Not sure where to find more information about one of the listed topics? Checkout these great resources!
Visible Learning Meta-X (Read "About Meta-X" and use the Glossary as needed)
The Iris Center Resources (Vanderbilt's Peabody College of Education)
KSDE TASN Classroom Management & Social-Emotional Learning Resources
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
Review how to have a difficult conversation with a student, parent, colleague, or administrator
Discuss interdisciplinary lessons, employability skills, and 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