Monday, September 14, 2020

Upcoming & Notable

Notable: 
From the ordering center: "Due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19 and the extreme demand for distance learning materials, curriculum and technology orders may take 4 weeks or longer after the processed date (see “Completed On” date shown on Order Details page) to arrive. Please know that if an item has a processed status then the partner is filling the order as quickly as possible."

LP2 Begins: Monday, September 21


Add/Drop Deadline: Friday, October 16 (high school students only)
LP3 Begins: Monday, October 19

Free Brain Pop!

From the WIRE...

BrainPOP, BrainPOP Jr., and BrainPOP ELL (ELL is for students who are learning English) are now available for free to Visions students. BrainPOP is an online learning program that creates animated resources to support educators and engage K-8 students.

Available content includes movies, quizzes, games, mobileapps, activity pages, and much more covering hundreds of topics within Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Technology, Arts & Music, and Health.

BrainPOP accounts can be created using these instructions.

Visions iReady Pilot Program - Repost

 I need 5 students (grades K-8) to volunteer for Visions's iReady pilot program.

 

What is iReady?

Actionable Insights. Engaging Instruction. Meaningful Growth.

i‑Ready is a comprehensive assessment and instruction program that empowers educators with the resources they need to help all students succeed. By connecting Diagnostic data and Personalized Instruction, i‑Ready reduces complexity, saves educators time, and makes differentiated instruction achievable in every classroom. i‑Ready:

  • Provides user-friendly dashboards and clear reports with actionable data that give teachers a foundational understanding of students’ strengths and areas of need.
  • Enables educators to confidently determine each student’s on-grade level proficiency based on state and national standards.
  • Delivers online lessons that provide tailored instruction and practice for each student to accelerate growth.
  • Supports teachers with in-the-moment resources for remediation and reteaching at individualized, small group, and whole class levels of instruction.
  • Is research-based and proven to work—students who use i‑Ready Personalized Instruction make remarkable learning gains.
  • Includes dedicated service and support at every step of the implementation journey through i‑Ready Partners.
  • Supports teachers and leaders during the 2020-2021 school year wherever they are learning. Learn how.

For more info about iReady: https://www.curriculumassociates.com/products/i-ready/tour

Visions will pay for the cost of the subscription for students participating in the pilot program. During the pilot program students will be expected to:

  • Complete the initial assessment during LP1
  • Aim for 45 minutes per week of instruction
  • Complete another assessment in spring

Please email me asap if you are interested. Program begins September 8th.

This Week's Meeting Schedule

LP1 Agenda - Fall Semester Plans & Fall Work Samples

Monday 9/14
Office Day/Teacher Meetings

Tuesday
Virtual
11:00 - Camryn

Wednesday
Office Day/Teacher Meetings

Thursday
Office Day/Teacher Meetings

Friday
Office Day/Teacher Meetings