yps curriculum council catching the waves of best practice august 9, 2011 soul surfer clip
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YPS Curriculum CouncilCatching the Waves of Best Practice
August 9, 2011
Soul Surfer Clip
Definition of a Soul Surfer“...to pursue surfing not just
as an athletic endeavor or as a sunny day diversion, but to try to glean whatever lessons you can from the practice. It means being aware of your surroundings, and respectful of the people and places that you interact with. It means being patient, mindful, kind, compassionate, understanding, active, thoughtful, faithful, hopeful, gracious, disciplined and…good.”
~Brad Melekian, Surfer Magazine, 2005
If education is an ocean and you are the surfer……….
What are the most significant “waves” you have encountered? (these can be waves where you were able to “hang ten” or waves that have gotten the best of you)
What are the most significant “shark attacks” you have encountered?
Look at the definition of a “soul surfer.” What does an educator who has reached “soul surfer” status look like?
Agenda for Curriculum Council Work DayAugust 9, 2011
9:00-9:15 Opening and Outline for the Day9:15-9:45 YPS Curriculum: Where are we now?
and where are we going?9:45-10:15 Curriculum Components Overview
Stage 1: Focus on Assessment10:15-10:45 Common Assessments10:45-11:00 Break11:00-11:30 Anchor Pieces11:30-12:00 Rubrics12:00-12:30 Lunch
Stage 2: Focus on Instruction12:30-1:00 Learning Activities1:00-1:30 Diagnostic and Formative Assessments1:30-2:00 Differentiation2:00-2:15 Break2:15-2:45 Trouble Shooting Guides2:45-3:00 Wrap up – Goal Sheets and Survey Reminder
YPS CurriculumWhere are we now?
• Celebrate our Progress!
• Maps on Website
• Curriculum on P: Drive
• Individual Committee Survey Results
• Curriculum Council Approval Process
• Curriculum Committee List
• Job Descriptions
• Google Doc Procedures
YPS CurriculumWhere are we headed?
• YPS Curriculum Schedule• 2011-2012
• Beyond 2012
• Continue to refine/develop, store, and utilize curriculum toolkit items
• Establish professional development for staff who are new to YPS
Curriculum Maps• How do we collect maps and
update website?
• What are the components of the map?
• Where do we find the blank curriculum map form?
• Are we changing these maps? If so, when, how, and why?
Common Assessments
• Description of Common Assessments
• What are some examples of what YPS teachers are using?
• What are some examples of what other schools are using?
• How do we house these?
• What do we do with them when they are complete?
Anchor Pieces
• Description of Anchor Pieces
• Examples of what people have used, how we collect them, and where we store them.
Rubrics
• Description of rubrics
• Difference between analytical and longitudinal rubrics
• Examples of rubrics, how we collect them, and where we store them
Differentiation
• Description of this toolkit item
• What are some examples and where are these housed?
Definition of a Soul Surfer“...to pursue surfing not just
as an athletic endeavor or as a sunny day diversion, but to try to glean whatever lessons you can from the practice. It means being aware of your surroundings, and respectful of the people and places that you interact with. It means being patient, mindful, kind, compassionate, understanding, active, thoughtful, faithful, hopeful, gracious, disciplined and…good.”
~Brad Melekian, Surfer Magazine, 2005