Teaching & Learning Parent Night

September 26, 2019

DEERFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 109

Math in 109

DEERFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 109

Big Ideas Implementation Timeline

DEERFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 109

November ‘18Committee formation

December ‘18K-8 Needs AssessmentCommittee Convenes

January ‘19Evaluation and Pilotingof materials

February ‘19Presentations from narrowed list of vendors

March ‘19Big Ideas login shared district wide

April ‘19Decision to adoptBoard Recommendation

May ‘19Professional DevelopmentDelivery of Resources

June - July ‘19Creation of Supplemental ResourcesUpdate of all Curriculum MapsMiddle School Meetings

August ‘19Professional Development delivered by CoachesBig Ideas Rep visited each school

September ‘19Professional Develop with Authors

Curriculum Maps (also available on the District 109 website)

Elementary

Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 5th Grade TAP

Middle School

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Algebra Pathway

6th Grade Pre-Algebra

7th Grade Intro to Algebra

8th Grade Algebra

Geometry Pathway

6th Grade: Intro to Algebra

7th Grade Algebra I

8th Grade Geometry

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Understanding the Elementary Math Progressions

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Understanding the Middle School Math Progressions

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Preparing Students for Algebra or Geometry Pathways

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Assessing for Learning

Summative:

K-5: Big Ideas pre/post common chapter assessments

6-8: Common questions per standard

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Formative:

Exit Tickets

Small group Instruction

Anecdotal Notes

Math Notebooks/Journals

Homework

What might I see my child working on at home?

Practice Pages

Digital Assignments

Math Notebook/Journal (to show work)

Features of Big Ideas for Parents to Know

“Need Help” Video Feature

“Live Tutor” available for some questions

“Check Work” Feature

Skills Trainer

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DEERFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 109

Pathways to the High

School

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DEERFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 109

Instructional Supports in Grades K-5 ● Instructional Coaches: 2 per building

○ Collaborative Planning, Modeling, and Tier I support for all grade levels○ Non-evaluative feedback for teachers

● RtI Specialists: 1 per building ○ Tier II/Tier III pull-out support for academic intervention

● Mrs. Stein: Advanced Learning Coordinator ○ Supports Individualized Learning Plans for 3rd and 4th grade students who qualify○ Assists intermediate grades by developing academic extensions

● Advanced Learning Specialists: 1 per building○ Push-in support for 3rd and 4th grade classrooms○ Pull-out support for students identified for TAP in 5th grade

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Instructional Supports in Grades 6-8 ● Ms. D’Ambrosio (CMS) and Mrs. Krasavin (SMS):

○ Push-in support for 6-8 math classes to co-teach and work with small groups○ Pull-out support for students identified for tiered math interventions in grades 6-8

● Mrs. Field: Math Coach at Caruso and Shepard○ Push-in/planning support for 8th grade classrooms○ Plans with 6-8 teachers to continue to improve instructional practices and support

student growth● Mrs. Hogan: K-8 Math Curriculum Specialist

○ Push-in support for 7th grade classrooms○ Plans with teachers K-8 to continue to improve instructional practices and support

student growth

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DEERFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 109

The Leader In Me

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Agenda1. Portrait of a Graduate2. Leader In Me in DPS109 Implementation Timeline3. What is The Leader In Me?4. What does Leader In Me instruction look like in the classroom?5. Celebrating our Leaders6. Global Impact

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DEERFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 109

Leader In Me Implementation Timeline

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Fall ‘14Kipling LIM Book Study, Decision to

adopt

Fall ‘15-16Kipling LIM Year 1

Fall ‘16Kipling LIM Year 2

Spring ‘16Kipling’s first

Leadership DayWalden book study,

Decision to adopt

Fall ‘17-’18Kipling LIM Year 3Walden LIM Year 1

School Year 18-19Kipling LIM Year 4Walden LIM Year 2

Walden’s first Leadership DayWilmot LIM Book Study

Spring ‘19Kipling achieved Lighthouse Status

District LIM Adoption and Board Approval

September ‘19All 6 DPS109

schools adopted and implementing

LIM

What is The Leader In Me?

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Developing Life-Ready Leaders

Leader in Me unites students, staff and families around a common goal to prepare students with college, career, and life-readiness skills that are necessary to thrive in today’s ever-changing, fast-paced environment, like:

● Critical thinking● Creativity● Self-discipline● Vision● Initiative● Goal achievement● Global awareness● Public Speaking● Social and Emotional

Awareness● Teamwork● Listening Skills● Time Management● Leading Projects● Self-Directed Learning● Valuing Diversity● Problem Solving

Leader In Me Instruction

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● CASEL approved social-emotional program PreK-5

● Grade-level appropriate classroom lessons scheduled weekly

● School-wide initiatives and programming

● Classroom leadership opportunities

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Begin With the Habits

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Classroom lessons begin with teaching the 7 Habits

1. Be Proactive2. Begin with the End in Mind3. Put First Things First4. Think Win-Win5. Seek First to Understand,

Then to be Understood6. Synergize7. Sharpen the Saw

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Paradigm Shift

Lead helps students apply personal leadership principles to the tough choices they face every day. In Lead you will learn the 7 habits of highly effective teens. You will also learn how to take responsibility and control of your life. The small group will support you in thinking about who you have already become and who you want to be. It will be an adventure in becoming more confident and independent.

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Lead: What is it?-Written by a 6th Grade Caruso student

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LEAD 2.0 ● Focuses on relationships● Emphasizes Guiding Principles

to build off of Habits● Creates safe place to share

ideas

“Relationships and instruction are not an either…but are rather an incredible combination. Research tells us this combination will increase engagement, motivation, test scores, and grade point averages while decreasing absenteeism, dropout rates, and discipline issues.”

AMLE

● Set a schedule for teaching the 7 Habits ● Formed a Lighthouse Team and Action

Teams who are..○ Planning professional learning experiences for

teachers○ Organizing a kick-off week and other activities

to engage students○ Designing displays to promote Leader in Me

principles in common spaces○ Sharing news with families

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What’s Happening in Elementary Schools New to The Leader in Me?

At Wilmot and South Park, we have...

Celebrating our Leaders

● Leadership Day● Goal Attainment● Learning Habits● Home Connections● Leadership Lanyards● Twitter Celebrations● …..and more!

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We’re part of something big!

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● 4340 Leader in Me Schools

● 510 Lighthouse Schools

Total Schools:4850

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOcUYZXGtHA

Next Steps for T&L Presentation linked to the Teaching & Learning Dept. page at dps109.org

Regular Updates via Teaching & Learning Newsletter

November 14: Teaching & Learning Night Part II (ELA and Innovation)

Parent/Teacher Conferences: T&L Survey

March 5: Teaching & Learning Parent Night Part III (TBD)

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