GST BOCES SIP Program

2013-2014 Workshop Offerings

Regionally Developed

Assessments


Regionally Developed Assessments for English 9 & 10: This workshop will focus on creating CCSS aligned regional assessments for Grade 9 and 10 English Language Arts courses. The assessments will be written by local educators and enable districts to ascertain the instructional needs of individual students, annually, based on their performance on these assessments.

Date(s): June 25, 2013

Location: Dormann Library; GST BOCES Conference Room

Time: 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 6

Presenter(s): Molly Liberto, GST BOCES ISC Staff

Target Audience: English Teachers

Regionally Developed Assessment in Science 7 & 8: This workshop will focus on creating CCSS aligned regional pre- and post-assessments in science.

Date(s): June 26, 2013

Location: Dormann Library; GST BOCES Conference Room

Time: 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 6

Presenter(s): Paul Spara, GST BOCES ISC Staff

Target Audience: Teachers Grades 7 & 8

Regionally Developed Assessments for Global I & II: This workshop will focus on creating CCSS aligned regional assessments for Global I and II courses. The assessments will be written by local educators and enable districts to ascertain the instructional needs of individual students, annually, based on their performance on these assessments.

Date(s): July 1, 2013

Location: Dormann Library; GST BOCES Conference Room

Time: 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 6

Presenter(s): Rick Bates, Bath District Teacher

Target Audience: Global Teachers

Regionally Developed Assessments for Music: Participants will review and critique various teacher and performing arts program evaluation tools currently in practice throughout the country. Once analyzed, we will determine models that will work on a regional basis for fine arts programs, and design examples to satisfy this requirement.

Date(s): August 26 & 27, 2013

Location: Coopers Campus, Bldg. 8 DL Room

Time: 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 12

Presenter(s): Mary Jane Eckel & Steven Smith, GST BOCES ISC Staff

Target Audience: Music Teachers

Regionally Developed Assessments for Art: Participants will review and critique various teacher and performing arts program evaluation tools currently in practice throughout the country. Once analyzed, we will determine models that will work on a regional basis for fine arts programs, and design examples to satisfy this requirement.

Date(s): August 28 & 29, 2013

Location: Coopers Campus, Bldg. 8 DL Room

Time: 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 12

Presenter(s): Mary Jane Eckel & Steven Smith, GST BOCES ISC Staff

Target Audience: Art Teachers


ELA and Math

Common Core Module

Offerings


ELA Common Core Modules (Grades 6-8): The three grades will begin the day together looking at the organization of the modules, resources available, and general information on the ELA Modules. After that, the large group will divide into three grade level subgroups and experience one ELA Module. There will be opportunities throughout the day to experience key aspects of the module in student as well as teacher mode. Teachers will leave these sessions with an understanding of how the Common Core Modules work (how to use as they are or how to adapt and substitute in locally selected literature), how to setup a year using the modules, and the shifted teacher role in these modules.

Date(s): July 17, 2013

Location: Radisson Hotel, Corning

Time: 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 6

Presenter(s): Katheryn Ellison, Angie Olkey, & Michelle Fitzsimmons, GST BOCES ISC Staff

Target Audience: Teachers Grades 6, 7, & 8

ELA Common Core Modules (Grades 9-11): The three grades will begin the day together looking at the organization of the modules, resources available, and general information on the ELA Modules. After that, the large group will divide into three grade level subgroups and experience one ELA Module. There will be opportunities throughout the day to experience key aspects of the module in student as well as teacher mode. Teachers will leave these sessions with an understanding of how the Common Core Modules work (how to use as they are or how to adapt and substitute in locally selected literature), how to setup a year using the modules, and the shifted teacher role in these modules.

Pick one of the two dates below based on closest location for you:

Western End of the BOCES Region:

Date(s): July 16, 2013

Location: Bath High School Conference Room 342

Time: 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 6

Presenter(s): Melissa Houck, Molly Liberto, & Kelley Batrowny, GST BOCES ISC Staff

Target Audience: Teachers Grades 9, 10, & 11

Eastern End of the BOCES Region:

Date(s): August 15, 2013

Location: Hilton Garden Inn

Time: 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 6

Presenter(s): Melissa Houck, Molly Liberto, & Kelley Batrowny, GST BOCES ISC Staff

Target Audience: Teachers Grades 9, 10, & 11

ELA Common Core Modules (Grades K-2): The three grades will begin the day together looking at the organization of the modules, resources available, and general information on the ELA Modules. After that, the large group will divide into three grade level subgroups and experience one ELA Module. There will be opportunities throughout the day to experience key aspects of the module in student as well as teacher mode.

Teachers will leave these sessions with an understanding of how the Common Core Modules work (how to use as they are or how to adapt and substitute in locally selected literature), how to setup a year using the modules, and the shifted teacher role in these modules.

Pick one of the two dates below based on closest location for you:

Western End of the BOCES Region:

Date(s): July 29, 2013

Location: Bath High School Conference Room 342

Time: 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 6

Presenter(s): Kelly White, Chris McGinnis, & Jackie Czmanske, GST BOCES ISC Staff

Target Audience: Teachers Grades K, 1, & 2

Eastern End of the BOCES Region:

Date(s): August 20, 2013

Location: Hilton Garden Inn

Time: 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 6

Presenter(s): Kelly White, Chris McGinnis, & Jackie Czmanske, GST BOCES ISC Staff

Target Audience: Teachers Grades K, 1, & 2

ELA Common Core Modules (Grades 3-5): The three grades will begin the day together looking at the organization of the modules, resources available, and general information on the ELA Modules. After that, the large group will divide into three grade level subgroups and experience one ELA Module. There will be opportunities throughout the day to experience key aspects of the module in student as well as teacher mode.

Teachers will leave these sessions with an understanding of how the Common Core Modules work (how to use as they are or how to adapt and substitute in locally selected literature), how to setup a year using the modules, and the shifted teacher role in these modules.

Pick one of the two dates below based on closest location for you:

Western End of the BOCES Region:

Date(s): August 14, 2013

Location: Bath High School

Time: 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 6

Presenter(s): Georgia Weed, Kate Cornell, & Tiffany Henry, GST BOCES ISC Staff

Target Audience: Teachers Grades 3, 4, & 5

Eastern End of the BOCES Region:

Date(s): August 22, 2013

Location: Hilton Garden Inn

Time: 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 6

Presenter(s): Georgia Weed, Kate Cornell, & Tiffany Henry, GST BOCES ISC Staff

Target Audience: Teachers Grades 3, 4, & 5

Addressing the Math Common Core Summer Kickoff (Grades K-8): BOCES will offer an introduction to the math modules this summer in grade bands: K-2; 3-5; and 6-8. This is a half-day overview and walk-through of the math modules.

Pick one of the six dates below based on closest location for you:

Date(s): August 7, 2013 Date(s): August 7, 2013

Location: GST BOCES Bush Bldg. 11 LCR Location: GST BOCES Bush Bldg. 11 LCR

Time: 8:30a.m. – 11:30a.m. Time: 12:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3

Presenter(s): Melissa Houck, GST BOCES ISC Staff Presenter(s): Melissa Houck

Target Audience: Teachers Grades K-2 Target Audience: Teachers Grades 3-5

Date(s): August 8, 2013 Date(s): August 8, 2013

Location: Dormann Library; GST BOCES Conf Rm Location: Dormann Library; GST BOCES Conf Rm

Time: 8:30a.m. – 11:30a.m. Time: 12:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3

Presenter(s): Melissa Houck. GST BOCES ISC Staff Presenter(s): Melissa Houck

Target Audience: Teachers Grades K-2 Target Audience: Teachers Grades 3-5

Date(s): August 16, 2013 Date(s): August 16, 2013

Location: GST BOCES Coopers Bldg. 8 DL Room Location: GST BOCES Coopers Bldg. 8 DL Room

Time: 8:30a.m. – 11:30a.m. Time: 12:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3

Presenter(s): Tiffany Henry, GST BOCES ISC Staff Presenter(s): Tiffany Henry

Target Audience: Teachers Grades 6-8 Target Audience: Teachers Grades 6-8

These are “grade band” offerings.

You may register Grades K, 1, & 2 together; Grades 3, 4, & 5 together; and Grades 6, 7, & 8 together.

Addressing the “M” in STEM (grades 3-5): Following the Summer Kickoff workshop, this offering will focus on regional intensive support to those districts implementing the Math Common Core Modules. BOCES will host monthly or every-other-month training beginning in September of the 2013-2014 school year. This monthly training will be provided by BOCES staff in a “just in time” professional development model similar to the regional STEM program training model currently used for science. In this model, the districts will commit to having all of their grades 3, 4, and 5 teachers join a cohort group of teachers by grade level. The teachers will attend all training as part of a regional professional learning community and learn to deliver each NYS math module as available at their grade level. The monthly trainings would include:

· A cohort model of monthly, full-day, grade level trainings led by STEM Mentors (one day per month per grade level)

· Experience with the modules in both teacher and student mode

· Practice using best practices for shifting instructional strategies to meet the rigor of the Common Core, including teaching around the 5Es of Inquiry (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate)

· Integration of instructional concepts/strategies such as Formative Assessment, Cooperative Learning, and developing collaborative learning communities

· Math Notebooks similar to the STEM science notebooks

· Reflection on best instructional practices and trouble-shooting opportunities with a community of teachers implementing the curriculum

· Opportunities for job-embedded coaching support to the participating districts

Date(s): TBD (to take place during the school year)

Location: TBD

Time: 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 60

Presenter(s): TBD

Target Audience: Teachers Grade 3, 4, & 5

These will be separate grade level offerings. Please register teachers sorted by grade level by the registration deadline. An email confirmation will be sent to each teacher once dates have been established.

Supplemental Math Training (grades K-2, and 6-8): Following the Summer Kickoff workshop (listed above), this offering will focus on regional supplemental training and support for those districts supplementing their math curriculum with the NYS Math Common Core Modules. BOCES will host four training sessions throughout the year for each grade level: K-2, and 6-8. In this model, the district teachers will participate in training specific to the NYS Common Core Math Modules at their grade level. This training is less intensive than the grades 3-5 math training and intended to provide teachers with an overview of the modules.

Date(s): TBD (to take place during the school year)

Location: TBD

Time: 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 24

Presenter(s): TBD

Target Audience: Teachers Grades K, 1, 2,

Teachers Grades 6, 7, 8

These will be separate grade level offerings. Please register teachers sorted by grade level by the registration deadline. An email confirmation will be sent to each teacher once dates have been established.


APPR Multiple Rubric

Offerings


The Danielson Group: A Framework for Teaching: This session provides participants with a deeper understanding using the Framework to enhance professional practice in different applications. Further exploration into the components of the rubric that guide improving instructional practice.

Date: July 18, 2013

Location: Radisson Hotel, Corning

Time: 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 6

Presenter: Lynn Sawyer, Consultant, The Danielson Group

Target Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

Danielson for Administrators – Level 1: Administrators will discuss the rubrics and tools necessary for observing performance and how best to involve the teachers in the process. Topics to be discussed include: collecting and analyzing evidence of teacher practice, assessment focused on continual improvement, promoting and assuring quality of teaching and creating a culture of professional growth.

Date(s): July 19, 2013

Location: GST BOCES Coopers Campus, Bldg. 8 DL Room

Time: 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 6

Presenter(s): Lynn Sawyer, Consultant, The Danielson Group

Target Audience: Administrators

The Marzano Group: The Art and Science of Teaching: It is true that even modest improvements in teacher effectiveness can lead to impressive gains in student achievement. "The Art and Science of Teaching" presents research-based instructional strategies that can lead to improved student performance when implemented with consistency and fidelity. This framework for instruction is the foundation of the Marzano Effective Supervision model. Participants of this workshop will be provided the basics of the common language presented in "The Art and Science of Teaching." They will also gain understanding of a model for supervision and evaluation that is more apt to lead to higher student achievement.

Date(s): August 2, 2013

Location: Hilton Garden Inn

Time: 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 6

Presenter(s): Jan Hoegh, Consultant, The Marzano Group

Target Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

MPPR (Multidimensional Principal Performance Rubric) for Administrators – Level 2: This full day workshop provides practical strategies, structures and processes for supporting MPPR implementation inside a coherent professional evaluation system. With their needs in supporting MPPR implementation as the context, participants will have opportunities to engage with an MPPR assessment process that maintains professional and school improvement goal attainment as its hub, is reflective, collaborative and respectful. The following questions will be addressed:

· What is a reasonable workflow for principal evaluation?

· How can evaluation be accomplished while maintaining a focus on improvement?

· Where does the “evidence” come from?

· How does MPPR assessment and evaluation promote collaboration and professional conversations?

Date(s): August 9, 2013

Location: Radisson Hotel, Corning

Time: 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Contact Hours: 6

Presenter(s): Joanne Picone-Zocchia, Consultant

Target Audience: Administrators


Curriculum and

Instructional Strategies

Offerings


Using the Close Reading Strategy to Deepen Comprehension of Complex Text: This one-day workshop will focus on the ELA Common Core Standard, Shift 3: Staircase of Complexity. This shift focuses on developing students’ ability to read grade appropriate text by providing more time and support in the curriculum for close reading. Close reading requires students to engage with a text of sufficient complexity and examine the meaning of the text that will lead to deep comprehension. Participants will experience close reading as a student and reflect on the skills needed to be successful. Teachers will be provided strategies such as (chunking, multiple readings of the same text, craft techniques and related question development) to implement close reading within their specific content area. In addition, various on-line resources that provide teachers access to content specific text will be provided.