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Technical Bulletins are specific strategies for implementing reforms. Each Technical Bulletin is limited to a narrow topic that targets a concern raised by the network membership. Network school leaders whose schools are featured in a Case Study are typically presenters. In writing for the network they offer additional insight into the topics that make them a Model School. Through technical bulletins, these schools offer another opportunity to learn best practices from people who implement them on a daily basis in their school. These bulletins also offer additional tips, concerns, and questions for continuing the conversation beyond the bulletin. Members can blog about them, connect via the social networking features, and rate the bulletins as part of the SPN feedback process. Topics have included: iPhone Apps for AP Economics; A Gap Analysis of a School’s Instruction; High Expectations in an Elementary Classroom.
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23 February, 2012
Next Navigator is built with a database of more than 300 Next Generation Assessments (NGAs) aligned to the Common Core State Standards. New sample NGAs are in production and will continue to be added to the database as they are completed, but one of the best ways to fully understand what an NGA is and to use it is to create an NGA yourself. The task of developing a new assessment can be daunting for new and veteran teachers alike. Next Navigator is designed with a series of tools to support a...Read more
24 January, 2012
Many teachers provide “target papers” for students to see what an outstanding learning product looks like and then they are compelled to “aim” for that “target.” Similarly, when teachers are learning new approaches to preparing and delivering instruction, they benefit from seeing a strong classroom environment that elicits thought and quality work from students. While videos and workshops are valuable, there is no better way to experience quality in student learning than to expe...Read more
24 January, 2012
The scavenger hunt questions below are designed to help orient you to the SPN website and find helpful information and resources. Visit www.successfulpractices.org and log in with your username and password to complete the answers below.
24 January, 2012
The questions below are designed to help you familiarize yourself with Next Navigator and the available features. If you have any questions about Next Navigator please contact your SPN coach, or the SPN offices by emailing info@spnet.us.
7 December, 2011
Administrators can use the form below to guide the thinking and reflection of the staff after viewing or participating in an SPN webinar or podcast. The information recorded should be shared at the next Leadership team meeting, department meeting, or whole faculty meeting to begin a discussion around new strategies and practices to implement in the school.
7 December, 2011
Schools enjoy the easy administration of the WE™ Survey Suite, the wealth of data generated in a short period, and the low cost. When administering the WE™ Surveys to students, most schools use computer labs or class periods to ensure all students participate. For teachers and staff, faculty meetings present an optimal period to complete the survey and to generate valid responses. However, with the survey designed for community and parent participation, some schools have experienced low l...Read more
7 December, 2011
When discussing the transition to the Common Core State Standards with member schools, a question often heard is “Where do we begin?” Included in this bulletin is a sample planning and transition guide developed by our partners at the International Center for Leadership in Education. The guide and strategies included below are currently being implemented across the country to prepare schools and districts to be ready for the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) by 2014.
15 September, 2011
Provided below is a list of resources and references for planning around the Common Core State Standards transition. The list was compiled as a part of the International Center for Leadership in Education’s resource kit “Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards.”
All of the following websites were active as of September 2011.
All of the following websites were active as of September 2011.
15 September, 2011
Objective:
To equip content-area teachers with strategies for teaching reading in their subject areas.
Prepare all content area teachers for use of the Common Core State Standards
To equip content-area teachers with strategies for teaching reading in their subject areas.
Prepare all content area teachers for use of the Common Core State Standards
15 September, 2011
Objectives:
Recognize and identify five or more actions that adult staff members within a particular school community can use regularly to develop a deep sense of relationships with particular students who appear unconnected with the school community.
PD Center Resource Title/Type: Rigor and Relevance Rooted in Relationships: Grange Hall Elementary School/ Podcast
Length: 1.5 hours (Podcast 13 minutes of that time)
Recognize and identify five or more actions that adult staff members within a particular school community can use regularly to develop a deep sense of relationships with particular students who appear unconnected with the school community.
PD Center Resource Title/Type: Rigor and Relevance Rooted in Relationships: Grange Hall Elementary School/ Podcast
Length: 1.5 hours (Podcast 13 minutes of that time)
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