welcome to the opening week science mini conference 2011
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Welcome to the Opening Week Science Mini Conference
2011
Welcome to the Opening Week Science Mini Conference
2011
Today’s ScheduleToday’s Schedule
8:00 - 8:55 Opening Session 9:00 - 9:25 Safety by Content
9:30-10:15 Session 1 10:20-11:05 Session 2 11:10-11:55 Session 3
8:00 - 8:55 Opening Session 9:00 - 9:25 Safety by Content
9:30-10:15 Session 1 10:20-11:05 Session 2 11:10-11:55 Session 3
StaffStaff
Marty Davis - Program Manager [email protected]
Greg Childs - Elementary Science Coach [email protected]
Molly Leifeld - Elementary Science Coach [email protected]
Nancy Geving - Secondary Science Coach [email protected]
Marty Davis - Program Manager [email protected]
Greg Childs - Elementary Science Coach [email protected]
Molly Leifeld - Elementary Science Coach [email protected]
Nancy Geving - Secondary Science Coach [email protected]
WELCOMEWELCOME
John IversonComo Planetarium TOSA
John IversonComo Planetarium TOSA
Congratulations!Congratulations!
Jamin McKenzie
Minnesota State Finalist for the Presidential Award for
Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
Jamin McKenzie
Minnesota State Finalist for the Presidential Award for
Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
MCA HighlightsMCA Highlights
SPPS average % proficient increased 1% while the state average % proficient decreased by 1%
SPPS average % proficient increased 1% while the state average % proficient decreased by 1%
MCA HighlightsMCA Highlights Elementary schools: 18 made gains against the state average in 2010. This year 26 made gains against the state average
Elementary schools: 18 made gains against the state average in 2010. This year 26 made gains against the state average
MCA HighlightsMCA Highlights
Jr. High: 2 schools made gains against the state average in 2010. This year, 6 made gains against the state average.
Jr. High: 2 schools made gains against the state average in 2010. This year, 6 made gains against the state average.
Science MCA’sScience MCA’s
MCA III’s will be administered this spring
All teachers should be using the 2009 standards and test specs
MCA III’s will be administered this spring
All teachers should be using the 2009 standards and test specs
District Wide EffortsDistrict Wide Efforts
Engaging Classroom Assessments
PLC’s - Connect to ECA’s Write to Learn GANAG Racial Equity as part of all we do
Engaging Classroom Assessments
PLC’s - Connect to ECA’s Write to Learn GANAG Racial Equity as part of all we do
Strong Schools Strong Communities Plan
Strong Schools Strong Communities Plan
Guaranteed Delivery of Curriculum Pacing Guides are aligned to state standards
and provide the framework for instruction. Standards are prioritized within each content
area. New standards are implemented. ･ Learners are actively engaged.
Guaranteed Delivery of Curriculum Pacing Guides are aligned to state standards
and provide the framework for instruction. Standards are prioritized within each content
area. New standards are implemented. ･ Learners are actively engaged.
Strong Schools Strong Communities Plan
Strong Schools Strong Communities Plan
Better Achievement for Every Student Collaborative Data Teams/PLCs guide differentiated
instruction. Researched-based strategies drive interventions. ･
Clear and high expectations are established across all learning environments.
Use of Data to Improve and Inform Instruction Formative and summative data guides instruction in
all content areas. Progress monitoring informs daily lesson planning.
Better Achievement for Every Student Collaborative Data Teams/PLCs guide differentiated
instruction. Researched-based strategies drive interventions. ･
Clear and high expectations are established across all learning environments.
Use of Data to Improve and Inform Instruction Formative and summative data guides instruction in
all content areas. Progress monitoring informs daily lesson planning.
Curriculum Guides(Managed Instruction)Curriculum Guides
(Managed Instruction) Approved for use this year by SPPS administration
Teachers are expected to follow the guide for courses they teach
Slight flexibility on timing
Approved for use this year by SPPS administration
Teachers are expected to follow the guide for courses they teach
Slight flexibility on timing
Curriculum Guides(Managed Instruction)Curriculum Guides
(Managed Instruction) Elementary
Revised Frameworks Managed Instruction Curriculum Guide Found on The Center website:
http://thecenter.spps.org/k-6_science.html
Secondary Listed by course at:
http://thecenter.spps.org/6-12_science.html
Elementary Revised Frameworks Managed Instruction Curriculum Guide Found on The Center website:
http://thecenter.spps.org/k-6_science.html
Secondary Listed by course at:
http://thecenter.spps.org/6-12_science.html
Elementary Curriculum Guide
4th grade example
Elementary Curriculum Guide
4th grade example
Curriculum Guide Secondary
Curriculum Guide Secondary
The Center websiteThe Center website This is a work in progress Includes the updated syllabi for secondary courses (managed instruction curriculum units added)
Benchmarks for each course listed Managed curriculum guide units BYOC ????
This is a work in progress Includes the updated syllabi for secondary courses (managed instruction curriculum units added)
Benchmarks for each course listed Managed curriculum guide units BYOC ????
Stuff you need to know!Stuff you need to know!
Common core standards New Literacy standards for 7-12 grade science
Look for sessions today Note flyer for times to add your voice on the Common Core standards
Common core standards New Literacy standards for 7-12 grade science
Look for sessions today Note flyer for times to add your voice on the Common Core standards
Stuff you need to know!Stuff you need to know!
Professional Development Days Secondary:
Oct. 19 - Engineering & ECA’s Nov. 11 - Write to Learn & ECA’s Apr. 6 - Sharing our Data/Data walls (see Data Fair Presentation Board handout)
Elementary: TBA
Professional Development Days Secondary:
Oct. 19 - Engineering & ECA’s Nov. 11 - Write to Learn & ECA’s Apr. 6 - Sharing our Data/Data walls (see Data Fair Presentation Board handout)
Elementary: TBA
Science House MembershipScience House Membership We still have it! We still have it!
Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary
Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary
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Belwin Outdoor ScienceBelwin Outdoor Science
40th year Anniversary40th year Anniversary
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Survey and EvaluationsSurvey and Evaluations Please fill out Teacher Demographic survey, and put in boxes outside the auditorium on your way to your Safety Session.
Please complete the Mini-Conference evaluation after each session and put in the boxes outside the auditorium after your last session.
Please fill out Teacher Demographic survey, and put in boxes outside the auditorium on your way to your Safety Session.
Please complete the Mini-Conference evaluation after each session and put in the boxes outside the auditorium after your last session.