W E L C O M E

Spring Symposium 2 0 1 4

IntroductionsNkoli E. Onye: Executive Director of Performance

Management (Moderator)

Maribeth Calabro: I3 CoordinatorConsulting TeachersLaura Almagno Lenora GoodwinPeter Bellisle Jennifer JohnsonAndrew Benn Ana MontalabanChristine Brierly Melissa PalumboMelissa Cimini Lillian TurnipseedEd German Erin Wilson

Greetings

Superintendent Susan F. LusiMaribeth Calabro, President PTU

Symposium Norms

• Equity of Voice• Active Listening• Respect for All Perspectives• Safety and Confidentiality• Self-Monitor use of Electronics

Poll Everywhere Directions

This is the “phone number” or recipient for your

response.

Include this number in the body of your

text before you type your response.

Only 145 Character Responses are allowed

Spring Symposium Agenda

7:45-8:30 Sign in8:30- 9:00 Opening Remarks9:00-10:00 Keynote Speaker: Charlotte

Danielson10:00-10:30 Question & Answer with Charlotte

Danielson10:30-10:45 Break10:45-11:30 Guess that Component Group

Work11:30-12:15 Group Presentations12:15-1:00 Lunch

Now it’s time to play GUESS THAT COMPONENT!

Rubric Component Analysis Directions

Each table will be assigned a specific component, receive a copy ofthat portion of the rubric and a graphic organizer.1. Read through the component individually.2. Highlight or circle important words.3. As a table, discuss which words/phrases you chose and why.4. Come to a table consensus regarding the most important three

words/phrases.5. Use those three words/phrases to complete the graphic organizer

as a team. Be sure to take notes on your own copy.

Graphic Organizer Directions

1. In the first column, write the agreed upon three words/phrases.

2. In the second column, list one or more examples of what this looks like in the classroom.

3. In the third column, write how this would improve teaching and learning.

Graphic Organizer

Component Presentation

Choose one of the

presentation options

available at your table.

Collaboratively brainstorm to

create a final product.

You will have approximately

five minutes to present to

the whole group.

All presentation choices must:

Highlight the most important

aspects of the assigned

component

Incorporate real classroom

examples

You may NOT state your

component when you get up

to present

Spring Symposium Agenda

1:00-1:30 Leadership: From the Field to the Classroom

1:30-2:20 And the ‘Eyes’ Have It!: 2x2 Sharing2:20-2:30 Celebratory Snacks2:20-3:00 Presentation: Certificates of Completion

Real World Connections

Leadership from the Field to the Classroom

LEADER

Was it…

• Politician• Clergy• Family• Friend• Activist

• Police Officer• Fire Fighter• Business

Person

• Athlete• Principal• Teacher• Yourself

Are You a Leader?

Turn & TalkHow do we, as educators, relate to this video?

• What struck you? • Did you notice or think about anything? • Did you connect with a phrase or image? • Did you get a new idea? • Did an old idea come back to life? • Did you like it?• Did a new leader come to mind?

Belichick’s Keynote Address: Leadership

Highlight and mark the text in any way that speaks to you.

Notable Quotable

1. Choose one quote you highlighted from the article to write on an index card at your table.

2. Once everyone is ready, read your quote from the index card and share why you chose it.

Belichick Brevity Application

Write one sentence for each of the following:

1. Describe your leadership style.

2. Name one contribution you made to your school

community this year that you are most proud of.

3. Name one leadership goal for next year that your

experience this year has helped to inform.

Small Group Share

At your tables, share one of the three sentences from the back of your index card.

Acknowledge Another

What did you hear from a leader at your tablethat you liked?

And the ‘Eyes’ Have It

• Find an eyeball partner (preferably not at your table)

• With your partner please shareo 2 Successeso 2 Challenges

• Collaboratively determine your “Starting Line” for next year by answering the following prompt.

And the ‘Eyes’ Have It: Prompt

Recognizing the challenges you faced this year, anticipate what you may encounter next year.

Through reflection determine the specific action step(s) you will take to address the most critical challenges?

Growing &Blooming

The Teacher’s First Year From the Coach’s Perspective

• “When we plant a rose seed in the earth, we notice that it is

small, but we do not criticize it as "rootless and stemless."

W. Timothy Gallwey

Patience Time Proper Care Sunlight

(Heat) Water

Phase 1: Planting the Seed

Aesop Evaluation SLO PGG PLP IEP

Phase 2: Germination Roots Grow into the Soil

As the roots go down, the seed pushes up through the soil.

Phase 3: Roots of Education

• “I was thinking about next year.”

• Few more smiles• “I got my results

of my observation!”

Phase 4: Roots Have Been AnchoredGrowth Takes Place

“I just wanted to show you this lesson I designed.”

Phase 5 The Plant Stands Alone

• We believe in you.

• We believe that you will bloom where ever you are planted.

Phase 6 The Plant Blooms

Stand Strong

Thank You!We would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Susan Lusi, the Providence Teachers Union, Nkoli Onye, Dr. Warren Simmons, Pat Dolan, & Charlotte Danielson along with the various district personnel for making this year a success.

Additionally, we would like to thank Cardis Furniture for providing this venue used for both our Winter & Spring Symposiums.