October+Team+Feedback+Middle+School

Oct 23, 2009 || Facilitator Today: Jean || none || Team Goal:Through collaboration we will increase our understanding about shoring up Tier 1 core instruction and differentiated instructional strategies that support Tier 1. ||
 * Instructional Coach Team Meeting Feedback **
 * Meeting Date:
 * Recorder Today: Marty || Timekeeper: Terry ||
 * Team Members Absent:


 * Topics/ Meeting Outcomes: **

1.Warm-Up What's the last thing you did that you didn't have to do?

2.Book Discussion led by Beth Pick out 1-2 ideas to share with teachers and 1-2 ideas to share with ad team

Probing Questions : How can we change the perception that we have to teach all the content? If we want to guarantee mastery of, certain skills, concepts etc, then what is the process to help T's understand "essential" content?

What's "pie in the sky" and/or what's an area into which we can find some leverage points to influence change? Newton - WAC'D = documentary about writing across the curriculum Science PLC's struggling and interested in some strategies to move forward Powell Development and process of SIP (with focus on GT kids) 50% of identified GT are less than advanced on CSAP writing Folks are overwhelmed and hearing the buzz about that Euclid Coaching cycle with 3 working on writing 1 teacher working on student-led conferencing Use of reciprocal teaching in student achievement Goddard PBS going "organic" and taking on a life of its own 2nd year work with PEBS is starting to pay off. Beth The need to establish a pyramid within Tier 3 (like the alternative ed schools) is bubbling up. Framing questions to help T's think about their practice. "If this were your own child, would you be OK with this....?" " Are you willing to go to this parent and tell them you've done everything you can?"


 * Questions/ Concerns/ Requests: **

**Agenda for Next Meeting:** 1. Warm-up (5 min) 2. Review chapter 6 (5 min) 3. Discussion of Chapter 6 and share how tier 1 is being addressed at each school (use handouts and organizers that fit with your style) (75 min) 4. Set agenda for next meeting 5. Building share out 6. Housekeeping

Bring POI plans from your school
 * Assignments for Next Meeting: Who needs to bring what?**


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