Sept+27,+2010

Understanding = U Informing = I  Recommending = R  Deciding = D ||
 * =**Grade 4 Team Meeting**= || Date: Monday, 27 September 2010 || Starting/ Ending Time: 7:45- 8:45 || Place: Paul's Room ||
 * Facilitator/Timekeeper: Ralph || Recorder: ? || Purpose:

U ||< Reading Assessment Data Dialogue ||< Present and discuss
 * < Data Dialogue ||< I


 * Teachers will bring assessment data for dialogue
 * Include complete reading assessment data for two students
 * Look at one student- Here's what, now what, so what? protocol
 * What we noticed- DRA below grade level, wpm, diff between GRADE/DRA, listening a weakness, 40% in MAP, vocab in GRADE and MAP don't match up
 * Now what? Check background & language; check writing; reading engagement a concern; distractability; rdg stamina; reflect on teaching practices
 * So what? Set clear expectations for parents- sign reading log/book choices; books he likes- Tara's recommendations; listening while reading- drawing etc; scaffold mini lessons; use graphic organisers; break up rdg block- fluency, LEXIA, graphic organiser
 * Focus on reading engagement and choosing just right books ||< Tammy, Jen and Mary/45 min ||
 * Support Times with Amy || **I**
 * D** || Support Schedule || Finalize Schedule


 * Mary will bring possible schedule for support
 * We will make changes and finalize schedule to begin next week
 * Sharing draft schedule- trying to make schedule fair and target needs || Mary/10 min ||
 * Parent Conferences || **I** || Ideas and suggestions || Conference Share


 * Suggestions for new and returning teachers
 * Ralph and Mary to meet with Caryn/Jamie about conferences || Ralph/10 min ||
 * See Ya! ||  || Bye Bye! || We are adjourned. || Ralph/10 seconds ||
 * PARKING LOT ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * 1. ||  ||   || Chao Praya Barge Trip || Kristen/someday for some time ||
 * 2. ||  ||   || International Week || Cheryl ||