Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES

1. Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES CIACurriculum, Instruction & Assessment Network CommitteeDecember 20, 2011http://pnwbocescianetworkcommittee.wikispaces.com/~ A Superintendent’s Initiative ~

2. Agenda • Welcome back all! • Welcome back, John McCabe! • Welcome Dotty Pascale! • RTTT Initiatives/ RTTT Chart • CIA Program Inquiry Committee Tools/Resources • Accomplishments • Next Steps • Reflection

3. RTTT Initiatives • The Common Core State Standards • Data-Driven Instruction • APPR

4. Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES CIACurriculum, Instruction & Assessment Network Committeehttp://pnwbocescianetworkcommittee.wikispaces.com/~ A Superintendent’s Initiative ~

5. CIA Network Committee“Establish a systemic BOCES-wide culture that unifies instructional programs and creates a synergy for continuous instructional improvement “ • John McCarthy,Assistant Superintendent • Lynn Allen, Assistant Director of SE & GCSC • James Bellucci, Academy Principal at Tech Center • Christian Brunelli, Social Studies & English Teacher at the Tech Center • Peg Cioffi, English Teacher at Walkabout • Kim Fontana, Assistant Director, Curriculum & Instructional Services & one of the Supervisors of Walkabout • Matthew Garrity, Teacher at Tech Center • James Miller, Clinicians’ Representative • Alfred Santoli, FSLA Administrative Intern & Social Studies Teacher at Fox Meadow High School • Michael Sowul, Principal at Walden Learning Center • Deirdre Toolan, Physical Therapist at Pines Bridge • Dotty Pascale, Pines Bridge Teacher • Karen Marconi,Mercy College Administrative Intern • John McCabe, FSLA Administrative Intern & RSE-TASC Non-District Technical Assistance Provider

6. Mission • “Establish a systemic BOCES-wide culture that unifies instructional programs and creates a synergy for continuous instructional improvement.”

7. Instructional Leaders • Effective instructional leaders: • Provide direction and influence • Motivate and inspire • Focus on improving teaching and learning • Promote collective leadership • Create a BOCES-wide focus on goals and expectations for student achievement Source: Getting Started – Reculturing to Become Professional Learning Communities by R. Eaker, R. DuFour & R. DuFour

8. CIA Schemata

9. CIA: From Silo to Integrated Model

10. RTTT Program Initiatives… • “While completing the chart with your program inquiry committee, what do you see as your greatest strength and greatest challenge?”

11. RTTT Program Initiatives

12. RTTT Program Initiatives

13. CIA Program Inquiry Committee Tools/Resources • CIA Binders (Resources, Professional Development Sessions) • CCSS Simple Charts (ELA/MATH) • Student Surveys/Rubrics • RTTT/CIA PD Session • CCSS ELA Shifts PD Session • CCSS Math Shifts PD Session

14. CIA Wiki For updates & information, check the CIA wiki at: http://pnwbocescianetworkcommittee.wikispaces.com/

15. CIA Program Inquiry Committee Tools/Resources to come… • Data Driven Protocols • Data Driven Tools/Resources • Data Driven PD Sessions

16. Accomplishments • Established CIA Program Inquiry Committees • Created a P/NW BOCES Profile of a Successful Graduate • Observed Evolving Stages of Success • PHASE 1: Developing Social Connections (Exploring Other Silos) • PHASE 2: Engaging in Instructional Conversations (Parallel Silos) • PHASE 3: Creating a BOCES-Wide Culture of Excellence & Synergy for Continuous Instructional Improvement (Blending Silos)

17. Accomplishments • CIA Video Premier at NYSSBA Convention! • Showing at Walden/CLASS Faculty Meeting

18. Next Steps • Review potential CIA Network Committee goals/measures • Develop CIA Program Inquiry Committee goals/objectives • Share out selected resources

19. Continuing Next Steps • Operationalize the BOCES-wide Profile of a Successful Graduate • Respond to the 4 Essential Questions about Excellence • Support the implementation of RTTT initiatives • Visit other programs

20. Essential Questions for 2011-12 • What does real excellence in our jobs look like? • How do we know whether we are growing toward achieving this standard of excellence? • What feedback, support and resources do we need to ensure continued growth toward excellence? • How does what we do contribute to the excellence of BOCES as we pursue our mission?

21. Reflection Give one example of evidence that indicates what real excellence in our jobs look like: Examples: • I see evidence of real excellence in my job when I meet with my colleague to plan, review and develop resources. • Weekly CIA Project meeting • I see evidence of real excellence in my job when I seemy staff seek engagement in reflective professional dialogues. • Staff feedback at faculty meetings • I see evidence of real excellence in my job when I see myself and fellow colleagues engaged in dialogue on resolutions based on student needs. • CIA Program Inquiry committee meetings • I see evidence of real excellence in my job when I see students engaging in their own assessment. • Students participating in progress monitoring process

22. True Accountability • Accountability – true accountability – comes from within. We are accountable when we have embraced our responsibilities with all of our heart, when we have integrated ourselves so deeply in our work, into the lives and futures of our students, that our dreams include our dreams for them. ~ Dr. James Langlois, Superintendent of Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES

23. Video Clip…. Shift Happens • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emx92kBKads