Superintendents Advisory Council Meeting Wendy Kelly Linda Montes - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Superintendent’s 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 Professional Development Note cards are available at your table to write questions that will be answered during the presentation.

Overarching Components of Common Core Instruction Critical Thinking Collaboration Creativity Communication Content Area Literacy*

Academic Language and Cognition 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

English Language Arts Instruction 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

Mathematics Instruction Instruction and Professional Development

Science and Social Studies Instruction Instruction and Professional Development Content Area Literacy by Themes Research and Information Writing Next Generation Science Standards focused on rigor, critical thinking and collaboration

Belief in the Learner - Positive affirmations - School-wide: Conflict Resolution, Character Education, Positive School-wide Discipline - Honoring the lives of the students - High expectations of our students - Listening to our students’ needs

Social Emotional Learning 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

Professional Development

August 14th Developing the Social Emotional Needs of Students

August 15th K-8 Academic Success for All Learners