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THIS IS AN ARCHIVE FOR THE WIDER LEARNING ECOSYSTEM
IN-PERSON
2022 WINTER CONVENING
PROVIDENCE, RI
December 7-9
IN-PERSON
2022 WINTER CONVENING
PROVIDENCE, RI
December 7-9
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES
Share evidence of the emerging implementation of the instructional vision as a means of engaging stakeholder voices in implementation
Pivot point between designing Instructional Vision and implementation
Explore strategies for defining, identifying, and strengthening rigor in the core classroom
Explore the transfer of learning between external learning and core classroom experiences
Engage students as contributors, evaluators, and designers of your ongoing sustainability efforts
Revise work plans to ensure implementation of instructional vision within your ongoing sustainability priorities
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception & DINNER
OPTIONAL
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2022
7:15 a.m.
BREAKFAST & Participant Check-in
8:00 a.m.
START
Opening & Community Welcome
School Visit & Walkthrough Best Practices
To be completed by each participant on the morning of 12/8
In the field for “Who are you here to see?” write School Visit
8:45 a.m.
Nowell Academy Orientation Visit Preparation
Jessica Waters, Nowell Academy Executive Director
ADULTS
STUDENTS
9:20 a.m.
Cohort 1: Student experiences, outside learning, & student supports
Classroom Walkthroughs at Nowell Academy, Supported by Marina
Math Civics - Kate Muelling (rm. 213)
Work Based Learning (A) - Zuli Vidal/Jade Illum (board rm)
Journalism - Krissy Werner (212)
Theater Arts - Sarah Laperie (210)
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Cohort 2: Professional Development & Instructional Strategies
Conversation with Nowell Leaders
Jess Waters, Executive Director
Rose Minor, Science
Topics:
Teacher collaboration & professional development structures
Interdisciplinary curriculum/Transformative Learning Experiences (TLEs)
9:15 a.m.
Nowell Visit
supported by Matt
Student Preparation & Community Building
10:00 a.m.
Cohort 1: Student experiences, outside learning, & student supports
Conversation with Nowell Leaders, supported by Reed
Melissa Slaiger, Counselor
Zuli Vidal, Director of Postsecondary Success
Michael Templeton, Principal
Topics:
Primary Person model
Internships/Community Partnerships
MTSS, Guidance
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Cohort 2: Professional Development & Instructional Strategies
Classroom Walkthroughs at Nowell Academy
Algebra 1 (A) - Kate Muelling (Room 213)
Algebra 1 (MLL) - Matt Sotto and Yomely Marte (Room 211)
Geo-Physics (A) - Sajeen (Room 209)
Social Justice - Sonja Reitsma/Krissy Werner (rm. 212)
Storytelling (A) - Sarah Laperle (rm. 210)
Food Revolutions - Linda Iribarren/Matt Sage (rm. 125/133)
9:45 a.m.
Student Visit to Nowell Academy
Meet hosts students
Join classes for Core 2 (10:00-11:15)
Algebra 1 (A) - Kate Muelling (Room 213)
Algebra 1 (MLL) - Matt Sotto and Yomely Marte (Room 211)
Geo-Physics (A) - Sajeen (Room 209)
Social Justice - Sonja Reitsma/Krissy Werner (rm. 212)
Storytelling (A) - Sarah Laperle (rm. 210)
Food Revolutions - Linda Iribarren/Matt Sage (rm. 125/133)
11:00 a.m.
Visit Debrief & Observation Analysis
Table discussions:
Whole Group Reflection with Nowell Leadership
11:15 a.m.
Student Visit Debrief & Peer Community Building
11:45 a.m.
LUNCH
OPTIONAL Lunch Presentation
Location: Ballroom
Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools
Kyleen Carpenter, Blackstone Principal
Outcomes:
(1) how Finland's national instructional vision is realized in schools,
(2) how Finland's trust in its teachers benefits students and families and
(3) how Finland's "slow school" approach instills a joy for learning in students
11:45 a.m.
LUNCH
12:30 p.m.
Student Fishbowl Discussions - Small Groups, with WLE & Nowell Students
1:20 p.m.
Instructional Vision Data Dive: What is our own evidence of implementation?
Outcomes:
Model a process for data analysis and allow time for teams to engage in site-specific data
Emphasize the role in building from strengths and evidence as teams both shape and implement their instructional vision
Provide a lens through which the team can reflect on the content of their instructional vision and make possible revisions
Facilitated Team-Based Data Dive (75 min)
10 MINUTE BREAK
3:00 p.m.
Role-alike networking & peer exchange (30 min)
Outcomes: Identify how today’s experience connects to my role as a change agent at my school
3:30 p.m.
Group Closing
3:45 p.m.
Nowell Staff Roundtables
Location: Ballroom
Table discussions
Coaching:
Dan Schermele/Rose Miner
Primary Person:
Melissa Slaiger Michael Templeton
Administrative Systems:
Jess Waters
Teaching:
Krissy Werner (Social Justice, History)
Linda Iribarren (Food Rev, History)
Kate Muelling(Math, Math Civics, Int Math 1)
Sarah Laperle (Storytelling, English)
Special Populations:
Laura Harrell & Yomely Marte
Post Secondary Success:
Zuli Vidal
WLE Social Club
Location: RISD Room
Games
Music
Relaxing, reflecting, and connecting in “The WLE Lounge”
BREAK FROM 4:20-6:00 P.M.
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
DINNER
Adult Dine-Around
Cross-school small group dinners at nearby restaurants
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2022
7:15 a.m.
BREAKFAST
8:00 a.m.
Community Opening
8:30 a.m.
Deepening our understanding of Rigorous and Purposeful learning by engaging meaningfully in a Transformation Learning Experience
Sandy Little, Iris Education Consulting
12:00 a.m.
Orient to Team Time
12:00 p.m.
LUNCH
12:300 p.m.
Adjusting Our Plan: Instructional Vision & Rigor, Our Next Steps (Team Time)
1:45 p.m.
Community Closing
2:15 p.m.
END
Adjourn
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