Charlotte Danielson Elements
Q-Comp Site Review
Q-Comp Observations Round Dos
Why do we do Q-Comp at Beacon Academy??
Data Driven Instruction
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Cayden, a first grader, read his Gingerbread writing piece to the class. The teacher said, "Good job, Cayden!" What would be a more effective way to provide quality, accurate feedback to the student?
What is: "Wow Cayden, when you read your story you used a lot of enthusiasm and expression in your voice. It made it really fun to listen to!"
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How are student data and student work included in learning teams?
What are DDI assessments? PLC reading stategy ideas- 2 ideas that you are trying in your classroom January 23rd, please bring back student work samples.
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How many times are you observed throughout the year?
What is three!
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What are 4 ideas that you have learned during PD days or Reading Strategy mornings that you have brought back to your classroom? Each person shares one idea-
Topics: Guided Reading Literacy in the Classroom Inclusion Ways to Engage Students While Reading Smartboards
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Who writes the test questions?
What is a team of teachers from Beacon Academy. Reading team during 2010-2011 year. Math team during 2011-2012 year.
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What percentage of students comes to your mind when you hear these words? Some Most Many Almost All All
What is: "We will be meeting as a Q-comp team to discuss your thoughts and this information will be emailed out to you so you know what we are looking for during observations."
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How were the Q-comp Program Coordinator postition(Jamie's position) and Q-comp Lead Teacher (Abby's) position posted?
What is the positions were emailed out last spring to all staff including a job description for each role. The lead teacher position is a one year role with the opportunity to reapply for a second term. The Q-Comp Program Coordinator position is a 3 year term with the opportunity to reapply for a second term.
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Who will be observing you during round 2?
If you are observed by Sean, he will be joining me during round two. If you are observed by Jordan, he will be joining me during round three. This is due to inter-rater reliability.
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What is the focus of our PLC goals?
What is vocabulary!
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Why are we doing DDI at Beacon?
What is to ensure our students are meeting the MN state standards in Math and Reading. The interims are check in points to ensure progress is being made throughout the year.
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Name 3 ways to increase STUDENT PARTICIPATION in your classroom.
What is Turn and talk to a neighbor Pair/share Everyone uses whiteboards Clipboard and sticky notes
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What roles do the Q-comp leaders play?
What is planning professional development- full days and Reading PLC mornings 3 observations per year Q-comp paperwork Facilitating PLC's and PD days Getting teachers into colleagues classrooms Coaching Support in the classroom
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What days will pre-observations and observations take place this round?
What is Tuesday, Wednedsay, and Thursday.
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Which two items are the visual reminders for tracking data and student re-teaching lesson plans?
What are black binders and DDI tri-fold boards.
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What was the process for writing test questions?
What is there was a team of individuals who would analyze all questions by closely looking at the questions and the standards. Teachers would then suggest changes and the test writer for that grade level would make the necessary changes.
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When planning your activities and assignments, what are 3 things you should take into consideration?
What are learning styles Activities that require student thinking Ways to engage students Hands-on/manipulatives Differentiation Problem based learning Permit student choice Encourage depth rather than breadth
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How are the Q-comp leaders evaluated in their leadership role?
What is teacher leaders complete a self-evaluation tying their work to student achievement. Documentation of Professional Development activities and topics. Surveys- at least 2 Administration conducts their own evaluation at the end of the year.
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What day will my post-observation be?
What is Monday. All post-observations will take place on Mondays.
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DAILY DOUBLE!! What is the schoolwide Q-comp goal for 2012-2013?? It's posted 4 places in the building...it's your time to run and find it!
What is: The percentage of all students enrolled October 1 in grades 3-8 at Beacon Academy who earn an achievement level of Meets the Standards or Exceeds the Standards on the Reading MCA (all accountability tests) will increase from 83.7% in 2012 to 85.7% in 2013.
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What can we do as a school to make correcting and data entry more joyful, triumphant, encouraging, and supportive??
What is: Have another grade level correct and enter data.
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When thinking about structure and pacing of a lesson, what should you begin a lesson with and how should you end your lesson?
What is an anticipatory set and end with some closure and reflection on the lesson.
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Why do we take notes during our PLC meetings?
What is so we are able to document to Minnesota Department of Education that we meet regularly in our PLC's and so that the Q-comp leaders see where more Professional Development, coaching, or resources are needed.
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What training did the observers receive to ensure inter-rater reliability?
What is Sean, Jordan, Jamie and Abby meet each Monday. There was an initial training at the beginning of the year and ongoing training occurs during the course of the year. During this meeting we talk about language so we all know what all, some, most mean.
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DAILY DOUBLE!!! What is the purpose of Q-comp??
What is to increase student achievement. Quote: “In an effective classroom students should not only know what they are doing, they should also know why and how.” ~~ Harry K. Wong Purpose for all lessons Purposeful planning on PD, etc.
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What are some helpful ways to generate re-teaching ideas?
What is: Envelope activity Post-its on DDI boards Posters Gallery Walk Open Binders Jigsaw with topics
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