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.
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