“The world of
the future will be an ever more demanding struggle against the limitations of
our intelligence, not a comfortable hammock in which we can lie down to be
waited on by our robot slaves” Norbert Wiener, 1954
Early
Release Professional Learning Day Agenda, May 15, 2019
As you read in
Andrew's message, in an effort to minimize any further disruptions through the
end of the school year, please note that we will have a full day of school on
Wednesday, May 15th.
This will
impact Strand Time. There will be no Early Release. Strands will
meet 3:45-5:00 on May 15.
Professional
Learning and Development
To make it
easier for you to update your individual Professional Development and Learning
Transcript, see the LINK HERE for a complete list of 2018-2019 AISC
Professional Learning and Development Opportunities.
Follow these step to have an individualized, signed AISC PLD
Transcript:
- Make a copy of the 2018-2019 AISC PLD Opportunities
- Individualize the list including which of the AISC PDL events in
which you specifically participated
- Include the
number of hours per event. Example: Suzie Boss--PBL--2.5 HOURS
- Share it with me with your name on the list
- I will have it printed on letterhead, stamped, and signed
- You pick it up at the DTL Office
This is a great
way to stay up to date on your continuing education recertification hours. Please
submit all requests for transcripts by 8:00 AM on June 1 for signature.
Those received after June 1, can pick up transcripts at the start of next
year.
Professional
Learning Opportunities
TREE is planning to offer short modules for teachers to help them
explore exciting ideas in education. Interested in the learning modules from TREE LINK HERE for more information on how to enroll.
Chapters
International Workshops
Knowledge
Source Upcoming Workshops
Workshops
on: Inquiry, Project Based Learning and Socratic Seminars for Classroom
Teachers. Many more options. LINK HERE
Performance towards Proficiency – Assessing Authenticity of Oral
Communication UNIS Hanoi, October 20, 21 2018 LINK HERE for more information.
Project Based
Learning Workshop with Suzie Boss, Amsterdam Oct 4-5, 2019
Marker Educator
Certificate, multiple dates and locations
Design Thinking
Immersive Workshop, Luxembourg, May 24-25, 2019
EAL
Shout-out!
In all sections of AISC, we have been feverously administering
WIDA tests. Each year AISC uses this test to identify English language growth
during a given school year, assist with class placement for the following year,
and give teachers a proficiency foundation for ELLs in order to start planning
appropriate grade level instruction. When taking the test, students are given 7
different proficiency levels: Speaking, Listening, Writing, Reading, Oracy,
Literacy, and a Composite score. These proficiency levels range from 1-6:
1&2 are considered beginners, 3&4 intermediate, and 5&6 advanced.
For your reference, here are the general descriptors for the levels.
This year, our students are showing a tremendous amount of growth.
I will have an overall AISC growth story for you in the last Raptor Way Blog of
this year. You should all feel very proud of your efforts. I can’t thank you
enough for your devotion.
Peace-
Sarah
Room 1209
Wellness
at AISC
Interested to
read more about wellness activities at AISC and in Chennai? If so, click HERE for
AISC WELLNESS MATTERS BLOG to stay updated. We have lots of exciting events planned so be
sure to check in!
Worthwhile
Reading
A great reminder at a time of the year when many of us are losing
our patience with difficult students, A Letter to Teachers From “That Kid”
from @WeAreTeachers
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