Lit.+March+9th+Mtg


 * Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:15-4:00**


 * Facilitators:** Karen Campbell, Jenny Canar,
 * Confirmed attendees:** Pudong: Justin Wild, Robyn Kemsley; Puxi: Christine Doleman
 * Regrets**: Becky Mott, Scott Williams (after meeting)
 * Not present:** Marion Bradshaw, Michael Easton,


 * Locations**: Admin. Conference Room in Puxi and M105 in Pudong

Agenda: 1. Overview of PD Committee Academy Model 2. Lang. Arts Draft Scope and Sequence for PD § Gathers knowledge on methodologies through team meetings, classroom observations, embedded PD opportunities, etc. || § Experiments with and begins to implement methodologies in place at school § Participates in teams to discuss curriculum implementation of methodologies || § Implements instruction of current methodologies § Leads team discussions on methodologies § Maps units of study on Atlas § Expected to include goal related to this initiative in PEC and be evaluated || § Expands on instruction of current methodologies in place at school § Mentors colleagues § Leads division-wide and cross-campus discussions on school curriculum § Works to align units of study in division § Offers training opportunities to colleagues || § || § Gathering knowledge on methodologies through embedded PD opportunities, and additional initiative funding, etc. § || § Participates in training at off campus sites § || 3. Ladder of Feedback Protocol 4. Conclusion
 * ** Novice ** || ** Advanced Novice ** || ** Proficient ** || ** Expert ** ||
 * § Acknowledges a need for training in methodologies in place at school
 * ** To move to the advanced novice level ** || ** To move to the proficient level ** || ** To move to the expert level ** || ** To continue at the expert level ** ||
 * § Gathers knowledge on methodologies through team meetings, classroom observations, embedded PD opportunities, etc. || § Gathers knowledge on methodologies through team meetings, classroom observations, embedded PD opportunities, etc.

Minutes:

__Clarifying Questions__
A-Not decided yet. Either admin or self-eval. (teachers present seem to prefer self assessment) A-Evidence can/should be integrated with Portfolio process, not additional work A-We specifically kept it vague, as opposed to other initiatives, to fit all divisions and methods being implemented. A-No. Just a guideline and we need to review them as a committee. A-This is being done to streamline the process of PD. This should be a part of the process already in place using application for PD, Ning responsibilities, portfolio, etc.- not something new. A-More holistic approach-overall, how do you view yourself. School can expect teachers after 4-5 years to be proficient in the school’s initiatives. Self eval. model would allow people to decide what PD opportunities they need in each initiative, as well as what they wish to give back to the school. The step to expert level would be a choice for teachers for additional PD and additional responsibilities to the school. A-Clarified that this would be independent of personal PD funds. The funds referred to are special initiative funds.
 * Q-How is it determined at which level a teacher will be placed?**
 * Q-Who does the feedback and for what purpose is this being done?**
 * Q-Where does the literacy appear in the rubric?**
 * Q-Do the headings from the dreyfusmodel apply to our rubrics?**
 * Q-Do we need 1 more thing to do?**
 * Q-How many of the bullet points do you need to meet in each category to move on?**
 * Q-How are funds distributed?**

__Other feedback:__
▪ Continuum might be a better term than rubric-shows movement and progress instead of labeling ▪ Big importance needs to be placed on how this is presented to the staff/roll out. If presented as a way to provide staff members with pro. dev. that is useful/differentiated, the staff will buy in and appreciate it. ▪ Criteria need to be specific at the same time as general. Don’t want a checklist for teachers to check off. ▪ Being general leaves it open to innovations and a wider variety in the language ▪ Embed PD activities for all levels in the TTT. ▪ Additional initiative funding should also be in the expert level ▪ Add more items in the “to move on” area