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#898 A Focused Classroom Visit - Classroom Walkthroughs for School Visits

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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 1/11/2011 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 1/8/2011 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 5
Agency Contact: Julee Dredske
Agency Assistant: Douglas Shanks update
Location: Mauston High School
800 Grayside Avenue
Mauston, WI 53948
Facility: LMC Computer Lab
Date/Time:
1/18/2011 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM
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What is Classroom Walkthroughs for School Systems?  A wide-angle systemic approach to gather classroom data that creates meaningful reflection to raise the quality of learning performances for all students.

Goals of Classroom for School Systems
• Strategic curriculum implementation
• Continuous reflection on teaching and student learning
• Observed alignment of curriculum and instruction
• Frequent witnessing of expectations
• Enhanced quality of classroom visits
• Continuous improvement cycle

Adults Learn Best When They Reflect on Their Experiences!!!

Benefits to Principals…
• Develop effective data gathering strategies
• Analyze curriculum and instruction alignment across grade levels
• Increase school-wide reflection about teaching and learning

Benefits to Teachers…
• Use reflection to increase knowledge, skills and performance
• Strategically align instruction with curriculum
• Increase student learning across grade levels

Presenter: Kathy Larson is recognized nationally and internationally for her inspiring work to build healthy professional communities through methods that simultaneously strengthen the system and the performances of people who work within them. She developed a performance-based training “Classroom Walkthroughs for School Systems” (©2004) and delivers this training to both private and public school leaders throughout the United States, Canada, and most recently, to the Zurich International Schools. Her article, “Developing Reflective Practice through Snapshots of Teaching and Learning” is featured in the National Association of Elementary School Principal publications, Leadership Compass. In the past ten years as Wisconsin’s lead consultant for educational reform, her work remains instrumental in the delivery of a statewide model for educators’ license renewal. She co-authored The Mentoring Year (2002, Corwin Press) and is in the process of writing a book on a three tiered educational appraisal system building quality improvements for high caliber learning. She can be reached at kathy.vitality@gmail.com.

Inclement weather reschedule date is 2/3/11.
 

Teacher Standards
WES1The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils.
WES2The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
WES3The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
WES4The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology to encourage children’s development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
WES5The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
WES6The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
WES7The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.
WES8The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil.
WES9The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effect of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.
WES10The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well being and who acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
Administrator Standards
WAS1The administrator has an understanding of and demonstrates competence in the teacher standards under s. PI 34.02.
WAS2The administrator leads by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared by the school community.
WAS3The administrator manages by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to pupil learning and staff professional growth.
Pupil Services
WPS1The pupil services professional understands the teacher standards under s. PI 34.02.
WPS3The pupil services professional has the ability to use research, research methods and knowledge about issues and trends to improve practice in schools and classrooms.
Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.