1. PHS Professional Development
Engage—Apply—Reflect—Share
Who are We & Why are We Here?
What do We need in order to Engage, Learn, &
Grow?
How will We use Our Time—Today & Beyond?
Early Release, October 15, 2014

2. Who are We & Why are We Here?
Supporting & Challenging Each Other to Become Our
Best
• We care deeply about students and about each
other.
• We model and promote a growth mindset.
• We focus on learning in and beyond the
classroom.
• We understand that fair is different than equal.
• We work hard and persevere.
• We value people, not programs.
• We make choices—big and small—that reflect
who we are and who we want to become.
• We strive to be the people we want our students
to be.

3. Who are We & Why are We Here?
Supporting & Challenging Each Other to Become Our
Best
All Students Prepared for Success
 Academics, Extra-Curricular, Community,
Finances
Increased Student Engagement
 Curriculum (course/unit development, backwards
design, summative assessments)
 Learning Environment (transition, soft skills,
relationships)
 Instruction (critical thinking, differentiation,
feedback, formative assessment, best practice)

4. Who are We & Why are We Here?
Supporting & Challenging Each Other to Become Our
Best
At PHS, engaged students—
• Make choices about their learning
(ownership)
• Display curiosity and enthusiasm
• Experience relevant, challenging,
authentic curriculum
• Participate actively (collaborating,
questioning, discussing, creating)
• Persevere through challenges (growth
mindset)
• Feel connected to other students, staff,
curriculum, and our school

5. What do We need in order to
Engage?
When We Learn, Students Learn
 We feel OK.
 We care about our work/learning.
 We’re active.
 We feel stretched.
 We have coaches.
 We use what we learn.
 We reflect.
 We plan next steps.
Activity: “8 Conditions for Motivated Learning”
Cushman 2014

6. How will We Use our Time (Now &
Future)?
When We Learn, Students Learn
We feel OK.
We care about our work/learning.
Engage (mini-lesson)
We’re active.
We feel stretched.
We have coaches.
Apply (collaborative work)
We use what we learn.
Reflect (exit ticket)
We reflect.
We plan next steps.
Share

7. How will We Use our Time (Now &
Future)?
When We Learn, Students Learn
Increasing Student Engagement
 Curriculum—First Semester
 Instruction—Second Semester
 Learning Environment—All Year

8. How will We Use our Time (Now &
Future)?
When We Learn, Students Learn
Today’s Plan…
 Learn Curriculum Process & Explore
Different “Ways In” (engage)
 Plan Collaborative Work (apply)
 Reflect & Share
Long-Term Goal…
 High quality units posted on district
website by January Early Release

9. Curriculum: What & Why?
When We Learn, Students Learn
 Curriculum = “the course to be run”
 Guides teaching and learning by
defining and organizing what learners
should know, understand, and be able to
do
 Unites educators in pursuit of common
goals without limiting the “educational
imagination” (Eisner)
 Not a script, but a collaboratively
designed vision for learning

10. Curriculum: How?
When We Learn, Students Learn
Identify desired results.
Determine acceptable evidence.
Plan learning experiences.
Your Task:
•Explore Fast Fire options to find your
“way in.”
•Develop your collaborative work plan for
10/30.
•Enter your plan on the Select & Reflect

11. Curriculum: What’s Your Plan?
When We Learn, Students Learn
Please share…
 Something you learned today
 A resource you found especially helpful
 An “ah-ha” moment you had
 Something you’re excited to work on
next time

12.  Thank You
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