Puesta del Sol June PD
Today’s Agenda
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An introduction from incoming Assistant Principal Angelie Duimovic
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Your input and ask questions regarding key school iniatives:
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The PdS Equity Team and teacher professional development
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The grade 3-5 pilot of the APPLL and STAMP 4Se Spanish language proficiency
assessments
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The development of updated K-5 Spanish language acquisition standards
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International Spanish Academy alignment at Tillicum Middle School, Newport
High School and Sammamish High School
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Student services and Special Education programming with a focus on
immersion and language acquisition
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Pilot of a recess-before-lunch model in 2017-2018
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Development of Homework Club model for 2017-2018
An open Question and Answer segment at the conclusion of the Coffee
PTA Principal Outcomes
At the end of today’s Coffee you will be able to:
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Get to know incoming AP Angelie Duimovic
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Learn about and give input on multiple PdS school
initiatives
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Ask questions and get answers in the Principal Q & A
Angelie- Sra. Duimovic
Mis Valores-My Values
• Paz
• Creatividad
• Aventura
• Peace
• Creativity
• Adventure
Mis Metas- My Goals
• Apoyar a los estudiantes,
maestros y familias
• Comunicación clara y eficaz
• Mejorar el alineamiento
vertical
• Support students, teachers,
and families
• Clear and efficient
communication
• Improve vertical alignment
PdS Equity E-Team
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Team of 12 staff who received District/Pacific
Educational Group Training on Equity and Inclusion
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Organizing and delivering professional development
to staff on racial equity, diversity and inclusion
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Integrated with staff professional development on
Culturally Responsive Teaching & Learning
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Plan for 2017-2018:
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Train larger staff on Equity/Courageous Conversations
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Collaborate with PTA Diversity Committee
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Organize around Equity and inclusion opportunities
for students and families
Spanish Acquisition Assessment Pilot
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Overseen by Pds Instructional Leadership Team
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Grades 3-5: APPLL and STAMP 4Se Assessments
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Assesses student progress
in language acquisition via
ACTFL Language Proficiency
in areas of Reading, Writing,
Listening & Speaking
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Reports reviewed by
teachers, sent to families
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Potential implementation for
2017-2018
K-5 Spanish Acquisition Standards
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Team of 8 staff with grade level representatives
updating 2005 acquisition standards
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Alignment with CA Common Core Spanish language
standards
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Draft of standards currently being reviewed and
amended by grade level teams for Fall 2017
implementation
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Expected modifications and staff training/support
during 2017-2018
K-5 Spanish Acquisition Standards
ISA K-12 Alignment
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Representative group of K-12 ISA parents, teachers
and principals meeting during 2016-2017
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Areas of Focus:
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Vision and Pathway of K-12 Program
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Resources and Funding
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Teacher Training and Retention
ISA K-12 Meeting & Professional Development at PdS in
October 2017
Student Services & SPED
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Team of PdS teachers and admin, Jing Mei teachers
and admin, and District SPED supervisors
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Reviewing research on language immersion and student
services for struggling learners, including Special Education
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Revising school systems of pre-identification of needs (via
Mult-Tiered Systems of Support and Guidance Team),
evaluation and qualification for SPED, and delivery of
services in SPED – all with greater focus on language
immersion
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Redeveloping information provided to families to assist
them with understanding Student Services provided
Recess before Lunch Pilot
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Coincides with 5-minutes added to each lunch and
3:35 end of school change
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Model Being Reviewed by Staff:
10:55-11:20 – K/3 Recess
11:25-11:50 – K/3 Lunch
11:25-11:50 – 1/4 Recess
11:55-12:20 – 1/4 Lunch
11:55-12:20 – 2/5 Recess
12:25-12:50 – 2/5 Lunch
Homework Club
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Re-envisioning for 2017-2018; Studying other
models
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Emphasis on Structure and Purpose
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Club Stations:
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Homework support
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Raz-Kids and DreamBox
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Math Games
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Spanish Conversation Location
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Reading Corner/s
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Other?