Rex School/Community Council October 16, 2015

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1 Rex School/Community Council October 16, 2015 In Attendance Beverley Bowman, Joyce Camp, Dena Dunlap, Jennifer Etheridge, Walter Hart, Harriet Jaworowski, Lisa Johnson, Kavin Ming, Barbara Palmer, Robert Prickett, Jennie Rakestraw, Andrew Vorder Bruegge, Jane Turner I. Welcome and Member Introduction II. Council Purpose a. Update on NetSCOPE and NetLEAD grants Lisa provided an update on both grant programs; NetSCOPE submitted its final performance report that was shared with the group (grant officially ended June 30) and NetLEAD is in a no cost extension year to focus on building model sites. We have found success in sustaining key initiatives, but want to ensure we continue to work as a collaborative to support the needs of school, community, and university partners. Data points from NetSCOPE implementation: 56 Professional Development Schools, Partner Schools, and Content Area Assemblies 14 transformed initial teacher preparation programs that include a year long internship, an average of field hours, and experiences with diverse learners 4086 participants in professional learning opportunities 684 teachers and faculty trained in foundation and advanced mentoring practices A goal remains in terms of measuring teacher preparation effectiveness; difficult to attain necessary data, but hopefully working with the SC DOE to create a system b. Began as a group to build and manage the Partnership Network and Corps of Mentors. While this will remain a part of our work...what are our other vision/goals as a collaborative? The group brainstormed areas in which the Rex School/Community Council should work over the coming year: college readiness, collaboration with TransformSC, digital instruction (interaction, engagement, individualized, learning management systems), literacy, rural and/or high poverty needs, teacher development/recruitment, innovation and research, induction and support, program evaluation (pre and post implementation). III. Mentoring (update from Jane Turner) Jane provide an update on the successful implementation of the transformed Foundations in Mentoring training. With an integration of current research, teacher evaluation criteria, and feedback, the two day training is ready. Upcoming dates to remember (registration and location information at

2 March 9 10: SC Mentor Training December 8 9: Train the Trainer January 26: Mentor Training Trainer Update Goals for future work include having mentors be trained as ADEPT evaluators as well (so they know how to mentor and coach). In addition, CERRA will be updating the SC Mentoring and Induction Guidelines. Dean Rakestraw suggested also looking a developing a training for administrators to examine their role in the mentoring/induction process. IV. Professional Learning Opportunities a. Certificate and graduate programs Lisa shared handout with current graduate and certificate programs available at a cohort rate for Partnership Network/OEC districts (see attached) b. Professional development structures and brainstorm A discussion occurred about possible ways to support professional learning needs as well as provide options for PD choices (versus mandated). See attached chart for information shared. Lisa will compile data and share with those who might be able to offer the PD. V. Open Discussion/Announcements a. January 19, 2016 Explore 21 st Century Learning in South Carolina at Winthrop University (interactive demonstrations and speakers from Transform SC, SC Dept. of Education, and Winthrop University) b. Needed: Instructors for EDCO 202. Supporting Exceptional and Gifted Learners in the General Education Classroom Master s degree or higher; available during the day c. Joyce Camp, Winthrop University Instructional Technology Center (ITC) Director, noted that the textbooks currently up for adoption are housed in the ITC and encouraged members to have their teachers examine and provide feedback. d. Walter Hart, Educational Leadership Program Director, shared news of the upcoming offering of an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership to start summer of fall of Look for more information coming soon. VI. Adjourn Next Meeting Date: December 4 (see website for future dates, agendas, and minutes

3 Rex Institute Professional Learning Opportunities Who are the audience possibilities? Teachers, administrators, instructional/reading/math/data coaches (those who work with teachers), interventionists (those who work with students), special services personnel 2 Day (Independent) 3 Day with Post PD Support Longitudinal (6 8 times throughout academic year) Custom (for teams, groups, etc. of a certain number) School Law Aspiring Superintendents Coaching Basics Principals as Change Agents Transforming School Culture Developing Technology Leadership Administrator Literacy (Read to Succeed PD requirement as well as literacy plan building) Peers Leading Peers Building Effective Teams Leading the Literacy Imperative Coaching for Leaders Cost of program will depend upon presenter, travel, materials, etc. (discounts for Partnership Network districts). Establish annual offerings (every year offer the Coaching Basics ) for those more popular events. Schedule so it is tagged onto OEC principal meetings (for location/scheduling purposes) Use the structure of what the state is doing for Reading Coaches (state wide training then local PLC) Align with school goal

4 Winthrop University COLLEGE OF EDUCATION VALUABLE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES Middle Level Education Do you want to teach middle school? Do you need to add-on middle level certification? Do you need one of the two required Read to Succeed courses? Then the online Middle Level Education Graduate Certificate Program is for you! Dr. Kelly M. Costner Certificate in Learning Technologies Do you want to understand how to use technology effectively in teaching and learning? Do you want technical skills and theoretical knowledge in areas like instructional design, program evaluation, assistive technology, and many more? Then the online Graduate Certificate in Learning Technologies is for you! This is appropriate for a wide range of learning professionals. Dr. Marshall Jones jonesmg@winthrop.edu Endorsement in Project Based Learning Do you want to know how to design, deliver, support, and assess standards driven project-based curriculum? Then the Endorsement in Project Based Learning is for you! EDCI 601 Intro. to Project-Based Learning (PBL): Offered online summer 2016 EDCI 602 Applications of PBL in Curriculum and Instruction: A hybrid course offered fall 2017 EDCI 603 Practicum in PBL: Offered spring Dr. Sue Spencer spencers@winthrop.edu

5 Winthrop University THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION MASTER'S PROGRAMS Master of Education in Special Education Intervention Do you want to build, lead, and participate in a response to intervention program? Do you want to coordinate and deliver evidence-supported interventions in the areas of behavior, literacy, and numeracy? Then the Special Education Intervention program is for you! New cohorts begin each summer and consist of 36 total credit hours online. Dr. Brad Witzel Graduate Program Director witzelb@winthrop.edu Master of Education in Literacy Do you want to be a literacy teacher or a literacy coach? Do you want to understand how to meet the needs of a struggling learner and strengthen literacy instruction within your district? Then the Literacy program is for you! New cohorts begin each summer and consist of 36 total credit hours in a hybrid format with classes online and on campus. Dr. Kavin Ming Graduate Program Director mingk@winthrop.edu