Mid Year Report 2016-2017

1.2 Improve student achievement in
mathematics and create pathways
for success for all students
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In-class coaching support and learning sessions
with mathematics departments.
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Book Study – Grading from the Inside Out (Tom
Schimmer) with Program Chairs of Mathematics.
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November 18, 2016 Professional Activity Day
theme of Knowing the Learner focused on
modules in the area of IEP development, learning
disabilities and technology to align with the
implementation of the Renewed Math Strategy.
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Provided Maplewood connectEd training for
Kindergarten teachers and Early Childhood
Educators to implement the Kindergarten
Communication of Learning: Initial Observations
template and the Kindergarten Communication
of Learning template.
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Continue the implementation of the Secondary
Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting
Department Guide in all secondary schools.
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Build capacity in content knowledge for teaching
mathematics through self-directed learning
opportunities, Primary/Junior Mathematics
Part 1 Additional Qualification course, in-class
coaching support and co-teaching, resource
sharing and school-based mathematics learning
sessions.
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Provide direct coaching support for schools
identified as requiring intensive and increased
support in the Ministry of Education Renewed
Mathematics Strategy.
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Support secondary mathematics departments
in using triangulation of data, including
observations and conversations, to assess
student learning and support teachers of Grade
9 Applied Mathematics courses in developing
a comprehensive mathematics program that
adjusts instructional and assessment practices
to more effectively communicate and assess
students with learning disabilities.
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Grade 9 learning sessions provided for teachers
of Grade 9 Applied Mathematics, GLE/GLS
courses and Program Chairs of Mathematics
and Special Education, focused on knowing the
learner, evidence-informed decision making and
professional learning for the use of diagnostic
assessments and digital tools in gathering
assessment data (e.g. Chromebooks), ABA
strategies and Executive Function.
1.3 Develop and implement a plan
to embed global competencies
and experiential learning in
elementary and secondary
programs
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Promote experiential learning ideology and
opportunities to teachers, students and parents
in support of the Highly Skilled Workforce
Recommendations/ Community Connected
Experiential Learning document.
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Define Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Program to teachers, students and parents
through individual classroom visits in secondary
and at Chair, ERT and Principal meetings.
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Promote Creating Pathways to Success as a
necessary avenue for career and life planning for
K-12.
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Nurture partnerships with post-secondary
institutions (Niagara College, Brock University)
to offer rich, engaging workshops and activities
(both on and off campus) to K-12 students in
various subject areas.
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Realize local economic needs through industry
partners such as the Niagara Industrial
Association, Niagara Workforce Planning Board
and alter programs to meet demand for changing
workforce.
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Offer and encourage students to take advantage
of rich cooperative education experiences
through single-credit, double-credit or full-day
co-op, SHSM co-op, after school and summer coop.
➣ ➣ Utilize new “Innovation Centre” as a school and
community hub for innovative, experiential
learning experiences.
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