BCIC November 2014

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A new batch of on-line courses were recently added

No representative

December 2, 2014 Pulling the Weeds. We all have “weeds” to pull from our schools to allow us to be more focused and productive. Let’s talk about the weeds we’ve been able to pull in our schools and talk about those that remain to be pulled. Located at West Genesee High School
February 12, 2015 Evidence of 6 & 7. NYS Teaching Standards 6 & 7 are all about our actions as professionals. In the new APPR it is important to provide evidence of our professional responsibilities, collaboration, and growth. We’ll talk about these Teaching Standards and the evidence we use. Located at the SCSD Professional Development Center.
March 18, 2015 Visible Learning. We use the term “research-based strategies” quite frequently, but what are the teaching and school strategies that are actually most supported in research? Location TBA
May 13, 2015 Annual Meeting. Join us to celebrate another great year for CNY NYS ASCD and to start planning for the next. Location TBA

Outline of the Changes (page)  (slides) 

Field Guide has been released.
Social Studies Leadership Network (dates listed here)

Getting Ready for Social Studies regional project

C3 w/ SG Grant (January 29, 4-6p session, Rodax 8 Large Conference Room) click to register
Bridging from the C3 to New York w/ Greg Ahlquist (February 10, 4-6p session, Rodax 8 Large Conference Room) click to register
NYSCSS Annual Conference, March 11-14, Syracuse link to NYSCSS
Opening the Toolkit w/ Pat Polan (April 16, 4-6p session, Rodax 8 Large Conference Room) click to register
UbD and Social Studies w/ Jay McTighe May 14 & 15, Rodax 8 Large Conference Room) click to register

CI&A support for summer curriculum writing

PBL 2015 dates are August 3-4-5 at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool (bigger so we don't have to turn anyone away)
PBL 101 cohorts are being added (and filling up) as fast as possible

Now booking for late January (McEvoy location)

PBL primers are scheduled to occur at all Principal Meetings
PBL 401 leadership training and coaching will be offered later in the year, following presentations to all principal groups

Literacy Leadership Network (next meeting is November 19th)
Content/Discipline

General Session -- a prerequisite (November 17th -- there is still room to join)
Social Studies (December 2nd)
Science (December 3rd)
Special Areas (December 1st)

Math

Still collecting information about math program used in districts.

Click here to submit
Visit here to see the repsonses

Geometry implementation groups are working; next sessions are November 14 and 21

Science

The Statewide Strategic Plan for science was presented to the Board of Regents. That plan included the recommendation to adapt (and not adopt) the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The Statewide Plan for Science will be open for public comment this fall. A summary of the public comment will be presented to the Board of Regents in January 2015. 

Art

The Board of Regents viewed an update about arts standards.

This report compares 3-8 audit results, vendor v. local
Minimum requirements for facilitated/regional scoring - will need to have an adequate number of particpants to be able to facilitate clusters
We still maintain the Regional chart for tracking our choices about the assessments and modules

The 4+1 Pathways

The Board of Regents has taken the first step toward the adoption of a “4+1 Pathway” model for students wishing to earn a Regents diploma. The “4” refers to a requirement of passing four Regents exams, while the “1” refers to options that students have for the fifth test. Once finalized by the Regents (according to their procedures), it will go onto effect this year. The 4+1 model allows for different ways to meet the requirement of passing five Regents exams to graduate. The four required Regents examinations are English language arts, mathematics, science, and either US history or global history and geography. For the fifth exam requirement, students will have the following Pathway options:

• Humanities: one additional social studies Regents examination or approved alternative;

• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM): one additional Regents examination in a different course in mathematics, science or an approved alternative;

• Languages Other Than English (LOTE): a pathway assessment that could include a biliteracy;

• Career and Technical Education (CTE): an approved CTE pathway assessment following successful completion of a CTE program-approved pursuant, or;

• Arts: an approved arts assessment.

Community and Board presentations continue
Innovation Tech 
Hartnett location update
PBL NY 2015 advance information

Edutopia participation
Buck Institute for Education participation
New Tech Network participation
Sam Saidel
Sarah Brown Wessling
Michael Gorman
Suzie Boss
More confirmations

Planning series of Interactive Video Conferences to Connect Mike Mattos to PLC at Work Institute The PLC at Work Institute is August 12-14, 2105. It is now being advertised by Solution Tree. Don't sign up with them, however. BOCES has discounted seats (not active yet).

Resources you can use, including maps, plans, and assessment tools
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