Category: schoolreform
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Marzano Causal Teacher Evaluation Model by Robert La Grassa
These are my notes from Robert La Grasssa’s presentation, “Marzano Causal Teacher Evaluation Model: Based on the Art and Science of Teaching” in Yukon Public Schools on February 21, 2012. Robert is “Director of District Partnerships” for “Learning Sciences International, provider of iObservation.” MY THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS ARE IN ALL CAPS. BACKGROUND: ALL OKLAHOMA SCHOOL…
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Podcast388: Oklahoma CCSS, TLE & Virtual School & Education Reform Update (Feb 2012)
This podcast by Wesley Fryer is an attempted synthesis of a variety of issues and updates mentioned in conference presentations, workshops, and news articles from the past several weeks regarding Oklahoma “educational reform” efforts. These include our state’s transition to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), the Teacher Leader Evaluation (TLE) system, proposed legislative changes…
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A Response to the Alleged Consensus on America’s Failing Schools
This evening I started reading Terry Moe and John Chubb’s 2009 book, “Liberating Learning: Technology, Politics, and the Future of American Education.” I’m familiar with Chubb and Moe mostly for their article, “America’s Public Schools: Choice IS a Panacea” included in the 1995 text, “Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Educational Issues” which I read…
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Look at Me Now! Changing the Face of Professional Development
These are my notes from Dawn Danker-Pearce and Kathy Davis, “Look at Me Now! Changing the Face of Professional Development” at the February 8, 2012 Oklahoma Technology Association / Encycl-Media Conference. Dawn and Kathy are with Yukon Public Schools. MY THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS ARE IN ALL CAPS. The official session description was: Is it hard…
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Standards Mapping the Common Core to Everyday Instruction and Teaching
These are my notes from the Gary Sacket’s presentation, “Standards Mapping the Common Core to Everyday Instruction and Teaching” at the February 7, 2012 Oklahoma Technology Association / Encycl-Media Conference. He is with the Gary Sacket Aurora Learning Community Association (ALCA). MY THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS ARE IN ALL CAPS. The official session description was: Discover…
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Visioning New Schools with David Warlick
These are my notes from David Warlick‘s opening keynote at the February 7, 2012 Oklahoma Technology Association / Encycl-Media Conference. MY THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS ARE IN ALL CAPS. Master learners today and master teachers must model lifelong learning – that is one of the best ways to develop students who are lifelong learners Handouts /…
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Anywhere, Anytime Learning by Janet Barresi
These are my notes from Oklahoma state superintendent Janet Barresi‘s opening comments at the February 7, 2012 Oklahoma Technology Association / Encycl-Media Conference. MY THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS ARE IN ALL CAPS. I want to talk to you about anywhere, anytime learning Fundamental question: What is the value of a book? – the glue binding and…
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Common Core Transition Ideas via Marzano
(cross-posted from Professional Development Reflections from Yukon PS) On January 26, 2012, we attended a full-day workshop about “Common Core Transition” led by Jan Hough with Marzano Research Lab. These are some of our takeaways from the day. Handouts from Jan’s session are available on the OSSBA website. Writing Across the Curriculum One of the…
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Transition to Common Core Standards by Jan Hoegh (2 of 2)
These are my afternoon notes from Jan K. Hoegh’s presentation on 24 January 2012 in Oklahoma City for the Oklahoma Curriculum Improvement Commission. (This is the link to my morning notes.) Jan is a consultant for the Marzano Research Lab. (@marzanoresearch on Twitter – Jan is not on Twitter yet.) MY THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS ARE…
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Transition to Common Core Standards by Jan Hoegh (1 of 2)
These are my morning notes from Jan K. Hoegh’s presentation on 24 January 2012 in Oklahoma City for the Oklahoma Curriculum Improvement Commission. Jan is a consultant for the Marzano Research Lab. (@marzanoresearch on Twitter – Jan is not on Twitter yet.) MY THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS ARE IN ALL CAPS. The official description of this…