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Resources If we use the following resources we will make progress towards the achievement of our actions and goals. These resources will support the goals of Literacy, Numeracy, Safe & Inclusive Schools and Pathways for every student. • HDSB Reading brochure –Every Student Can Learn to Read • HDSB PM Benchmark/DRA Administration Cards • The Art of Guided Reading (HDSB video) • Literacy Place (primary), Literacy In Action (junior), Nelson Literacy (intermediate), Envol (primary), Litteratie en Action (4-8) • HDSB resource – Linking Literacy Place and EQAO • HDSB resource – Linking Literacy in Action and EQAO • RAZ kids (primary reading on-line resource) • Book Flix • Book Flood (Independent Reading Texts ENG 1P/1L/2P/2L) • E-Learning/Blended Learning courses • Multi-cultural Collection (FDK CHATT conference) • Lexia Program (self-contained LD classes) Ministry • Guides to Effective Literacy Instruction (primary, junior) • Primary Reading Discussion Paper (webcast) • eWorkshop (primary/junior English; primary French Immersion) • Literacy GAINS (Grades 7 – 12) • Think Literacy Library (Grades 7 – 12) • Adolescent Literacy Guide • A Guide to Reflective Practice (Core French) • Prologue (French Immersion and extended French) • Supporting Boys’ Literacy • Summary of Results and Strategies for Teachers (EQAO Primary and Junior Divisions) • EQAO Educator Resources (Gr. 3, 6, 10) • Reading and Writing with Your Child Parent Resource Human • Itinerant Resource Teacher: Assessment (K-2) • Learning Resource Teachers (K-2) • Literacy Coaches (9 – 12) Resources • Pathways Planner (grades 7 and 8) • MyBlueprint Education planner • School to Career • Pathways Program Option Resource • Guide to Secondary School • Pathways, Programs and Initiatives • Halton Industry Education Council (HIEC) • Integrated Learning in the Classroom • Integrated Curriculum: Increasing relevance while maintaining accountability • Choices into Action • Student Success Differentiated Instruction Professional Learning Strategy LITERACY Professional Learning If we participate in the following professional learning we will make progress towards the achievement of our actions and goals. These learning opportunities will support the goals of Literacy, Numeracy, Safe & Inclusive Schools and Pathways for every student. • Literacy Institutes for Elementary Teachers – learning series focused on Running Records, Miscue Analysis and responsive targeted guided instruction in primary literacy • Elementary Administrator Literacy Learning Team – series focused on 13 Parameters: A Literacy Leadership Toolkit to support administrators in leading literacy in their school • PM Benchmark/DRA Workshops – administration of diagnostic assessments • Learning Resource Teachers (32 schools) – build capacity in effective literacy instruction/intervention in K-2 classrooms • Levelled Literacy Intervention Network – implementation sessions for administrators/LRTs (10 schools) and School Program staff • Study Work Study teachers – ongoing collaborative analysis of students at work with classroom teachers (primary literacy) • System Implementation and Monitoring (SIM) Primary Literacy Networks – focus on the use of data to identify learning needs for small group instruction (e.g., Running Records, observation of reading behaviours); the four roles of the literate learner; flexible, small grouping to differentiate instruction to support student learning • System Implementation and Monitoring (SIM) French Immersion/ English networks – co-planning cross curricular big ideas; implementation of literacy strategies to develop thinking and accountable talk; teachers will collect and analyse evidence in assessment for and as learning to inform instruction • Literacy Coaches (9-12) – collaborative learning, co-planning and/or co-teaching to inform instructional practices to meet the needs of students PATHWAYS Professional Learning • Boys’ Writing Achievement and Engagement Inquiry – Non-fiction reading and writing, Information, Communication Technology • 7-12 Inquiry Projects – continued focus on Assessment for, as and of Learning in-services – focus on student knowing themselves as learners and building self-efficacy • Contextualized Learning Professional development • Teacher training to support skills development (e.g., kiln, wood shop, NTIP, community connections) • Classroom health and safety training (e.g., design and technology) HDSB Board Improvement Plan for Student Achievement (K to Grade 12) Page 14
Resources If we use the following resources we will make progress towards the achievement of our actions and goals. These resources will support the goals of Literacy, Numeracy, Safe & Inclusive Schools and Pathways for every student. • HDSB Overall Expectation Continuums (K-8) • HDSB resource – Linking Core Resources and EQAO • HDSB Numeracy Strategy Ministry • Guides to Effective Instruction in Mathematics (K-6) • Math GAINS (K-12) (e.g., curricular continuums, mathematical processes resources) • Targeted Implementation and Planning Supports (Gr. 7-12) • Paying Attention to Mathematics (7 Principles for Improvement in Mathematics, K-12) • K-12 Supporting Numeracy • Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat Math Resources • Gap Closing Junior/Intermediate: (Number Sense) • Gap Closing Intermediate/Senior (Number Sense and Algebra) • Summary of Results and Strategies for Grade 9 Mathematics • Summary of Results and Strategies for Teachers (Primary and Junior Divisions) • EQAO Educator Resources (Gr. 3, 6, 9) • On-line Math Homework Help (Gr. 7-10) • Licensed software (e.g., Fathom, Tinkerplots, Geometer’s Sketchpad), • Statistics Canada Learning Resources • Doing Math with Your Child Parent Resource (K-6) Human • Math Coaches (Gr. 4-10) • Student Work Study Teachers (junior) Resources • Promoting Positive School Climate: A Resource for Halton Schools • EQUITY Continuum • Bullying Prevention and Intervention, Guide & Brochure • Equity through Inclusion: An Administrator’s Handbook • Equity through Inclusion: An Educator’s Handbook • English Language Learners with Special Education Needs • Aboriginal Perspectives: A Guide to the Teacher’s Toolkit • A brief Guide to Understanding Aboriginal Cultures in Schools Human • Safe Schools Action Teams/Advisory Group • Safe Schools Social Workers, Child and Youth Counsellors, School-based Social Workers (9-12) • Developmental Assets Trainers • HMC Youth Settlement Workers • ABA Facilitators • Public Health Nurse/Mental Health Liaison Nurse • Mental Health Lead • Interpreters • Elders/Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee • ESL Advisory Team NUMERACY Professional Learning If we participate in the following professional learning we will make progress towards the achievement of our actions and goals. These learning opportunities will support the goals of Literacy, Numeracy, Safe & Inclusive Schools and Pathways for every student. • Numeracy Learning Networks - Early Primary Collaborative Inquiry (Primary) Collaborative Inquiry in Learning Mathematics (Junior) System Implementation and Monitoring (SIM – Junior) Middle Years Collaborative Inquiry in Mathematics Focus of Learning will be to: → → → → Safe & Inclusive Schools improve student achievement in mathematics, promote positive attitudes toward mathematics, build capacity in understanding learning mathematics for teaching, and/or identify and implement effective mathematics instruction. • Math Coaches (4-12) - build shared understanding of effective mathematics instruction; design a responsive mathematics learning environment; provide assessment and evaluation in mathematics that supports student learning; facilitate access to mathematics learning resources • Elementary Administrator Numeracy Learning Team – 5 Part Series to build understanding of effective mathematics instruction; professional learning in mathematics; facilitate access to mathematics learning resources; coordinate and strengthen leadership in mathematics • Study Work Study teachers (15 schools) – ongoing collaborative analysis of students at work with junior classroom teachers • Family of Schools Learning sessions K-12 – areas of focus: Intervention, Resources, Administrator Look Fors, integrating Technology, developing content knowledge for teaching and learning mathematics • Numeracy Institutes for Elementary Teachers – 5 part series to support development of knowing and learning mathematics for teaching: developing teacher pedagogical content knowledge and understanding how students learn mathematics • System-wide Numeracy PA Day – choice of professional learning resources provided to schools to support school numeracy learning Professional Learning • Instructional program leaders support the School Improvement Planning needs analysis, goals and action plans (e.g., ELL, FNMI, LGBT, SES) • School teams use professional learning cycles/TLCPs to provide engaging and relevant tasks which provide opportunity for student voice, inclusive and equitable learning environments, fair and equitable assessment and evaluation tools • Training in Collaborative Problem Solving and Restorative Practices • Safe Schools workers provide support for Developmental Assets • Data analysis of Tell Them From Me Survey – use of research associated with the findings • Mental Health Awareness Training • Violent Threat Risk Assessment • Police/School Board Protocol Training • Accessibility Awareness • Equity and Cultural Proficiency • GSA and Elementary Pride • Newcomer Strategy • Aboriginal Perspectives • Nutritional Standards • Equity Lenses HDSB Board Improvement Plan for Student Achievement (K - 12) Page 15
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