model schools conference 2007 washington, dc. dr. mimi dyer academy of math, science &...
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Model Schools Conference 2007Washington, DC
Dr. Mimi DyerDr. Mimi Dyer
Academy of Math, Science & Technology
Staff Development Coordinator
Advanced Placement Coordinator
Cobb County SchoolsCobb County Schools
Just north of Atlanta, GA 2nd largest school district in state 30th largest in nation 106,000 students (+2,500/yr) 16 high schools 23 middle schools 68 elementary schools
KMHS ProfileKMHS Profile
Opened in 2000 with 1250 students 2006-7 population – 3,147 319,000 sq. ft. instructional space
on 79 acres 118 core and 165 elective courses on 4x4
block schedule 23 AP courses – 367 students/577 tests
90% of students involved 22 athletic teams Drama – 225 students Marching Band – 280 students 51 clubs
Robotics International Recreation Jazz Band Philosophy Yugiyo Men of Distinction Equestrian
Extracurricular ActivitiesExtracurricular Activities
The Journey BeginsThe Journey Begins
2000-1 KMHS is born Dr. Daggett speaks to fledgling faculty
2001-2: Rigor & Relevance handbook for all faculty – begin discussions
2002-3: Helen Branigan conducts R&R workshop with faculty
2003-4: KMHS creates first D quadrant lessons and is selected as Model School
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Lessons in the D QuadrantLessons in the D Quadrant
Understanding the framework and creating stars
Featured career tech courses (most easily transportable)
ChallengeChallenge
Lessons in the D Quadrant, Part IILessons in the D Quadrant, Part IIRigor, Relevance & RelationshipsRigor, Relevance & RelationshipsLessons in the D Quadrant, Part IILessons in the D Quadrant, Part IIRigor, Relevance & RelationshipsRigor, Relevance & Relationships
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Linking student achievement and critical thinking
Importance of relationships in learning process
Featured examples of community building in D Quadrant lessons
DiscoveryDiscovery
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The Road to DThe Road to D
ImplementationImplementation
Deep understanding of the framework Linking theory and practice Application to all curricular areas Not just thinking outside the box but
building a new one from the ground up
Destination
2007
GG2
Susan GundermanSusan Gunderman
Principal
January 2006January 2006
Dr. Daggett meets with students and teachers Responses surprising
“I feel a little sorry for my teacher trying
to get to D” Teachers 4; students 2.5
Clearly not there yet The challenge
Staff development task: Create a D quadrant lesson
Share with colleagues
AnsweringAnswering the Challengethe Challenge
In the beginning. . .In the beginning. . .
Find your comfort zone Snack ‘n Shares to learn tools
Work in collaborative groups 1.5 hours per month Workdays
Develop a D Quadrant lesson to deliver and share
The PlanThe Plan
Each collaborative group would share the lesson
Do the math: 55 groups in 3 months
“Please don’t make us sit through that!”
Back to the drawing board….Back to the drawing board….
Input from leadership teams
They get it; don’t overwhelm them.
Instead, Let’s Celebrate!!Let’s Celebrate!!
KM iDOL Survivors of the Academy AwardsKM iDOL Survivors of the Academy Awards
IDOL Committee New plan
February workday: Department meetings to
select “best in show” Application
Rigor and Relevance Framework Reviewed by committee Four finalists and six cameos March workday: Final presentations
The IncentivesThe Incentives Collaboration Creativity Support Money!!
$2500 first prize $1000 second $850 third $500 fourth
Esteemed JudgesEsteemed Judges
Mr. Fred Sanderson, Superintendent Dr. Judy Gilliam, Assistant Superintendent
for Curriculum Instruction Mr. Jim Carter, Area Assistant
Superintendent, Area 5
The Rubric
Kennesaw Mountain Kennesaw Mountain Model Lessons PresentationModel Lessons Presentation
Students use higher order thinking skills to engage in learning that demonstrates a deep understanding of the material. The student’s learning can be assessed by his ability to apply that material to future learning across disciplines and to use that learning to solve “real world problems.”
D QuadrantD Quadrant
FinalistFinalist
Physical Education
The Pit: Seasonal Sand Training
Coaches
CameoCameo
Forensic Science
Mystery TheaterMystery Theater
Doug Michalke
CameoCameo
Guidance
Fun with DFun with D
Counselors
FinalistFinalist
Biology II
Human Anatomy ProjectHuman Anatomy ProjectDr. Joanne Jezequel
CameoCameo
Educational Support
Mountaintop CafeMountaintop CafeKelly Bramblett & Stephanie Barber
CameoCameo
AP Music Theory
Alma Mater ProjectAlma Mater ProjectDavid Roth & Jeff Harper
FinalistFinalist
Advanced Composition
9th Applied Literature
Drama Conventions in ShakespeareSkyler Curtis & Niki Jaquish
CameoCameo
Honors Earth Science
Montage of Tornado Stories
John Schafer
(originally judged by Weather Channel)
CameoCameo
Career Tech
We Do D!We Do D!
FinalistFinalist
Algebra II
Money Management
Graduation D-cisionsJimmy Whittemore & Dana Rogers
AwardsAwards
Best Way to Start Your Day Most Suspenseful “Give me a break . . . Everything we do is
D-Quadrant!” Most Likely to be Misunderstood True Tales from the Weather Channel Most Likely to be Delivered Standing Up
After the PartyAfter the Party
Teachers like to share their successes They’ll do anything for instructional money Some still equated “dazzle” with “D” It was about good teaching: slackers were
uncomfortable Next steps: From theorytheory to practicepractice to
cultureculture
Contact InformationContact Information
PowerPoint uploaded to Model Schools Conference website: http://www.modelschoolsconference.com/handouts.html
Susan Gunderman [email protected]
Mimi Dyer [email protected] [email protected]