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September 1, 2010 Cherry Hill Middle Rm. 122/124 8:30-10:00 __Agenda__ I. Recap first few days II. Wiki III. Book Study "Making a Differentiation a Habit" and "The Differentiated School" IV. School Improvement Plan - KUDOs Frame IV. For the good of the cause V. Next ILT Agenda
 * Overall, the start for all schools in the feeder pattern went well!
 * Cherry Hill will still be focusing on the alignment and rigor of objects. The "why" and "understand" parts. Teachers working with coaches are benefiting!
 * CCST presented differentiation for their pd. Except for new cosmetology students, all students were returning students.
 * CAP focusing on planning and the "why" portion. Looking at assessment for learning. Developed a list of "look fors" that Judi will share with team (will be posted on the Wiki!). Personal professional development will occur through our book study.
 * Coaches are very excited that our calendars are already filling up. Consistency with messages being shared across county through the pd sessions and from the administration. We are seeing many opportunities for coaches to support teachers across the pattern! More collaboration with CIC's and IC's. Very nice already having relationships built within the buildings. We are switching between "learner and leader".
 * In "Making Differentiation a Habit", we discussed using p 58 (can really begin to make connections to UDL) as a lesson plan format and p 96 as a simple tier format. How complex are teachers making their "differentiated" plans?
 * Page 141, "Curriculum Depth and Complexity".
 * We must speak the language of the discipline!
 * Looking at the Three-Tier on p 96, Georgia was concerned that it may not provide a planning opportunity for the challenge students. More focused on Tier One, Two and Three. (RTI model).
 * We will be focusing on Chapters 1 and 2 for discussion at our next ILT.
 * As we begin to deliver our building PD, look for teacher leaders to help develop and deliver the sessions.
 * Next meeting will be at Kenmore on September 15 from 8:30 to 10:00.
 * Continue our discussion on using the KUDOs frame to plan out School Improvement Plans.
 * Chapters 1 and 2 - differentiation discussion.