Announcements from Watson about building plans.
Jones made announcements about the grade window.
We then broke up for our tech PD. I went to work on my Donor's Choose project.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
PD December 6, 2011
Mr. Watson began the meeting by introducing steps for CFAs (Common Formative Assessment/Assignment)
He went over the objectives and several steps and we discussed each.
In step one, there was concern about mastery as well as valuing instruction that is outside the "power standards."
In step two, he clarified a common rubric (or it could be a checklist) to be used as a common assessment. There was a conversation about whether or not homework would be an appropriate form of assessment.
In steps three, four and five we will look at student work collectively and discuss results. Concern was expressed about pacing and the use of CFA data/results. How we will adjust and perfect the strategy.
We then moved into department meetings to work on CFA #2.
Mrs. Jones brought us back together in the library and thanked Mr. Oakes and everyone for a smooth fundraiser distribution. December the 8th, grade window opens, December 16th it closes. CST testing and Physical Fitness test, March 6th and 7th seventh grade writing exam. A weekly communication will return to let people know what's happening.
Mr. Watson announced that next Friday is a minimum day as well as the faculty luncheon. There was a discussion of calendaring minimum/shortened days. Make sure you secure your room for winter break. After school tutoring is available for students in math and English. Please encourage students to attend. There is a meeting tonight about the construction at Uni.
Mr. Morrison announced the boys' football team's participation in the City Finals.
Ms. Nakada made UTLA announcements. And then we broke into grade level groups to discuss grade level activities.
He went over the objectives and several steps and we discussed each.
In step one, there was concern about mastery as well as valuing instruction that is outside the "power standards."
In step two, he clarified a common rubric (or it could be a checklist) to be used as a common assessment. There was a conversation about whether or not homework would be an appropriate form of assessment.
In steps three, four and five we will look at student work collectively and discuss results. Concern was expressed about pacing and the use of CFA data/results. How we will adjust and perfect the strategy.
We then moved into department meetings to work on CFA #2.
Mrs. Jones brought us back together in the library and thanked Mr. Oakes and everyone for a smooth fundraiser distribution. December the 8th, grade window opens, December 16th it closes. CST testing and Physical Fitness test, March 6th and 7th seventh grade writing exam. A weekly communication will return to let people know what's happening.
Mr. Watson announced that next Friday is a minimum day as well as the faculty luncheon. There was a discussion of calendaring minimum/shortened days. Make sure you secure your room for winter break. After school tutoring is available for students in math and English. Please encourage students to attend. There is a meeting tonight about the construction at Uni.
Mr. Morrison announced the boys' football team's participation in the City Finals.
Ms. Nakada made UTLA announcements. And then we broke into grade level groups to discuss grade level activities.
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