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OLL Middle School Communication

Math Adoption Train the Trainer

As part of the current Math adoption process, OLL is requesting the nomination of one teacher per middle 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.   

Middle School

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 

Tuesday, December 7

 

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. 

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.

Zearn as a Homework Option

For those schools that require homework, have your teachers ever sent a student home to do their math homework, thinking they understood the lesson only to find when they came back – all of the work was done incorrectly.  Just one misconception can cause a student to practice homework incorrectly making for bad habits.  How about offering Zearn as a homework option?  This would be great for any student but especially students needing tier 2 supports.  Watch this 5 minute video to hear about all the many benefits of a double dose of the lesson with timely feedback on practice:  Independent digital lessons.

Keep in mind that there should be a paper/pencil option for those that do not have access to devices or the internet.

IXL Analytics for Administrators

Below is a short article on the IXL Analytics that are Available for Administrators

https://www.ixl.com/help-center/article/1577916/what_analytics_reports_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:

February 2022 Ad:  Feb. 14-24, Interviews: March 9 &10
June 2022 Ad:  June 4-14, Interviews:  27-29

*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