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Communication and Collaboration
Clarity & Consistency in Communication

Effective Collaboration

Culture and Relationships

Inclusive Learning Environments Supportive Learning Environments High Expectations for All Students

Research-Based Strategies
Effective Instruction & Design Comprehensive Assessments

Appendix A: Student Pathways Elementary , Middle, High School	

Communication and Collaboration
Clarity and Consistency in Communication
Teachers present challenging and measurable goals to students in a clear, coherent, and precise way. Teachers model expectations and clarify measures of success in the classroom. Teachers communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues in a timely manner.

Effective Collaboration
Teachers work with colleagues to enhance instructional practices by engaging in professional conversations. Teachers facilitate collaboration between students.
In Reynoldsburg, Communication and Collaboration could look like:
21st Century Applications
Community Partnerships
Peer Observation and Feedback
Peer Coaching
Deliberate Connections to the School’s Identity

Inclusive Learning Environments

Culture and Relationships

Inclusive Learning Environments educate the whole student, taking into account individual learning styles and student interests, while fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere that encourages empathy and respect.
Supportive Learning Environments
Supportive Learning Environments encourage students to take risks, persevere through difficult tasks, monitor their goals and progress, and grow from setbacks, thereby building confidence and finding personal relevance in their work.
High Expectations for All Students
In classrooms with high expectations, students are regularly engaged in authentic and rigorous content and activities, in which performance standards, measures of success, and student expectations are clearly and consistently communicated and modeled for students.

In Reynoldsburg, Culture and Relationships could look like:
Community Partnerships
Belief that All Students Can Learn and Achieve
Encouraging a Growth Mindset  and Perseverance

Character Education and Digital Citizenship

Extracurricular Activities that Appeal to a Wide Range Student Interests
Appreciation for diversity

Effective Instruction & Design

Research-Based Strategies

High impact instructional design incorporates data driven, authentic pedagogy that is standards-based and supports the 21st century learner by personalizing instruction to meet individual needs.
Comprehensive Assessment
Comprehensive assessment utilizes multiple measures of student learning including diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments and periodic progress monitoring. It also includes authentic analysis of student growth using performance- based assessments.

In Reynoldsburg, Research-Based Strategies could look like:
Incorporation of 21st Century Skills and Technology
Embedded Computer Science Curriculum
Blended Models
Pathways
Maker Ed
Problem and Project-Based Learning

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Arts Integration
STEM

JFF CIF
Diagnostic, Formative, Summative Assessments
Backwards Design
Progress Monitoring
Differentiation
Community Partners/Authentic Audiences
Performance-Based Assessments

Communication and Collaboration
  Presenting Clear Objectives/Focus for Learning
  Providing Timely, Frequent, and Specific Feedback  Communicating and Modeling Expectations
  Demonstrating Clear, Consistent Expectations and Measures of Success  Facilitating Regular Communication Between School and Home
  Engaging in Effective Collaboration With Colleagues and Stakeholders  Encouraging Collaborative Group Work
  Participating in Collaborative Lifelong Learning

Culture and Relationships

  Building Relationships
  Setting High Expectations for All Students  Educating the Whole Child
  Incorporating Diverse Learning Styles & Interests
  Inspiring a Growth Mindset, Perseverance, and Self-Reflection  Encouraging Perseverance Through Difficult Tasks
  Facilitating Goal Setting

  Providing a Safe Environment for Risk Taking Providing Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports

Research-Based Strategies

  Inspiring Inquiry
  Engaging Students Through High Impact Pedagogy
  Using the Backwards Design Model to Design Cohesive Learning Experiences  Scaffolding and Differentiating Instruction
  Providing Authentic/Real-World Learning Experiences  Reflecting on Practice
  Sparking Metacognition
  Using Data to Drive Instruction
  Incorporating Webb’s Depth of Knowledge and the Rigor and Relevance Framework into Lesson Design

 	 	

Districtwide Professional Development
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New Teacher Orientation
District Professional Development Days Summer Academy
Innovation Playdates Twitter Chats
District Pineapple Chart Learning Walks

Coach-Led Professional Development Double Robot Site Visits
Instructional Cafe

 	 	

Buildingwide Professional Development
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Principal-Led Professional Development Staff-Led Professional Development Coach-Led Professional Development Building Pineapple Chart
Learning Walks
Double Robot Classroom Visits

 	 	

Individual Professional Development
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Collaboration with an Instructional Coach Collaboration with a Peer Mentor Collaboration with Building Principal Participation in Pineapple Sessions Participation in a Learning Walk
Using a Double Robot to Visit Another Classroom Participation in a Twitter Chat

Communication and Collaboration
  Creating Student-led News and Video Announcements  Participating in Student Musical Performances
  Interviewing and Collaborating with Community Partners and Authentic Audiences  Demonstrating Clear, Consistent Expectations and Measures of Success
  Communicating Across 21st Century Platforms (i.e., Skype, Google Applications, Double Robot)
  Engaging in Collaborative Conversations and Group Work  Providing and Receiving Peer Feedback
  Asking and Answering Relevant Questions to Clarify a Topic

Culture and Relationships

  Demonstrating Empathy, Encouragement, and Respect for Others
  Understanding Diverse Learning Styles and Interests (i.e., Lego-Robotics, Techie Club, Techie Camp, Girls on the Run, Safety Patrol)
  Demonstrating a Growth Mindset, Perseverance, and Self-Reflection
  Demonstrating a Willingness to Take Risks, Try New Things, and Learn From Mistakes  Understanding Diversity

  Participating in Classroom Routines Taking Ownership of Learning

Research-Based Strategies
  Demonstrating Curiosity and Asking Questions
  Engaging in Authentic Learning Experiences (i.e., Computer Science, Tinkerspaces, Gardening, Project and Problem-Based Learning, Blended Learning, JA BizTown, Trade Days, Musical Performances, Wetlands)
  Goal Setting Through Collecting and Charting Data  Reflecting on Learning
  Participating in Student-led Learning
  Leveraging Design Thinking to Solve Problems
  Engaging in Multiple Forms of Assessment (i.e., Formative Assessment, Summative Assessment, Design Challenges, Project-Based Learning, Problem-Based Learning, Performance-Based Assessment)

Communication and Collaboration
  Presentations Utilizing a Variety of Platforms and Media  Participating in Student Musical Performances
  Interviewing and Collaborating with Community Partners and Authentic Audiences  Demonstrating Clear, Consistent Expectations and Measures of Success
  Communicating Responsibly Across 21st Century Platforms (i.e., Video Conferencing Platforms,
Learning Management Systems, Google Applications, Double Robot, Social Media Etiquette)  Engaging in Collaborative Conversations and Group Work
  Providing and Receiving Peer Feedback

Culture and Relationships

  Demonstrating Empathy, Encouragement, and Respect for Others
  Appreciating Diverse Learning Styles and Interests (i.e., Lego-Robotics, Techie Club, Holiday Light Show, Sports, Miscellaneous Clubs)
  Demonstrating a Growth Mindset, Perseverance, and Self-Reflection
  Demonstrating a Willingness to Take Risks, Try New Things, and Learn From Mistakes  Appreciating Diversity
  Participating in Classroom Routines

Demonstrating Leadership Both In and Out of the Classroom

Research-Based Strategies

  Asking Critical Questions and Problem Solving
  Engaging in Authentic Learning Experiences (i.e., Computer Science, Maker Spaces, Gardening, Project and Problem-Based Learning, Blended Learning, BizTown, Musical Performances, Project Lead the Way)
  Long-Term Goal Setting Through Collecting and Charting Data  Reflecting on Learning and Making Adjustments as Needed
  Participating in Student-led Learning
  Leveraging Design Thinking to Solve Problems

  Engaging in Multiple Forms of Assessment (i.e., Formative Assessment, Summative Assessment, Design Challenges, Project-Based Learning, Problem-Based Learning, Performance-Based Assessment)

Communication and Collaboration

   Access to College Coursework with a Focus on Composition, Communication, and 21st Century Skills   Presentations Utilizing a Variety of Platforms and Media
   Presenting Ideas and Solutions to Community Partners and Authentic Audiences   Demonstrating Clear, Consistent Expectations and Measures of Success
   Communicating Responsibly Across 21st Century Platforms (i.e., Video Conferencing Platforms, Learning Management Systems, Google Applications, Double Robot, Social Media Etiquette)
   Engaging in Collegial Conversations with Diverse Perspectives
   Actively Participates and Contributes Meaningfully to Group Collaboration
   Practicing College and Career Readiness Skills (i.e, Resume Writing, Interviewing, Email Etiquette, Financial Literacy)

Providing, Receiving, and Reflecting on Peer Feedback

Culture and Relationships
   Demonstrating Empathy, Encouragement, and Respect for Others through Service to the School and Community   Appreciating Diverse Learning Styles by Honoring and Serving the Interests of Others (i.e., FIRST Robotics,
Student Council, Leo Club, Sports, National Honor Society, Miscellaneous Clubs)   Demonstrating a Growth Mindset, Perseverance, and Self-Reflection
   Demonstrating a Willingness to Take Risks, Try New Things, and Learn From Mistakes   Valuing Diversity
   Taking Ownership of Classroom Climate and Expectations
   Demonstrating Leadership in the Classroom, Community, and Online

   Building Positive Relationships Through Networking with School Staff, Colleges, and Community Stakeholders   Protecting and Respecting the Well-Being of Self and Others

Research-Based Strategies

  Asking Critical Questions and Problem Solving
  Engaging in Authentic Learning Experiences (i.e., Computer Science, Maker Spaces, Project and Problem Based-Learning, Blended Learning, Musical and Theatrical Performances, Project Lead the Way, Youth in Government)
  Using Academic Data and Personal Interests to Plan for College and Career
  Reflecting on Learning and Academic Progress to Better Manage Time and Priorities  Leveraging Design Thinking to Solve Problems
  Participating in Student-led Learning

  Engaging in Multiple Forms of Assessment (i.e., Formative Assessment, Summative Assessment, Design Challenges, Project-Based Learning, Problem-Based Learning, Performance-Based Assessment)