Continuous AssessmentContinuous Assessment

Michigan Mathematics and Science Teacher Leadership Collaborative

Establishing Establishing CheckpointsCheckpoints

Reviewing Our ProgressReflecting on Our ProgressCelebrating Our ProgressSharing Our ProgressEvaluating Our Progress

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Checkpoint: MMSTLC Grant Goals

The MMSTLC Grant sets long and short term

goals for:• Mathematics and Science Centers• Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics (STEM) Faculty• Local School Districts• Teachers• Students

PROGRAM LOGIC MODELMICHIGAN STATE-WIDE MSP—TEACHER LEADERS FOR HIGH NEEDS SCHOOLS

Long-Term GoalsIntermediate Outcomes

1. Cadre of TSLs w/skills / knowledge

to help improve teaching / learning of

math / science in targeted high needs

schools

2. Working relationships

between TSLs and building

administrators, w/support of M/S Centers & STEM

Faculty

3. Improve math / science learning of students in targeted high needs schools

4. M/S Centers with increased capacity to sustain support for high needs schools

Resources- SVSU-GVSU Teacher Leader Projects- UM Instructional Resources- Statewide STEM Faculty Expertise- M/S Centers Infrastructure- MSP Grant

Needs- Capacity in M/S Centers to support teacher leaders and high needs schools inadequate- Current PD is inadequate to significantly impact teaching & learning- School-based capacity to serve high needs schools inadequate

M/S Center staff / teams -Have knowledge / skills to recruit, develop, support, and sustain TSLs and administrators- Increased / enhanced MSC partnerships with IHE, LEAs, business, non-profits, etc.

STEM Faculty - Seek to increase their knowledge and insights in content, pedagogy, and LEA needs by collaborating with middle grades’ colleagues. - Sharing content / pedagogical knowledge with TSLs, LEAs, and M/S Centers - IHE STEM adapting instructional practices in their own classrooms

Teacher Leaders . . . - Increased math / science content / pedagogical skills / knowledge- Improved PD facilitation skills- Increased knowledge of connections between curriculum, instruction, assessment, and data use- Work jointly with administrator to improve math / science- Recognized as leaders in math / science- Provide instructional leadership through PD

Extended Teams . . . - Increased content / pedago-gical knowledge / skills; facilitation skills in selected topics / practices- Increased understanding of personal instructional practices

Students . . .-Increased opportunities to learn-Improved learning and deepened understanding of math / science-Improved attitudes towards, interest in mathematics / science

Outputs- Instructional Resources- Toolkits- Needs assessments- Electronic connections / network

Professional development for math / science center staff on recruiting, supporting, training, and sustaining TSLs

Individualized, data-driven needs assessments for participating high-needs buildings, districts, and TSLs.

Development of learning communities at statewide (TSLs), regional (MSCs), and local (building / district) levels.

Development of instructional resources based on content and effective pedagogy.

Immersion in leadership, inquiry, and professional community during summer academy and school year programming.

On-going training in leadership and inquiry teaching / learning through released time (sabbatical) options for PD implementation.

Intentional inclusion of STEM faculty at all levels of TSL professional development.

Online PD, coaching, networking, conferencing, and resource dissemination.

Math/Science Centers… - Recruited as planned- Statewide network of TSLs operating as intended

Administrators . . .- Improved ability to recognize / support high quality math/science education- Develop working relationship with TL to improve math / science

Technical assistance (consulting, advising, tutoring, etc.) by Collaborative Team to sites.

Assumptions/Rationale: The Federal MSP program supports improved student achievement in mathematics and science through enhanced training for math / science teachers, with major involvement of STEM faculty in the improvement effort. The Michigan MSP program has identified a need for teacher leaders to provide sustainable site-based professional development.

Implementation Strategies

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Checkpoint: School Level Goals

STEPS to SUCCESS Guidelines:• Articulated Curriculum• Aligned Instructional Materials• Consistent Instructional Practices• Adequate Professional Development• Effective Assessment System• Supportive Policies and Procedures

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Checkpoint: Personal Professional Development Plan

Creation of a plan to address:• Short Term and Long Term Professional Goals

• Goals for Content Issues, Process Skills, and Technical Skills

• Professional Development Log• Creation of Curriculum Vita

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Checkpoint: Team Action Plan

Aligned to support:

• MMSTLC Grant Goals• School Level Goals• Teacher Leader Goals

Reflecting on Our Reflecting on Our ProgressProgress

1. Review your team action plan in light of the MMSTLC Logic Model. Does your action plan support the grant goals for all partners? What adjustments do you need to make for your action plan to ensure all partners benefit from this project?

2. At the Summer Academy, your team identified potential needs in your school as they relate to the Steps for Success. How have you addressed, or plan to address these issues?

3. In reviewing the professional development plan for your teacher leaders, reflect on the steps taken so far toward implementing this plan? How has the team supported the teacher leader? Are there additional actions that need to be taken?

Celebrating Our ProgressCelebrating Our Progress

1) Using insights from the reflection exercise above:

a. Define six (6) successes that you and/or your team has had since the beginning of the program.

b. Define six (6) goals that you and/or your team would like to accomplish in the future.

2. Write these successes and goals on the dodecahedron, illustrating as desired.

3. Cut out and construct the dodecahedron.

Sharing Our ProgressSharing Our Progress

“Applause is a celebration, not only of the actors, but also of the audience. It constitutes a shared moment of delight.”

John Charles Polanyi

Evaluation Our ProgressEvaluation Our Progress

Think back to the beginning of

this program in terms of the

Leadership Components and

thoughtfully complete the

assessment.