NOVEMBER CHECKLIST

(REMINDER: OCTOBER MENTEE LOG DUE BY November 5 and CLASSROOM OBSERVATION DUE BY December 10)

Mentor/Mentee Discussions

Set goals for next classroom observation
Discuss community resources – public library, public services, local food banks, shelters, community assistance programs
- Hays Public Library: https://hayslibrary.org/ - Check out the Outreach Services under the Services heading at the top of the page
- Ellis County Help Page: http://elliscountykshelp.com/
Review checks for understanding and other types/purposes of formative assessment
- FLEX: Office 365 Forms & Quizzes - Formative Assessment and Feedback information included
Discuss thinking prompts, metacognition, and student reflection on learning
- FLEX: Making Thinking Visible with Reflection Tools and Thinking Prompts
- Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Project Zero: Thinking Routines Toolbox
Discuss social media tools for the purpose of professional learning
- FLEX: Twitter for Teachers: Getting Started Guide
Review how to have a difficult conversation with a student, parent, colleague, or administrator
- FLEX: Partnering with Difficult Parents to Support Students Effectively
- FLEX: EPIC Parent Communication
Discuss interdisciplinary lessons, employability skills, and individual plans of study
- KSDE Individual Plans of Study
Review content standards, scope and sequence, and begin planning for 2nd semester

District Mentee Meetings

Discuss how to have a difficult conversation with a parent, student, colleague, or administrator
Discuss checks for understanding and other types/purposes of formative assessment
Discuss differentiating instruction and MTSS as well as data-driven decision making (explore Universal Design for Learning and general education interventions)
Tie discussions to the district’s KESA goals about relationships and relevance