Lansdowne Middle School

Lansdowne Middle School

The journey continues…

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Who we are…

Shelby SmallStarting 6th year at LMS

7th/8th grade math

Team Leader

Member of UDL PLC- part 2

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Who we are…

Carrie ReeveStarting 11th year at LMS

Grades 6-8

Physical Education/Health Department Chair

Member of UDL PLC- part 1

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K.W.L. about Lansdowne

What do you know about Lansdowne?

What do you want to know about Lansdowne?

*674 students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades*Student demographics-40 Asian, 218 African American, *107 Hispanic, 22 Two or More Races, 287 White*115 students who receive special education services*115 students who receive ELL services*573 FARMS(85%) (free and reduced meals)-Title IAttendance is 93.5%

Lansdowne Middle School

Successes

Support from outsideCAST grant for 2012-2013TU Presidential Scholarship Grant-

Spring 2014

Teacher Buy-in Interest allowed a second PLC to

startIn-house Summer Institute-

Summer 2013

More successes

Encouraged cross-curricular discussions and planning

Opportunity to see peers teach and provide feedbackIncreasing comfort level of “outsiders” in the

classroom

Summer Program Project basedDriven by UDL principles

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Summer Bridge Academy

Challenges

• TIME• Push-back from some teachers• Disconnect between teachers, administration, central

office• New initiatives

-Curriculum, PARCC, Evaluation System, Asst. Sup• Changing the mindset of the kids- not giving them the

answers• Teaching non content skills- self regulation, self check,

self reflection

So what is Student Centered Learning

On one color post it note- Things the teacher doesOn one color post it note- Things the student does

If you walked into a student centered class what would it look like?

What would the physical space look like?

What would kids be doing?

What would teacher be doing?

What are challenges with student centered learning?

Informal Walk Through Tool

Physical Space

The floor operates and an a “fifth wall” and a plane for conducting instruction. This grid was used for a learning activity that incorporated “planned movement.”

Technology work stations allows for use of flexible technology tools.

Physical Space

Visual Reminders

You are not the master of the universe…

Student Centered Environment

What’s next for LMS

• Continue two established PLC’s• PLC members to work with other interested staff members• Opportunities to observe other schools• Video reflection of lessons• Presenting at content PD days• Keep growing and searching for new ways to implement

UDL• Cross curricular planning