Many of you had a chance to participate in the March 1st session with Marcia Tate who shared instructional ideas that stimulate the brain and, thus, learning.  Listed in the file below is a recap of the 20 strategies shared by Dr. Tate that take advantage of how the brain learns best.

posted March 3, 2010 | comments
That's Staff D Day, of course, otherwise known as Staff Development Day 2010.  Special thanks go to all staff members who've shared ideas about topics and speakers for this annual in-service opportunity.  Linked below are details about what's happening and how to register.  Check it out. 


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posted February 2, 2010

Recent discussions among staff at WHS and RMS have led to the identification of the attached grid that links various assessment methods with a particular learning target (or style).  The grid is a modification of work on effective classroom assessments by Rick Stiggins, founder of the Assessment Training Institute.  The ongoing discussions are based on The Strategic Teacher and accompanying video series that highlights learning styles and the instructional

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posted December 11, 2009
The primary objectives in the teacher evaluation program are to improve instruction, promote professional growth, assure quality, and develop and maintain quality, respectful dialogue in our buildings about teaching and learning.  With this in mind, the following process has been developed for the evaluation of all certified staff.

1. Create a teacher supervision/evaluation process that is consistent across the district.
 
2. Create a teacher supervision/evaluation process aligned to the Wisconsin … more »

posted September 17, 2009
Many of you have relied on the C&I Department in the past to equip you with materials and resources that help you make sensible decisions in the classroom.  Linked below is the WUSD Resource Center giving you access to books, videos, and other materials related to professional growth, teaching and learning.  Some of the listed items you see can be yours to keep.  Most of the others are … more »


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posted August 14, 2009

Observations and Anecdotes from the National Educational Computing Conference (June 29-July 1).

"The value of involving students in social networking remains directly tied to the scaffolding, skill building, and mentoring provided by teachrers. Just getting them online won't make a difference." ~Jamie McKenzie

According to McKenzie, much of what stifles progress in organizations is what's known as group think.  He defined it as:  the majority

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posted July 2, 2009

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