April+25,+2011

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=Collaboration Meeting Agenda:=

1. "Five Minute Strategy Session" 2. Peer Observation Debriefing 3. Level Expectations 4. Postponed Strategy Session from 4/11 (if time permits)
 * Jacoub
 * One positive observation from each team member.
 * High Beginning
 * Intermediate
 * Advanced
 * Sheltered English 1C/2C


 * Integrating Google Docs
 * Sharing (folders and individual documents)
 * Google Sites
 * Gathering Data
 * For Cluster and Unit tests
 * Student information (Google Account Info, Portfolio Page info)

= Minutes: = Notes from today's meeting: 2. Peer Observation Debriefing Anthony would like to have a wiki discussion to further debrief. It was good to have two teachers out per day. It is good to observe the AVID class because they have our students. They can move up fast and be successful at passing the exit exam and getting ready for college. Matt noticed the structure of higher level thinking in Lemaster's class. Would be good to see some of the other classes outside of our department next time.
 * 1) Gmail and google doc info from Sophia
 * How to add contacts to a group
 * Everyone shares one positive thing we observed
 * Anthony: Saw almost everyone, noticed students were engaged, in groups, moving around the room. Students were very engaged.
 * Scott: Liked the positive atmospheres. Saw more English used the higher the levels. Got better idea of where it all fits.
 * Matt: Saw a lot of group activities. Also saw AVID teachers and noticed the differences between their classes and our classes. Saw "college readiness" prep and wants to make his classes more like that next year, more analysis and critical thinking.
 * Vickie: Stopped in a science class and will bring in something to share next week.
 * Tara: Such great structure and expectations which made group work run more smoothly. Learning environment is better that way.
 * Maxine: Had a rough schedule so didn't get to observe much. Got to see some of her students and how they are being supported in the reading classes. Would like to stop in during her prep this week.
 * Sophia: Would like to stop in on her prep too.
 * Michelle: Saw lots of group work and positive things that other teachers were doing.
 * Jenn: Liked seeing that the high beginning and beginning classes were doing the same things as the higher levels.

3. Level Expectations: What do you want students to be able to do at the beginning of next year?
 * Intermediate:
 * Writing- know what a paragraph is, not write one by themselves. Know topic sentence and that one idea goes in a paragraph. Know parts of a paragraph.
 * Know parts of an essay, not write one by themselves.
 * Reading- Should be able to read a paragraph and summarize it easily.Works well for students who don't skip a level.
 * High beginning- has done more with students showing their comprehension with think-pair share etc. rather than teacher explaining, so the high beginning kids should be more prepared than the previous year.
 * Advanced:
 * Writing- Know what an essay is and possibly write a basic essay by themselves. However, it might be better with support because there may be students who skipped a level who might not be able to do that.
 * Should know simple transitions and be able to write a basic three paragraph essay. Would need help analyzing the prompt. Once they understand the prompt, they should be able to write an essay.
 * Will Marlene be able to place them with our same expectations?
 * After we receive the information from 1c/ 2c we will discuss our expectations again and firm it up.
 * After we receive the information from 1c/ 2c we will discuss our expectations again and firm it up.