Middle School Success: P2G Using the Strategic Instruction Model (SIM)

Session Dates

Tuesday April 24, 2018 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday April 25, 2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday April 26, 2018 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

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This course will engage educators with practice-based professional development focused on the evidence-based practice SIM. Educators will be provided with opportunities for active learning of the SIM routines and strategies, see examples, use materials and other artifacts during the professional development that will be identical to those used in the classroom. Feedback on performance while learning the skills and understanding implementation with fidelity will be developed, as well as the role of coaching. The professional development in selected SIM Content Enhancement Routines and Learning Strategies will be presented to address the outcomes in the P2G grant. The professional development in Content Enhancement Routines to support literacy and learning include the Unit Organizer Routine and the Framing Routine. The professional development in Learning Strategies to support student social emotional learning needs includes the Socially Wise Program and the Talking Together Program from the Community Building Series. Academic focused strategies will be considered for inclusion as needed.

Individuals attending this course must arrive on time and stay the duration of the course in order to receive Act 48 Professional Education hours. Requests for exceptions are to be brought to the attention of the individual´s Superintendent or IU Director prior to the course.

Objectives

Participants will:

• Identify the three components in a routine and define them as they relate to the specific routine.

• Identify the components in the lesson-based strategy that supports students’ in developing vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.

• Develop a draft device per each routine and strategy and role play co-constructing with peers using a checklist to provide feedback to their peer(s).

• Demonstrate how the routine and strategy checklists will support fidelity of implementation, and lead to meeting the Level 2 Fidelity of Implementation micro-credential requirements while engaged in Knight’s IMPACT Cycle.

Target Audience

P2G Project staff, External P2G coaches Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this training. Contact: Annette Bauerlein, at 610-878-7211, or "abauerlein@pattan.net(Annette Bauerlein email)":mailto:abauerlein@pattan.net.