Flipped+Retreat

//Prior to the retreat, please view each of the presentations below. Note the overarching questions, notes, or resources provided by the facilitators. If you have questions about this page, please contact Heather or Cindy.//

**Topic / Facilitator** || ==. == **Video Presentation** || ==. == **Guiding Questions for Discussion during the Retreat** || ==. == **Notes and Materials** ||
 * **CTE Data Tracking Elements Overview CTE Plan **
 * **CTE Data Tracking Elements Overview CTE Plan **

// Mr. Long // // 20 minutes // || media type="custom" key="23416824" || * From this video, what are the strengths of our CTE program as it exists currently?


 * What are possible areas of improvement for our CTE department as an overall department from the data you observed?


 * How is the work of CTE teachers and their impact on students important to the students themselves, and how is it important to the overall success of our district?


 * How can the process of what we do in CTE programs and classes be emulated to other areas of our district, i.e. grade levels, subject areas or others? || CTE Essential Standards

Thinkgate Site ||
 * **Operations Manual**
 * **Operations Manual**

//Dr. Stegall// //10 minutes// || media type="youtube" key="kbOJo3OuLiE?feature=player_detailpage" width="420" height="315" || * What items are needed in an operational manual that would make your job more efficient? || Operations Manual
 * What items are in the operational manual that are not needed?

Board Policies ||
 * **Budget Planning for Administrators**
 * **Budget Planning for Administrators**

//Dr. Stegall// //30-45 minutes// || media type="custom" key="23458458" || * What are district, state or federal ** requirements ** that you must meet (testing, class size, length of year, etc.)?
 * What is your ** current reality?( ** Do a data analysis using test data, personnel inventory/changes, equipment, dropout/attendance data, etc.)
 * What are your ** gaps, needs or areas for improvement ** ?
 * What has been your plan or course of action in ** years past ** and what worked well or didn’t work well? How do you know?
 * What additional ** wants or areas for growth ** do you have (prioritize)?
 * With our gaps, needs, areas for improvement, wants and areas for growth/expansion, what are possible ** ideas and plans ** ? Who will ** research ** possibilities? What are the ** costs ** associated with each? Do we need programs, people, resources, or equipment? When do we need and what will our ** timelines ** for implementation be (use state $ first)? Who will ** train ** ? Who will ** monitor implementation ** and how? How will we determine if it was a ** success ** ? Who else should we consult (parents, peers in others schools/districts, etc.)?
 * How much will we ** hold aside ** for emergencies and unexpected issues?
 * ** What funds are available ** to us and what restrictions do each have (Instructional supplies, Textbooks, local PD, district curriculum money, Title I, position allotments, DSSF, EC, ESL, fundraising, PTO, Boosters, yearbooks and pictures, etc.? || NCDPI Chart of Accounts

NCCS Finance and Purchasing Manual ||
 * **Survey Results / Next Steps**
 * **Survey Results / Next Steps**

//Mr. Whitener// //20 minutes// || media type="custom" key="23386480" || * What are the strengths and areas for growth that are found in the survey results for our school?


 * How can we keep the strengths strong and improve on the areas for growth?


 * What do we need to do at the school and system level to support our teacher's needs?


 * What do we need to do at the school and system level to address the needs of our parents? || Sample Statements for the 5 NC Priorities ||
 * **ClassScape Results**
 * **ClassScape Results**

//Mr. Whitener// //20 minutes// || media type="custom" key="23442220" || * How will we address the standards that are in need of improvement?


 * What support do you need to improve these standards? || Reading Standards that Need to be Addressed

Math Standards that Need to be Addressed

Science Standards that Need to be Addressed

NCHS Biology Standards that Need to be Addressed ||
 * **Power School Modules**
 * **Power School Modules**

//Mr. Worley// //15 minutes// || media type="custom" key="23458084" || * Where are the different training resources for PowerSchool located and how can I access them?
 * What resources and/or support to do I need after participating in the “PowerSchool Basics for Administrators” training modules?
 * What role can I serve to help teachers and staff transition to PowerSchool? || PowerSchool

PowerSource ||
 * **Technology Plan**
 * Calendars**
 * Professional Development for 2013-14**
 * Professional Development for 2013-14**

//Ms. Geddes// //15 minutes// || media type="youtube" key="i-5j176EOqo?feature=player_detailpage" width="420" height="315" || * How will teachers meet the requirement of four district instructional technology trainings this year?


 * How will I use my school Google calendar to communicate?


 * With all of the staff development already planned for this school year, how can we ensure fidelity? || School Google Calendar Form ||
 * **4Cs of 21st Century Learning**
 * **4Cs of 21st Century Learning**

//Ms. Mullins// //24 minutes// || media type="youtube" key="Br6bei9sDRo" width="420" height="315" || * How am I encouraging teachers to create intentional learning opportunities for students that allow them to collaborate, communicate, and think both critically and creatively?


 * What do I need at the school level to promote the expectation that students have these opportunities in each class daily?


 * What do we need at the district level to ensure ALL educators have a deep understanding of the 4Cs, instructional strategies aligned with the 4Cs, and how a 21st century classroom looks? || __**Links to Resources**__

Collaborative Activities

Communication Strategies

Revised Taxonomy of Ed. Objectives Chart



Creativity Resources

P21 Maps

Classroom 21 Trainings

Formative Assessment Strategies

Teaching Channel ||
 * **SIP/Strategic Plans**
 * **SIP/Strategic Plans**

//Dr. Stegall// //20 minutes// || media type="custom" key="23464804" || * What is school for?
 * What are our goals as a district, and for your individual school or department?
 * How do we maintain the things we do well while continually creating new ways to engage and inspire students?
 * What are your personal goals? || Ready, Fire, Aim - Taking Action For Collaboration

Education for Change Video ||
 * **Home Base Overview**
 * **Home Base Overview**

//Ms. White// //20 minutes// || media type="custom" key="23396718" || * How do you see PowerSchool merging into your present operational systems?


 * What do you see as the challenges we face in the conversion to Home Base?


 * The Home Base system within the IIS has many optional features. As a system, how do we evaluate what optional features should be implemented and on what timeline?


 * Hypothesize what will be the best options for roll out in your building. || Home Base Website ||
 * **Safety Updates**
 * Construction Updates**
 * Energy Savings**
 * Energy Savings**

//Ms. Rudisill// //30 minutes// || media type="custom" key="23458034" || * The Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200) includes the new Globally Harmonized System of classification and labeling of chemicals. We are required to provide preliminary training to ALL staff by <span class="aQJ" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">December 1, 2013 <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">. How will we comply and document compliance? ||  ||
 * **NC Read to Achieve**
 * **NC Read to Achieve**

//Dr. Rosenbalm// //20 minutes// || media type="custom" key="23415126" || * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">How will we communicate this Read to Achieve Act to all stakeholders? Teachers? Parents? BOE?


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">What resources do we need to implement this Act?


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">What type of scheduling do we need to do for EOG Testing? Formative assessments? Progress monitoring? Portfolio completion? Summer camp planning? || Guidebook to R2A.pdf



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