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Week 4 Assignment
Demonstrating Continuous Improvement
This week, you should:
·demonstrate knowledge of the TEA learning system, data-based decision-making learner-
centered instruction, and campus improvement planning by finalizing the agenda for a learner-
centered staff development session on an identified campus need.
·demonstrate an understanding of ongoing, continuous improvement by revising a staff devel-
opment session on an identified campus need.
·create an action plan to improve local school district or campus performance on a component
of the TEA learning system.
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Rubric
Use the following rubric to guide your work.
Tasks
Accomplished Proficient Unacceptable

Part 1: Learner-
Demonstrates the ability to Works collaboratively online Does not work collaboratively
Centered Staff De-
work collaboratively online withwith 1 colleague to improve a to improve a learner-centered
velopment
2 colleagues to improve a learner-centered staff devel- staff development or reflection
learner-centered staff develop- opment, and reflects on the the process.
ment, and reflects intuitively onprocess.
(0 points)
the process.
(2 points)
(4 points)
Part 2: TEA Learn- Effectively creates an action Creates an action plan to im- Does not create an action plan
ing System: Action plan to improve local school prove local school district or to improve local school district
Plan district or campus performancecampus performance on a or campus performance on a
on a component of the TEA component of the TEA learn- component of the TEA learning
learning system, seeks and ing system, seeks feedback system, seek feedback from a
applies feedback from a col- from a colleague, and reflects colleague, or reflects on the
league, and reflects intuitively on the process. process.
on the process.
(3 points) (0 points)
(5 points)
Mechanics Responses lack clarity and
Few or no errors in grammar,
depth and/or multiple errors in
spelling, or punctuation.
grammar, spelling or
(1 point) punctuation. .
(0 points)
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Week 4 Assignment: Application Assignment Finalizing Course Assignments
For a campus to make lasting change, school improvement must be an ongoing, continuous
process. You will demonstrate your understanding of continuous improvement by (1) modifying
the agenda for learner-centered staff development and (2) creating an action plan for an area of
improvement that you identified on the local provisions of the TEA learning system.
Part 1: Learner-Centered Staff Development
Directions:
Work cooperatively online with two of your colleagues to revise and finalize the agenda for your
learner-centered staff development.
Reflect on the modification(s) by answering the guiding questions.
Session Purpose: To explore and create hands-on activities that integrate technology for a
Science Camp to increase student achievement.
Learning Objective to Be Addressed: To use hands-on technology activities that meet TEK
requirements and will promote and increase student achievement.
Collaborator # 1: Hayley Harris Collaborator #2: Omar Riopedre
Grade Level: PK- Facilitator: Sonia Location: Gym Start Time: 3:45 End-Time: 4:30
5th Crockett
Learner-Centered Purpose Description Steps Estimated Time
Activity
All teachers (PK- To determine the Teachers will find Each group will 7 minutes
5) will be grouped best way to 5 TEKS that best chart 5 TEKS that
(one teacher from integrate support technology can be
each grade level technology. technology easily integrated
per group) and integration. with.
given their specific
TEKS. They will
review the TEKS
and identify where
technology can
best be integrated.
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Teachers will To generate ideas Teachers will Teachers will chart 12 minutes
brainstorm ideas for activities. compile a list of ideas for hands on
for hands-on ideas to implement technology
technology hands-on activities. They
activities for the technology will then
selected TEKS. activities. participate in a
Gallery Walk to
offer critiques and
other ideas.
Teachers will To determine Teachers will Teachers will chart 5 minutes
discuss and choose which activity to discuss the ideas the rank order and
the top idea. should be their as a tribe and then vote for the top
focus. independently activity.
rank the ideas.
Teachers will To create a hands- Teachers will Teachers will 16 minutes
develop the on activity which determine gather and create
activity. integrates materials or materials for the
technology. resources needed activity.
for the activity.
Teachers will take To give feedback Teachers will Teachers will 5 minutes
a survey to express to the presenter. confidentially complete their
their thoughts complete the survey and I will
about the online survey. analyze the data
inservice. from Survey
Monkey.
How did you modify the staff development agenda? Why did you make the modifications? How
do you anticipate that the modification(s) will improve the staff development?
I changed the manner of grouping the participants for the staff development. Previously, teachers
were to be grouped by whole grade levels for the various activities. Now, one teacher from each
grade level, PK-5, will be in each group. This change was made in hopes of allowing teachers to
see how the TEKS are built upon throughout the grade levels. I anticipate that the change will
allow teachers from varying grade levels to share the types of activities presented at their level
and for teachers to see the chosen objective(s) from the point of view of all grade levels. They
might also better understand how technology is integrated into teaching and see how the
integration can be introduced earlier in the primary grades and extended in the upper grades.
Part 2: TEA Learning System: Action Plan
Directions:
Review the TEA learning system chart that you completed in Part 1 of the Analysis Assignment.
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Based on your learning during Weeks 2 - 4, revise the improvement ideas in the chart.
Select an area of improvement from the chart. Complete the action plan for the improvement ini-
tiative:
·Tasks/action steps
·Responsibilities
·Resources
·Timeline
·Staff development
·Monitoring
·Evaluation
Collaborate online with a colleague to obtain feedback on your action plan.
TEA Learning System Component: Resources
Improvement Goal: To ensure that technology is incorporated into K - 12 curriculum and in-
struction throughout the state.
Collaborator: Hayley Harris
Tasks/ Action Responsibilities Resources Timeline Monitoring Evaluation
Steps Who will do it? What funds, By when (day/ How will you How will suc-
What will be time, people, month)? gauge cess be deter-
done? and materials progress to- mined?
are needed? ward the goal?
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Learner-Centered Staff Development Plan
Briefly describe.
TEA in conjunction with higher education institutions, administrators, and teachers from K-12
schools will collaborate and research technology materials that could be used throughout the
state to improve the incorporation of technology within the curriculum. It will be the responsi-
bility of designated TEA members, professors from state institutions, administrators from each
region, and teachers throughout the state to ensure that technology resources would be applica-
ble throughout all Texas districts. The funds will come from each entity that is represented
along with state funds that are allocated for curriculum improvement. The collaboration will
take place throughout the year with its main sessions being held during the summer months
(late June to early August). Participants will need samples of each of the technology resources
that will be reviewed and any new technology resources that may be of interest. A new and im-
proved resource list should be available for the 2012 school year. This will allow ample time
for review and distribution of technology resources throughout the state. Progress will be
gauged by receiving updates from the committee. Success will be determined when each school
in the state receives the resources that were voted upon by the committee.
K-12 teachers will submit 4 technology resources that have worked well for them. Administra-
tors will also submit 4 technology resources that worked well for them when they were in the
classroom or have used with staff members. New technology resources will be introduced to
the collaborative team and they will review the resources along with those already used. Once
all technology resources have been reviewed, there will be breakout sessions where grade levels
will be allowed to share their pros and cons about the resources. The results will be recorded on
chart paper. The entire team would reconvene and discuss the results of their breakout sessions.
As a result, the best 3-5 technology resources per grade level will be agreed upon, and those
would be the resources that would be used throughout the state. Districts would be allowed to
incorporate other technology resources that fit the needs of their district as the school year pro-
gressed.
Reflections on Collaboration and Improvement
What change did you make in the action plan as a result of the feedback from a colleague?
After viewing the plan, my colleagues commented that it was too broad. As a result of their
feedback, I made the action plan more in depth.
How does collaboration enhance improvement efforts? What new ideas emerged as a result of
the collaborative effort?
When working in isolation we are often “stuck” in our frame of mind. When collaborating with
others, we are able to gain other’s perspectives on the topic.
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As a result of this collaborative effort, I was able to step back and analyze my suggestions.
Once I added the details, the suggestions became clearer and easier to understand.
Why must campus improvement be ongoing and continuous?
Our campus goal is to build a learning community that promotes academic and social
development which will empower students to achieve excellence. Our vision statement is
“Building the Best.” The word “best” suggests that we are striving to attain the highest level of
expectations for all stakeholders. Campus improvement must be ongoing and continuous
because education and technology are constantly changing. If we are to attain our goal and
carry out the our vision, we must continuously work towards improvement.
School Board Trustees
Superintendent
establish the district's Five-Year Education
works with the School Board to establish
Plan, setting objectives annually for achieving
the district's five-year education plan, set
the five-year plan, adopting an annual budget
annual objectives for achieving the
based on the five-year plan, establishing
plan, adopts an annual budget based
policies for the operation of the district, and
on the plan, and assists in establishing
selecting a superintendent who serves as the
chief executive officer of the district.
Associate Superintendent of
Area I and II Superintendent Public Relations & Technology
works with the Superintendent to monitor produces and coordinates verbal, printed,
and oversee the eastern and western portions and
of the electronic information regarding the district
district. in an
effort to better educate our community on
the
mission of Spring ISD and to develop a
greater
understanding and support of our schools.
The
Division also encourages collaborative
relationships
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Elementary MS HS
School Principals Principals
Principals
Implements and applies Implements and
Implement and apply
change in curriculum. applies change in
changes in curriculum.
Enforces curriculum. Enforces
Enforce
policy,procedures, policy,procedures, policy,procedures,
technology, curriculum technology, curriculum technology, and
and instruction. Models and instruction. curriculum and
and provides a safe Models and provides instruction. Model and
online environment for a safe online provide a safe online
staff and students. environment for staff environment for staff and
Analyzes and interprets and students. students. Analyze and
the STaR Chart, AEIS Analyzes and interpret STaR Chart and
data. Also, ensures that interprets the STaR AEIS data. Also, ensure
the SBDM facilitates the Chart, AEIS data. that
Campus Improvement Also, ensures that the the SBDM Committee
Teachers IT
implement and Webmasters Coordinators
model best maintain campus report
practices for website to ensure technology
integrating that all stakeholders hardware
technology into are informed of malfunctions and
the classroom. campus activities. provide
technology
training to staff.
Students
Actively
participate in
technology
integration. Abide
by
all district
.
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Associate Superintendent of Community Relations Director
Public Relations & Technology assists campuses with their marketing plans, works
produces and coordinates verbal, printed, with
and area businesses to establish and maintain community
electronic information regarding the district partnerships, coordinates the parent and community
in an involvement program, and serves as a resource and
effort to better educate our community on support for PTO and Booster Club organizations. The
the department also serves as the liaison with the Spring
mission of Spring ISD and to develop a ISD
greater Education Foundation.
understanding and support of our schools.
The
Booker Elementary Campus Improve-
ment
Technology Director
Plan. specializes in a number of different technical areas, to serve
Director of Communication
prepares and distributes district
[PDF the students and teachers of the district by ensuring
docu- electronic access to those academic resources in support of
communications, including media
the curriculum. Committed to providing teachers with
relations, the district ment]. reliable
website, print publications, and
automated messaging.
Re- network connectivity and endeavoring to provide the
trieved highest
from http://schools.springisd.org/docs/102-Booker%20CIP
%202010-2011.pdf.
Spring ISD Orga-
nizational Chart. [PDF document]. Retrieved from
http://springisd.org/docs2/elt/2009-10_OrginazionalChart.pdf.
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