inspecting the boat

Inspecting the Boat

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What Is the Source of School Support Teams (SSTs)?

• PUBLIC LAW 107-110, JAN. 8, 2002115 STAT. 1499 -NCLB(Handout 1)

A Bird’sEye View

What Is the Function of SSTs?

– Refer to NCLB Law, Section (B) Functions, page 9– Write some initial thoughts and questions in your “Captain’s Log”

Who can be on the SST crew?

• Team members may include– ESC Title I staff– ESC Working Systemically staff– Technical assistance providers (TAPs)

– Campus administrator mentors (CAMs)

• Refer to NCLB Public Law 107-110

• Brainstorm with your table mates. . .– Qualifications SST members should have – Possible ways to recruit members– SST responsibilities

• Record this information in the Captain’s Log for future reference– Keep the log handy for updates and to record additional information

Who can be on the SST crew?

SST Using the Working Systemically Approach

• Function: – (ii) collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, & monitor a plan to improve student performance

• Key element of WS:– Engages all levels of the system




• With which levels do you currently work?

State? Intermediate (ESC, TAP, CAM)?

District? School? Classroom?

• Please make your notes on the SST/WS side-by-side.


• Function:– (i) review all facets of the school’s operation

• Key element of WS:– Examines components within the system




• What component(s) would you add?

• Please make your notes on the SST/WS side-by-side.




• Share one component with someone at your table.

You have two minutes!


• Functions: – (iii) evaluate effectiveness of school personnel

– (iv) make recommendations as the school implements the plan

• Key element of WS:– Examines components within the system




• WS evaluates the effectiveness of the curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

• Note: Districts and schools may select the focus of SST services.


• Quickly! As a group, think of other words that mean evaluate. . .

• Assess• Weigh• Estimate• Consider• Examine• Calculate

• Approximate• Measure• Appraise• Review • Perceive• Analyze


• Indicate what you currently evaluate on the SST/WS side-by-side.

• Share with a different person one component you evaluate at this time.

You have two minutes.


• Function: – (ii) collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, & monitor a plan expected to improve student performance

• Key element of WS:– Develops competencies within the system


• Reflect silently. . .– Which competencies do you consciously work on developing with schools and districts?

– Which ones would you like to develop?– Record your thoughts on the side-by-side for future reflection.


Put It Together

As a table group, complete the double bubble below.

You have 20 minutes.

WS SST

ComplianceModel

20 Minutes Left20 Minutes Left

1 Minute Left1 Minute Left

Time is Up!

Putting It Together

Trade papers with another table.

WS SST

ComplianceModel

Record new ideas on your personal bubble sheets.

Simile

Make table tent with a simile on each side.

In the next 10 minutes, complete the following similes:• School Support Teams are like ___

and • Working Systemically is like _____



1 Minute Left1 Minute Left

Time is Up!

Simile

Make table tent with a simile on each side.

In the next 10 minutes, complete the following similes:• School Support Teams are like _____

and • Working Systemically is like _____

A Bird’s Eye View

inspecting the boat

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