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Superintendents Advisory Council Meeting Wendy Kelly Linda Montes Antonio Perez September 4, 2018 Goals for Tonight Overview of Student Experiences in RCSD Platinum Ticket Additional Enrichment Opportunities Social Emotional Learning
Wendy Kelly Linda Montes Antonio Perez September 4, 2018
Overview of Student Experiences in RCSD Platinum Ticket Additional Enrichment Opportunities Social Emotional Learning Professional Development Note cards are available at your table to write questions that will be answered during the presentation.
Critical Thinking Collaboration Creativity Communication Content Area Literacy*
Instructional Practices As the content becomes more sophisticated, the language becomes more sophisticated. The Common Core focuses on developing the critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills students will need to be successful. Connection to rigorous grade level content Many students have opportunities to develop two languages beginning in the early grades
Instructional Practices Targeted Reading Instruction Literacy and language through content with rigorous and complex texts Reason and provide evidence from text Individualized instruction using technology Use complex digital and print media in the classroom Produce writing for a range of purposes and audiences Integrate technology
Instruction and Professional Development
Instruction and Professional Development Content Area Literacy by Themes Research and Information Writing Next Generation Science Standards focused on rigor, critical thinking and collaboration
Positive School-wide Discipline
Teachers build rapport with students Identify areas of growth needed for each student Understanding the needs of students at each grade level Integrating life skills in content Community school partnerships
Developing the Social Emotional Needs of Students
K-8 Academic Success for All Learners