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AGENDA

Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 6:00p.m.

Brampton Room

PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee

Agenda September 14, 2016 - 6:00 p.m.

Open Session

1 . Call to Order Approval of Agenda

2. Declaration of Conflict of Interest

3. Minutes

September 14, 2016

3.1 Minutes of the Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee Mee~ing held on 2016-05-18

4. Chair•s Request for Written Questions from Committee Members

5. Notices of Motion and Petitions

6. Special Section for Receipt

6.1 Celebrating Faith and Culture Backgrounder- October, 2016

7. Delegations

8. Old Business

9. New Business

1 0. Reports from Officials and Staff

10.1 EngageMath - Comprehensive Numeracy Strategy: Work Plan for 2016-2017

10.2 Early Literacy Plan 2016 - 2019

11. Communications - For Action or Receipt

12. Special Section for Receipt

13. Reports from Representatives on Councils/Associations

14. Questions asked of and by Committee Members

15. Public Question Period

16. Further Business

17. Adjournment

May 18, 2016 Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee:lf 3.1

PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Minutes of a meeting of the Instructional Programs I Curriculum Committee of the Peel District School Board, held in the Brampton Room, the H. J. A. Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 18:00 hours.

Members present:

Rick Williams, Chair Robert Crocker Sue Lawton Kathy McDonald Suzanne Nurse

Member absent (apologies received):

Stan Cameron

Administration:

Trustee also present:

Harkirat Singh

Poleen Grewal, Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction Support Services (Executive Member)

Wendy Dowling, Superintendent of Education, Early Years (Executive Backup Member) Jeff deFreitas, Coordinating Superintendent Adrian Graham, Superintendent of Education

Lorelei Fernandes, Board Reporter

1. Approval of Agenda

IP-24, moved by Sue Lawton, that the agenda be approved.

. ............. carried

2. Conflict of Interest

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

(continued overleaf)

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May 18, 2016 Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee:lf

3. Minutes of the Instructional Programs I Curriculum Committee Meeting, March 30, 2016

Referring to Item 5, Report of the Regional Learning Choices Program, of the Minutes, a trustee suggested changes to the Minutes. The Minutes will be amended to read, "At the Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee meeting, held on May 18, 2016, these statements were amended to: Adrian Graham stated that boundary change proposals for International Baccalaureate (I B) programs in Peel will be brought to a Regional Learning Choices Program Committee meeting. To address low enrolment in the IB program at Glenforest Secondary School, as an interim solution, students residing in the Lincoln M. Alexander and Mississauga Secondary Schools offered an IB spot at Turner Fenton Secondary School will be given an option to attend the IB program at Turner Fenton or Glenforest Secondary Schools."

IP-25, moved by Sue Lawton, that the Minutes of the Instructional Programs I Curriculum Committee Meeting, held March 30, 2016, as amended, be approved .

....... ....... carried

4. Celebrating Faith and Culture Backgrounder- June, July, August and September 2016

IP-26, moved by Robert Crocker, that the reports re Celebrating Faith and Culture Backgrounder- June, July, August and September 2016, be received .

........ ...... carried

5. Peel Region High Performers Program

Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Support Services, Poleen Grewal, recalled that preliminary discussions on the Peel Region High Performers Program began in Spring 2015 and she commented on the work done over the past year in view of ensuring school readiness for the program. She introduced John Uren, Extra-Curricular Activities Resource Teacher, and commended him on his commitment and dedication in reaching out to the community, and for research done with neighbouring school boards.

John Uren stated that a group of Instructional Coordinators, Superintendents of Education, and Planning and Communications staff were put together to discuss the potential of this program in Peel, which will be geared towards generating a flexible schedule for students engaged in highly demanding extra-curricular activities, such as dance, drama, music and athletics, during the day. Using PowerPoint slides, he described the profile of high performer students and listed the three locations proposed for the program as, Britannia Public School, Dolphin Senior Public School, and Mississauga Secondary School, which, he noted, have low enrolment. John Uren explained the differences between the elementary model and secondary model and added that 21 51 century teaching and learning will be a key component in this program. Credits required to graduate may be obtained through co-operative education, blended e-learning or independent courses. John Uren remarked that Peel students are currently attending similar programs in neighbouring school boards and discussions with families have indicated a demand for the program in Peel.

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5. Peel Region High Performers Program (Continued)

Reviewing the projected student enrolment for High Performers Program in 2017 and 2018 outlined in the report, John Uren advised that the program is expected to start in September 2017, with one class in each school. Superintendent Grewal commented that the next school year will be used for planning, ensuring time-table issues are addressed at Mississauga Secondary School, reviewing the option of blended e-learning, and finding alternate ways to obtain credits for physical education and music programs.

Trustees' questions of clarification were responded to regarding: plans to offer the program in schools with low enrolment in Brampton; flexibility for athletes who are absent for EQAO tests; whether a high school level athlete can compete in ROPSSAA sports. A trustee requested that the administration provide details of the marketing plan for this program. In response to the query about busing, it was clarified that transportation will not be provided, and there is no cost to the Board as existing staff will be used; however, a $ 40 application fee will be charged to cover marketing expenses.

IP-27, moved by Kathy McDonald, that the report re Peel Region High Performers Program, be received.

.. ............ carried

6. Regional Learning Choices Program (RLCP) Committee

Superintendent Grewal welcomed Adrian Graham, Superintendent of Education and Michelle Stubbings, Principal of Turner Fenton Secondary School, who are Co-Chairs of the Regional Learning Choices Program Committee. Reviewing the report, Michelle Stubbings provided program updates on: the lnte.rnatiorial Business and Technology programs' growing success; enrolment updates indicating that most of the programs have been filled or almost filled, including the Bramalea Secondary School Truck and Coach Program; review of boundary changes for the International Baccalaureate (I B) program. Michelle Stubbings advised that the Graphic Design Management program name has been changed to Graphic Design and Management, to better reflect the nature of the program. Responding to a trustee's query with regard to consideration being given for expansion of SciTech and IB programs, Superintendent Graham indicated that program expansion has not yet been discussed, however, that topic will be brought to a future meeting, particularly for middle schools.

IP-28, moved by Harkirat Singh, that the report re Regional Learning Choices Program (RLCP) Committee, be received.

.. ............ carried

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7. Links to Literacy

Superintendent Grewal advised that the Links to Literacy program is a Peel DSB initiative. She introduced presenters Lorie Grant, Chief Speech Language Pathologist, Aimee Wolanski, Research Officer, Zaiba Beg, Instructional Coordinator ESUELD, Susan Bernstein, Speech-Language Pathologist, and Wendy Dowling, Superintendent of Education, Early Years. Handouts of the PowerPoint presentation were circulated.

Lorie Grant provided an overview of the Links to Literacy (L2L) program, describing it as a collaborative effort between the Special Education's Speech-Language Pathology and Curriculum and Instruction Support Services departments, to deliver differentiated instruction to Grade 1 students who are at risk for phonologically-based literacy difficulties. Using a PowerPoint presentation, Susan Bernstein provided background information of the initiative, which began in 2010-2011, expanded to 8 more schools in 2012-2013, and was updated in terms of materials to support English Language Learners (ELL) in 2013-2014. She reviewed the goals, explained the program which consists of 22 units focused on early literacy foundation skills, and listed key features of early intervention programs. Zaiba Beg spoke about how the program supports ELL students as well as the process for selection of ELL students and their needs.

Commenting that a study has been carried out over a couple of years, Aimee Wolanski stated that the purpose of the study was to explore effectiveness and perceptions of the L2L program and to recommend areas for program improvement. Using PowerPoint slides, she provided a brief history of a small study done in 2013 and the decision to launch a larger study in 2014-2015. Aimee Wolanski reviewed the methodology and explained the study design, using four program/four control schools with ELL and non-ELL students. She noted that there were a significantly greater proportion of ELL students in the program group. Aimee Wolanski shared student demographics and background information, and indicated that data was collected using student assessments, staff and parent surveys, student tracking forms and Student Information System. Results of the surveys were shared and it was noted that in general, staff are satisfied with most aspects of the program and parents/guardians are extremely satisfied with the L2L program. Reviewing the graphs on student outcomes, Aimee Wolanski noted that this 22-week program was stopped at 20 weeks due to labour disruption in May 2015, and results were affected when the program was not fully implemented.

Lorie Grant advised that a working group has been established under the guidance of Superintendent Dowling, and the plan is to offer the program in eight more schools next year. Wendy Dowling spoke positively about the initiative, as an important component of the literacy program. A trustee's questions of clarification were responded to regarding the reason for ELLs scoring higher than non-ELLs in control schools and whether parent volunteers participated in program schools. It was clarified that there were no additional costs for staff time and the cost of materials was approximately $ 2000 per school.

IP-29, moved by Robert Crocker, that the report re Links to Literacy, be received .

.............. carried

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8. Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee Meeting Dates 2016-2017

IP-30, moved by Sue Lawton, that the report re Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee Meeting Dates for 2016-2017, be received.

. ......... .... carried

9. Question Period

There were no questions.

1 0. Public Question Period

There were no public questions.

11. Adjournment

IP-31, moved by Kathy McDonald, that the meeting adjourn (19:20 hours).

carried

Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary

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PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 6.1

Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee September 14, 2016

Celebrating Faith and Culture BackgrounderOctober

Recommendation

It is recommended that this report be received.

Background

The Peel District School Board is a mosaic of many cultures and faiths from all over the world. Recognizing that faith is a part of the lives of many of our students, the Board committed to provide resources to help schools increase their connections to communities and better acknowledge faith and culture events of students and staff.

The Celebrating Faith and Culture Backgrounder, October 2016 continues the monthly publication highlighting faith and culture days to celebrate and remember.

Prepared by:

Varsha Naik, Community Liaison Co-ordinator

Submitted by:

Brian Woodland, Director of Communications and Community Relations Support Services

Po/een Grewal, Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Support Services

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Celebrating Faith and Culture Backgrounder October 2016

The Peel District School Board is a mosaic of many cultures and faiths from all over the world. To commemorate this diversity, the board recognizes special faith and culture days of our communities. October 2016 has several special faith and culture days to celebrate and remember:

October- Xlaaw and Falling Leaves in Aboriginal Spirituality

This is the season to preserve food for the approaching winter months. Ripe wild crab apples are preserved in Oolichan grease made from small silvery fish belonging to the smelt family by Nisga'a people ofthe Nass Valley in northwest British Columbia.

This is a time when the leaves change their colour on trees. The Mother Earth is resplendent with the beautiful fall colours and the Ojibwe call this the Falling Leaves Moon.

October 1 - Sharad Navratri in Hinduism

Sharad Navratri begins from this day. This festival is observed twice a year, in the month of Aswayuja (beginning of winter) and then in Chaitra (beginning of summer). It lasts for nine days in honour of the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga. During Navratri (the word literally means "nine nights"), Hindu devotees observe a fast and perform religious ceremonies. The eighth day, Durgashtami, is important and dedicated to the Goddess Durga. It will be observed on October gth this year.

October 2 - World Communion Sunday in Christianity

World Communion Sunday is celebrated on the first Sunday in October. It originated in the Presbyterian Church in the United States and has been accepted as a global interdenominational event. It is one of the "special Sundays," as on this day followers of the faith celebrate their oneness with Christ for peace and justice.

October 2 - New Year (Hijra) and Muharram in Islam

The Muslims have their own calendar (Hijri) which is based on the cycles of the moon. The calendar consists of twelve months but, only has 354 days. All celebrations are

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based on sighting of the new moon. The most important part of the New Year is telling of the story of the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina and praying.

Muharram is the first month in the Islamic calendar (Islamic year 1438). The first day of Muharram marks the Hijra (migration) in 622 AD when the Prophet Muhammad and his followers moved from Mecca to Medina, and set up the first Islamic state. Muslim years are dated from this time and are termed AH (After the Hijra). Muharram is of special significance to Shia followers of Islam who observe the month by mourning. Followers of Islam commemorate the battle of Karbala (680 CE) during the month.

Sunset of October 2 to 4- Rosh Hashanah in Judaism

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish spiritual New Year celebration and it occurs on the first and second day of the seventh month (Tishrei) of Jewish calendar. One of the important observances of this holiday is hearing the sounding of the shofar in the synagogue. Days of Awe (Yamim Noraim) or the ten days of repentance begin from this festival. Followers abstain from work on these festival days.

"Shana Tovah" meaning Happy New Year is the greeting offered.

October 7 to 9 - Jalsa Sa lana in Islam

Jalsa Salana is an annual religious observation practised by the Ahmadiyya Muslims. The community gathers at a convention to reaffirm their faith beliefs, enhance their religious knowledge as well as promote harmony and solidarity.

October 9- Durgashtami in Hinduism

The eighth day, Durgashtami, of the Navratri festival is important and dedicated to the Goddess Durga. Devotees of Hinduism observe a fast and perform religious ceremonies on this day.

October 10- - Vijaya Dashmi/Dassehra in Hinduism

Hindus around the world celebrate Dassehra, also known as Vijaya Dash mi. Dassehra is the last day of celebration after nine nights of prayers and devotion during Navratri. This ten-day festival is devoted to the Mother Goddess, known as Durga, Kali, Bhavani, Amba, and Chandika. This festival is celebrated in different ways in different parts of India and by the Indian diaspora across the world.

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In western India, the celebration and worship takes the form of community prayers and dances. In Eastern India, the Durga Pooja (prayers) consists of grand public ceremonies. In Southern India, families pray in their homes, whereas in the North the day is celebrated by burning effigies of Ravana to symbolize the victory of good over evil as Lord Rama destroyed the demon king Ravana on this day.

October 10 -Thanksgiving Day in Canada

Thanksgiving is a North American tradition to celebrate the harvest and give thanks. The celebrations include coming together to have meals with family and friends.

October 11 - Ashura in Islam

This is the lOth and most sacred day in the month of Muharram, especially for followers of the Shia faith, and a day of fasting. Ashura commemorates the martyrdom of Hussain (Prophet Muhammad's grandson) in 680 CE. Muslims observe 10 days of mourning from the first of the month. Ashura is also associated with the safe landing of Noah's Ark on Mount Arafat.

Sunset of October 11 to 12 -Yom Kippur in Judaism

Yom Kippur is a day of reflection, prayer and atonement for adherents. It is commemorated on the tenth day of the seventh month of Tishrei. Followers fast from the evening of previous day and visit the synagogue for prayers and confession- repent for sins of the previous year. The greeting for Yom Kippur is, "Have an easy fast."

October 12 to 16 - Ghambar Ayathrem in Zorastrianism

Ghambar Ayathrem celebrates the creation of plants, the sowing of the winter crop and the return of herds from pasture.

October 15- November 3- The month of 'lim in Baha'i

In the Baha'I calendar, there are 19 months of 19 days each. Each month represents an attribute of God. Oct. 16 is the beginning of 'Jim, the twelfth month of the Baha'I calendar, signifying "knowledge."

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The Baha'I day starts and ends at sunset. The first day of each month is known as a Feast Day.

October 16 - Kathina, Pavarana, Anapanasati and Founders' Day in Buddhism

Kathina is a robe offering ceremony and is celebrated by Buddhist adherents of the Theravada tradition. Devotees offer the monks robes annually on this day which occurs after their three-month retreat. This holyday is celebrated on different days by local Buddhist temples.

Pavarana marks the end of the Rains Retreat with a ceremony called Kathina -robeoffering ceremony and is celebrated by adherents of the Theravada tradition. Devotees offer the monks robes annually on this day which occurs after their three-month retreat.

Adherents believe that the Buddha had spent the three months of the seventh rains period after his enlightenment in the Tavatimsa heaven giving instruction to his mother, and to the other assembled gods. They believe it was on Pavarana day that he descended from this heaven back to earth.

literally 'pavarana' means 'inviting admonition' and at this time Jay people frequently are challenged to begin special or disciplined meditations as well as release unprofitable habits.

On Anapanasati Day, Buddha instructed his followers on the mindfulness of breathing in their spiritual pursuit.

Founders' Day in Canada, celebrates the introduction of Buddhism into Canada in 1904.

Sunset October 16 to October 23- Sukkot in Judaism

The eight-day festival of Sukkot also called the Feast of Booths begins five days after Yom Kippur and is a joyous celebration. The festival commemorates the end of forty year wandering of Jewish people as well as the gathering of the harvest. Followers of the faith construct a hut or booth called sukkah during this festival. Happy holidays or Chag samayach is the traditional greeting. Adherents abstain from work at the start and end of this festival.

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October 18 - Karva Chauth in Hinduism

Karva Chauth is a festival that married women observe, especially in the northern regions of India, by fasting for the prosperity and longevity of their spouses. It occurs on the fourth day after the full moon in the month of Kartik.

October 20- Installation of Guru Granth as Guru in Sikhism

This date celebrates the passing on of the guruship to the Holy Scriptures known as the Guru Granth Sahib.

The Guru Granth Sahib is a unique work that collects the hymns of the Gurus (spiritual leaders), Bhaktas (devotees) and Sufi saints. This sacred text for Sikhism provides to the adherents a common central message of humanism and a belief in the universal kinship of all people. The scripture promotes social justice, equality of all people, empowerment of women and the underprivileged.

Sunset October 23 to 25 - Simchat Torah in Judaism

The followers of Judaism celebrate the ninth day of Sukkot as the Simchat Torah. Simchat Torah celebrates the end of year's Torah readings and recommences it from the beginning for the coming year.

October 29 or 30 - Diwali in Hinduism

Diwali or Deepavali, known as "the festival of lights," is a six-day Hindu festival (Oct. 26 to Oct. 31}. Lamps are lit inside and outside adherents' home. Lighting the lamp is symbolic. It represents "illuminating the lamp of knowledge within us."

The Goddess of Knowledge, Wealth and Prosperity, Laxmi is venerated at Diwali.

Each day of the festival has a different significance, observance and customs. The first day of Diwali festival is called Vagh Baaras; the second day is Dhan Teras;; the third day is Narak Chaturdasi; the fourth day is Diwali, the fifth day is New Year and the last day known as Bhai Dooj, celebrates the relationship and the bond between brothers and sisters. During the week-long festival, families visit their places of worship, have religious ceremonies in their homes and temples, give to the needy, spend the days with family and friends, exchange gifts and sweets.

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October 30- Diwali/Lord Mahavir Nirvan in Jainism

Mahavir the 24th Tirthankara, during the month of kartika, on the night of the 14th (dawn of the amavasya), became a Siddha- found Nirvana (In deep state of meditation leave the physical body). On his departure, his followers lighted diyas (clay lamps) signifying his light was lost to the world and this day is known as Diwali. Followers of the faith commemorate the anniversary of Mahavir Nirvana (527 BCE).

October 30 - Bandi Chhor Divas in Sikhism

This day signifies Enlightenment and Freedom for Sikhs. The sixth guru, Hargobind, who was imprisoned for his beliefs was finally freed from imprisonment in October 1619 along with many other chiefs or rajahs. This guru became known popularly as the "Bandi Chhor" which means "deliverer from prison". He arrived in Amritsar on Diwali day, and the Golden Temple was lit with hundreds of lamps to welcome his arrival. Sikh devotees light a lamp on this day to commemorate the freedom to practice their religion.

October 30 or 31- New Year's Day/Day of Enlightenment in Hinduism and Jain ism

New Year is celebrated differently in different parts of India. The customs and dates vary from region to region.

The Hindus (2073) of Gujarat in western India and followers of Jain ism (2543) celebrate the New Year's Day immediately following Diwali, which is also the beginning of a new calendar year. The New Year is both religious and celebratory. Adherents visit the temple in the morning (snehmilan) and offer prayers. Followers of Jainism may fast for three days including the New Year's Day. Visiting family, friends, neighbours and offering gifts, feasting, fireworks and lighting up the home is customary on this day.

The greeting for this holiday is "Nutan Varshabhinandan" meaning Happy New Year.

October 31- Halloween in Canada

Halloween is celebrated on the night of Oct. 31 in most Western countries. The celebration includes dressing up in costumes and visiting friends and neighbours for "trick or treat"- collecting candy, money or its alternative.

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Sunset of October 31 to November 1- Samhain in Wicca

Samhain (pronounced saw-an), commonly referred to as Halloween, is a religious holiday celebrated by the followers of the Wicca faith and celebrates the Celtic New Year. The festival traditionally is a feast for the gathering of the family in love and remembrance, including ancestors.

Ideas for celebrating special faith and cultural days in your school

If you have a colleague who celebrates one of these days, don't forget to offer them best wishes! If you have students in your school who are followers of any of the listed religions:

- Make sure the dates are included on your school calendar - Have your principal announce the day over the PA system - Hold an assembly to talk with students about the importance of these days - Include a mention of these days in your school newsletter -Include information on your school website - Display student artwork announcing these days or depicting their ideas about these days - Invite a member of a local faith group to come in and discuss the significance of this

day with students - Have class discussions about these days -Ask some of your students who celebrate certain holidays to write a short essay on

how they celebrate this day at home. Have them read it to the class to share this celebration with the other students.

-Have parents offer a cultural session

Questions?

If you would like any more information on how to celebrate these days, please call Varsha Naik, Community liaison Coordinator at 905-890-1010, ext. 2573 or e-mail her [email protected]

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Celebrating Faith and Culture October 2016

DATE CELEBRATION October Xlaaw and Falling Leaves Moon October 1 Sharad Navratri October 2 World Communion Sunday October 2 New Year (Hijra) and Muharram Sunset of October 2 to 4 Rosh Hashanah October 7 to 9 Jalsa Salana October 9 Durgashtami October 10 Vijaya Dashmi/Dassehra October 10 Thanksgiving Day October 11 Ashura Sunset of October 11 to Yom Kippur 12 October 12 to 16 Ghambar Ayathrem October 15- November 3 The month of 'Jim October 16 Kathina, Pavarana, Anapanasati

and Founders' Day Sunset of October 16 to Sukkot 23 October 18 Karva Chauth October 20 Installation of Guru Granth as Guru Sunset of October 23 to Simchat Torah 25 October 29 or 30 Diwali October 30 Diwali/Lord Mahavir Nirvan October 30 Bandi Chhor Divas October 30 or 31 New Year's Day/Day of

Enlightenment October 31 Halloween Sunset of October 31- Samhain November 1

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FAITH AND CULTURE Aboriginal Spirituality Hinduism Christianity Islam Judaism Islam Hinduism Hinduism Canada Islam Judaism

Zoroastrianism Baha'I Buddhism

Judaism

Hinduism Sikhism Judaism

Hinduism Jainsim Sikhism Hinduism/Jainsim

Canada Wicca

PEELD~TR/CTSCHOOLBOARD 10.1


EngageMath- Comprehensive Numeracy Strategy: Work Plan for 2016-2017

Recommendation


Background

The board's comprehensive numeracy strategy, EngageMath, moves into its third year in 2016-2017 and embeds the goals, structures and intended outcomes of the Ministry's Renewed Math Strategy, 2016. The following areas of continued focus directly support the professional learning leading to improved student achievement:

• Deepening mathematical content knowledge for teaching (e.g., big ideas, reasoning algebraically, proportionally and spatially; fractions);

• Intentional use of effective instructional practices (e.g., rich tasks, teaching through problem solving, thinking tools, effective questioning, accountable talk};

• Teaching numeracy skills across the curriculum (e.g., thinking skills such as analyzing, interpreting, reflecting, making inferences, hypothesizing, reasoning and proving, and making connections);

• Using specific Assessment for Learning techniques (e.g., learning goals, success criteria, descriptive feedback, effective questioning, triangulation of evidence).

The work plan outlines the supports for improving math instruction and assessment practices, professional learning structures to support professional learning, resources to engage and support teacher learning, and ways to communicate the comprehensive numeracy strategy.

Prepared by:

Soni Gill and David Jack, School Effectiveness Leads

Submitted by:

Poleen Grewal, Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Support Services

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Communication

• StartJna Point • EngaceMalh website • Family of Schools Meetings

Supports

• Instructional Coaches; Elementary School-based Math Leads & Facilitators, Secondary School Support Teams; Uteracy-Numeracy Coaches

o Olfferent~ted Professionallearnins Sessions

o PRIME Tralnins (Number & Operations for 3 Intensive Support Schools & Increased Support Schools)

o Lucy West Coachln& Training • Student Achievement Officers (SAO) • School Success Planning sesSions for

Ps/VPs

• Parent Numeracy Conference

Comprehensive Numeracv

Strategy K-12. 2014-2017

To support the teaching and learning of mathematics for all students, the Comprehensive Numeracy Strategy is intended guide our practices with renewed focus on the support for students with learning disabilities.

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Professional Learning Content

1. Deepening our mathematical content knowledge for teaching (e.g., big Ideas; reasoning alaebralcally, proportionally and spatially; fractions) .

2.1ntentionallnstructlonal practices (e.g. btg ideas, rich tasks, teaching through problem solving. thlnklns tools, effective questioning. accountable talk).

l. Cross-curricular numeracy (e.g., thinking skills such as analyzing, Interpreting. reflecting, making Inferences, hypothesizing, reasoning and proving, and makong connections).

t Assessment for learning (e.g., learning goals, success criteria, descriptive feedback, effective questioning, triangulation of evidence).

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Professional Learning Structures

Elementary Plan 3 Intensive Support Schools 14 Increased Support Schools Supports for all schools (3·8 Networks organized by FOS)

Secondary Plan 4 Intensive Support Schools + 9 SSischools from 2015-16 12 Increased Support Schools 10 Schools self-directed support

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PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 10.2


Early Literacy Plan 2016 - 2019

Recommendation


Background

Early literacy is foundational in developing a repertoire of skills and behaviours to become critical and creative thinkers, thoughtful meaning makers and effective communicators.

This oral report provides an overview of the Early Literacy Strategy that will support Peel's Kindergarten to grade 2 learners. The goal of this Early Literacy Strategy is to provide professional learning opportunities to improve student achievement in foundational literacy skills.

The key areas of focus for the Early Literacy Strategy will be:

• Deepening understanding and implementation of a comprehensive literacy program to support all learners, including English language learners

• Integrating literacy and numeracy learning experiences • Differentiating instruction and assessment • Embedding play-based, student-initiated inquiries • Employing tiered interventions to meet all learning needs • Exploring impact of self-regulation

Prepared by:

Maria Luisa Lebar, Instructional Coordinator, Literacy K-12 Cathy Roper, Coordinating Principal, Curriculum and Instruction Support Services Joy Uniac, Superintendent of Early Years

Submitted by:

Poleen Grewal, Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Support Services

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Early Literacy Strategy 2016-2019 Plan

Strategy: To resource effective teaching and learning experiences in K-2 classrooms, the Early Literacy Strategy will focus our resourcing on three foundational drivers.

I Student

Instructional Strategies

Assessment

Content:

Educators in K-2 will engage in teaching and student learning experiences that integrate the understanding and creation of texts. All students, including English language learners will listen, read, view, speak, write and represent their thinking in print and digital domains.

Within a gradual release of responsibility framework (modelled, shared, guided, independent) educators will:

• differentiate instruction • facilitate play-based, student initiated learning inquiries • integrate the four roles of the literate learner to support literacy

planning and implementation (meaning maker, code user, text analyser, text user)

• employ tiered interventions for students whose learning profile (knowing your learner) might respond well to more direct, focused instruction

Educators will use a combination of observations, conversations and/or representations including diagnostic, as part of "assessment for" learning tools. Differentiated assessment will support the triangulation of evidence to inform ractice and rovide descri tive feedback to students.

• Comprehensive Literacy Moving Forward • Literacy in a Play-Based Learning Environment • Levelled Literacy Intervention Resources • Oral Language Foundations (including phonological resources)

Structures: • Early Years Site Leads • ISSP Institute I ESL Institute • Professional Learning Day Content Options • System Supported Professional Learning Opportunities • School Success Planning

Supports: • Instructional Coordinators /Instructional Coaches I Resource Teachers • Speech and Language Pathologists • Early Years Site Leads

Communication: • Starting Point • Pre-Board Communication Sharing and Implementation Monitoring • Family of Schools Meetings to Support Administrators • SharePoint Site (Curriculum, Special Education, PPVPA) • Early Years Monthly Memo • CISS I Special Education Newsletters

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