Notes from January 15th

Articulate conceptual framework for how to achieve the strategy.  Distill to a high level map of what needs to be addressed

Clear description of what teaching and learning looks like at AISC

Teaching and learning prioritizes student inquiry and a love of learning

Teaching and learning allows for a flexible schedule to discover personal passions

Teaching and learning looks like teachers as facilitator and model

Teaching and learning allows for teachers and students to have time to collaborate and reflect

Teaching and learning is technology-rich

Teaching and learning creates a system that supports community connections and global understandings

Structure

Common understanding about inquiry-based philosophy

Common understanding about best practices  (EAL/Co-teaching/RW workshop/ Service Learnings/scheduling/world languages/ interdisciplinary instruction)

A system to create greater rapport/community so that people feel safe to take the risks.

A system needs to be put in place to increase communication and collaboration within the school community

PD opportunities (all but with tech it is learning about the software and then learning how to use it)

What is the technology vision related to hardware?

How can time be created for people to explore and then share opportunities with colleagues? PLC? Late start/early release? How can we create time for teachers to socialize and "process" without infringing on planning time?

Resources

NUVU Studio.org   

Pseudo results
An activity disguised as a result
An event disguised as a result- a database of community service
A means disguised as a result- a committee

1 Year Chunks

What is the theory about how to create the change in the system?

Theory of action plus theory of change equals success

What is the leverage to actually driving the change the culture of the school?

In order to meet the vision and student learning objectives. . .

High leverage inquiry strategies have been identified and a plan to develop teacher capacity has been established.

Inquiry strategies are being integrated into instructional practice K-12 in order to create a sense of wonder and achieve the student learning objectives.

Students are motivated to be confident, creative learners who consistently direct their own learning, through questioning and discovery, as they seek understanding of the world around them!

AISC has identified a philosophy and designed a service learning structure that empowers students to serve their local and global communities.

AISC has a strong service learning structure where students are engaged and immersed in service opportunities building authentic local connections and greater global understanding.

AISC has established a culture of service where students are intrinsically motivated to transfer their academic knowledge to real life situations that improve the lives of others.

AISC has identified research-based inclusive strategies and has a plan for staff training in place to meet the needs of all students.

AISC has inclusive strategies and structures in place to help each learner reach their potential.

AISC embraces and fosters a culture that recognizes the unique educational journey of each learner.