Educators at Inspire gathered for their last professional learning session on integration Social Emotional Learning and the Common Core. Teachers and administrators began the session by reflecting on implementation of last session's Activators, Philosophical Chairs and Four Corners. Participants then planned for implementing three Activators into their classrooms for the 2015-2016 school year. The session concluded with a look-back at the year's various professional learning sessions and support methods in order to make recommendations for next year's professional support work. Materials for this session include the deck linked here.
Options Area science educators gathered this morning for their first session of 'Focusing on the Core for All' , the Options NVACS professional learning cycle for the 2015-2016 school year. This group includes teachers from Options Area schools, Implementation Specialists from MTSS and Student Support Services departments, Student Support Services area administrators, and Options Area school site principals, each of whom has chosen a content focus for the year (English Language Arts, History-Social Studies, Science, or Mathematics). The professional learning cycle for this year builds on that of past years (namely, the High School Core Task Project and Shifting Instruction to the Core ) and is focused on supporting teachers, implementation specialists, and administrators in the Options Area to expand and deepen alignment of instruction, materials, and programs Common Core Standards and Instructional Shifts so that all students are prepared for college and career.
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