Thursday, May 15, 2008

SIT Agenda - 6/6/08; minutes in bold

MEAP data, 2007
What sticks out?
4th grade Caucasian writing

Questions:
How are the papers scored?
What data do we have to inform us for next year?
- MEAP
- Feedback surveys
Do we want to continue to focus on writing?
Should we do parent instruction that truly supports what is happening at school?
Can examples of proficient and not proficient writing at each grade level be shared?
Can economically disadvantaged be given targeted assistance?
Is professional development for teachers considered sufficient?
Is the computer piece part of the plan?
Can MyAccess be correlated with MEAP?
Is MyAccess a supplement or a complement?
How do we communicate with parents to get them excited and buy in? Newsletter?
Is what we're doing motivating students?
Podcasting student writing?
What is the feedback of Level 2?
What is the other feedback?
Literacy night was very helpful two years ago

Information
PTO poetry will continue

Recap of Level 2 Writing Workshop -
- Colleen reports out on feedback
- Questions

Priorities for next year - brainstormed
- Look at Level 1 and 2 feedback from parents - what is happening in the classroom?
- Writing is the focus that sticks out
- Do the indicators from Education Yes! give us any direction?
- Survey to find out what people think kids need--parent survey, teacher survey?

Planning for next year (if time)
- Programs
- Membership
This was not discussed.