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1 Winter and Spring 2009 Professional Development and Leadership Opportunities supporting the Design for Excellence strategic plan Chesterfield County Public Schools

2 Vision In 2012, we envision that every Chesterfield school will be a thriving, dynamic and inspiring educational environment that produces self-directed learners with 21st-century skills and stimulates citizens of all ages to trust in, invest in and benefit from public education. Mission The mission of Chesterfield County Public Schools is to work in partnership with students, families and the community to ensure that each student acquires the knowledge, skills and core values necessary to achieve personal success and to enrich the community. Goals The Design for Excellence six-year strategic plan illuminates the path to achieving the School Board s vision. The goals of the Design for Excellence are Goal 1. Goal 2. Goal 3. Goal 4. Goal 5. Academic excellence for all students Safe, supportive and nurturing learning environments Knowledgeable and competent workforce Community investment in schools Effective and efficient system management Chesterfield County Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, disability or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities. For more information, go to chesterfield.k12.va.us.

3 Executive summary In 2003, the Chesterfield County School Board looked into the future and declared its vision that by 2012 every Chesterfield school would be a thriving, dynamic and inspiring educational environment that produces self-directed learners and stimulates citizens of all ages to trust in, invest in and benefit from public education. In 2007, under the leadership of a new superintendent, the school system created a detailed, dynamic strategic plan: a Design for Excellence that precisely maps the path to achieving the School Board s vision. In late 2007, a curriculum management audit generated suggestions that have been incorporated into the strategic plan to move Chesterfield County Public Schools from good to great. This document carries out one of those audit recommendations: a comprehensive guide to professional development opportunities that move the school system forward. In this guide, which covers second semester professional development, Chesterfield County Public Schools takes a giant step toward achieving its vision for Many departments within the school system provide professional development opportunities for employees. The departments of Curriculum and Instruction, Professional Development, School Improvement and Technology all offer programs. By working as a cohesive team, these departments reinforce the school system s curriculum, boost student achievement and energize employees. 2012, here we come!

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5 contents 1 Overview 2 Calendar 3 Leadership plans 4 Training opportunities

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9 Design for Excellence plan for staff and curriculum development Objective Overview Define, develop and implement curriculum and staff development activities that, through high expectations and rigorous coursework, develop students who are self-directed with 21st-century skills. 1 Strategies Rewrite and enhance curriculum to infuse 21st-century strands one year in advance of rollout to teachers over a five-year cycle from 2009 to Train principals and leaders one year in advance of the Curriculum Academy and rollout to the teachers. Build leadership capacity in Chesterfield County Public Schools for full implementation of the Design for Excellence strategic plan. Establish rigor, relevance and relationships as the cornerstone of this initiative through the integration of the key concepts from the International Center for Leadership in Education and its Model Schools Network, High Schools That Work/Making Middle Grades Work and results of the Phi Delta Kappa curriculum audit and training. Where have we been and where are we going? The annual Curriculum Academies have provided focus to teachers and administrators in preparing for 21st-century learning: 2000, 2001 and 2002: Focus on curriculum development and implementation Tying It All Together Planting the Seeds for Student Success Building on Our Success: Equipping Each Student for Life 2003 and 2004: Focus on effective teaching Pathways to Quality Instruction The Art of Teaching 2005: Focus on self-directed learners Launching Self-Directed Learners 2006: Focus on 21st-century skills Curriculum Design of Excellence: 21st-Century Knowledge and Skills for Self-Directed Learners 1

10 2007: Focus on professional learning communities and assessment The Many Faces of Assessment 2008: Focus on active learning Elementary School Academy: Using new textbook resources to support balanced literacy Middle School Academy: Engaging students High School Academy: Professional learning communities to support student achievement 2009: Focus on technology integration Rigor and relevance through the 21st-century strand of technology integration 2010: Focus on digital-age literacy Rigor and relevance through the 21st-century strand of digital-age literacy 2011: Focus on global connections and cultural competence Rigor and relevance through the 21st-century strand of global connections 2012: Focus on inventive thinking Rigor and relevance through the 21st-century strand of inventive thinking 2013: Focus on effective communication Rigor and relevance through the 21st-century strand of effective communication Strategies and actions needed to address the findings of the Phi Delta Kappa audit will be incorporated into the Design for Excellence so that the school system has one central plan driving its improvement and efforts toward vision achievement. 2

11 Overview Kickoff to rigor and relevance and 21st-century learning September 2008 June 2009 Rewriting/enhancing curriculum to infuse the 21st-century strand of technology Integrators to work with content area specialists and content area committees Additional curriculum support from the International Center for Leadership in Education (five days of training from September 2008 through February 2009) Developing capacity in the leadership of Chesterfield County Public Schools Superintendent s Quarterly Leadership Sessions and the Breakfast Leadership Series will feature speakers in the areas of rigor and relevance (speakers provided by the International Center for Leadership in Education) and technology to enhance the Design for Excellence strategic plan Updates to the leadership team Coordinate topics from leadership meetings with topics for breakfast meetings Systemwide staff development focus Elementary schools: Balanced literacy and implementation of new textbook resources Middle schools: Student engagement High schools: Using professional learning communities in content areas to improve student achievement Implementation of 21st-century strand of technology June 2009 Curriculum Academy: Focus on rigor, relevance and relationships through the 21st-century strand of technology International Center for Leadership in Education Breakout sessions provided by Chesterfield County Public Schools curriculum leaders, technology integrators, administrators and teachers Additional presenters from International Center for Leadership in Education September 2009 June 2010 Rewriting/enhancing curriculum to infuse the 21st-century strand of digital-age literacy and new assessments Selected teachers to work with content area specialists and content area committees Staff development for Central Office curriculum leaders: How to develop new assessments to drive 21st-century learning Developing capacity in the leadership of Chesterfield County Public Schools Superintendent s Quarterly Leadership Sessions and the Breakfast Leadership Series will feature speakers in the area of rigor and relevance through digital-age literacy and spiraling back to technology integration 3

12 Updates to the leadership team Coordinate topics from leadership meetings with topics for breakfast meetings Systemwide staff development focus for teachers: rigor and relevance through technology integration Implementation of 21st-century strand of digital-age literacy June 2010 Curriculum Academy: Focus on rigor and relevance through the 21st-century strand of digital-age literacy, spiraling back to technology integration and including assessments that drive 21st-century learning September 2010 June 2011 Rewriting/enhancing curriculum to infuse the 21st-century strand of global connections Selected teachers to work with content area specialists and content area committees Continue work on assessments, include assessments in curricular planning resources (rubrics, online tools, etc.) Developing capacity in the leadership of Chesterfield County Public Schools Superintendent s Quarterly Leadership Sessions and the Breakfast Leadership Series will feature speakers in the area of rigor and relevance through global connections, spiraling back to digital-age literacy and technology Updates to the leadership team Align topics for breakfast meetings with leadership meeting topics Systemwide staff development focus for teachers: Rigor and relevance through digital-age literacy, spiraling back to technology integration and 21st-century assessments Implementation of 21st-century strand of global connections June 2011 Curriculum Academy: Focus on rigor and relevance through the 21st-century strand of global connections, spiraling back to digital-age literacy and technology integration and assessments that drive 21st-century learning Create gold seal lessons using rigor and relevance framework September 2011 June 2012 Rewriting/enhancing curriculum to infuse the 21st-century strand of inventive thinking Selected teachers to work with content area specialists and content area committees

13 Developing capacity in the leadership of Chesterfield County Public Schools Overview Superintendent s Quarterly Leadership Sessions and the Breakfast Leadership Series will feature speakers in the area of rigor and relevance through inventive thinking, spiraling back to digital-age literacy, global connections, and technology integration Updates to the leadership team Align leadership and breakfast meeting topics Systemwide staff development focus for teachers: Rigor and relevance through global connections, spiraling back to technology and digital-age literacy and assessments that drive 21st-century learning Implementation of 21st-century strand of inventive thinking June 2012 Curriculum Academy: Focus on rigor and relevance through the 21st-century strand of inventive thinking, spiraling back to global connections, digital-age literacy and technology integration 1 September 2012 June 2013 Rewriting/enhancing curriculum to infuse the 21st-century strand of effective communication skills Selected teachers to work with content area specialists and content area committees Developing capacity in the leadership of Chesterfield County Public Schools Superintendent s Quarterly Leadership Sessions and the Breakfast Leadership Series will feature speakers in the area of rigor and relevance through effective communication skills, spiraling back to global connections, inventive thinking, digital-age literacy and technology integration Updates to the leadership team (may include reports from the content area committees working on the curriculum) Align leadership and breakfast meetings Systemwide staff development focus for teachers: Rigor and relevance through inventive thinking, spiraling back to technology, digital-age literacy and global connections and assessments that drive 21st-century learning Implementation of 21st-century strand of effective communication June 2013 Curriculum Academy: Focus on rigor and relevance through the 21st-century strand of effective communication, spiraling back to global connections, inventive thinking, digital-age literacy and technology integration and assessments that drive 21st-century learning 5

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17 Calendar of Professional Development Opportunities and Meetings for Fall school year Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 3 Feb. 3 Feb. 3 Feb. 4 Feb. 4 Feb. 4 ESSRT (Enhancing Student Success with Reflective Teaching) Dealing with Challenging Behaviors Unleashing Nonfiction for the Information Generation What s Different about Teaching Reading to English Language Learners? Introductory Spanish for School Personnel Elementary principal team leaders meeting VGLA Collection of Evidence Review Middle School Language Arts VGLA Collection of Evidence Review Middle School Mathematics Feb. 4 Using Children s Literature to Teach Science, Part 2 Feb. 4 Feb. 4 Feb. 4 Feb. 5 Feb. 5 Feb. 5 Feb. 9 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 Feb. 10 Running Records Part I and Part II Interactive Writing Virginia Alternate Assessment Program Share Fair Next Generation Leadership Academy Dealing with Challenging Behaviors Development of School-Based Pyramids of Intervention Welligent Training for Teachers Working with English Language Learners in the Mainstream Classroom High school principals roundtable Leadership Institute Phase III: Field Study in Leadership 1

18 Feb. 10 Feb. 10 Feb. 10 Feb. 10 Feb. 10 Feb. 10 Feb. 11 Feb. 11 Feb. 12 Feb. 12 Feb. 12 Feb. 12 Feb. 12 Feb. 12 Feb. 12 Feb. 13 Feb. 13 Feb. 13 Feb. 16 Feb. 16 Feb. 16 Feb. 16 MSM1 Instructional Strategies MSM2 Instructional Strategies World Languages Elementary February PLC Everybody Wins What s Different about Teaching Reading to English Language Learners? Introductory Spanish for School Personnel Leadership Institute Phase II: Leadership in Chesterfield County Public Schools Starbase for Beginners Middle school principals roundtable Elementary assistant principals meeting Lead teacher meeting Different Like Me Extending Your Comfort Zone Guided Reading Tools for Teaching Professional Development for Special Education Administrators and Coordinators Leading Learning in Elementary Mathematics Professional Development for Special Education Administrators and Coordinators Countywide professional development focused on active learning strategies Secondary assistant principals meeting More Than Sit & Get with 6+1 Traits in Secondary English/Language Arts Rigor, Relevance and Relationships in the Mathematics Classroom 2

19 Feb. 16 Feb. 16 Feb. 16 Feb. 16 Feb. 16 Feb. 16 Feb. 16 Feb. 16 Feb. 16 Feb. 16 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 18 Feb. 18 Feb. 18 Feb. 18 Feb. 18 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Active Learning for Science History and Social Science Performing Arts Countywide Professional Development World Languages Countywide Professional Development Visual Arts Countywide Professional Development Ethical and Legal Issues Affecting School Counseling Supporting English Language Learners at the Secondary Level, WIDA/ACCESS Training Assistive Technology and Curriculum Review Using Positive Strategies to Empower Preschool Students Speech Language Pathologists Professional Development Dealing Effectively with Attention Deficit Issues What s Different about Teaching Reading to English Language Learners? Introductory Spanish for School Personnel Elementary principals meeting Welligent Training for Administrators and Support Staff Algebra II Instructional Strategies Geometry Instructional Strategies Running Records Part I and Part II Balanced Literacy Model and Special Education Breakfast Leadership Series Department chair meeting Development of School-Based Pyramids of Intervention 3

20 Feb. 20 Feb. 22 Feb. 23 Feb. 23 Feb. 24 Feb. 24 Feb. 24 Feb. 24 Feb. 24 Feb. 25 Feb. 25 Feb. 25 Feb. 26 Feb. 26 Feb. 26 Feb. 26 Feb. 26 Feb. 26 March 1 March 2 March 3 March 3 Directors of student activities meeting Adventures in Attitudes Bullying Prevention: Everyone Has a Role to Play Elementary art team leaders meeting High school principals meeting Everybody Wins What s Different about Teaching Reading to English Language Learners? The Integration of Reading and Writing for Science across the Curriculum Introductory Spanish for School Personnel Everybody Wins Working with English Language Learners in the Mainstream Classroom Understand ALL the Students Disability Round Robin Middle school principals meeting Strategic Management Systems session Bullying Prevention: Everyone Has a Role to Play Different Like Me Extending Your Comfort Zone Tools for Teaching FBA, BIPs, Data Collection for Behavior Management Successful Collaboration to Support Inclusion Next Generation Leadership Academy The Underresourced Learner: Strategies for Classroom Success 4

21 March 3 March 3 March 3 March 4 March 4 March 4 Using Active Science Instruction to Engage ESOL Students What s Different about Teaching Reading to English Language Learners? Introductory Spanish for School Personnel Elementary principal team leaders meeting Specialty center coordinators meeting The Underresourced Learner: Strategies for Classroom Success March 4 Best Practices in Gifted Education K-5 March 4 Best Practices in Gifted Education 6-12 March 5 March 5 March 9 March 9 March 10 March 10 March 10 March 10 March 10 March 10 March 10 Leadership Institute Phase II: Leadership in Chesterfield County Public Schools Development of School-Based Pyramids of Intervention Stress Management Cultural Competency Training High school principals roundtable Welligent Training for Teachers Dealing with Challenging Behaviors Dealing with Defiant Behaviors MSM1 Instructional Strategies MSM2 Instructional Strategies World Languages Follow-up to February Countywide Professional Development March 10 World Languages Elementary PLC, Part 2 March 10 March 10 What s Different about Teaching Reading to English Language Learners? Introductory Spanish for School Personnel 5

22 March 11 March 11 March 11 March 11 March 12 March 12 March 12 March 12 March 12 March 13 March March 16 March 17 March 17 March 17 March 17 March 18 March 18 March 18 Leadership Institute Phase III: Professional Attire and Personal Presentation Workshop Easy to Access Help for Special Education Teachers, Parents and Students Extending Your Comfort Zone Starbase for Beginners Middle school principals meeting Lead teacher meeting Elementary assistant principals team leaders meeting Writing Workshop in the Secondary English/Language Arts Classroom Tools for Teaching Leading Learning in Elementary Mathematics Teaching American History: Teaching the 20th Century Finding the Spark: Determining Student Needs Elementary principals meeting Stress Management School Social Workers, Psychologists and Counselors What s Different about Teaching Reading to English Language Learners? Countywide professional development in the afternoon Secondary assistant principals meeting 6+1 Traits of Writing: Kindergarten March Traits of Writing: Grades 1-2 March 18 March 18 Comprehension Strategies: Unlocking Your Students Thinking Word Study: Making It Work for Third Grade 6

23 March 18 March 18 March 18 March 18 March 18 March 18 March 18 March 18 March 18 March 18 March 18 March 18 March 18 March 19 March 19 Word Study: Making It Work for Fourth Grade Word Study: Making It Work for Fifth Grade Making the Connection between 6+1 Writing Traits and Writing Workshop Algebra II Instructional Strategies Geometry Instructional Strategies Effective Assessments for Science Rigor, Relevance and Relationships in History and Social Science Classrooms Performing Arts Countywide Professional Development World Languages Countywide Professional Development Visual Arts Countywide Professional Development Exceptional Education and General Education Ruby Payne: A Framework for Understanding Poverty Speech Language Pathologists Professional Development Breakfast Leadership Series Department chair meeting March 19 Starbase: Middle School Master Scheduling, Part 2 March 19 Starbase: High School Master Scheduling, Part 2 March 20 March 20 March March 23 March 24 Directors of student activities meeting Professional Development for Special Education Administrators and Coordinators Teaching American History: Foundations of a Nation Inclusion at Its Best! High school principals meeting 7

24 March 24 March 25 March 25 March 25 Title I principals meeting Welligent Training for Administrators and Support Staff VGLA Collection of Evidence Review Middle School Language Arts VGLA Collection of Evidence Review Middle School Mathematics March 25 Best Practices in Gifted Education K-5 March 25 Best Practices in Gifted Education 6-12 March 25 March 25 March 26 March 26 March 26 March 30 March 31 March 31 April 1 Inclusion, Collaboration and Differentiation SOL Academy Focus Individualized for Homebound Students Strategic Management Systems session Elementary ESOL Teacher Training Tools for Teaching Elementary art team leaders meeting Leadership Institute Phase II: Leadership in Chesterfield County Public Schools Strategic Management Systems session Elementary principal team leaders meeting April 1 Best Practices in Gifted Education K-5 April 1 April 2 April 2 April 2 April 2 April Virginia Grade Level Alternative Assessment Share Fair Lead teacher meeting Strategic Management Systems session Extending Your Comfort Zone Tools for Teaching Leadership Institute Phase III: Mock Interviews 8

25 April 14 April 14 April 14 April 15 April 15 April 15 April 15 April 15 April 16 April 16 April 16 April 17 April 20 April 21 April 21 April 21 April 21 April 22 April 22 Welligent Training for Administrators and Support Staff MSM1 Instructional Strategies MSM2 Instructional Strategies Superintendent s Quarterly Leadership Session Simple Gifts Initiative Algebra II Instructional Strategies Geometry Instructional Strategies Starbase for Beginners Department chair meeting Strategic Management Systems session Making Elementary Science Fun! Professional Development for Special Education Administrators and Coordinators Successful Collaboration to Support Inclusion High school principals meeting Leadership Institute Phase III: Field Study in Leadership Everybody Wins CCNA Discovery 3 Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Strategic Management Systems session Simple Gifts Initiative April 22 Best Practices in Gifted Education 6-12 April 22 Whoa, There Hands Off! April 22 Starbase: Middle School Master Scheduling, Part 3 9

26 April 22 Starbase: High School Master Scheduling, Part 3 April 23 April 23 April 23 April 23 April 23 April 24 April April 27 April 28 April 28 April 28 April 29 April 29 April 30 April 30 April 30 May 1-2 May 4 Middle school principals roundtable Next Generation Leadership Academy Elementary assistant principals meeting Welligent Training for Teachers Everybody Wins Directors of student activities meeting Teaching American History: Teaching the 20th Century Successful Collaboration to Support Inclusion Specialty center coordinators meeting Strategic Management Systems session CCNA Discovery 3 Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Leadership Institute Phase II: Leadership in Chesterfield County Public Schools Thank You and Celebrations Finishing Well Strategic Management Systems session Easy to Access Help for Special Education Teachers, Parents and Students Front Office and Guidance Issues in Serving English Language Learners Teaching American History: Foundations of a Nation Finding the Spark: Determining Student Needs May 4 Starbase: Secondary Master Scheduling, Part 4 May 5 May 6 CCNA Discovery 3 Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Elementary principal team leaders meeting 10

27 May 11 May 12 May 12 May 14 May 14 May 14 May 18 May 19 May 19 May 20 May 21 May 26 May 28 May 28 June 3 June 6 June June 17 June June June June 23 Using Creative Techniques in Your Classroom High school principals meeting CCNA Discovery 3 Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Middle school principals meeting Lead teacher meeting Elementary assistant principals team leaders meeting Elementary art team leaders meeting ESSRT (Enhancing Student Success with Reflective Teaching) CCNA Discovery 3 Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Elementary principals meeting Department chair meeting CCNA Discovery 3 Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Middle school principals roundtable Elementary ESOL Teacher Training Elementary principal team leaders meeting Next Generation Leadership Academy Teaching American History: Foundations of a Nation Elementary principals meeting CCNA Discovery 3 Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Teaching American History: Teaching the 20th Century Leadership Institute Phase I: Foundations of Leadership Title I principals meeting 11

28 Aug. 3-6 Aug. 4-6 Aug Career and Technical Education Professional Development Institute Teaching American History: Foundations of a Nation Teaching American History: Teaching the 20th Century 12

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31 Superintendent s Quarterly Leadership Sessions Leadership plans 3 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Jepson Alumni Center at the University of Richmond Developed with the International Center for Leadership in Education and Dr. J. Otis Smith of Stand By Systems II Inc. A cultural competency strand will be woven into each session, which Dr. Smith will present. Sept. 24, 2008 Kathy Weizel Introduction to the Rigor/Relevance Framework and Relationship Model Schools must develop a culture of excellence that challenges every student to achieve high standards. This session will introduce the rigor/relevance framework and the relationship model and describe the behaviors, activities and school structures that support learning and the personalization of rigor and relevance. The rigor/ relevance framework gives educators a basis to analyze assessments, plan curriculum, differentiate instruction and select the most effective teaching strategies. When students see the relevance of what they are learning, they are more motivated to learn. Students also need strong relationships that support learning; the relationship model provides a means of quantifying those relationships. Nov. 18, 2008 Dick Jones Instructional Leadership for Rigor, Relevance and Relationships The growing enthusiasm for the new 3Rs is a result of wide recognition that a commitment to rigor, relevance and relationships is an effective approach to school improvement that challenges students to stretch their learning and develop personal skills as well as fostering improved engagement. The International Center is known for its rigor/relevance framework, which is used in planning instruction and assessment. This session will describe the leadership tasks and approaches necessary to develop a school culture that embraces rigor and relevance and that builds relationships between students and adults and among the students themselves, all of which are essential to support learning at high levels. Jan. 6, 2009 Ray McNulty Differentiated Instruction and Inspiring Instructional Innovation In order to improve student achievement, classroom instruction must improve. Most teachers teach from their own experience, often modeling techniques of good teachers they have had. Increasingly, teachers are finding that this approach doesn t work for all students. To respond to the public call for increased accountability and higher achievement for all students, teachers must seek different solutions. This breakout session will focus on introducing and practicing differentiated instruction to help all teachers become better facilitators of learning for all students. Topics will include identification and selection of appropriate instructional strategies as well as techniques for using the strategies in the classroom. April 15, 2009 Using the Brain to Promote Rigor and Relevance Dr. Paul Nussbaum Improving student performance begins with the understanding that today s students are fundamentally different learners from their predecessors. Educators can adjust curriculum and instruction to meet the unique learning styles of all students if they know how the brain operates and functions. Building on this theme, Dr. Paul Nussbaum will discuss how to keep the brain healthy so that teaching and learning can be more rigorous and relevant. For more information about this Chesterfield County Public Schools opportunity, call Professional Development,

32 Breakfast Leadership Series 7:30 9:30 a.m. Jepson Alumni Center at the University of Richmond Upcoming topics and speakers: Feb. 19, 2009, Rigor and Ethical Leadership, Dr. Terry Price March 19, 2009, Groups and Relationships, Dr. Don Forsyth For more information about this Chesterfield County Public Schools opportunity, call Professional Development, Lead Teacher and Department Chair Meetings Lead teacher meetings For lead teacher meetings, language arts will meet at the Fulghum Center, mathematics will meet at Gates Elementary, science will meet at Bird High and social studies will meet at Meadowbrook High. Feb. 12 March 12 April 2 May 14 Department chair meetings Feb. 19 Manchester High March 19 James River High April 16 Clover Hill High May 21 Thomas Dale High Note: World Language Department Chairs meetings will be held on Feb. 17, March 17 and April 14. Note: Business/IT Meetings will be held on Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 24, April 21, and May 12. Elementary art team leaders meetings 3:30 p.m. at the IDC Feb. 23 March 30 May 18 2

33 Leadership plans 3 Next Generation Leadership Academy The Next Generation Leadership Academy, sponsored by the University of Richmond s Center for Leadership in Education, is a partnership among the school systems of Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico and Richmond. The Next Generation Leadership Academy provides training for aspiring school leaders in instructional, transformational and organizational leadership through a combination of coursework and practical application. The program will enable participants to become effective, motivated, supportive school principals who can diagnose the needs of their schools, guide and develop teachers and manage their schools with a focus on student achievement. Feb. 5, 2009 Leading Change for Organizational Alignment Dr. Robert Kelley, principal and principal consultant of Pure Culture Consulting March 3, 2009 Leading and Communicating Dr. Jeanette Meluch, associate professor of management development for the Management Institute, University of Richmond April 23, 2009 Understanding Stereotypes and Promoting Inclusion Dr. Crystal Hoyt, assistant professor in the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, University of Richmond June 6, 2009 Book discussion of Patrick Lencioni s Death by Meeting Dr. David Ross, Teamworx2 Consultants 3

34 Leadership Institute Phase I: Foundations of Leadership A three-day program on the fundamentals of leadership, this program is available to any employee of Chesterfield County Public Schools who is interested in learning more about the theory and practice of good leadership. The program includes hands-on activities such as interviews and case studies. The program is co-sponsored by Chesterfield County Public Schools and the University of Richmond s Jepson School of Leadership Studies and is held on the campus of the University of Richmond. The training dates are June 24-26, 2009 at the University of Richmond Jepson School of Leadership Studies. Applications for the program are available in January, and successful applicants are notified in March. Upon successful completion of Phase I, participants receive recertification points. Phase II: Leadership in Chesterfield County Public Schools This five-day program examines Chesterfield County Public Schools leadership with an emphasis on the role of building administrators as instructional leaders and managers. These sessions provide participants with an opportunity to interact with principals, assistant principals, instructional specialists, directors, assistant superintendents and the superintendent. Other activities include a bus tour of the county, coaching sessions led by current assistant principals and hands-on exercises developed by instructional specialists. Phase I is a prerequisite to participation in Phase II. The Phase II application process includes a recommendation from the applicant s current principal. Applications will be available during October The program is open to K-12 teachers interested in pursuing a career as an assistant principal, who have at least three years of experience with Chesterfield County Public Schools and who have or will have completed an M.Ed. program by the end of Phase III. Acceptance into Phase II allows participants to be part of Phase III, too. Phase II is held from January through April, and teachers receive recertification points based on attendance and participation. The 2009 dates are Jan. 9, Feb. 11, March 5, March 31 and April 29. Phase III: Field Study in Leadership This phase is designed as a mentoring experience for teachers who have successfully completed Phase II and who want to learn more about the realities and complexities of being a building administrator. Each participant is paired with an assistant principal who serves as a mentor. The teacher spends three days during the school year shadowing this administrator/mentor. After each visit, participants get together with their mentors to share their experiences and discuss the challenges facing administrators today. These after-school sessions (Nov. 12, 2008, Feb. 10, 2009, and April 21, 2009) include discussion of administrative hot topics, using policy documents to problem-solve typical scenarios faced by assistant principals, school team-building tips and strategies as well as question-and-answer segments. Participants also have the opportunity to attend after-school workshops on communication skills (Sept. 24), job interviewing techniques and résumé writing skills (Oct. 14), countywide discipline procedures (Dec. 10), special education law (Jan. 15, 2009), professional attire and personal presentation/interview tips (March 10, 2009). Small group mock interview sessions for participants are coordinated by the Human Resources Department (April 13-14, 2009). Teachers receive recertification points for their participation in this phase. 4

35 Leadership plans 3 Strategic Management Systems schedule Strategic Management Systems Orientation Manchester High, James River High and Matoaca High feeder patterns 8-9 a.m. Sept. 17 at the School Improvement Warehouse Principals of comprehensive planning schools in the James River High, Manchester High and Matoaca High feeder patterns will attend an orientation about the Strategic Management Systems model. An overview of the model and a timeline for the development of the new three-year strategic plan will be provided. Strategic Management Systems Workshops Manchester High, Matoaca High and James River High feeder patterns To ensure that each principal, core planning team and change leadership team have the necessary skills to develop and manage an effective school improvement plan, a series of training sessions will be offered throughout the year. The principal, core planning team facilitator and change leadership team coordinator will participate in these sessions. Workshop I 8-10:30 a.m. Oct. 7 at the Fulghum Center in the Chesterfield Room Workshop II 8-10:30 a.m. Dec. 9 at the Fulghum Center in the Chesterfield Room Workshop III 8-10:30 a.m. Jan. 14 at the Fulghum Center in the Chesterfield Room 5

36 Annual Review and Update and Year-Two Operating Plan Discussion Meadowbrook High, Thomas Dale High, Clover Hill High and Cosby High feeder patterns Meadowbrook High, Falling Creek Middle and Bensley Elementary 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at the IDC, Room 108 Beulah Elementary, Falling Creek Elementary and Hopkins Road Elementary 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the IDC, Room 108 Thomas Dale High, Chester Middle and Curtis Elementary 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the IDC, Room 108 Carver Middle, Harrowgate Elementary and Wells Elementary 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the IDC, Room 108 Marguerite Christian Elementary, Enon Elementary and Elizabeth Scott Elementary 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the IDC, Room 108 Clover Hill High and Swift Creek Middle 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Oct. 28 at the IDC, Room 108 Clover Hill Elementary and Swift Creek Elementary 1-4 p.m. Oct. 30 at the IDC, Room 108 Woolridge Elementary and Winterpock Elementary 1-4 p.m. Nov. 5 at the IDC, Room 108 Cosby High and Grange Hall Elementary 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Nov. 6 at the IDC, Room 108 Annual Review and Update and Three-Year Comprehensive Plan Implications Matoaca High, Manchester High and James River High feeder patterns Matoaca High and Matoaca Middle 8-10:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at the IDC, Room 108 Ettrick Elementary and Matoaca Elementary 8-10:30 a.m. Nov. 12 at the IDC, Room 108 Manchester High, Bailey Bridge Middle and Crenshaw Elementary 8-11:30 a.m. Nov. 19 at the IDC, Room 108 Alberta Smith Elementary, Spring Run Elementary and Jacobs Road Elementary 12:30-4 p.m. Nov. 20 at the IDC, Room 108 Manchester Middle, Chalkley Elementary and Hening Elementary 8-11:30 a.m. Nov. 25 at the IDC, Room 108 James River High, Robious Middle and Robious Elementary 8-11:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at the IDC, Room Crestwood Elementary, Greenfield Elementary and Bon Air Elementary 8-11:30 a.m. Dec. 11 at the IDC, Room 108

37 Three-Year Comprehensive Plan Reviews Manchester High, James River High and Matoaca High feeder patterns Manchester High, Bailey Bridge Middle and Crenshaw Elementary 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 26 at the IDC, Room 108 Alberta Smith Elementary, Spring Run Road and Jacobs Elementary 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 31 at the IDC, Room 108 Manchester Middle, Chalkley Elementary and Hening Elementary 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 2 at the IDC, Room 108 James River High, Robious Middle and Robious Elementary 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 16 at the IDC, Room 108 Crestwood Elementary, Bon Air Elementary and Greenfield Elementary 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 22 at the IDC, Room 108 Matoaca High and Matoaca Middle 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. April 28 at the IDC, Room 108 Ettrick Elementary and Matoaca Elementary 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. April 30 at the IDC, Room 108 School Improvement Survey Analysis Session Manchester High, Matoaca High and James River High feeder patterns 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Jan. 9, 2009 at the School Improvement Warehouse Participants will be provided valuable information to help them interpret their survey data and use it appropriately for development of the plan. Principals may attend this training session, or they may select other staff members. Participation in this training session is optional. Evolving Year-to-Year Plan Development Session Lloyd C. Bird High, Midlothian High, Monacan High and Chesterfield Community High feeder patterns 8-9:30 a.m. Feb. 26, 2009, at the School Improvement Warehouse An overview of the year-to-year plan development cycle in Strategic Management Systems will be provided. Participants will gain information about the assessment of their school improvement plan s progress and development of the Year 2 operating plan. Principals will attend this session. The Virginia Department of Education has provided the testing windows for the state-required testing for the school year. The dates are included in this list of projected testing dates. We hope the information in the calendar will help you plan school events. 7

38 8 Projected Testing Dates As a result of the requirements of the No Child Left Behind legislation and local division options, please note the following required testing for this school year: Testing is required for grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 in reading and mathematics. Testing is required for high school students enrolled in any class for which there is an end-of-course SOL test. Grade 5 students in an accelerated math class will take the grade 6 math test. The grade 3 English test should be administered over two days. Middle school content-specific history (U. S. history to 1877, U.S. history 1877 to the present and civics/economics) testing will be available in the fall and spring. The grade 8 science test will be available in the fall and spring. Grade 5 testing in science is required during the spring for all students in grade 5. We expect that more online testing will extend into the elementary schools this school year. With notification to this office, elementary online testing will be approved for dates outside of but earlier than the window announced below. This table indicates the dates that should be reserved for testing: Aug. 11- Sept. 19, 2008 Oct. 15, 2008 Dates Testing Program Students/Grades Involved Oct , 2008 Oct. 22, 2008* Oct , 2008 Dec , 2008 Both paper/pencil and online administrations will be available. Jan. 7-23, 2009 Paper/pencil testing will be the week of Jan Online testing may commence Jan. 7 and continue through Jan. 23. SOL expedited retakes from summer administration PSAT/NMSQT administered by College Board fall SOL multiplechoice writing test fall SOL direct writing test makeup for fall SOL writing tests fall SOL end-ofcourse tests fall SOL end-ofcourse tests grades 6-8 history/science Grade 6 U.S. history part I Grade 7 U.S. history part II Grade 8 civics/economics Grade 8 science Students who failed a summer 2008 SOL test and need to retake the test for verified credit and any student who did not sit for the summer administration for legitimate reasons Juniors register for testing through guidance and are responsible for testing fees. Sophomores will take the PSAT with fees paid by CCPS. Only students who complete the grade 8 English requirement or grade 10 end-of-course English requirement during the fall semester, high school students who need to repeat the SOL writing test for verified credit and high school transfer students entering in grades 11 or 12 Only students who complete the grade 8 English requirement or grade 10 end-of-course English requirement during the fall semester, high school students who need to repeat the SOL writing test for verified credit and high school transfer students entering in grades 11 or 12 Students as above who missed the scheduled writing tests ONLY students in the night school program at Chesterfield Community High; only for classes for which there is an end-ofcourse SOL test Students who complete any end-of-course requirements during the fall semester or need to re-take any end-of-course SOL test for verified credit are in grades 6, 7 or 8 and complete a content specific history course during the first semester are in grade 8 and complete the grade 8 science course during the first semester

39 Dates Testing Program Students/Grades Involved Jan. 9, 2009 Work Keys writing Seniors who have demonstrated the need for an alternate writing assessment for verified credit. Jan. 14-Feb. 13, 2009 SOL expedited For students at high schools who retakes from the failed a fall SOL test and need to retake the test for verifall administration fied credit and (tentative) any student who did not sit for the fall administration for legitimate reasons students who need to retake the grade 8 reading or math test for a modified standard diploma Jan. 26-March 6, 2009 Specific dates within this window are to be arranged by the principal at affected schools. Feb. 2-6, 2009 March 2-3, 2009 March 4, 2009* March 5-6, 2009 March 24-25, 2009 operational state NAEP assessments (required by Code of Virginia and NCLB) Cognitive Abilities Tests spring SOL multiple-choice writing test spring SOL direct writing test spring SOL writing tests makeup days writing predictor test Only selected students at Hening, Providence and Wells elementary schools and Bailey Bridge, Falling Creek, Manchester, Midlothian and Swift Creek middle schools Students in grade 3 Students enrolled in grade 5 grade 8 English 10 any high school student needing to retake the SOL writing test for verified credit high school transfer students entering in grades 11 or 12 Students enrolled in grade 5 grade 8 English 10 any high school student needing to retake the SOL writing test for verified credit high school transfer students entering in grades 11 or 12 Students as above who missed the scheduled SOL writing tests Students in grade 4 April 17, 2009 Work Keys writing Seniors who have demonstrated the need for an alternate writing assessment for verified credit. April 15-May 1, 2009 term graduate SOL tests (paper and online) pending DOE authorization for term graduate testing Any student who expects to graduate in June and needs to pass any non-writing SOL test for verified credit. This includes students who still may need grade 8 reading or math. 9

40 Dates Testing Program Students/Grades Involved May 4-29, 2009 spring SOL tests Students who online testing (high school will complete a high school class during the spring courses) May 11-15, 2009 paper EOC semester for which there is an end-of-course SOL test (including middle school students who are taking creditbearing high school classes) and testing Expedited retakes should students who need to retake an end-of-course SOL test be completed within 30 for verified credit days of the receipt of the scores for the initial online or paper attempt. Yet to be posted on the College Board web site. Advanced Placement All students enrolled in any Advanced Placement course. Fees for the examinations will be paid by CCPS. examinations 10 School guidance offices will have specific dates for particular examinations. These also may be viewed on the College Board website. The web address is shown in the column at the right. May 18-June 5, 2009 Paper testing must be completed no later than June 5. Online testing may continue through June 12. Please note that June are early release days in the Chesterfield County Public Schools calendar. May 18-June 5, 2009 July 13-14, 2009 July 15, 2009 August 5-8, 2009 (pending release of summer school dates) spring SOL tests (grades 3-8) SOL expedited retakes from the spring Administration (tentative) summer SOL multiple-choice writing test summer SOL direct writing test summer end-ofcourse SOL tests College Board web site Students enrolled in Grade 3 (reading, math, history, science) Grade 4 (reading, math, history) Grade 5 (reading, math, science) Grade 6 (reading, math, history) Grade 7 (reading, math, history) Grade 8 (reading, math, history/science) Students in grades 9-12 who need to satisfy the literacy/ numeracy requirements for the modified standard diploma will take only the grade 8 reading or math test Students who failed a spring SOL test and need to retake the test for verified credit and any student who did not sit for the spring administration for legitimate reasons Summer school student enrolled in English 10 and students who need to repeat the writing SOL test for verified credit Summer school student enrolled in English 10 and students who need to repeat the writing SOL test for verified credit All students enrolled in a summer school class for which there is an end-of-course SOL test and students who need to repeat an SOL test to earn verified credits *For the fall and spring SOL writing tests, if Chesterfield is selected by the Department of Education as an equating division, the direct writing component of the writing test will be moved to Oct. 23 or to March 5. When the Department of Education notifies us regarding our status as an equating division, we will notify schools as soon as possible. Because Chesterfield was a selected division last year, it is unlikely that our division will be selected again this year. If you have questions or need clarification of any of this information, contact Ron Gunter at or Glen Miller at

41 Administrator Meetings Elementary Schools Superintendent s Quarterly Leadership Sessions Sept. 24, a.m.-3 p.m. University of Richmond Nov. 18, a.m.-3 p.m. University of Richmond Jan. 6, a.m.-3 p.m. University of Richmond April 15, a.m.-3 p.m. University of Richmond Principals Meetings Oct. 22, :30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fulghum Center Dec. 17, :30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fulghum Center Feb. 18, :30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fulghum Center March 17, :30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fulghum Center May 20, :30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fulghum Center June 17, :30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fulghum Center Principal Team Leaders Meetings Sept. 10, :30-11:30 a.m. IDC Oct. 1, :30-11:30 a.m. IDC Nov. 5, :30-11:30 a.m. IDC Dec. 3, :30-11:30 a.m. IDC Jan. 7, :30-11:30 a.m. IDC Feb. 4, :30-11:30 a.m. IDC March 4, :30-11:30 a.m. IDC April 1, :30-11:30 a.m. IDC May 6, :30-11:30 a.m. IDC June 3, :30-11:30 a.m. IDC Assistant Principals Meetings Thursday, Sept. 18, a.m. Fulghum Center Thursday, Nov. 20, a.m. Fulghum Center Thursday, Feb. 12, a.m. Fulghum Center Thursday, April 23, a.m. Fulghum Center Assistant Principal Team Leaders Meetings Thursday, Oct. 16, :30-11:30 a.m. IDC Thursday, Jan. 15, :30-11:30 a.m. IDC Thursday, March 12, :30-11:30 a.m. IDC Thursday, May 14, :30-11:30 a.m. IDC 11

42 Middle Schools Middle School Principals Meetings Sept. 24 Superintendent s Quarterly Leadership Session 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 23 Providence Middle 8 am Nov. 18 Superintendent s Quarterly Leadership Session 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 6 Superintendent s Quarterly Leadership Session 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 26 Tomahawk Creek Middle 8 am March 12 Elizabeth Davis Middle 8 am April 15 Superintendent s Quarterly Leadership Session 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. May 14 Bailey Bridge Middle 8 am Middle School Principals Roundtable Sept. 18 Carver Middle 8-10 a.m. Oct. 9 Chester Middle 8-10 a.m. Nov. 6 Perrymont Middle 8-10 a.m. Dec. 11 Manchester Middle 8-10 a.m. Jan. 8 Matoaca Middle 8-10 a.m. Feb. 12 Providence Middle 8-10 a.m. April 23 Robious Middle 8-10 a.m. May 28 Swift Creek Middle 8-10 a.m. Secondary Assistant Principals Meetings Feb. 16 Bird High 8 a.m.-noon March 18 Monacan High 1-2:30 p.m. Secondary Administration Technology Training Oct. 13 TBD noon High Schools 12 High School Principals Meetings Sept. 24 Superintendent s Quarterly Leadership Session 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 30 Midlothian High 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 22 Manchester High 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 13 Lloyd C. Bird High 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 18 Superintendent s Quarterly Leadership Session 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 10 Monacan High 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jan. 6 Superintendent s Quarterly Leadership Session 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 27 Juvenile Detention Center 8 a.m.-noon