October+4,+2010

=COLT AGENDA= October 4, 2010

8:30 - 8:45

 * 1. Setting the Stage: (Kurt) [[file:Strategic Planning.pptx]]**
 * how does today's process fit into the big picture of planning in CESD?

a. Clarify our __core purpose__ as a district. b. Articulate a common vision of a __quality learning environment__ - to identify the essential components of a quality learnign environment c. Begin to create a __visual__ to represent our thinking.
 * 2. Goals:**

//**clarfication/questions related to agenda**//
 * We will ensure students are future focused and engaged through personalized learning as principled citizens ready to pursue their passions in a global society. **

8:45 - 10:00 ~ Core Purpose
a. Find your COLT Group b. Find a corner of the room c. Your task will be to articulate our core purpose and be able explain what the core purpose entails.
 * 3. Essential Question: What is our core purpose as a district? What is at the heart of all we do? (**8:45 - 9:15)

(9:15 - 10:00) - Group debrief and consolidation

10:15 - 12:00 - Elements of a Quality Learning Environment
a. Continue to work with your COLT Group b. Your task is to identify and articulate __the elements of a quality learning environment__ //**(think about, what does excellent teaching look like? how would we know? ~ if we were to work on developing the skill set of the teacher, what would we focus on?)**//
 * you will need to refer to the document which summarizes our "post it notes"
 * you will need to use research (a minimum of 3 sources)
 * some research has been provided for you - please feel to also use the research you have brought with you.
 * Record your thoughts on the Google Doc provided:http://tiny.cc/qgsj3

1:30 - 2:45 - Visual Representation
a. Why is visual representation helpful? b. Large group - Establish criteria for a visual representation. What do we believe is important in a visual? c. Small COLT groups - brainstorming (find a corner in the room) d. Group debrief & consolidation

2:45 - 3:00 - Next Steps (Kurt)

 * PD Day - Nov 1
 * Retreat

(Chapter 3 & 4) || Sir Ken Robinson: Do Schools Kill Creativity? || || (Chapter 3 & 4) || 21st Century Skills: How do we get there? || ||
 * **Articles/Books** || **Books** || **Videos** || **Other** ||
 * [[file:Klem_and_Connell_2004_JOSH_article.pdf]] || District Leadership that Works
 * Schelchty (Engagement) [] || It's About Learning, It's About Time (Stoll, Fink, & Earl)
 * [[file:StudentEngagement_NovTheme08.pdf]] || What is Working in High Schools (Davies & Busick) || The Way Things Are, The Way Things Should Be || [[file:sc_settingthedirection_framework.pdf]] ||
 * [[file:Tips for Teachers - Strategies for Increasing Student Engagement.mht]] || A Handbook for Classroom Instruction that Works (Marzano) || Esther Wojcicki: Student Engagement is Key || [[file:asasexecutivesummary.pdf]] ||
 * [[file:StudentEngagement_NovTheme08.pdf]] || So Each May Learn: Integrating Learning Styles and MI (Silver, Strong, Perini) || Nina Zolt: Students Just Want to Create and Collaborate || [[file:PostItNoteswheel.docx]] ||
 * [[file:Making High School Grades Meaningful.pdf]] || How People Learn, (NRC), Chapter 6 & 7 ||  ||   ||
 * [[file:AAC.pdf]] || Understanding by Design - Wiggins & McTighe, Chapter 10 ||  ||   ||
 * [[file:ImplementingAssessmentFORLearning.docx]] || Understanding by Design workbook (entire book) ||  ||   ||
 * [[file:The Flywheel Effect.pdf]] || Universal Design for Learning: Teaching Every Child in the Digital Age [] ||  ||   ||
 * [[file:CEA rubric.pdf]] ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Managing the Learning Environment: Strategies for Increasing Student Engagement ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Student Engagement – 1:1 Alberta ||  ||   ||   ||
 * [[file:ReconcileDITomlinson.pdf]] ||  ||   ||   ||
 * TPACK: [[file:mishra-koehler-tcr2006.pdf]] ||  ||   ||   ||

Next Steps: 1. Nov 1, 2010 - PD Day - 1/2 day with admin. 2. March 2011 - Retreat