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/
Discuss evidence of learning, checks for understanding, and other types/purposes of formative assessment
- Evidence of Learning, Not Just a Chapter Test
Discuss thinking prompts, metacognition, and student reflection on learning
- Making Thinking Visible
- 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
- KSDE Individual Plans of Study
Review content standards, scope and sequence, and begin planning for 2nd semester

District Mentee Meetings

Discuss lesson plan creation and implementation (specifically including Opportunities to Respond & Evidence of Learning)
- Increasing Opportunities to Respond
- Evidence of Learning, Not Just a Chapter Test
Discuss UDL, GEI, and MTSS as well as data-driven decision making
- Introduction to UDL
Tie discussions to the district’s KESA goals about relationships and relevance

Hays USD 489