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As the year ends, I want to thank you on behalf of Concept English for all that you do to support our schools and student achievement.  I hope you have a peaceful and happy summer break.

In preparation for next year, here are some of the highlights I am sharing with Principals and Assistant Principals related to the 2017/2018 school year.  If you have any questions about this information, or your own planning, please reach out to me.  Andy Flaherty aflaherty@conceptenglish.org or my cell.

Next year’s changes:

1.      SIS units will be tagged with Focus Standards only (in the Body of the Unit and under the standards.  TEACHERS MUST MODIFY UNITS AND TAG ADDITIONAL STANDARDS)

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2.     Middle and High School teachers are asked to implement a version of the Weekly Models.

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3.     Teachers use the Grading Policy and tag SIS Grade book with Focus Standards – parents need to have updates at least once a week!  This will be modeled during orientation as well.  Recommendations are:

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4.      SIS Units have a new Color Key (see above) – Readings go in order and are tagged with specific standards.  BLUE REQUIRED STRATEGIES ARE INDICATED.
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5.     NOVELS MUST BE EMBEDDED INTO A UNIT and must be used to practice standards.  More like independent reading. We do not want stand alone units in Core classes.  One day a week of instruction to support the reading.

6.   Summer Webinars:  For new teachers,  returning teachers, or anyone who wants a better understanding of the Concept English Curriculum.  

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7.   Webinars/PD Next Year

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​8.   Electives/Non-Core Classes

  • Teachers must submit a Course Syllabus/Curriculum Map to Director of English for review and approval by August 1, 2017

9.   Finally, the Curriculum Maps, Focus Standards Overlays, and PDF of Requirements, Rituals, and Unit 1 (Grades 9-12 will be available at the end of June) are at the following link:

 

Have a relaxing summer and please, let me know how I can be of service.