September 25, 2009

Important Dates:

September 28 - Staff meeting at 10:30, Dearmanville DDD 3:00
October  5 - Specialist PLT beings - every Monday - according to Ann Jolly - time limit 1 hr
       In our Placemat consensus session with Shelly Hollis - 5 E Lessons  should be your topic.
       We will receive PD concerning using technology in lessons from Eric. We will spread the topics out over the course of the year.
       We will receive PD concerning Differentiated Instruction from Tonya Anthony.
        How to integrate the technology and differentiated instruction into your lessons which are now 5 E lessons is the purpose of the PLT .  Professional growth.

October 12, AM  PD with Eric on the Interwrite Pad. 8:00 - 10:30
Ideally, individuals with laptops (and/or Interwrite tablet) should bring those to the session. I have found that training on this topic works best when each person has their tablet in front of them or, at the very least, the software installed on their laptop. For those not having the Interwrite Workspace and Interwrite Content software CDs, they can download fthe latest free copies and install prior to the workshop by following this link: http://www.einstruction.com/support_downloads/downloads.html
Also, everyone with a tablet should remember to fully charge the tablet (make sure the stylus is correctly placed in its cradle) the day before the workshop. There is also a Bluetooth adapter included with the tablet. They should bring this to the session as well.
Eric

Also on October 12, Polly, Sandra, Mary and Tanya - will probably have to attend another meeting concerning accrediation for the InService Center.  10:30 - 12:00


*****October 22  - all day -HOLD open for PD with Tonya Anthony - she has recieved permission to conduct a PD for us - (Tonya changed from Oct 21 to Oct 22)

ASAP
     I have placed forms on Google Docs that you may find helpful when beginning planning with ASAP schools.  Probably good to use with Walnut Park for any teacher that you have not had a one on one planning session or do not have a lesson planned yet.

I've made copies for you and placed them in a folder on your desk.

I've also placed them on the "G" drive in a folder  - JSU AMSTI Forms.  That is also where you will find the folder of Specialists forms.  Helpful to keep all forms in one location on the G drive.

Very Important-Remember:  You should make an ASAP schedule that list all teachers at the school and when you  acclimate, Model, Co Teach and Solo with the teacher.  Math specialist made one and it is on the G drive in a folder called ASAP schools.  I looked at it and it will work.  You can make a schedule like USA did or you can use the form on the G drive.  Remember, I need a copy of that schedule.  You can give it to me at the conclusion of the ASAP for that school that way you can make any changes you need to make because I'm sure once it is made it is NOT set in stone.

Also, all lessons taught at a school (ASAP or otherwsie) - the lesson plan should be filed in the schools Data Notebook.  And lessons saved to the lesson plan folder on the G drive.

September 18, 2009

Staff Meeting Monday, 10:30

Student workers from Jacksonville High School began working on Thursday.  There are 6 student workers. They stickered books.  They will work once a week for approximately 1 hour.

Walnut Park is requesting Slime Lady Carol and Blood Lady Sandra to help with the Fall Festival October 23, 1:00 - 4:00.

Miranda Young from  JSU/Gadsden would like a speaker in her class the 1st or 2nd Monday in Novemeber.  The class meets in Gadsden and it is a math class.  I thought Mary would be the perfect candidate for that speaking engagement.   Let me know.

The AMSTI SDE has asked me to write a grant that is due September 30 so I will be working on that as well as working on school data.

Saks Middle School, October 29, AMSTI night 6 - 8 is requesting help.  They have also contacted ASIM to give presentation. Ms. Bishop is the contact person.

August 28, 2009

State Meeting - August 31 - Sept 3
Dress is CASUAL - jeans, khaki, and AMSTI shirts/tshirts

Tanya will pick up Mary and Sue at Sue's between 9 - 9:30

Please bring your Team to Teach book - someone has mine - and Sheila Patterson is bringing one for whomever is using mine.

I've made a folder on the "G" drive - State Meeting Aug Sept 09 and in it I have compiled all the documents I think we will need. If you are in the office before the meeting, copy it to a thumb drive, but if not, I have it and you can get it from my thumb drive. Just make sure and get a copy Monday night.

Data Driven Decision Meetings

Alexandria HS – August 5 - 1:00 - 2:00
Duran Jr - August 6 12:00 - 1:00
Etowah HS - August 20 - 2:00 - 3:00
Weaver HS – September 8 – 2:45 – 3:45
Walnut Park Elementary – September 14 – 3:00 – 4:00
CE Hanna – September 15 – 3:15 – 4:15
Centre Middle School - Sept 16 - 3:00 - 4:00
Coldwater Elementary – September 21 – 3:00 – 4:00
Pleasant Valley Elementary – September 22 – 3;10 – 4:10
Sardis HS - September 24 3:00 - 4:00 - Postponed
DeArmanville Elementary – September 28 – 3:00 – 4:00
White Plains Middle School – September 29 – 2:45 – 3:45
West End High School - October 12th 3:00 - 4:00
Ashville Middle School - October 19th - 3:00 - 4:00
Highland School - November 2 -3:oo - 4:00

Lead Teacher 2009

Below is the information sent to lead teachers and principals concerning the lead teacher meeting on September 10th. All forms and the presentation are on the server in the PD Folder - Lead Teacher, then Lead Teacher 2009 folder.

How are you? I hope you have had a good opening of school. ______ has listed you as the lead math teacher or lead science teacher for AMSTI. We will be holding an AMSTI Lead Teacher Meeting on September 10th at the JSU In-Service Center on McClellan from 9 am to 3 PM. Directions are attached.

Please register on the JSU In-service Website. Directions are attached.

Lunch will be on your own.

AMSTI UNA will be paying for your substitute and for your travel. Please complete the attached forms and bring them with you to the meeting. AMSTI UNA requires an internet based map attached to their travel forms. Please use Google maps because McClellan address does not appear on map quest. The address is 100 Gamecock Drive, Anniston, AL 36205
I have attached the form for Substitute Reimbursement, Travel Worksheet to be used with the UNA In-state Travel Reimbursement form, and the W-9 form ( please have each individual complete and sign a copy of the attached W-9 form. UNA now requires individuals to complete this form along with all travel (mileage) claims.
If you have any questions, please email me or call me. 256-847-0784 THANKS!

August 14, 2009

Please check the DDD, Important Dates and Initial Meeting list. They have been updates.

I have reserved our rooms for the State Meeting in Tuscaloosa. We are at the Jameson
205-345-5024
5021 Oscar Baxter Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403

We have 4 rooms and the confirmation numbers are 51954, 51955, 51956, 51957. The rooms are in my name.

Staff Meeting will be August 24 at 2 PM. Since it is our first full staff meeting with our new specialists, Kay and Donna, Dr. Carr will be joining us. After the staff meeting we will go to lunch together and celebrate a terrific Summer Institute and kick off a new school year!

Keep Monday's free for our staff meetings.

Keep Google Calendar up to day and don't schedule anything without consulting it.

Check the Staff Updates Blog at least every Friday.

K-5 Year 1 Science Compressed Training will take place in conjuction with ASTA. I've emailed you the information. We are not allowed to offer any compressed training that will overlap or interfer with the sessions offered as ASTA. We will make avaiable year 2 K-5 adn year 1 and year 2 6-8 by hosting some and partnering with other sites. We will discuss in detail on August 24.

K-5 Math Year 1 and Year 2 will be offered at ACTM. I've emailed you that information. We will make avaliable year 1 and year 2 6-12 by hosting some and partnering with other sites.

I'm working on simplifying this and sending it to principals and lead teachers (email and mail).

Initial Visits Year 1 Schools

White Plains Elementary School -- August 6
Etowah High School - August 25
West End High School - August 26
DeArmanville Elementary - August 27
Weaver Elementary - August 28
Moody HS - August 28
Centre Middle School - Sept 8
Coldwater Elementary - Sept 9
White Plains Middle - Sept 11
Sardis HS - Sept 9
Ashville Middle - September 23