February+19,+2009

AGI Audion**
 * 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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|| ** Coaches ** || John Brunsting Terry Walsh || Kate, Holly, Christie ||
 * I. Book Club Discussion - Chapter 1**
 * ** Title ** || ** Author **
 * **// To Understand: New Horizons in Reading Comprehension //** || Ellin Keene || mt, Dianna, Janet, Bonnie, Colleen ||
 * **// The Math Coach Field Guide: Charting Your Course //** || Marilyn Burns || Kate, Holly, Christie ||
 * **// Math Tools, Grades 3-12: 64 Ways to Differentiate Instruction and Increase Student Engagement //** || Harvey Silver
 * **// Transforming Classroom Practice: Professional Development Strategies //** || Alrele Borthwick Melissa Pierson || Joyce, Pat, Karen ||

2. __Professional Development Page__ - District Web Site : http://www.avongrove.org/district/ProfessionalDevelopment/index.html
 * Instructional Coaches
 * MLP
 * Training Videos
 * Strategic Plan - Professional Development Plan
 * PD Committee Members
 * PD Plan
 * Teacher Induction Program
 * Differentiated Supervision Models

3. __Math Coaches__
 * Calculator Letter

4. __Common Assessments__ : Can we discuss common assessments across the buildings? (mt) project based or inquiry learning
 * District philosophy of common assessments (purpose, data analysis, impact on teacher planning)
 * District key principles of common assessments (methodology, frequency, etc.)
 * A PETE and C Presentation - Project Based Learning - "How do you assess that" - A parent/coach/teacher team focus on the question often asked about

5. __Technology Topics__ :
 * The Technology for Differentiated Instruction Wiki This link is from a full day Workshop at PETE and C, by Bill Dolton, Educational Technology Facilitator, Lower Merion School District, Ardmore, PA. Using the  Tech4DI wiki, participants examined many useful Differentiated Instruction strategies and the means to facilitate or enhance DI with technology. The workshop itself was differentiated based on prior DI experience. Participants brought an instructional unit or project or professional development activity and applied "TechDI" for their own setting. Hands-On, Practical, and Applicable
 * PD Outside the Box-
 * There are many different free technology tools that can be used to deliver sustainable professional development. A PETE and C Presentation by Instructional Coaches from Warren County, with links to tools.
 * Tech House meeting sharing from Pat: http://agisitlt.pbwiki.com/Exploring-the-Web
 * __Pat's notes summarizing PETE & C Sessions:__ http://avongrovetech.wikispaces.com/PETE+%26+C+2009+Highlights




 * ====== __Technology Specialists__ ======
 * ======book discussion: why pd is vital, theories around good pd======
 * ======teacher induction session - April======
 * ======will meet on Mar 18 to formalize plan======
 * ======wikis, blogs, google docs and several web 2.0 applications will be covered======
 * ======portfolio guidelines======
 * ======* found the old docs, discussed if revisions were needed======
 * ======will add to current pdf and post in word form to the wiki======
 * ======will communicate with both admin and teachers who are doing portfolios this year where to find the updated docs======
 * ======PATI======
 * * **
 * ====== __Mathematics Coaches__ ======
 * ======Hands-On Equations Webinar: 3/16 or 3/23 from 3:15 - 5 pm======
 * ======CCIU - Creatively Implementing the NCTM and PA Math Standards Workshop 8/4 and 8/6: Not sure on grade audience======
 * ======Math Conference in June======
 * ======Are these the same date(s) as Coaching 3 @ CCIU with Cathy Bailey & Tiz Powers======
 * ======Open Ended Questions: Want to create a math a math open ended question from the same strand to then pull exemplars from each grade======
 * ======Calculator Letter: Want to add post-secondary education, not all classes use graphing calculator all of the time======
 * ======Agenda for Cross School Meeting bwtn FSEMS & AGHS======


 * ====== __Literacy Coaches__ ======
 * ======Literacy Consortium - March 2 - mt, Bonnie, Janet======
 * ======Initial Planning for Student Engagement sessions next fall======
 * ======coaches will work on research now======
 * ======coaches will work to develop a webpage w/photos======
 * ======//Coaches' Cafe// for Teacher Induction Workshop in August for mentors??======
 * ======Meeting April 1 - 9:30 - Middle School to discuss Chapters 1-2-3 in __To Understand: New Horizons in Reading Comprehension__ by Ellin Keene======

7. __Spring Work__
 * Revisiting - Teacher Induction, Peer Coaching, Portfolio
 * Planning PD Activities for 2009-2010
 * Schedule

8. __Updates__
 * Writing Research Committee - Copy Right and Fair Use Wiki
 * Task Force for 21st Century
 * PD Committee

9. Coaching for 2009-2010 10. Administrative Study Council - March 4, 2009 11. Portfolio Forms 12. AGIS Grade 6 Focus Sessions - March 2 13. Teacher Induction Session - February/April

