OLL High School Communication
Math Adoption Train the Trainer
As part of the current Math adoption process, OLL is requesting the nomination of one teacher per high school to serve as the school-based trainer for the review of materials in every building. The trainer will serve as the point of communication and training for the materials review during the ‘try out’ period in January. The trainers will attend 5 hours of training in December and will receive a stipend for their time as all trainings will occur after-school hours. Complete the below Mach Form to submit your one candidate. Please submit the form by no later than Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Please share the following information with your selected teacher:
| Date(s) | Time | Event | Hours |
| Wednesday, December 1 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Train the Trainer Protocols | 2 |
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Wednesday, December 8
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5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Math Vendor Presentations and Q & A | 3 |
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Tonia Shook, Secondary Program Coordinator.
Dual Enrollment Updates
- Fall Dual Enrollment textbook returns and Spring Dual Enrollment textbook pick-up dates have been set. Please visit the website and share the textbook information with your counselors and families via your website, social media, etc. Please include the link for THIS FORM in your social media posts or communication with parents and students to preorder books. The pre-order machform will be available beginning December 6th.
- Please ensure that counselors are completing this form for any student that would like to take a DE course through eSchool. Guidance for this process is linked here for your refence.
- Attached is the PowerPoint from the Spring Registration update meeting with PHSC. If you were unable to attend, please review at your earliest convenience.
This information has been sent to admin over DE. Please contact Kristin Ingold with any questions.
PBIS Office Hours and Drop In Support
Nov. 16th we are offering our first “PBIS Drop-In Session”. This hour will be dedicated to answering questions from your school! This ranges anywhere from new Point of Contact Inquires, to questions on your Mid-Year PBIS Implementation Checklist! As a reminder, the FLBIS Mid-Year Implementation Check List is due on 12/1/21.
We are here to serve YOU! Join through Zoom! If you cannot attend but would like to please contact Susanna G. Haberle at shaberle@pasco.k12.fl.us and Lesley Wilson at lrwilson@pasco.k12.fl.us and they will set up time specifically for you!
High School- 7:30- 8:30 Join through Zoom!
Mid School- 9:00-10:00 Join through Zoom!
Elem School- 10:15-11:15 Join through Zoom!
Reading Endorsement: Please share
To support teachers seeking their reading endorsement via the K-12 Reading Test (035), OLL has created a test prep course to build some essential information to help them prepare for the test. The course can be accessed by registering for section 30847. Registering or this section will automatically grant them access to the course in myLearning. Should they have any questions, they can contact Danielle Varcardipone.
English General Paper Data Overview and Mock Exam Update
EGP Data Overview:
Each school will be able to find a completed data sheet for their site and District here. The data sheets were compiled using the myPascoAnalytics and shared at the October principal meeting.
Planning Ahead for Mock Exams:
- Mock Exams will be done at the end of Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 in a “real” testing situation where test conditions will mimic that of the day of the exam. You will again follow the same directions for inputting the student scores into MyProgress after students complete the exam and you can review the exam with them after all have been graded and inputted into MyProgress. This folder contains the mock exam for the end of December. It is from the October/November 2020 series.
- Use the data to connect with your PLCs and calibrate around scoring.
- This folder contains the mock exam for March from the May/June 2021 series.
Instructional Implications, consider how you might be able to use this data as a PLC to determine next steps for students. Which parts of each AOs are problematic? What can we do to help boost student’s confidence and build their input?
Course Cards & Progressions
As a reminder the Pasco County Course Catalog houses helpful information for parents and schools about the courses available in Pasco County. Additionally, course progressions are available as well to help guide course selection. At the December principal’s meeting we will be providing an update on ELA and Math Course progressions. Below are reminders to consider as you prepare for 22-23 course selection.
Computer Science
Per Statute 1007.2616 Public schools shall provide students in grades K-12 opportunities for learning computer science, including, but not limited to, computer coding and computer programming. Such courses must be integrated into each school district’s middle and high schools, including combination schools in which any of grades 6 through 12 are taught. If you do not currently offer a computer science course, we encourage you to review the computer science course progression below in addition to the approved computer science course list from the state. For questions on what courses would be appropriate or good for your school, please contact Bobbi Starling.
Computer Science Course Progression
FLDOE Secondary Computer Science Courses
Personal Financial Literacy
Per 1003.4282 beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, all school districts must offer a financial literacy course consisting of at least one-half credit as an elective. Please ensure this course is on your course card. This does not mean your school has to offer the course if there is no interest, just that the option must be offered. Please contact Tina Stavrou with questions.
IXL Analytics for Administrators
Below is a short article on the IXL Analytics that are Available for Administrators
Coaching Calendar and Upcoming Events
Here is a one-stop shop for all of Pasco County’s Coaching Events and Support Structures. Coaching Power Hour is coming up on November 18th, and the Early Release Train-the-Trainer will be embedded in the ELA content monthly coaching session on November 30th.
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Coaching Pool Interviews
| Coaching Pool Interviews |
The windows for staff interested in applying for the LD, ITC Literacy or ITC Math candidate lists in the 2021-2022 school year are as follows:
*The interview process is conducted during evening hours from 5-7 virtually in the first semester. The second semester will be evening hour 5-7 in Building 2 of the District Complex. |
We currently have a number of open instructional coaching positions and are looking to systematically add highly qualified coaching candidates to our pools for Learning Design Coaches and Instructional Trainer Coaches. If you have teacher leaders or folks who are looking to apply for coaching positions, please communicate our Coaching Pool Interview plan and dates.
Exciting Opportunity with the University of Tampa
Are you interested in becoming a school leader in the future, but already have a master’s degree in something else? Well….we have an amazing opportunity for you!
Pasco County Schools in partnership with The University of Tampa’s Department of Education is hosting a virtual information session about the process for earning your Level 1 Educational Leadership Certificate.
This session will cover:
- How to seek certificate approval.
- How to start your UT application and what documents are needed.
- Next steps after you are admitted. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 5 p.m. Educational Leadership Certification Virtual Information Session
Click on the flier to RSVP and learn additional details!
For more information, please contact Vaughnette Chandler at vchandle@pasco.k12.fl.us
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