Collaborating to Review Student Work

During the CCRS Quarterly Meeting #2 we looked at and practiced evaluating student work with other professionals in our schools. This video link gives us a closer look at the collaborative process in action.

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/teacher-peer-review-nea

Also, check out this video of Math teachers collaborating to analyze student work.

http://youtu.be/9e6CNbaEvKw

November 4, 2014

 Quarterly Meeting #2- University of North Alabama

• Lauderdale County
• Florence City
• Colbert County
• Sheffield City
• Tuscumbia City
• Muscle Shoals City
• Franklin County
• Russellville City   

November 7, 2014

Quarterly Meeting #2- Bevill State Community College

• Jasper City
• Walker County
• Winfield City
• Winston County
• Haleyville City
• Marion County

How can we teach smarter not harder? What resources do schools have to increase learning for all students?  What if classroom teachers and special education teachers planned and taught together in one room with one class? The co-teaching model of instruction is a very successful way to meet the needs of all students. Check out the video link below to see co-teaching in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pIe6CZX6PM

Wait a minute......Did they say teach units?

Yes, they did! At CCRS Quarterly Meeting #1 we discussed using longer units of study to promote deeper thinking, increase rigor, and to allow students the time to develop connections. As Mrs. Susan Thornton said "Dust off those units you use to teach and hold them up against the Equip rubric. See if they offer the elements needed to meet CCRS standards. If not, tweak them till they do." To that I will add co-plan these units with your co-workers, building coaches and resource teachers. Let's work smarter, use what units are available (including core programs) and add to them so they are more meaningful, meet more standards, and cross curriculum boundaries.

Welcome Aboard- New Region 1 Coaches

The new building coaches in Region 1 spent the afternoon learning about their exciting and challenging new roles. Your Region 1 ARI Support Staff is looking forward to working with you this year. Have a great year!

CCRS Quarterly Meeting #1

CCRS Region 1 Quarterly Meetings are now being held in two convenient locations!

Region 1 is gearing up for CCRS Quarterly Meeting #1. We are very excited about the content as we delve deeper into our new standards. We will be training in two different locations this year. Don't worry.....the whole team will be there to support you at each session. Please check the schedule below to see which training your system is scheduled to attend. We will see you soon!
ARI Region 1 Support Staff


September 23, 2014
 Quarterly Meeting #1- University of North Alabama

• Lauderdale County
• Florence City
• Colbert County
• Sheffield City
• Tuscumbia City
• Muscle Shoals City
• Franklin County
• Russellville City   

September 26, 2014

Quarterly Meeting #1- Bevill State Community College

• Jasper City
• Walker County
• Winfield City
• Winston County
• Haleyville City
• Marion County

ARI Region 1 Support Staff

Left to Right:

Susan Thornton, Jina Smith, Donna Harper (Team Leader) ,Tonya Moore and Robin Tingle