Spring 2019 LI News Blasts

We made it!  Regents and stating test loom in the near future, but for now I hope everyone has the chance to relax, detach from work, and enjoy the time off!! Big thanks to everyone for their participation in Tuesday's meeting!  Read on for information about RCS, Per Session, important dates, and more. RCS: Based on your input at Tuesday's meeting and the Gateway 2 data, we decided on the following topics for the RCS scheduled for April 26th: 1c (Setting Instructional Outcomes) and 1e (Designing Coherent Instruction)  3c (Engaging Students in Learning) 3d (Using Assessment in Instruction) Domain 1 practice can have a trickle down effect on the other domains and 3c has a higher benchmark for Gateway 3 than 3b (which we also discussed as a topic) and engagement is generally higher leverage. Important Dates: May 7th:  LI Meeting (Virtual) 4:30-6:30 May 9th:  Virtual SBS via Google Hangouts or Free Conference Call The topic is  Family and Community

Happy Friday, LIs!  FOUR MORE WAKE UPS TO SPRING BREAK!! As I visit Life Sciences, engage in discussions with you and PTs, review emails, check Exit Tickets, etc., I continue to be so impressed with how all of you go above and beyond for your PTs, supporting them both with their progress in the program and giving emotional support.   Exit Tickets Exit Ticket submissions continue to be extremely low, likely in part because PTs are feeling overwhelmed; however, we take Exit Tickets very seriously.  I check them weekly and follow up with the program about PT responses as needed so we can improve as a program.  The o verall submission rate on 4/10 was 60%. Below is a breakdown  of submission rates  by SBS group: CB Bilingual: 59% ELA: 37% ENL : 72% Math (Lehman): 31% Math (SJU): 93% Science: 77% Social Studies: 68% Special Education 1-6 (Brooklyn College): 50% Special Education 1-6 (SJU): 60% Special Education 7-12 (Hunter): 79% Special Education 7-12 (SJU): 6

Happy Friday!  9 WAKE-UPS UNTIL SPRING BREAK! Short and sweet this week! Summer Positions You all should have received an email inquiring about your availability and interest in working this summer.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  You are also welcome to indicate in the reflection if you are only interested in subbing. Portfolios A few PTs have asked if the accumulation of points they receive on their assignments impacts whether or not they "pass" the program.  The answer is no.  Their assignments go into their Final Teaching Portfolio.  If they received a low score on an assignment, they can and should revise it before adding it to and submitting their Portfolio.  The overall score on their Portfolio  does  impact their ability to "pass" and teach in the Fall. PT Survey #2 Data Be on the lookout for your individual data with next steps!  We are still disaggregating data by LI.  You will have it before our meeting on April 16