LGF Meeting - May 1, 2016

Great conversation today regarding the demographics of who are staff are next year in relation to their tenure in the TAISM ES along with the implications of that information.

Agenda for May 15

• Library Conversation - Brooke
• Discussion or Dialogue re: Library - Function, purpose and usage - how’d it go this year?  What might you like to see next year?  Possibly a Google Form?
• Group Activity - Hmmm- Data for next year’s staff- Implications for support, planning and professional development
• Staffing Data 2016-17 - Dan and?
• 2016-17 Program and Work Priorities - Dan E and Kelly - Focusing Four
• What topics, work, or program components do we see as priorities to focus on in 2016-17?

Focusing Four - Professional Development or Organizational Development Next Year

• Start with the understanding that we will identify a myriad of things to consider and what will be areas of focus can’t be everything.  Some things will need to rise to the surface, either because of need, interest, passion or requirement.
• What is a priority for you?
• What is a priority for us?
• What is a priority for our students?

Agenda for May 29

Celebratory Reflections

Evidencing Who We Are.  An Opportunity to step back and celebrate our work and reflect on our work to come.

What are the things we do on a daily basis to :

Realize our Essential Agreements

• TAISM  Elementary students, parents and staff comprise a learning community which is characterized by collaboration, participation and meaningful communication.
• TAISM is a physically and emotionally safe environment where everyone can experience personal success and be a contributing member of our positive and respectful community.
• TAISM’s elementary program strives to balance the physical, emotional, social and academic well-being of each student, encouraging them to  explore their individual passions.
• TAISM staff guide students toward success by engaging them in the learning process, characterized by learning experiences appropriate for each child.
• TAISM elementary staff incorporates best practices to provide quality instruction by working collaboratively and pursuing opportunities for reflection and professional development.

What do you specifically see others doing consistently for every child and every parent to model or realize this expectation?