Teaming and Collaboration

The following is reflective of the work that we began on Thursday. The Teaming & Collaboration Committee will continue with the work this Tuesday at 3:45 pm at ESC. See you Then.

What the school is known for: below is the draft of what we identified as important to the Carson staff. The Priority 1 items is what we said we wanted to focus on. The Priority 2 items are still important but may not be what we will emphasize as a school. Reminder: this is the first draft.

Priority 1
Wednesday LIC
Common Planning/ Formalized Schedule for Teaming & Planning by: grade, vertical, and special programs (Spec. Ed., Title/LAP, ELL etc.)
Building Goal Setting (CSIP implementation)
Professional Development as a building
Looping
Team Teaching
Differentiated Instruction
Supplemental Programs and their implementation/order of curriculum interventions
Building adoption of approved supplemental programs
Minimum level of technology implementation for all/common expectations
Common role of Accelerated Reader in the building
Conferences as a building
Walk-To-ReadSp. Ed./Title I-LAP: pull-out is the norm but inclusion is an option. The decision is based on the student’s needs

Priority 2
Block scheduling (beyond district scheduling)
Building assessments (beyond district)
Extended Learning Opportunities
Prioritization of subjects
Book Studies
Portfolios
SLP’s beyond district requirements
Academic Oriented Clubs and Events
Use of Building Stipends
AutoskillsLarson Math

Profile of the Desired Staff Member: Below is the draft of the primary characteristics that we are desiring of Carson staff. The rationale is that indivudals with these characteristics will make a significant impact in how well we carry out what Carson is known for.

Primary Characteristics to Support Priority 1
Team planner
Collaborative
Flexible
Willingness to support the team’s final decision
Uses and applies technology available for instruction/planning/evaluation
Sees IEP students as their student for all subjects
Belief that all kids can learn
Supports Carson’s Code of Conduct (to be created)
Recognizes and supports a strong, highly active parent group in the classroom
Includes regular parent communication regarding the work/learning occurring in the classroom

Comments:
It’s all about teaming…the independent contractor is gone
A team commitment to not sabotage

Secondary Characteristics to Support Priority 1
Supports 40 developmental assets that are implemented at Carson