Dream Team minutes March 26, 2012 1. Good things Douglas had an awesome performance Lock relationship 2.

Attendance: Lockhart, McGrier, Shirley Williams, Shawnese Williams, Lisa Williams, Morgan, Garrett, Clinton, Brewer, Eddie, Shipp, Douglas 3. TOPs results so far E-mail regarding the Do Now exemption Add workshop back for teachers 4. Chapter 3 & chapter 4 of The Highly Engaged Classroom Presenting unusual information o Moncion shared Lisas idea of bizzare o Lisa uses television and incorporates it into the lesson o Morgan: figurative language (using rap music) Using games and inconsequential competition o Eddie: uses game talk show host voice (states beforehand) o McGrier/ Mrs. Williams: candy question o Douglas: pair up and work together (rotating games Taboo) o Morgan: you are the champions, but who will be the next group o Brewer: give something for participation Questioning to increase response rates o Thumbs up/ thumbs down o Clinton: Finger on your nose, hand on your chin o Lockhart: Cold call (TOPs) o Marker boards Is this Important? Chapter 4 o How do we make the lessons important? o Students are concerned about their score (6th grade and 7/8 math want to work) o Connecting to students lives Making it relevant Rap music Personal projects (7 phases) Connect to NWEA information Choice Douglas: games

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Shipp: uses the timer Lockhart: Students want to use the board and write on it (independently or with help) Morgan: what options are available for a student who is shy or has horrific handwriting Performing arts Texting? Possibly give her jobs Get to know her personally Observing student datawhat do we need to do for our students? Using the 7 step process with students Survey results (Moncion) Paraprofessional payoutline for substitutes when there is a paraprofessional in a room o Dean requirements for subs (no reading books) create a manual. o Possibly move into another classroom with your small group. o Subbing: AESOP Moncion handling conflict o surround yourself with people that are going to give you constructive criticism Your best practices Begin to think about your best practices to be filmed Paraprofessional questionnaire for SY 2012-2013 Please complete and return for next year You share