Implementing School Level Websites, Blogs, and Parent

Communication atDuVall Elementary School

Implementing School Level Websites, Blogs, and Parent

Communication atDuVall Elementary School

Presented by:

Wyatt David, & Glenn Maleyko

March 18, 2011

Presented by:

Wyatt David, & Glenn Maleyko

March 18, 2011

DuVall ElementaryDuVall Elementary

Located in Dearborn, MI – A suburb of Detroit

276 students in grades K-5 We are located near Greenfield Village and

the Henry Ford Museum

Located in Dearborn, MI – A suburb of Detroit

276 students in grades K-5 We are located near Greenfield Village and

the Henry Ford Museum

9% students with disabilities 12% ELL students 24% Free and reduced lunch AYP has been met for several

consecutive years.

9% students with disabilities 12% ELL students 24% Free and reduced lunch AYP has been met for several

consecutive years.

1st Grade Students in Ms. Sims class

1st Grade Students in Ms. Sims class

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DuVall Student Broadcasting Network (DSBN)DuVall Student Broadcasting Network (DSBN)

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DuVall TechnologyDuVall Technology

Data projectors, Document cameras and promethean board in most of the classrooms.

Wireless connectivity mobile wireless labs including a new dell mini lab

DuVall Student Broadcasting Network DSBN Multimedia software applications Streaming Video software On-line learning, communication and blogs Big Blue Button Conference software

Data projectors, Document cameras and promethean board in most of the classrooms.

Wireless connectivity mobile wireless labs including a new dell mini lab

DuVall Student Broadcasting Network DSBN Multimedia software applications Streaming Video software On-line learning, communication and blogs Big Blue Button Conference software

DuVall Elementary ELA & Math Objective Proficiency Index

DuVall Elementary ELA & Math Objective Proficiency Index

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DuVall Elementary ELA & Math Objective Proficiency Index for

Economically Disadvantaged Students.

DuVall Elementary ELA & Math Objective Proficiency Index for

Economically Disadvantaged Students.

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AchievementsAchievements

-We have Provided Training in Technology Integration to teachers throughout the state through the DuVall Tech Camp.

-We have Provided Training in Technology Integration to teachers throughout the state through the DuVall Tech Camp.

DuVall WebsiteDuVall Website

School Calendar Mission Statement/Objectives/Vision School/District Resources Links http://duvall.dearbornschools.org/

School Calendar Mission Statement/Objectives/Vision School/District Resources Links http://duvall.dearbornschools.org/

Iblog PromotionIblog Promotion

The Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) has approved the promotion of iblog as the consistent means of on-line communication with parents and community members in the district.

The Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) has approved the promotion of iblog as the consistent means of on-line communication with parents and community members in the district.

Sign up Sign up

The use of i-blog is very user friendly. Parents, guardians, community members and students can easily sign-up for the automated e-newsletter feature, which will provide them with an automated email.

http://blog.dearbornschools.org/maleyko/

Users have control over how often they receive the emails, from every time a new post is placed on the blog site to daily, weekly or monthly updates. 

The use of i-blog is very user friendly. Parents, guardians, community members and students can easily sign-up for the automated e-newsletter feature, which will provide them with an automated email.

http://blog.dearbornschools.org/maleyko/

Users have control over how often they receive the emails, from every time a new post is placed on the blog site to daily, weekly or monthly updates. 

Iblog BenefitsIblog Benefits

Quick and Easy Communication Cost Savings Promotes Green Schools. Parents are very satisfied with this form of

communication.

Quick and Easy Communication Cost Savings Promotes Green Schools. Parents are very satisfied with this form of

communication.

School Blog siteSchool Blog site

The site is being used by all DuVall faculty This is the main form of communication in the

DuVall school community. We have a school level blog, PTA blog and

classroom level blog for all teachers. We also use the blog to promote special programs.

Ie. Video club and district literacy model (Daily 5 and CAFÉ)

http://blog.dearbornschools.org/hevenes/

The site is being used by all DuVall faculty This is the main form of communication in the

DuVall school community. We have a school level blog, PTA blog and

classroom level blog for all teachers. We also use the blog to promote special programs.

Ie. Video club and district literacy model (Daily 5 and CAFÉ)

http://blog.dearbornschools.org/hevenes/

School Blog and Classroom teacher blogs

School Blog and Classroom teacher blogs

We are recommending that all schools in Dearborn set up a school blog to provide parents with information in an efficient and timely manner

It is also recommended that all teachers in Dearborn set up blog sites to provide information on classroom activities, curriculum and instruction, homework, and other areas.

We are recommending that all schools in Dearborn set up a school blog to provide parents with information in an efficient and timely manner

It is also recommended that all teachers in Dearborn set up blog sites to provide information on classroom activities, curriculum and instruction, homework, and other areas.

Automated enewsletterAutomated enewsletter

Promotion of the enewsletter and automated email option on both the school sites and teacher sites.

This can be done through newsletters and during open house.

Promotion of the enewsletter and automated email option on both the school sites and teacher sites.

This can be done through newsletters and during open house.

Sample SitesSample Sites

DuVall Elementary http://duvall.dearbornschools.org/

Geer Park Elementary http://geerpark.dearbornschools.org/

Woodworth Middle School http://woodworth.dearbornschools.org/

DuVall Elementary http://duvall.dearbornschools.org/

Geer Park Elementary http://geerpark.dearbornschools.org/

Woodworth Middle School http://woodworth.dearbornschools.org/

Recorded Video is available via the blog

Recorded Video is available via the blog

Teachers have the ability to post video on their iblog site.

Sean’s Native American Presentation http://dearbornschools.org/dtube?v=561796uNxZ4AT&Itemid=333

Teachers have the ability to post video on their iblog site.

Sean’s Native American Presentation http://dearbornschools.org/dtube?v=561796uNxZ4AT&Itemid=333

How to Promote iblogHow to Promote iblog

Developing a Plan of Action Promotion Support from teachers Ease of usage for parents and templates other

Developing a Plan of Action Promotion Support from teachers Ease of usage for parents and templates other

Building Professional Development Plan

Building Professional Development Plan

It is critical to build teacher capacity.

PLCs are the answer. The most promising strategy for sustained,

substantive school improvement is building the capacity of school personnel to function as a professional learning community. The path to change in the classroom lies within and through professional learning communities. Dufour and Eaker, 2004

It is critical to build teacher capacity.

PLCs are the answer. The most promising strategy for sustained,

substantive school improvement is building the capacity of school personnel to function as a professional learning community. The path to change in the classroom lies within and through professional learning communities. Dufour and Eaker, 2004

DuVall School Professional Learning and Expertise

DuVall School Professional Learning and Expertise

We have established our own experts in the school in several areas including:Technology, literacy,

differentiated instruction, writing, leadership, etc.

We have established our own experts in the school in several areas including:Technology, literacy,

differentiated instruction, writing, leadership, etc.

Learning with TechnologyLearning with Technology

Glenn Maleyko

Team CollaborationTeam Collaboration

Effective collaborative teams share knowledge, define learning standards, agree on pacing, build knowledge of best practice, and focus on issues that MOST impact student achievement.

Effective collaborative teams share knowledge, define learning standards, agree on pacing, build knowledge of best practice, and focus on issues that MOST impact student achievement.

Building Professional Development Plan

Building Professional Development Plan

The DuVall method for training and PD Big Blue Button Other ideas.

The DuVall method for training and PD Big Blue Button Other ideas.

Classroom Examples by Wyatt David

Classroom Examples by Wyatt David

http://blog.dearbornschools.org/davidw/

http://blog.dearbornschools.org/davidw/