SIOP Support Team Update (SST) for August 2011
Welcome back. We are looking forward to an exciting year!
SIOP Support from NC DPI
Needs Sensing Session
Look for an email from John Ross requesting time to meet with you virtually as we are making plans on how to support you for the upcoming year! You can also email us directly with your needs and suggestions for support from NC DPI.
SIOP Google Site
Don’t forget about the SIOP Google Site! The presentation materials and a forum for discussion can all be found here!
Technology Update
New Resources
NC DPI is working with ARCC/Edvantia to explore technology resources which will provide us with tools for delivering virtual SIOP training and support as well as space for storage of archives and other materials.
We would like to invite you to attend a demonstration of several tools we are considering - AnyMeeting, Banckle, Edmodo – on Tuesday, September 13 from 3:45 – 5:15 pm. Participants will need access to a computer with headphones and microphone in order to participate fully in the demonstration.
Please send an email to Ivanna at if you are interested in participating in this demonstration opportunity. Please write SIOP Demo Participationin the subject line of your email and state “I’m in!” in the body.
SIOP Implementation Plan Webinar
The webinar given Friday, June 17 is posted on the ESL web site at . We understand that the archive is not working consistently across the state and are working to resolve the issue. If the archive does play for you and you are willing to transcribe the key points of discussion, we would all be grateful! Please communicate with Ivanna if you are able to provide this service.
Teacher Studio (TS)
Version 2 of TS has been released with many of the changes and upgrades WE suggested! Check it out at . You can click on “Take a Tour” at the bottom of the page for an introduction to all the changes!
If your email has changed or you have people you are coaching who need to be signed up for the site, please contact Kelly Pounds at . For new accounts include the person’s first name, last name and email address and tell her they are part of the NC SIOP Team!
Assignments
NEW Opportunity!
Avery County has requested a SIOP Support Team Member to work with a team of middle and high school staff who have already been SIOP trained. Please let Ivanna know if you are interested in taking on this project.
Previously Assigned
June SIOP teams: Each SIOP team trained June 16-17 was assigned a coach to help establisha SIOP implementation plan and to provide support as they carry out the plan. Please send a short update on what has been done to date with your assigned team. Include contact information, training to date and support needs you have from the state.
I am including the assignment chart as presented in the last update here. Please let us know if changes need to be made to the assignments or if assistance in needed with the process.
Bob Egan / ChathamBonnie Tran / Montgomery
Casey J. Avery / Columbus (School 1)
Cindy Lockerman / Cleveland
JoAnna Davis / Columbus (School 2)
Maritza Rosado / Hoke
Martha Dobson / Maureen Joy/Durham
Pamela Glover / Lee (4 schools)
Tina Manning / Chapel Hill
Previously trained SIOP groups: We are still accepting requests from teams previously trainedin SIOP. Some of you have assignments with such groups. Please send a short update on what has been done to date with your assigned team. Include contact information, training to date and support needs you have from the state.
Invoicing Reminder
As our mode of delivery has moved from the originally planned daily face to face training to a more virtual platform, the invoicing needs have changed as well. Thank you to the ground breakers who have helped us devise these guidelines for recording the details of your work and invoicing appropriately.
Please keep a detailed log of exact times and activities for audit purposes. Invoices, however, should use the following generalcategories and include only basic details. A sample is posted on the Wiki at
Consulting: This is work done with an LEA or school to establish needs, times, etc. Work can be via phone, e-mail, and other virtual means or in person.
Developing: This is work done on materials (lesson plans, needs assessments, training, etc.) or collaboration with another team member or NC DPI.
Training: This is work done with the LEA or school to further develop their skills in SIOP. This can include component enrichment, coaching skills, book studies, etc. and can be virtually and/or face to face.
Coaching: This is work done with the LEA or school to support the SIOP implementation. It can include observations, model lessons, follow up, etc. It can be virtually and/or face to face.
In order for your invoice to be processed, it must be filled out completely including the date, total amount and EP number (listed on your contract).
You can email the completed form to Celia Atkison .
Approved invoicestake 4-6 weeks to process. (Don’t be afraid to check if payment is not received in a timely manner)
As always, thank you for ALL you do!