by bculot | Nov 8, 2013 | ELA, News
Our ELA Leadership Team met and reviewed the Teacher’s College Reading and Writing Project learning progressions in narrative, informational, and persuasive/argumentative writing. We explored what everyone’s definition of the three genres of writing is and developed a: Read More: ELA Leadership Team
by bculot | Nov 8, 2013 | Math, News
Our Math Leadership Team met to work together on balancing and maximizing the various resources we are using to provide students with instruction that is aligned with the Common Core Math Standards. Teacher and school leaders explored everyone’s definition of best: Read More: Math Leadership Team
by bculot | Oct 28, 2013 | News
[slideshow id=1] Teachers from Tappan Zee Elementary School and Cottage Lane came together to have, “Open Space”, that was facilitated by Gene Thompson-Grove, an educational consultant. Gene explained that Open Space is about something you are: Read More: Superintendent’s Conference Day
by bculot | Oct 28, 2013 | News
More than 40 teachers gathered for our RTI Leadership Team Meeting to work on our district goal, Meeting the Needs Of Diverse Learners. Gene Thompson-Grove facilitated this day and we learned more about the neuro-developmental constructs (ALL KINDS OF MINDS) and each: Read More: RTI Leadership Team
by bculot | Oct 28, 2013 | News
Over the past few weeks, teachers from across the district have been participating in engaging professional development that has resulted in empowering new learning. Teachers work together on a daily basis before or after school to plan and revise units of study. In: Read More: SOCSD Professional Development Overview