Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs will be presenting how curriculum mapping changes with time at the Texas ASCD Annual Conference. What is Curriculum Mapping? Curriculum Mapping is a program that helps you see the whole curriculum picture. Curriculum Mapping is one way to assess curriculum in a school or district. Now the way a program can work is teachers enter information into an internet-based program. Each teacher writes about what they are teaching as they are teaching it, a daily account of what is taught in the classroom. The program allows teachers and administrators to view all entries. All personnel in the school/district have the access to map what students are learning across the grade level and throughout the entire school.
A united curriculum is what we should all be working towards in our schools, districts, states and nation. Curriculum mapping is not the only program to unite/link curriculum. Just think about the ability to link ideas and key components to what students have already learned. This process is essential for them to understand and to build on concepts. Curriculum Mapping allows teachers to see what others teachers are doing in their classrooms and the key elements on which they are focusing. They will then be able to compare and contrast what they are teaching in their own classrooms and adjust accordingly. Administrators can see what teachers find important and are teaching as well as what ideas are being repeated as children move grade levels. The decisions made on what to teach our youths will affect tomorrow’s world.
Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs will explore this idea during her keynote presentation at the Texas ASCD Annual Conference. She will present “A New Essential Curriculum: What to cut? What to keep? What to Create?” on Monday, October 20th. Follow the link to our website to find out more about the conference: http://www.txascd.org/development/index.html or check out Dr. Jacobs’ article in Leaders of Learners.
Please feel free to comment or answer any of the questions below.
1. What do you think of curriculum mapping and the need to change when necessary?
2. Have you been involved in curriculum mapping?
3. What kind of changes have you seen in your school during this process?
Attend Heidi Hayes Jacob’s presentation on “A New Essential Curriculum: What to cut? What to keep? What to Create?” on Monday, October 20th.
Upcoming Texas ASCD events:
June 2nd, 2008
Reading Strategies for Secondary Math Tutorials and TAKS Retesting
Beatrice Luchin
Amarillo ISD
EXCLUSIVE DISTRICT RETREAT
June 25 & 26th, 2008
Boot Camp for Curriculum Administrators
John Crain
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD (Dallas/Fort Worth area)
June 26 & 27th, 2008
Successful Instructional Math Strategies for Students
CaLandra Pervis
Region 16 ESC (Amarillo)
Friday, May 16, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
What Great Teachers Do Differently: Fourteen Things That Matter Most
What Great Teachers Do Differently: Fourteen Things That Matter Most; will be presented by Todd Whitaker at the 2008 Texas ASCD Annual Conference. What are 14 strategies you, and your school can do to have a great school year in 2008?
This session will show you what “great” teachers are doing versus the normal everyday teacher. Growing up, we all remember having that one teacher that we enjoyed, learned a lot from and as we entered the next stage of our life, we always went back to visit them. What did that teacher do differently from all the other teachers we had? Teaching is no easy task, but there is something that can be said for those teachers that have passion and transfer that passion onto our youth.
A sneak peak at 1 of Todd Whitaker’s 14 things that matter most is: Great teachers establish clear expectations at the beginning of the school year and then follow-through with these expectations as the year continues. Great teachers are prepared and organized; they know what to expect during the school year and are able to overcome whatever is thrown their way. How many times have you been in a situation where you didn’t know what you were suppose to be doing or what you were going to gain by being somewhere or doing a particular task? People like to know what the big picture is and how they will reach an end point. Being able to let students know what you, as the teacher, expect and what they will be doing throughout the year will make a big difference in the classroom.
Please join Todd Whitaker on Monday, October 20 at 2:45 p.m. to hear more of what matters most.
Please feel free to answer the questions below or make a comment on this subject. We would like to know how you feel about the topic.
1. Do you consider yourself to be a great teacher?
2. What things do you do differently from the rest of your colleagues?
3. What characteristics do you think “great” teachers have?
Upcoming Texas ASCD events:
June 25 & 26th, 2008
Boot Camp for Curriculum Administrators
John Crain
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD (Dallas/Fort Worth area)
June 26 & 27th, 2008
Successful Instructional Math Strategies for Students
CaLandra Pervis
Region 16 ESC (Amarillo)
This session will show you what “great” teachers are doing versus the normal everyday teacher. Growing up, we all remember having that one teacher that we enjoyed, learned a lot from and as we entered the next stage of our life, we always went back to visit them. What did that teacher do differently from all the other teachers we had? Teaching is no easy task, but there is something that can be said for those teachers that have passion and transfer that passion onto our youth.
A sneak peak at 1 of Todd Whitaker’s 14 things that matter most is: Great teachers establish clear expectations at the beginning of the school year and then follow-through with these expectations as the year continues. Great teachers are prepared and organized; they know what to expect during the school year and are able to overcome whatever is thrown their way. How many times have you been in a situation where you didn’t know what you were suppose to be doing or what you were going to gain by being somewhere or doing a particular task? People like to know what the big picture is and how they will reach an end point. Being able to let students know what you, as the teacher, expect and what they will be doing throughout the year will make a big difference in the classroom.
Please join Todd Whitaker on Monday, October 20 at 2:45 p.m. to hear more of what matters most.
Please feel free to answer the questions below or make a comment on this subject. We would like to know how you feel about the topic.
1. Do you consider yourself to be a great teacher?
2. What things do you do differently from the rest of your colleagues?
3. What characteristics do you think “great” teachers have?
Upcoming Texas ASCD events:
June 25 & 26th, 2008
Boot Camp for Curriculum Administrators
John Crain
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD (Dallas/Fort Worth area)
June 26 & 27th, 2008
Successful Instructional Math Strategies for Students
CaLandra Pervis
Region 16 ESC (Amarillo)
Friday, March 14, 2008
Schooling By Design
Jay McTighe is a published author, educator and a featured presenter. Dr. McTighe has served as a classroom teacher, resource specialist, program coordinator, Director of the Maryland Assessment Consortium, and has coordinated efforts for statewide instructional strategies, curriculum models, and assessment procedures. On Sunday, October 19th, Jay McTighe will be speaking to the educators of Texas about Schooling by Design.
The presentation that Jay McTighe will present at the Texas ASCD Conference is based on Dr. McTighe’s latest book, “Schooling By Design,” published by ASCD in 2007. He will talk about school’s mission statements, how the mission statement should guide what teachers and administrators are doing in their classrooms and schools, “backward design,” teaching beyond the test and depersonalizing our educational practices. The mission of a school is very important, because it is a path for teachers and administrators that leads them to the expectations/goals of the children, parents, and community. In order for teachers and administrators to be in total control for achievement, they must have a plan to reach the goal.
A school that has a plan, goal, and control can only move ahead in education for our students. In order for everyone to buy into the future of our children, everyone who works in the school should be able to state the mission and explain their long-term goals. If not everyone can do this, then how can they work together to succeed? If you were playing for a basketball team, and not all the players knew which basket you were shooting for, then what potential problems can there be? For one, the person holding the ball can be running towards the wrong hoop, just like many of our teachers who are holding on to the knowledge but are running away from the goal of what we trying to teaching our children. Secondly, if they don’t know the plays, then how can other team members work together to reach their goal?
“Backward design” is another idea that Dr. McTighe will speak about in his presentation. In the case of a mission statement, you must identify what you would like to provide for your students (a goal), decide how to determine if you reached your goal, and then finally come up with steps to succeed. Many of us do “backward design” on a daily basis, we just need to start considering this way of designing for our schools and our students. These are just a few of the topics that Dr. McTighe will touch on in his present,ation at the Texas ASCD Annual Conference.
Please feel free to comment or answer any of the questions below.
1. What are some of the problems you are encountering when working on your mission statement?
2. The mission statement of your school/district is just the first step in designing your school. What other steps have you taken?
Attend Jay McTighe’s presentation on Schooling by Design on Sunday, October 19th.
*To hear more from Jay McTighe, please go to http://www.txascd.org/downloads/leaders_0308.pdf to read his article in our publication.*
Upcoming Texas ASCD Events:
John Crain’s Boot Camp for Curriculum Administrators in CyFair ISD April 2-3, 2008 and Tim Westerberg’s Creating the High School of Our Choice in HEB ISD April 15-16, 2008. Contact the Texas ASCD office or visit our website for more information.
The presentation that Jay McTighe will present at the Texas ASCD Conference is based on Dr. McTighe’s latest book, “Schooling By Design,” published by ASCD in 2007. He will talk about school’s mission statements, how the mission statement should guide what teachers and administrators are doing in their classrooms and schools, “backward design,” teaching beyond the test and depersonalizing our educational practices. The mission of a school is very important, because it is a path for teachers and administrators that leads them to the expectations/goals of the children, parents, and community. In order for teachers and administrators to be in total control for achievement, they must have a plan to reach the goal.
A school that has a plan, goal, and control can only move ahead in education for our students. In order for everyone to buy into the future of our children, everyone who works in the school should be able to state the mission and explain their long-term goals. If not everyone can do this, then how can they work together to succeed? If you were playing for a basketball team, and not all the players knew which basket you were shooting for, then what potential problems can there be? For one, the person holding the ball can be running towards the wrong hoop, just like many of our teachers who are holding on to the knowledge but are running away from the goal of what we trying to teaching our children. Secondly, if they don’t know the plays, then how can other team members work together to reach their goal?
“Backward design” is another idea that Dr. McTighe will speak about in his presentation. In the case of a mission statement, you must identify what you would like to provide for your students (a goal), decide how to determine if you reached your goal, and then finally come up with steps to succeed. Many of us do “backward design” on a daily basis, we just need to start considering this way of designing for our schools and our students. These are just a few of the topics that Dr. McTighe will touch on in his present,ation at the Texas ASCD Annual Conference.
Please feel free to comment or answer any of the questions below.
1. What are some of the problems you are encountering when working on your mission statement?
2. The mission statement of your school/district is just the first step in designing your school. What other steps have you taken?
Attend Jay McTighe’s presentation on Schooling by Design on Sunday, October 19th.
*To hear more from Jay McTighe, please go to http://www.txascd.org/downloads/leaders_0308.pdf to read his article in our publication.*
Upcoming Texas ASCD Events:
John Crain’s Boot Camp for Curriculum Administrators in CyFair ISD April 2-3, 2008 and Tim Westerberg’s Creating the High School of Our Choice in HEB ISD April 15-16, 2008. Contact the Texas ASCD office or visit our website for more information.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
21st Century Skills
Mark your calendars; the 2008 Texas ASCD Annual Conference is coming up on October 19-21, 2008. Our first Keynote Presenter is Dr. Gene Carter. In 1992 Gene Carter became the Executive Director of ASCD. He will be speaking about ASCD’s Whole Child program, and 21st Century Learning.
The Whole Child Program promotes all children to be knowledgeable, emotionally and physically healthy, motivated, civically engaged, prepared for work/economic self-sufficiency, and ready for the world. Basically, ASCD would like to produce well-rounded individuals who will thrive in and outside of the school doors. There is a known gap between the skills and knowledge that children learn in school and what they will need after high school, when they are out in the communities, work places, and colleges. Children who are not healthy physically or emotionally have a hard time blocking this out while trying to learn new and exciting information. In order for the whole child program to work teachers, parents, and the community must buy into this program and help give children what they need.
The 21st Century came with many great ideas, information, technology, communication, and careers. Students need to be prepared for this infrastructure. Factual information is not the only thing needed in today’s society. Skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, communication, global awareness, and direction are needed to succeed. We can’t keep teaching the same way that we learned in school; we must work with all the new innovations to keep our students motivated and on par with the rest of the world. Gene Carter will be the first keynote presenter, but there are many more experts that you will hear from during this 2 ½ day conference.
Please feel free to comment or answer any of the questions below.
1. Are you familiar and agree with the 21st Century Skills: Career and Life Skills, Learning and Innovation Skills, Information, Media, and Technology Skills which are supported by the core subjects as stated by The Partnership for 21st Century Skills?
2. What is your reaction to these skills and what they mean?
Please join us on Sunday, October 19th to hear more about 21st Century Learning from Gene Carter.
Upcoming Texas ASCD Events:
Improving Mathematics in the Elementary Grades in Cedar Hill ISD on March 13th. Call the Texas ASCD office for more information or visit our website at www.txascd.org.
The Whole Child Program promotes all children to be knowledgeable, emotionally and physically healthy, motivated, civically engaged, prepared for work/economic self-sufficiency, and ready for the world. Basically, ASCD would like to produce well-rounded individuals who will thrive in and outside of the school doors. There is a known gap between the skills and knowledge that children learn in school and what they will need after high school, when they are out in the communities, work places, and colleges. Children who are not healthy physically or emotionally have a hard time blocking this out while trying to learn new and exciting information. In order for the whole child program to work teachers, parents, and the community must buy into this program and help give children what they need.
The 21st Century came with many great ideas, information, technology, communication, and careers. Students need to be prepared for this infrastructure. Factual information is not the only thing needed in today’s society. Skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, communication, global awareness, and direction are needed to succeed. We can’t keep teaching the same way that we learned in school; we must work with all the new innovations to keep our students motivated and on par with the rest of the world. Gene Carter will be the first keynote presenter, but there are many more experts that you will hear from during this 2 ½ day conference.
Please feel free to comment or answer any of the questions below.
1. Are you familiar and agree with the 21st Century Skills: Career and Life Skills, Learning and Innovation Skills, Information, Media, and Technology Skills which are supported by the core subjects as stated by The Partnership for 21st Century Skills?
2. What is your reaction to these skills and what they mean?
Please join us on Sunday, October 19th to hear more about 21st Century Learning from Gene Carter.
Upcoming Texas ASCD Events:
Improving Mathematics in the Elementary Grades in Cedar Hill ISD on March 13th. Call the Texas ASCD office for more information or visit our website at www.txascd.org.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Welcome
Welcome to the new Texas ASCD Blog! 2008 is going to be an exciting year for us and you can hear all about it here on this blog. The Texas ASCD office opened up after the holidays this past Monday, January 7th and the staff has been busy ever since.
On Wednesday, January 9th the Local Arrangements Committee (LAC) met in Dallas to discuss the upcoming conference. The 2008 Annual Conference theme is Leading for 21st Century Learning. The strands for the conference will cover subjects such as: technology, literacy, engaging instruction, capacity building, and multiple assessment measures. The LAC is committed to getting teachers, schools, and students ready for the ever-changing world. The 21st Century brought with it many new ideas and resources, but no explanations of how to change our way of understanding and teaching. The committee hopes that by committing to helping leaders prepare for the future, our children will in turn be ready for what the world throws their way.
The 2008 Annual Conference will be held at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas over October 19th through October 21st. Please continue to check back with our blog to learn about our conference as well as what Texas ASCD can do for you. Also, let us know if you have a suggestion or comment for Texas ASCD or our annual conference.
On Wednesday, January 9th the Local Arrangements Committee (LAC) met in Dallas to discuss the upcoming conference. The 2008 Annual Conference theme is Leading for 21st Century Learning. The strands for the conference will cover subjects such as: technology, literacy, engaging instruction, capacity building, and multiple assessment measures. The LAC is committed to getting teachers, schools, and students ready for the ever-changing world. The 21st Century brought with it many new ideas and resources, but no explanations of how to change our way of understanding and teaching. The committee hopes that by committing to helping leaders prepare for the future, our children will in turn be ready for what the world throws their way.
The 2008 Annual Conference will be held at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas over October 19th through October 21st. Please continue to check back with our blog to learn about our conference as well as what Texas ASCD can do for you. Also, let us know if you have a suggestion or comment for Texas ASCD or our annual conference.
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