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Schedule for February 25 In-Service Day is Online
Thanks to all who contributed to the day's planned events. Contact Dave or Lynn with questions. Related Links:
posted February 12, 2013 | comments
2012 C&I Activity Calendar for Summer/Fall
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The attached file contains a list of upcoming training and events for teachers and staff. Please contact Dave or Lynn with questions. Have a great summer!
posted June 5, 2012 | comments
Planning Surveys for 2012-13
The following message is intended for staff. Please take a moment to review and complete the appropriate survey to assist us in planning and prioritizing professional development activities and team meetings for 2012-13.
Elementary PD Survey - Literacy
… more »posted May 3, 2012 | comments
Certified Staff Evaluation Information
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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.Evaluation Options (pdf)
1. Create a teacher supervision/evaluation process that is consistent across the district.
2. Create a teacher supervision/evaluation process aligned to the Wisconsin Teacher Standards.
3. … more »
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posted February 24, 2012 | comments
Curriculum Committee Meeting Summary for February 14
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DPI's NCLB Waiver (pdf)
Review of DPI's NCLB Waiver-
The committee discussed components of the Department of Public Instruction's waiver to the federal government for relief from No Child Left Behind mandates. In lieu of these mandates, the DPI was required to submit a new accountability plan. The attached document was shared with the committee members and highlights the major components of this plan.
Preview of Staff Development Day-
Common Core Standards, the reading-writing
… more »posted February 15, 2012 | comments
WSRA Conference is February 2-4
Each year at this time, the C&I office solicits interest in attending the annual Wisconsin State Reading Association conference. Typically we get a very robust response. 2012, however, includes a very exciting twist. Our very own Judy Mueller is presenting at this year's conference! Judy presents on Friday, February 3rd from 2:00-3:00 in a session titled A Cup of Intervention, a Gallon of Confidence. She'll share her experiences and
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posted December 2, 2011
Kelly Gallagher "Coming" to Watertown
An exciting development was inspired by a few of our high school English teachers who recently attended a workshop in Madison to gather ideas for building a new generation of readers. We recently learned that Kelly Gallagher, author and featured speaker at that workshop, will participate in Watertown's own online forum this fall with an emphasis on strategies contained in his latest book, Readicide.
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posted July 20, 2011
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Testing and Assessment, Teaching & Learning, Staff News & Information, Curriculum Info, Available Resources, Mentoring & PI-34, Meeting Summaries, Sign of the Times