Sunday, December 24, 2006

Elementary Whole Group Assessment #T12


Elementary Whole Group Assessment #T12

Elementary Whole Group Assessment : An Elementary teacher uses response boards to conduct a math review that provides a quick assessment and encourages whole group participation. (Broward County, South Central Area: Lauderdale Manors Elementary)

Friday, December 08, 2006

Secondary Grouping T#11


Secondary Grouping T#11

Grouping practices have great potential meeting individual needs while ensuring equity and excellence for all students. (Broward County, South Central Area: Arthur Ashe Middle)

Elementary Story Map # T10


Elementary Story Map # T10

Description- Beginning-middle-end mapping is an effective high yield strategy that helps students learn how to sequence actions in a story. (Broward County, South Central Area: Plantation Elementary)

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Elementary KWL # T9


Elementary KWL # T9

Description: An Elementary teacher models how a KWL graphic organizer is used to review a lesson, generate questions, and record new knowledge. (Broward County, South Central Area: Plantation Elementary)

Thursday, November 09, 2006

Elementary CHAMPs #T8


Elementary CHAMPs #T8


Description: CHAMPS outlines a positive approach to classroom management. Explicit directions in the area of communication, help, activity, movement, and participation are shared. (Broward County, South Central Area: Lauderdale Manors Elementary)

Admin: Creating a school mission statement #A2


Creating a school mission statement #A2

Description: An example on how one school analyzes their work to develop a school-wide mission statement. (Broward County, North Area: Park Springs Elementary)

Saturday, November 04, 2006

Elementary Setting Lesson Expectations #T7


Elementary Setting Lesson Expectations #T7

Description: Providing clear, concise lesson expectations is modeled by a primary elementary school teacher. (Broward County, South Central Area: Lauderdale Manors Elementary)

Secondary Modeling #T6


Secondary Modeling #T6

Description: A middle school Language Arts teacher uses a graphic organizer to analyze text to build student knowledge. (Broward County, South Central Area: Arthur Ashe Middle)

Trainers: Protocol Review Part 3 Results


Florida Professional Development Protocol Review Part 3 Results # TD4

Description: The culminating portion of an interview with Dr. Connie Bergquist discussing the results of conducting the Florida Professional Development Protocol Review. Dr Bergquist provides data on the impact of professional development in school districts in the state of Florida.

Trainers: Protocol Review Part 2 Process


Florida Professional Development Protocol Review Part 2 Review Process #TD3

Description: The continuation of an interview with Dr. Connie Bergquist discussing the process of the Florida Professional Development Protocol Review. Dr Berquist explains how schools are selected, what the interview process is like and how the culminating report is developed.

Trainers: Protocol Review Part 1 History


Florida Professional Development Protocol Review Part 1 History #TD2

Description: An interview with Dr. Connie Bergquist discussing the history of the Florida Professional Development Protocol Review. Dr Bergquist discusses how the review process came about, the state legislation that support it, and the goals that are to be achieved.

Professional Development Protocol Review


Professional Development Protocol Review for Professional Development Overview Broward HRD #TD1

Description: This narrated presentation discusses the Florida Professional Development Protocol Review. A brief history of the protocol, results from the first 3 years of reviews and how to prepare for the review process are outlined.

Teachers Look at Student Work HRD #A1


Teachers Look at Student Work HRD #A1

Description: Tuning Protocol allows teachers to provide critical feedback on a single aspect of their practice, either through their work or the work of their students. (Broward County, North Area: Park Springs Elementary)

Friday, November 03, 2006

Secondary Strategies: Solving A Problem #T5


Secondary Strategies: Solving A Problem #T5


Descriptions: Utilizing a four-step process to solve a problem as modeled by a secondary math teacher. (Broward County, South Central Area: Plantation High)

Elementary Procedures: Leaving The Classroom HRD #T4


Elementary Procedures: Leaving The Classroom HRD #T4

Description: Communicating clear, focused directions provides a safe and orderly transition from classroom to special/enrichment class as modeled by an primary elementary school teacher. (Broward County, South Central Area: Lauderdale Manors Elementary)

Elementary Procedures: Starting The Day #T3


Elementary Procedures: Starting The Day #T3

Description: Efficiently used Instructional time is modeled by preparing lesson materials, reviewing morning routine and reviewing the classroom rules. (Broward County, South Central Area: Lauderdale Manors Elementary)

Secondary Scaffolding: Accessing Prior Knowledge HRD #T2


Secondary Scaffolding: Accessing Prior Knowledge HRD #T2

Description: Scaffolding instruction is used to relate prior knowledge to a new concept from maps to stage directions as modeled by a secondary theater teacher. (Broward County, South Central Area: Dillard High)

Elementary Use of Phonics Response Boards HRD #T1


Elementary Use of Phonics Response Boards HRD #T1

Description: Using response boards to help keep students engaged during Phonics instruction. (Broward County, South Central Area: North Fork Elementary)
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