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West Lake Elementary PLT 2011 Notes

Team Name: The Dream Team Date: October 4th Team Smart Goal: By December, we will each implement at least two new strategies in our classes. We will use AIMSweb to document our progress. Each week, each member will bring strategies to discuss.

shortened track out || We know that all of the children will be exposed to all of the objectives. || Silver Star assessment data || we will share strategies for our students with PEP's ||
 * Team Member name in attendance || Steps achieved this last week || impact on children in classroom || Artifacts collected this week for December presentation || What to work on for next week ||
 * Suzie || I am well rested from our recent ANDBegan implementation of C-MAPP
 * (.)(.) || Began implementation of C-MAPP || I had time to create rigorous instruction for the children. || shared inference activities || will share progress monitoring data ||
 * Angie || Began implementation of C-MAPP || We know that all of the children will be exposed to all of the objectives. || Silver star assessment data || will share progress monitoring data ||
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Kendall || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Began implementation of C-MAPP || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">We know that all of the children will be exposed to all of the objectives. || <span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">shared inference activities || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">will share progress monitoring data ||

[h1]1 Enter here who is at this meeting (Those that are tracked in) [h2]2 Be specific in what you completed this week. Examples are: observing a classroom, implementing student leaders daily, etc. [h3]3 Who specifically has benefitted from your new and improved ways? How deeper has this made your instruction? [h4]4 Insert items that you have collected over the week such as pictures, student work samples, lesson plans, etc. [h5]5 Set a specific goal to accomplish to help focus your week. Ask someone to be your accountability partner!

West Lake Elementary PLT 2011 Notes

Team Name: The Dream Team Date: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">October 17, 2011 Team SmartGoal:<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">By December, we will each implement at least two new strategies in our classes. We will use AIMSweb to document our progress. Each week, each member will bring strategies to discuss.

West Lake Elementary PLT 2011 Notes
 * Team Member name in attendance || Steps achieved this last week || impact on children in classroom || Artifacts collected this week for December presentation || What to work on for next week ||
 * <span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Suzie || <span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">updated AimsWeb data by Progress Monitoring || <span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Students who are below grade level have a chance to improve their reading fluency. || <span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">None yet || <span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Collect artifacts ||
 * Jen || Collaborated with a fourth grade colleague about letters of request to chamber of commerces. || Children have a real world experience to practice letters of request on. This will motivate them to produce high quality work and provide them with a purpose for writing letters of request. || Student work samples || Collect artifacts ||
 * Angie || becoming more comfortable with C-MAPP || All students are getting the same instruction - which will prepare them for standardized testing. || reading comprehension strategies that I've tried || collect Aims Web data ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||

Team Name:<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The Dream Team Date: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">10/24/2011 Team Smart Goal: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">By December, we will each implement at least two new strategies in our classes. We will use AIMSweb to document our progress. Each week, each member will bring strategies to discuss.


 * Team Member name in attendance || Steps achieved this last week || impact on children in classroom || Artifacts collected this week for December presentation || What to work on for next week ||
 * Suzie || Mentored teachers on using easiPEP || New strategies to help those who are struggling or below grade level. || reading assessments (iReady, AIMSWeb, SIlver Star) || continue collecting artifacts to share ||
 * Angie || Began reading "Now I Get It!" Teaching Struggling Readers Grades 2-6 || Will be able to more efficiently choose reading strategies || Literacy center descriptions. || Continue reading the book. ||
 * Jen || Implemented a differentiated writing website. || Engaged some reluctant writers and provided extra support where needed. || Student samples of tikatok writing website || continue collecting artifiacts ||
 * Kendall || Updated AIMSWeb data; conferenced w/ individual students about personal strategies to improve their fluency or comprehension (reading more confidently, 'poking the words,' rereading, reading aloud to others, etc) || targeted, personal instruction for struggling readers || AIMSWeb data || focus on 'real world' application of letter writing - writing to soldiers ||

Team Name: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The Dream Team Date: October31st Team Smart Goal: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">By December, we will each implement at least two new strategies in our classes. We will use AIMSweb to document our progress. Each week, each member will bring strategies to discuss.

Converted old raz-kids log-in levels to new raz-kids log-in levels, discussed in PLT how to set up raz-kids log-ins and set levels || allowed for continuition of raz-kids use in class- no down time waiting for new log-in || raz-kids assignment data || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">updating aimsweb info ||
 * Team Member name in attendance || Steps achieved this last week || impact on children in classroom || Artifacts collected this week for December presentation || What to work on for next week ||
 * <span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Suzie ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Jen || Collaborated with colleagues to submit BT paperwork || They will continue to have a certified teacher in the classroom :) ||  || updating progress monitor for aimsweb ||
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Angie || Worked on learnign to set up Raz-Kids. || Students can work on their own reading level. || raz-kids roster || Monitor use of Raz-kids ||
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Kendall || Wrote thank you letters to soldiers

Team Name: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The Dream Team Date: Nov. 7 Team Smart Goal: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">By December, we will each implement at least two new strategies in our classes. We will use AIMSweb to document our progress. Each week, each member will bring strategies to discuss.


 * Team Member name in attendance || Steps achieved this last week || impact on children in classroom || Artifacts collected this week for December presentation || What to work on for next week ||
 * <span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Suzie || <span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Created a small group for students who didn't pass a Study Island assignment. || <span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">used data to differentiate || <span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">small group activity || <span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Exit ticket idea from Kendall ||
 * Jen || It was a very fractured week for me and I did not achieve any new and exciting ideas. || They had a sub for 2 days :( ||  || Exit tickets after whole class instruction. ||
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Angie || Modeled note taking skills for non-fiction reading. || Students took notes to review science content. || Motion and Design notes || Assist students while taking their own notes. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Kendall || Implemented 'exit tickets' for math and reading - after focus lessons, the students are given a small assessment (no more than 4 questions or 2 reading selections) based on what we just talked about and it scored right then. || This is a quick way for myself and the students to know what they retain and what they need help on. || Exit tickets || find or create non-fiction main idea/supporting detail resources ||

Team Name:<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The Dream Team Date: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">11/21/2011 Team Smart Goal: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">By December, we will each implement at least two new strategies in our classes. We will use AIMSweb to document our progress. Each week, each member will bring strategies to discuss.


 * Team Member name in attendance || Steps achieved this last week || impact on children in classroom || Artifacts collected this week for December presentation || What to work on for next week ||
 * Suzie || Completed AIMSWeb R-CBM benchmarking ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Angie ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Jen || Completed AIMSWeb R-CBM benchmarking || Thi new data will allow me to see the progress of each student made so far. It will also continue to structure my guided reading groups. || AIMSeb benchmarking data || AIMSWeb MAZE benchmarking ||
 * Kendall || Completed AIMSWeb R-CBM benchmarking || This new data will allow me to see the progress made so far w/ reading fluency and to reevalate my reading groups for next quarter || AIMSWeb benchmarking data || AIMSWeb MAZE benchmarking ||

Team Name: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The Dream Team Date: Nov. 28 Team Smart Goal: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">By December, we will each implement at least two new strategies in our classes. We will use AIMSweb to document our progress. Each week, each member will bring strategies to discuss.


 * Team Member name in attendance || Steps achieved this last week || impact on children in classroom || Artifacts collected this week for December presentation || What to work on for next week ||
 * <span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Suzie || <span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> collecting data for report cards || <span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">students will know their current level of performance || <span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">focus lesson assessments || <span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">tracked out! ||
 * Jen || completed AIMSWeb MAZE benchmakring || This new data has let me see who has made progress and who I need to continue to work with on making progress. There are some students who are making great progress towards fluency, but are still struggling with comprehension. I will rearrange my reading groups based on this data. || AIMSWeb bechmarking data || tracked out ||
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Angie ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Kendall || Completed AIMSWeb MAZE benchmarking || This new data will allow me to see the progress made so far w/ reading fluency and to reevalate my reading groups for next quarter || AIMSWeb benchmarking data || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">TRACKED OUT :) ||