team will assist schools, leaders, teachers and school inquiry teams to analyze data in order to improve instructional practices. School Inquiry Teams will use assessment data from NWEA Map testing and Aimsweb testing to assess student growth and determine student needs. Professional Development will be provided to teachers and leaders on The NYSUT Rubric and Multi-Dimensional Rubric in order to improve teacher’s instructional practice and lead all teachers and leaders towards becoming Effective/Highly Effective. In addition, professional development will be provided to leaders on inter-rater reliability ensuring effective use of the NYSUT Rubric when evaluating teachers. The STLE grant funds will enable teachers and leaders to be empowered to leading all students including students with disabilities, black, Hispanic, English language learners and economically disadvantaged subgroups to graduate college and career ready.



E-rate The William Floyd School District actively pursues E-rate funding for internet access, telecommunications and if possible internal connections. The district received approval for $119,525.48 during the 2011 program year and requested $144,812.73 for 2012 program year. The District’s Billed Entity Number is 124010. Detail information about the District’s E-rate funding can be found at: http://www.eratecentral.com ASSET Management The William Floyd School District is aware that all documents relating to E-rate applications, forms, and funding will be maintained for a period of at least five (5) years from the date of last service. These documents will include, but not be limited to: the pre-bidding and bidding process for the procurement of appropriate goods and services; applications made for goods and services; the purchase contracts and delivery records of such goods and services; all forms utilized in this procurement, including vendor invoices and District payment records; and all documents related to the acquisition of any equipment the District may be entitled to purchase. Further, should the District become eligible to obtain any equipment through the E-rate application process, it is understood that it is not permissible to transfer such equipment for a period of at least three (3) after its installation. If and when obtained, any such equipment shall be inventoried and accounted for within the District’s asset management records.”



Vision Statements

The following vision statements were created after the committee members identified the technology needs of the school district, identified technologies that can be applied to those needs, and identified how they could be applied and aligned to learning standards. The committee used Google Moderator to develop and prioritize the vision statements. http://moderator.appspot.com/

Vision Statements in Priority Order 1. Teachers will share lessons and conference from room to room within a school. 2. "Provide students with access to information, technical skills, and problem-solving skills which they need to be successful in learning and work situations." 3. Teachers will effectively utilize the interactive whiteboards in their classrooms. 4. Teachers will investigate Easiteach tools & create engaging lessons. 5. Students will be comfortable using Web2.0 technology in the school environment. 6. Teachers will be comfortable using Web2.0 technology in the school environment. 7. Teachers will become independent in using technology in their classrooms. 8. All students should have the opportunity to review lessons and learning activities from home by connecting to interactive postings such as podcasts and interactive websites. 9. Teachers will become comfortable designing technology- based lessons to address the learning style and educational needs of today's digital natives. 10. The ability to quickly search, find, manipulate and present information will be a required skill for students. 11. Elementary school students will have hands on experiences with technology regularly (daily) in the classroom.



Vision Statements continued…

12. Interactive technologies will be utilized in an effort to build and develop student literacy skills from the primary through secondary grade levels. 13. Opportunities for video-conferencing will be expanded so students may explore national and international museums, zoos, historical organizations, and more from school. 14. Students will create meaningful, dynamic, and curriculum centered multimedia presentations. 15. Teachers will model 21st Century literacy skills and identify effective strategies for preparing his/her students to be successful citizens in the 21st century. 16. Teacher communication between the school and the community will be enhanced through the use of voice, electronic and video technologies. 17. Students will be issued individual laptops for use in school to provide every student with a hands-on technology experience. 18. Teachers will bridge the home-school gap by communicating with parents through their Google Sites. 19. Teachers will use technology to learn about other cultures and people around the world and communicate with them on a regular basis. 20. Students will use technology to learn about other cultures and people around the world and communicate with them on a regular basis. 21. Students will utilize creative technological resources to build understandings including digital cameras, I-pods, laptops, and video-cams. 22. Students will demonstrate new learning in a variety of digital formats (digital photo essays, electronic portfolios, podcasts...). 23. Students will be aware of intellectual property and will adhere to current ethical and legal positions when utilizing instructional technology (i.e., copyright infringements, plagiarism). 24. Educators can empower their students by sending the

message of Internet safety. Age-appropriate lessons emphasizing "best practices from the fields of cyber security and character education" should be integrated into the K-12 curriculum.



Goals and Objectives

Vision statements were matched to learning standards and then to quality indicators. Quality indicators were used to determine what’s needed to make a vision reality. Collaborative spreadsheets in Google Apps were used to create the Goals and Objectives. The quality indicators were: TEARS Time, Expertise, and Access. Resources, and/or Support TEARS indicators were identified by Leggett and Persichitte (Tech Trends, April 1998). The same sets of indicators have been identified for the past 50 years of research in educational technology. Goals and objectives were derived from the indicators. Goals and objectives were developed collaboratively using a Google Docs spreadsheet. (View Goals and Objectives Spreadsheet Appendix #9)

Time - Teachers need time to plan, prepare, and use technology. They need time to learn new technology ideas, as well as, explore, digest, experiment, practice, and expand skills. Finding time is a major obstacle for administrators and teachers. Expertise - Teachers need experience using both administrative tools, as well as, teaching and learning tools. Many teachers have a lack of confidence when it comes to technology. In some cases they have fear, disinterest, and reluctance. To develop expertise, teachers need learning opportunities.

Access - Lack of access, on-demand access, easy access to computers and network resources are all problems. Teachers and students need access at school and at home. Resources - This includes lack of peripherals such as digital cameras, speakers, microphones, etc., and expendable supplies such as printer ink, CD ROMs, and DVDs. Support - Administrative support, value attached to technology use, and a supportive risk-taking spirit. When seeking support, look to administrative leadership including vision, planning, role models, and encouragement.



Technology Plan Accomplishments 2009 - 2013 Alternative staff development strategies investigated. (On Going) Staff development and other learning opportunities promoted through William Floyd Teacher Center, Eastern Suffolk BOCES, and local universities. (On Going) Digital citizenship, network safety, and fair-use resources and workshops made available to all teachers. (On Going) Learning devices and strategies identified. (On Going) Web 2.0 tools and instructional strategies investigated. (On Going) Intel Leadership Forum offered to administrators to promote the use of 21st Century skills. (On Going) Software tools evaluated and reviewed. (On Going)

Digital peripheral devices (video cameras, webcams, microphones, etc.) purchased for on-demand use. (On Going) Network upgrades sustained. (Accomplished) Email Achieving and off site back-up researched and implemented. (Accomplished) Need for additional workstations researched. (On Going) Interactive whiteboard installation sustained. (Accomplished) Need for additional technology support personnel studied. (On Going)

Teacher and student technology surveys created and administered. (Accomplished) Technology plan revisited and reviewed. (Accomplished) 2010-2011 Alternative staff development strategies instituted. (On Going) Introduction of Google Sites. (Accomplished) Staff development and other learning opportunities beyond current service providers investigated. (Accomplished)



Staff development for digital citizenship, online safety, and fair-use sustained. (Accomplished-Ongoing) Learning devices and strategies piloted. (On Going) Web 2.0 tools and instructional strategies piloted. (On Going) Standardized tools and resources instituted to create and share exemplary learning experiences. (On Going) Software evaluation sustained. (On Going)

Peripheral purchases sustained. (On Going) Network upgrades sustained. (On Going) As-needed technology support personnel hired. (Hold) Teacher and student technology surveys created and administered. (Accomplished) Technology plan revisited and reviewed. (Accomplished) 2011-2012 Alternative staff development strategies reviewed. (On Going) Network tools for eLearning evaluated. (On Going) Staff development offerings evaluated. (On Going) Learning sustained where implemented. (On Going) Web 2.0 tools and instructional strategies evaluated. (On Going) Software evaluation sustained. (On Going)

Peripheral purchases sustained. (On Going) Network upgrades sustained. (On Going) Workstations installed as needed. (On Going)

Teacher and student technology surveys created and administered. (On Going) Technology plan revisited and reviewed. (On Going)



2012-2013 Alternative staff development strategies reviewed. (On Going) Network tools for eLearning evaluated. (On Going) Staff development offerings evaluated. (On Going) Learning sustained where implemented. (On Hold) Web 2.0 tools and instructional strategies evaluated. (On Going) Software evaluation sustained. (On Going)

Peripheral purchases sustained. (On Going) Network upgrades sustained. (On Going) Workstations installed as needed if funds are available. (On Going)

Technology plan revisited and updated for another 3 years. (Accomplished)



Timeline Year one 2013 -2014 Upgrade Administrative computers. Upgrade student instructional computers. Development and implementation of Disaster Avoidance Site. Make available hardware and software that allow assessments to be administered digitally. Provide technology tools to support the move to the Common Core Curriculum. Deepen Google Apps for Education use k-12. Make available Formative Assessment Data to be used in curriculum planning/AIS. Continue to improve wireless capabilities district wide. Alternative staff development strategies reviewed. Network tools for eLearning evaluated. Staff development offerings evaluated. Learning sustained where implemented. Web 2.0 tools and instructional strategies evaluated. Software evaluation sustained. Peripheral purchases sustained. Network upgrades sustained. Teacher and student technology surveys created and administered. Workstations installed as needed if funds are available. Technology plan revisited and reviewed. Year two 2014 – 2015 Continuation of upgrade to instructional computers. Continue to improve wireless capabilities district wide. Provide technology tools to support Common Core Curriculum. Deepen Google Apps for Education use K-12. Make available Formative Assessment Data to be used in curriculum planning/AIS. Alternative staff development strategies reviewed. Network tools for eLearning evaluated. Staff development offerings evaluated. Web 2.0 tools and instructional strategies evaluated. Software evaluation sustained. Peripheral purchases sustained. Network upgrades sustained. Teacher and student technology surveys created and administered. Workstations installed as needed if funds are available. Technology plan revisited and reviewed.



Year three 2015 - 2016 Continuation of upgrade to instructional computers. Continue to improve wireless capabilities district wide. Provide technology tools to support Common Core Curriculum. Deepen Google Apps for Education use K-12. Make available Formative Assessment Data to be used in curriculum planning/AIS. Alternative staff development strategies reviewed. Network tools for eLearning evaluated. Staff development offerings evaluated. Web 2.0 tools and instructional strategies evaluated. Software evaluation sustained. Peripheral purchases sustained. Network upgrades sustained. Teacher and student technology surveys created and administered. Workstations installed as needed if funds are available. Technology plan revisited and reviewed. Year four 2016 – 2017 The Technology Plan will reflect the needs of the next four years. Continuation of upgrade to instructional computers. Continue to improve wireless capabilities district wide. Provide technology tools to support Common Core Curriculum. Deepen Google Apps for Education use K-12. Make available Formative Assessment Data to be used in curriculum planning/AIS. Alternative staff development strategies reviewed. Network tools for eLearning evaluated. Staff development offerings evaluated. Web 2.0 tools and instructional strategies evaluated. Software evaluation sustained. Peripheral purchases sustained. Network upgrades sustained. Teacher and student technology surveys created and administered. Workstations installed as needed if funds are available. Technology plan revisited and reviewed.



Evaluation Plan

Evaluation is and will be both continuous and ongoing. This process will be both formal and informal. Feedback and suggestions will continuously be solicited. Data collected through various evaluation processes will be compared to this document. Various tools such as student and staff survey and informal and formal conversations will be used. Revisions will be made accordingly.



Appendix 1 – District Created Resources The Instructional Technology Department provides a wide array of websites that allow teacher access to support, reference material, and self-guided professional development at all times. Below is a collection of those sites.

Staff can access many different tutorials for a variety of district tools from this main site.

The district has purchased the eInstruction response system and makes it available to its teachers. These devices allow teachers to track progress and experience a new level of lesson interaction.

Information on how to recognize and confront cyber bulling is available for all Staff, Students, and Parents.

As the district moves forward with common core, tools are provided to teachers that directly impact student lives in and out of the classroom.

Specific information relevant to Elementary literacy is provided by the District’s Technology Specialist.

Elementary school teachers have a large pool of Educational Technology categorized for them by the Instructional Technology staff.



William Floyd takes full advantage of the installed ENO Boards by giving the teachers the resources and training to effectively incorporate the technology to meet the needs of the curriculum.

As a participant, Google Apps for Education, teachers have a wide variety of tools at their disposal. As the Google platform evolves, updates are provided for staff through a companion website.

The Instructional Technology Department maintains a main web site where district employees can access all of the resources provided. This site also serves as information sharing as well as host to complementary online classes taught by educationors in the district

. As iPads become more prominent in the classroom teachers are provided clear, salient online profession development to be sure the hardware is used effectively to its highest potential.

William Floyd provides teachers with hundreds of premade templates prepared in the Easiteach Next Generation software.

Teachers receive continuous professional development on how to use technology to implement the Common Core.

A basic skills class is offered to all new hires. This hybrid course ensures teachers have the



fundamental skills to incorporate technology effectively.

As a subscriber to NWEA students are given formative online assessment three times a year. A support website has been launched that give teachers and parents skill specific activities to meet the needs of each individual child.

WILLIAM FLOYD SCHOOL DISTRICT

of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley

Interoffice Memorandum TO: MENTOR TEACHERS FROM: KEVIN COSTER AND KATHLEEN KEANE COPY: PRINCIPALS RON GROSS RE: SCHEDULE OF MENTOR MEETINGS / LOG FOR THE 2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 Our first mentor meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24th at 3:30 pm in the Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary Library. The focus will be on logistical issues, challenges, and support needed. We have established a schedule for mentor meetings for the 2014-15 school year. Attending mentor meetings is one of the mentor responsibilities.

September 24, 2014 November 12, 2014

January 14, 2015 March 11, 2015 April 23, 2015 May 20, 2015

All meetings will be held in the

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School Library at 3:30-5:00 pm. Enclosed you will find a log to record mentoring activities which we developed to assist you keeping track of your work with your new teacher. Keeping a mentor log is a requirement based on the new regulations and is necessary for the new teachers to maintain their certification. At the conclusion of the school year, the log will be submitted to our personnel office. Also attached is information regarding the mentoring program. /da

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WILLIAM FLOYD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley 240 Mastic Beach Rd. Mastic Beach, NY 11951 Offices of the Assistant Superintendents for Instruction & Administration Welcome to the William Floyd School District! As a non-tenured member of the William Floyd faculty, you will be a participant in the William Floyd New Teacher Institute (NTI), a 30 hour per year experience that will serve as one of many opportunities for you to grow in your professional practice. The Institute begins with the three-day Summer Institute, August 19, 20, and 21, 2014. Please report to the south lobby of William Floyd High School at 8:30 AM for registration. Additional information will be forthcoming. We are looking forward to meeting with you on August 19, 2014. Dates have also been selected for the remaining twelve hours of the New Teacher Institute. Each session will last two hours. Please plan your schedules accordingly.

October 22, 2014 –Wednesday February 11, 2015 – Wednesday November 19, 2014 – Wednesday March 18, 2015 - Wednesday January 7, 2015 – Wednesday April 23, 2015 - Wednesday

Best wishes for success in our district. Sincerely, The New Teacher Institute Planning Committee


“Our rich history builds a promising future!”

William Floyd Board of Education Robert Vecchio, President

Jeananne Dawson, Vice President Joseph Barone

Thomas A. Gross Robert Guerriero Anthony Speruta

Robert Taiani

Administration Paul Casciano, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

Kevin Coster, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Instruction and Administration Kathleen Keane, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Instruction and Administration

David Beggins, Assistant Superintendent for Business Janet Gilmor, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Administration

DAY 1: TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2014

**All Staff**

8:30-9:00 AM Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HS South Lobby 9:00-10:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GENERAL WELCOME TO ALL STAFF

Auditorium Paul Casciano, Ed. D., Superintendent

Robert Vecchio, President, Board of Education Lorraine Mentz, PTO Representative

Jennifer McDermott, President Student Government Tara D’Amato, Lorraine Squires & Rachel Wyncott - Representatives from

the Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library Introduction of New Teachers, Principals, Assistant Principals and D.O. Administrators

Overview of New Teacher Institute– Kevin Coster & Kathleen Keane, Assistant Superintendents

10:00-10:10 AM Break 10:15 AM-12:00 PM Day 1, AM Workshop Sessions 12:00-1:30 PM Lunch- (See schedule) 1:30-3:00 PM Day 1, PM Workshop Sessions

DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014

**All Staff** 8:30-9:00 AM Sign-In 9:00AM-12:00PM Day 2, AM Workshop Sessions 12:00-1:00 PM Lunch- ON YOUR OWN

Human Resources: Badges

(If you have not yet had your picture taken for your Employee Identification Badge, please call the Human Resources Office to schedule an appointment.)

1:00-3:00 PM Day 2, PM Workshop Sessions

DAY 3: THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014

**All Staff** 8:30-9:00 AM Sign-In 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Day 3, AM Workshop Sessions 12:00-1:00 PM Lunch- ON YOUR OWN

(Tenure Honorees, please meet outside Auditorium at 12:30 PM)

1:00-3:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CLOSING CEREMONY

H.S. Auditorium Closing Comments,

Paul Casciano, Ed. D.

Recognition of Newly Tenured Teachers & Administrators

to our newly tenured teachers and administrators.

Workshop Session Schedules Year 1- Elementary

Day 1 August 19

8:30-9:00 am- Registration…HS South Lobby 9:00-10:00 am- General Welcome to all staff…HS Auditorium 10:10-12:00 pm- Primary & Intermediate-Bus Trip Through Community- with Ron Gross. (Leaving from H.S. Auditorium Entrance) 12:00-1:30 pm- Lunch with United Teachers Union President, Ronald Gross… HS Senior Cafeteria. Lunch will be provided. All teachers are welcome! 1:30-3:00 pm- Primary & Intermediate- Navigating the New Website with Kathleen Pantaleo…HS Library Social workers-Transportation, identifying students and introduction to the community. Speech - Assistive technology evaluations and testing protocols.

Day 2 August 20

8:30-9:00 am- Sign In at WORKSHOP 9:00 am-12:00 pm- Creating Google Resources with Kathleen Pantaleo… HS Library 12:00-1:00 pm- Lunch with representatives from Dowling College…HS Senior Cafeteria. Lunch will be provided. 1:00-3:00 pm- 21st Century Tools with Kathleen Pantaleo… HS Library Social workers-Transportation, identifying students and introduction to the community. Speech - Assistive technology evaluations and testing protocols.

Day 3 August 21

8:30-9:00 am- Sign In at WORKSHOP 9:00-10:00 am- Mentor Overview with Kevin Coster and Kathleen Keane… District Office Rms. B& C 10:00-12:00 pm- Primary & Intermediate- NYS Common Core Curriculum Maps with Kathleen Pantaleo…HS Library Social workers-Transportation, identifying students and introduction to the community. Speech - Assistive technology evaluations and testing protocols. 12:00-1:00 pm- Lunch ON YOUR OWN 1:00-3:00 pm-Closing Ceremony- Recognition of Newly Tenured Teachers and Administrators…HS Auditorium

Year 2,3 & 4- Elementary Day 1 August 19

8:30-9:00 am- Registration…HS South Lobby 9:00-10:00 am- General Welcome to all staff…HS Auditorium 10:15-12:00 pm- Primary & Intermediate-NWEA Reporting and the Common Core Module Domain with Kathleen Pantaleo… HS Library 12:00-1:30 pm- Lunch with United Teachers Union President, Ronald Gross… HS Senior Cafeteria. Lunch will be provided. All teachers are welcome! 1:30-3:00 pm- Primary & Intermediate-Navigating the New Website with Kathleen Pantaleo… HS Library Social workers-Transportation, identifying students and introduction to the community. Speech - Assistive technology evaluations and testing protocols.

Day 2 August 20

8:30-9:00 am- Sign In at WORKSHOP 9:00 am-12:00 pm- Primary & Intermediate- Creating Google Resources with Kathleen Pantaleo… HS Library 12:00-1:00 pm- Lunch with representatives from Dowling College…HS Senior Cafeteria. Lunch will be provided. 1:00-3:00 pm- Primary & Intermediate -21st Century Tools with Kathleen Pantaleo…HS Library Social workers-Transportation, identifying students and introduction to the community. Speech - Assistive technology evaluations and testing protocols.

Day 3 August 21

8:30-9:00 am- Sign In at WORKSHOP 9:00-12:00 pm- Primary & Intermediate- NYS Common Core Curriculum Maps with Kathleen Pantaleo…HS Library Social workers-Transportation, identifying students and introduction to the community. Speech - Assistive technology evaluations and testing protocols. 12:00-1:00 pm- Lunch ON YOUR OWN 1:00-3:00 pm-Closing Ceremony- Recognition of Newly Tenured Teachers and Administrators…HS Auditorium

Year 1- Secondary Day 1 August 19

8:30-9:00 am- Registration…HS South Lobby 9:00-10:00 am- General Welcome to all staff…HS Auditorium 10:00-10:15 am- Break 10:15 am-12:00 pm- Bus Trip Through Community- with Ron Gross. (Leaving from H.S. South Entrance) 12:00-1:30 pm- Lunch with United Teachers Union President, Ronald Gross… HS Senior Cafeteria. Lunch will be provided. All teachers are welcome! 1:30-3:00 pm- Workshop: Getting Started with District Technology Resources: iCampus, My Learning Plan, Web Mail and District Web Site with Kristen Drury…HS Rm. 156

Day 2 August 20

8:30-9:00 am- Sign In at WORKSHOP 9:00-10:00 am- Evidence Collection understanding what demonstrates Highly Effective-ALL SECONDARY TEACHERS-Kristen Drury, Mary Nappi and Christine Rosado-HS Senior Cafeteria 10:15-12:00- What does “Highly Effective” instructional practice look like? Analysis of the NYSUT Teaching Rubric-Mary Nappi…Rm. 156 12:00-1:00 pm- - Lunch with representatives from Dowling College…HS Senior Cafeteria. Lunch will be provided. 1:00-3:00 pm- Building Highly Effective Lessons-Mary Nappi…Rm. 156

Day 3 August 21

8:30-9:00 am- Sign In at WORKSHOP 9:00-10:00 am- Mentor Program Overview-with Kevin Coster and Kathleen Keane…District Office Rms. B & C 10:00 am-12:00 pm-Workshop: Building Highly Effective Lessons and Lesson Planning with Christine Rosado…HS Rm. 156 12:00-1:00 pm- Lunch ON YOUR OWN 1:00-3:00 pm-Closing Ceremony- Recognition of Newly Tenured Teachers and Administrators…HS Auditorium

Year 2 and 3 - Secondary Day 1 August 19

8:30-9:00 am- Registration…HS South Lobby 9:00-10:00 am- General Welcome to all staff…HS Auditorium 10:00-10:15 am- Break 10:15 am-12:00 pm- Workshop: Utilizing Technology to Increase Student Engagement and Facilitate Home School Connections: Flipping the Classroom, Castle Learning, Khan Academy, Quizlet, Google sites and much more with Mary Nappi, Christine Rosado and Kristen Drury…HS Rms. 157 & 158 12:00-1:30 pm- Lunch with United Teachers Union President, Ronald Gross… HS Senior Cafeteria. Lunch will be provided. All teachers are welcome! 1:30-3:00 pm- Workshop: Evidence Collection and Best Practices with Mary Nappi and Christine Rosado… HS Rms. 157 & 158 REMINDER: Bring a Lesson to work on Day 2 and 3

Day 2 August 20

8:30-9:00 am- Sign In at WORKSHOP 9:00 am-10:00 pm-Workshop: Evidence Collection understanding what demonstrates Highly Effective-ALL SECONDARY TEACHERS-with Kristen Drury, Mary Nappi and Christine Rosado…HS Senior Cafeteria 10:15 am-12:00 pm- What does “Highly Effective” instructional practice look like? Analysis of the NYSUT Teaching Rubric-Mary Nappi…Rm. 156 12:00-1:00 pm- Lunch with representatives from Dowling College…HS Senior Cafeteria. Lunch will be provided. 1:00-3:00 pm- Workshop: What does “Highly Effective” instructional practice look like? Analysis of the NYSUT Teaching Rubric and ways to increase student engagement with Christine Rosado and Kristen Drury…HS Rms. 157 & 158

Day 3 August 21

8:30-9:00 am- Sign In at WORKSHOP 9:00 am-12:00 pm- Workshop: What does “Highly Effective” instructional practices look like? Peer Review of Lessons and reflection on the NYSUT Teaching Rubric and ways to increase student engagement with Christine Rosado and Kristen Drury…HS Rms. 157 & 158 12:00-1:00 pm- Lunch ON YOUR OWN 1:00-3:00 pm-Closing Ceremony- Recognition of Newly Tenured Teachers and Administrators…HS Auditorium

Year 4 - Secondary

Day 1 August 19

8:30-9:00 am- Registration…HS South Lobby 9:00-10:00 am- General Welcome to all staff…HS Auditorium 10:00-10:15 am- Break 10:15 am-12:00 pm- Workshop: The 3 “C’s”, The Revised NYSUT Rubric, and How to go from a “3” to a “4” with Victoria Saccaro…HS Rm. 155 12:00-1:30 pm- Lunch with United Teachers Union President, Ronald Gross… HS Senior Cafeteria. Lunch will be provided. All teachers are welcome! 1:30-3:00 pm- Workshop: The 3 “C’s”, The Revised NYSUT Rubric, and How to go from a “3” to a “4” with Victoria Saccaro…HS Rm. 155

Day 2 August 20

8:30-9:00 am- Sign In at WORKSHOP 9:00 am-12:00 pm- Workshop: The 3 “C’s”, The Revised NYSUT Rubric, and How to go from a “3” to a “4” with Victoria Saccaro…HS Rm. 155 12:00-1:00 pm- - Lunch with representatives from Dowling College…HS Senior Cafeteria. Lunch will be provided. 1:00-3:00 pm- Workshop: The 3 “C’s”, The Revised NYSUT Rubric, and How to go from a “3” to a “4” with Victoria Saccaro…HS Rm. 155

Day 3 August 21

8:30-9:00 am- Sign In at WORKSHOP 9:00 am-12:00 pm- Workshop: The 3 “C’s”, The Revised NYSUT Rubric, and How to go from a “3” to a “4” with Victoria Saccaro…HS Rm. 155 12:00-1:00 pm- Lunch ON YOUR OWN 1:00-3:00 pm-Closing Ceremony- Recognition of Newly Tenured Teachers and Administrators…HS Auditorium

Thank you for your participation and have a wonderful school year!

We would like to acknowledge and thank the following groups and individuals for assisting us in making the

2014 New Teacher Institute possible:

William Floyd Board of Education

Presenters and Facilitators of Workshop Sessions

District Office Clerical Staff

Tricia Interrante and the Instructional Technology Staff

Kathleen Pantaleo

William Otranto and the William Floyd

High School Custodial Staff

Diana White

and our Security Staff

WILLIAM FLOYD SCHOOL DISTRICT of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley

Summary of Administrative Professional Development 2014-2015

• Common Training for all administrators (4 hours) o Sexual Harassment o CPR/AED

• Level 1-New Administrator (1-2 years administrative experience) - 10 additional hours o Management (4 hours): Contracts, policies and procedures, guidance

documents, PR/HR functions, History of the district, Computer systems (icampus, MLP, email, etc), safety and security, who is who (roles and responsibilities), writing counseling memos

o Instruction (6 hours): Observations, APPR, Evaluations, leadership styles

• Level 2 – Strengthening Skills (3-8 years administrative experience) - 10 additional hours o APPR updates o Inter-rater reliability o Observations o Leadership (growth, career) o Instructional practices

• Level 3- Valued Leader (9 + yrs experience)-10 additional hours o For this group of admin they can obtain training from within or outside of the

district. Training will be directly tied to goals/evaluation. For example, if a goal is to improve student attendance, the administrator would attend targeted professional development in this area.

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!

If you are interested in attending any of the above professional developments please RSVP via email to [email protected] or call 631-874-1133 no later than 5 days prior to date listed. If you have any questions or need any addition-al information please contact the Special Education Department at 631-874-1133. We look forward to seeing you.

THE WILLIAM FLOYD SCHOOL DISTRICT’S SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE TO OFFER THE FOLLOWING WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING TO OUR STAFF FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR.

Teaching Assistant Professional

Development Opportunities

TOPIC DATE TIME

Continuum of SE Services September 23rd 4:30-5:30pm

Supporting the Common Core Modules

October 7th 4:30-5:30pm

Physical Contact & Our Role

November 18th 4:30-5:30pm

Smart Board &

Instructional Technology

January 13th 4:30-5:30pm

Test Integrity / Testing

Accommodations

March 10th 4:30-5:30pm

LOCATION

Room 101

Room 101

Room 101

Room 101

Room 101

**Additional professional development courses are also open through the

WF Teacher Center:

Email Mary Siano [[email protected] ] for more information.

Documents

William Floyd School District Professional Development ... · William Floyd School District Goals for 2012-15 Approved by the William Floyd Board of Education, ... WFSD ELEMENTARY