Cedar Rapids Community Schools - Action Research

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Staff Development Opportunities
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Course Descriptions Below

Quality Classroom Level One

December 8, 15, Jan 12, 19, 26  Feb 2
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
1 recertification credit;1 salary lane change credit
 

Quality Classroom Level Two

December 8, 15, Jan 12, 19, 26  Feb 2
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
1 recertification credit;1 salary lane change credit
 

Continuous Improvement Middle School - Level One
December 8, 15, Jan 12, 19,   Feb 2, 9
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
1 recertification credits;1 salary lane change credits
 
To Register:
http://intranet.cr.k12.ia.us/learnopps/staffdev/ClassList.asp
 


Quality Classroom Level One
This class is an introduction to the Quality Classroom components:  ground rules, mission statement, SMART goals, data center, student data folders, student-led conferences, class meetings, PDSA, and quality tools.  The objective is to provide basic information, application help and practice for Quality Classroom Level 1 and introduction to Quality Level 2 competencies as defined by the quality levels and deployment instrument.

Format of each class:  presentation, application, practice.
Offered for:  15 hours - 1 salary advancement credit/and or 1 recertification credit (15 hours of seat time)

Quality Classroom Level Two
     The objectives of this course are to provide information and practice on the components of the Quality Classroom as defined by the Continuous Improvement Quality Levels 2 & 3.
     Topics covered include the purpose, components, outcomes, tools, and resources need to develop a Quality Classroom Level 2 & 3.  Areas of emphasis include:  data driven decision making, using classroom goals to drive instruction, in-process measures and developing a classroom system for improvement.
    
Format of each class:  presentation, application, practice.
Offered for:  1 salary advancement credit/and or 1 recertification credit (15 hours of seat time)

Continuous Improvement - Middle School (level 1)
This course offers the opportunity for Middle School teachers and teams to be introduced to the components of the Quality Classroom in a middle school setting. Participants create a plan for implementation. Participants are required to fully attend all class sessions and complete class work. (15 hours of set time)