Area 6 ALT Program

Reading Comprehension Strategies

Presentation and resources shared with Harrison High School's guidance counselors:

PowerPoint: Download putting_the_pieces_together.ppt

Statistics Activator: Download statistics_activator.doc

Academic Vocabulary Strategies: Download it_fits_student_version.doc ; Download academic_vocabulary_log.doc ; Download similarities_and_differences.doc

Visualizing Strategies: Download visualization_filmstrip.doc ; Download filmstrip_102_and_103.doc

Summarizing Strategies: Download cut_the_fat.doc ; Download reading_strategies_bookmark.doc ; Download the_top_three.doc

NT Password & Math Examples for Password

The first Password example is one Amy and I used with our new teachers at Hillgrove to preview content we would cover this year.  The other two are different Password examples a new teacher at Hillgrove created for her math classes.

Download hillgrove_nt_password.ppt

Download password_2.1.ppt

Download password_2.2.ppt

Robert Marzano, Best Practices

Amy and Theresa used this ppt. in our training with new teachers at Harrison in July 07.  Ask us for a copy of our lovely packet. 

Download robert_marzano_best_practices.ppt

Area 6 Student Engagement Overview Evaluation Data

Results of 2007 Area 6 Lead Teachers' Student Engagement Overview training provided to 16 schools: Download area_6_engagement_overview_alt_evaluations.doc

Area 6 LFS Cumulative Evaluation Data

Results of 2006-2007 Area 6 Lead Teachers' Learning Focused Schools (LFS) training provided to 9 schools: Download alt_assistance_evaluation_lfs_cum. Data.doc

Student Engagement Overview

Below are some additions we used at our Student Engagement Overview at Hillgrove. 

A.  American History example of Bumper WordsDownload history_bumper_words.doc

B.  Different Example of Palm PilotDownload palm_pilot_for_secondary.doc

Kirby and I also did a different twist on the Mystery Box.  I used a Mystery Bag.  She used a lab equipment preview to support her twist.  Ask us about ours if you are looking for a new idea.  Theresa

New Teachers Superhero Reflection Piece

Amy and I used a "Superhero" theme to close out our trainings with new teachers at Hillgrove.  Attached is a final reflection piece we gave them that matched our theme for the day.  Ask us about our goody bags.  Theresa

Download superhero_fillins.doc

Performance Based Instruction

This was presented to the faculty/staff at Hillgrove.  All of the attachments we used are included except for the below.  They are not available in an electronic version.  Ask Theresa or Dan for a copy. 

1.  Question Starters Following Bloom's

2.  Scale Picture Representing Balanced Assessments

3.  Specific Examples of Student Feedback

A.  Powerpt. we usedDownload pbi_hillgrove.ppt - last slide in the ppt. includes our summarizer

B.  Pre Assessment, "How Well Do You.."Download pbi_preassessment.doc

C.  Descriptors of a PBI ClassroomDownload pb_classroom_looks_like.doc

D.  3-Story Intellect by Arthur CostaDownload 3_story_intellect.doc

E.  Examples of the 3-Story Intellect by Arthur CostaDownload costas_3_levels_of_questions.doc

F.  50 Ways to Include PBIDownload 50_ways.doc

G. Criteria for Teachers to Use re: FeedbackDownload criteria_for_feedback.doc

H. Reflection Examples by DanDownload reflection_handouts.doc

Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships: Increasing Achievement for All Students

This presentation was presented in the format of a retreat for Compton, Powder Springs, and Varner teacher leaders and principals.  Teachers collaborated on why rigor, relevance and relationships are important to all students and their achievement. Teachers also developed strategies to redeliver to their individual teams.Download 3_rs_t_chart.doc Download 3rs_re.ppt   Download 3rs_school_plan.doc Download 3rs_strategies_and_ahas.doc

Larry Bell Handouts

These are handouts used at trainings at Hillgrove.  The info. comes from his book and the presentation we attended. 

Use this one first, as an intro., organizer, and reflection piece.  Download 12_power_words_l. Bell.doc

Allow participants to select 2 from each group of 5.  At the end allow participants to complete the reflection piece.  Download 20_standardized_assessment_activities_l.Bell.doc

End with this.  Ask Amy or I about our "basket" activity to use with this.  Download 12_powerful_words_ideas_l.Bell.doc

Here is a student version of the 12 Powerful Words organizer that we used.  Encourage teachers to use this or you use this when teaching the Words to students.  Download 12_power_words_l. Bell, Student Sheet.doc