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Focus on K0-2nd

Facilitators: Nancy Nunez, Shauntell Dunbar

Networkers: Catherine Stoddard and Kadian Simmonds

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Unit Launch Objectives/Agenda

12:00 Welcome / Lunch / Connector
12:30 Planning Cohort History & Logistics
12:40 Curriculum Breakdown
1:00 Unit Planning (Big Ideas, Knowings, Understandings)
1:30 BREAK
1:45 Unit Pacing (Cont…)
2:45 Closing & Exit Ticket (15 minutes)

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Introductions

Name, school, grade level, years teaching, what you are hoping to learn

Connector

In honor of the first day of Fall last weekend, what is your favorite Fall activity?

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How we got here: A not so simple timeline

2018- BTR Make Planning Manageable for Early Career Teachers

Julie Gray Parks, Alice Laramore, Julie Sloan

2019- 2020 Teacher Leadership Fund

Extend to all interested BPS teachers with more Content Coaches

Pandemic + Year after the Pandemic
2022- Telescope Network Expands (Connect Teachers through teacher led PD)

Request from Teachers, District Coaches, and Principals for opportunities for collaborative planning spaces.
Connection to original facilitators

Telescope begins to adapt MPM model to offer to a wider range of teachers
2023- Planning Cohort: Piloting and trying out model for different content areas and curriculum

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Our Goals

Create a focused and standards aligned unit plan that you will actually teach
Better understand and thoughtfully implement the Focus curriculum
Plan in a collaborative space to share ideas, receive feedback, and hold each other accountable
Develop efficient and manageable planning habits

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Group Mindsets

We all have expertise and we are all learners
Be a collaborator

Sharing ideas and resources with colleagues helps us to desilo and improve learning across BPS.

Work big to small

Unit→Week→Day

Be open and find what works
Student-Centered, Teacher-led, Coach-Supported

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To receive 1 ALC credit

Attend the Unit Planning Sessions
Attend 4 out of the 6 Weekly Planning Sessions (prioritize first virtual session if you can)
Submit a completed Unit Plan

Includes Weekly Plans for all 6 weeks

Submit a Final Artifact to show student impact
Submit a final reflection (survey during last meeting)

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Upcoming Dates

Date	Description	Time	Location
10/12/23	VS 1: Lesson Planning Think Aloud Weekly Planning	5:30-7:00pm	On your computer
10/19/23	VS 2: (Topic based on participant needs) Weekly Planning	5:30-7:00pm	On your computer
10/26/23	VS 3: Mid Course Check In Weekly Planning	5:30-7:00pm	On your computer
11/2/23	VS 4: (Topic based on participant needs) Weekly Planning	5:30-7:00pm	On your computer
11/9/23	VS 5: (Topic based on participant needs) Weekly Planning	5:30-7:00pm	On your computer
11/16/23	VS 6: Celebration/ Reflection	5:30-7:00pm	On your computer

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Structure of Weekly Planning Session

5 min	Complete Check-in
15 min	Mini-lesson/ Discussion based on check out form responses
60 min	Plan for next week Objectives Formative Assessments Activities *Contact a coach when needed Don’t create materials until all of the above is completed
2 min	Highlight your high impact lesson in green
8 min	Complete Check-out

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Structure of Today!

20 min	Curriculum Structure and Overview
30 min	Stage 1: Unit Design Template: Standards, Knowledge, Skills
15 min	Break!
60 min	Stage 2/3: Unit Design Template: Culminating Task
15 min	Closing, Questions, + Exit Ticket

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Main Components of Focus on K0-2

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Start by looking at the Arc of the unit you are planning for

Focus on K2 unit 2 Arc of unit

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Know the standards!

https://www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/ela/2017-06.pdf

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What texts will be used? What vocabulary will be introduced?

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Now put this into practice!

Big to Small

Unit:

Arc of unit
What standards will be addressed and assessed (When?)
Look, read and get to know the mentor texts used in the unit
What vocabulary is going to be taught?

Example of day to day:

Read aloud lesson plan

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Do I, or should I, add in anything to make this unit more accessible to MY students?

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Analyze Performance Task

Move to Grade Level Groups

Read through the performance task
Identify the Standards and Purpose
See how it aligns with the MoU and EoU assessment

Any lingering questions and big Takeaways?

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Unit Plan (in Google Classroom)

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BREAK!

Will return to Grade Level groups in 15 minutes

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Closing

Questions?

Share out:

What is one success you had today?
What’s one lingering question you still have?

Complete Exit Ticket

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Virtual Session 1: Objectives/Agenda

Objective

Understand VS Structure
Complete week 1 plans

Agenda

Overview Weekly Planning Structure
Lesson Planning Modeled
Planning time
Questions/check out

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Structure of Weekly Planning Session

5 min	Gather Resources/ Greetings
15 min	Small Group Discussions
60 min	Plan for next week Objectives Formative Assessments/Performance Tasks Activities *Contact a coach when needed- They will come when available Don’t create materials until all of the above is completed
5 min	Lingering questions
5 min	Complete Check-out

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Gather your materials

MoU or EoU assessment/performance task
Unit plan template (In Google Classroom)
Open your curriculum online (the specific unit)

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Group Mindsets

We all have expertise and we are all learners
Be a collaborator

Sharing ideas and resources with colleagues helps us to desilo and improve learning across BPS. Shared Drive

Work big to small

Unit→Week→Day

Be open and find what works
Student- Centered, Teacher-led, Coach-Supported.

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Small Group Conversation

In your small groups, answer the following questions.

How might this text-set support students with success during the culminating project?
How might this text-set support students with success during the end of unit assessment?
Connect the first text to the unit:

Analyze the text complexity - how is this text complex? How will that impact your read to students?
How does the vocabulary connect to the big ideas in the unit? How will you support students in internalizing the vocabulary?

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Things To Consider When Planning

What do I want students to get out of this lesson?

Where does EVERY student need to get?
For later….what’s the extension?

How do I launch?
What other materials would support all learners in the classroom to access the text?
What skills need a remind/review/scaffold?
What is your highest impact lesson? How can you leverage this time to support your students?

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Weekly Planning Template- Part of Unit Plan

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How can you use the facilitators?

Some ways you can use a coach include:

Feedback on pacing
Help with unit-aligned objectives
Decide on your high impact lesson
Sounding board/ideas for agenda items

Questions a coach might ask you:

How does this agenda build toward your objective?
What formative assessment data will you gather to assess your objective?
How does this lesson fit into your larger unit plan?

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Breakout Room Goal

Join your Grade level/ Content Room
Plan for Week 1 of your unit (or wherever you are at)

Fill in the Week 1 plans on your unit plan

If finished….

Make sure previous parts of the unit plan are complete
Begin daily lesson planning - considerations for all learners.
Consider Stations and Centers for week

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Check Out

Questions for whole group

Exit Ticket

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Virtual Session 2 Objectives/Agenda

Objective

Complete week 2 plans

Agenda

Gather resources
Check-In
Planning time
Questions/check out

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Structure of Weekly Planning Session

10 min (5:30-5:40)	Welcome
70 min (5:40-6:50)	Coaching Check Ins See schedule on next slide Plan for next week Objectives Formative Assessments Activities *Contact a coach when needed- They will come when available Don’t create materials until all of the above is completed
10 min (6:50-7:00)	Lingering questions & complete exit ticket

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Coaching Plan for Today

Coaches will check in at the below times. If you have a question and need support separately click ask for help and they will come when available.

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How can you use the facilitators?

Some ways you can use a coach include:

Feedback on pacing
Help with unit-aligned objectives
Decide on your high impact lesson
Sounding board/ideas for agenda items

Questions a coach might ask you:

How does this agenda build toward your objective?
What formative assessment data will you gather to assess your objective?
How does this lesson fit into your larger unit plan?

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Breakout Room Goal

Join your Grade level/ Content Room
Plan for Week 2 of your unit (or wherever you are at)

Fill in the Week 2 plans on your unit plan

If finished….

Remember to add any useful materials to our shared folder!!!
Make sure previous parts of the unit plan are complete
Begin daily lesson planning- creating materials/ worksheets, etc.

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Weekly Planning Template- Part of Unit Plan

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Check Out

Questions
Exit Ticket

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Virtual Session 3 Objectives/Agenda

Objective

Share best practices with colleagues
Continue Planning

Agenda

Gather resources/Check-In
Group collaboration around best practices
Planning time

Individual check-ins

Questions/exit ticket

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Gather your materials

Unit assessment
Unit plan
Open your curriculum online (the specific unit)
Google Classroom

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Structure of Weekly Planning Session

5 min	Complete Check-in/Gather materials
5 min	Review Purpose
30 min	Collaborative Share - Best Practices
40 min or 70 min	Plan for next week Objectives Formative Assessments Activities *Contact a coach when needed- They will come when available Don’t create materials until all of the above is completed
5 min	Lingering questions
5 min	Complete Check-out

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In your Coaching 1:1

What’s going well?

What are you excited about trying? Learning more about?

What challenges are you still facing?

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Breakout Room Goal

Join your Grade level/ Content Room
Plan for wherever you are

Fill in plans on your unit plan

If finished….

Remember to add any useful materials to our shared folder!!!
Make sure previous parts of the unit plan are complete
Begin daily lesson planning- creating materials/ worksheets, etc.

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1:1 Coaching Check-in

Time	Shauntell	Nancy
6:10	Isabel	Aimee
6:20	Rachel	Cristi
6:30	Marie	Jacqueline
6:40	Ari	Jordan

Also added some resources in the Google Classroom on __________

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Check Out

Fill out the exit ticket
2023 Fall Telescope Leading and Learning Needs Assessment Survey

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Virtual Session 4 Objectives/Agenda

Objective

Share best practices with colleagues
Continue Planning

Agenda

Gather resources/Check-In
Planning time

Optional

Let facilitators know if you would like 1:1 coaching session
Group collaboration around best practices
Questions/exit ticket

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Gather your materials

Unit assessment
Unit plan
Open your curriculum online (the specific unit)
Google Classroom

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Structure of Weekly Planning Session

5 min	Complete Check-in/Gather materials
5 min	Review Purpose
30 min	Collaborative Share - Best Practices
40 min or 70 min	Plan for next week Objectives Formative Assessments Activities *Contact a coach when needed- They will come when available Don’t create materials until all of the above is completed
5 min	Lingering questions
5 min	Complete Check-out

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In your Coaching 1:1

What’s going well?

What are you excited about trying? Learning more about?

What challenges are you still facing?

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Breakout Room Goal

Join your Grade level/ Content Room
Plan for wherever you are

Fill in plans on your unit plan

If finished….

Remember to add any useful materials to our shared folder!!!
Make sure previous parts of the unit plan are complete
Begin daily lesson planning- creating materials/ worksheets, etc.

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Check Out

Questions?
Fill out the exit ticket

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Virtual Session 5 Objectives/Agenda

Objective

Complete week 5 plans

Agenda

Gather resources/Check-In
Planning time

Individual check-ins

Questions/check out

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Gather your materials

Unit assessment
Unit plan
Open your curriculum online (the specific unit)
Google Classroom

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Structure of Weekly Planning Session

5 min	Complete Check-in/Gather materials
15 min	Mini-lesson/ Discussion based on check out form responses
60 min	Plan for next week Objectives Formative Assessments Activities *Contact a coach when needed- They will come when available Don’t create materials until all of the above is completed
5 min	Lingering questions
5 min	Complete Check-out

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How can you use the facilitators?

Some ways you can use a coach include:

Feedback on pacing
Help with unit-aligned objectives
Decide on your high impact lesson
Sounding board/ideas for agenda items

Questions a coach might ask you:

How does this agenda build toward your objective?
What formative assessment data will you gather to assess your objective?
How does this lesson fit into your larger unit plan?

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Breakout Room Goal

Join your Grade level/ Content Room
Plan for Week 5 of your unit (or wherever you are at)

Fill in the Week 5 plans on your unit plan

If finished….

Remember to add any useful materials to our shared folder!!!
Make sure previous parts of the unit plan are complete
Begin daily lesson planning- creating materials/ worksheets, etc.

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Check Out

Fill out the exit ticket/check out form.

Example from EL Planning Cohort- Original Google Document

Google Form Exit Ticket Example

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Agenda for our Final Meeting

Objective

Discuss final assignments and completion of course
Reflect on our work together
Complete Week 6 Plans

Agenda

Gather resources/Check-In
Completion of course requirements
Abbreviated planning time

Individual check-ins
Complete Exit Ticket/ Final Assignment

Reflection Circle
Complete Exit Ticket

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To receive 1 ALC credit

Attend the Unit Planning Session - DONE
Attend 4 out of the 6 Weekly Planning Sessions- DONE
Submit a completed Unit Plan

Includes Weekly Plans for 6 weeks

This is what you have been working on

Submit 1 artifact that shows student impact of planning

This can be a formative assessment, sample of student work, a student facing task you created/ gave

Submit a final reflection (survey during last meeting)

Will have time to do today

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Breakout Room Goal

Join your Grade-level Room
Plan for Week 6 of your unit (or wherever you are at)

Fill in the Week 6 plans on your unit plan

If finished….

Complete Final Reflection/ Artifact assigned in Google Classroom
Make sure previous parts of the unit plan are complete
Begin daily lesson planning- creating materials/ worksheets, etc.

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Final Reflection questions

In a “circle”:

Something I’m proud of from this work…

Something I learned about the Focus curriculum is…

I think this work impacted/will impact student learning by…

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Complete Exit Ticket

Thank you!

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