New math leaders.ncsm 2012

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New Mathematics Leaders: Focus Question/Answer Time for implementation of the Common Core State Standards

Mona Toncheff Math Content Specialist NCSM Regional Director Western Region 1 @ 5:00 today

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At the end of the session, you will be able to answer these questions:

Those important W’s!Why is the work we do important? When and Where do we start? What structures need to be in place

to implement the CCSS?Who is out there to help? HOW….

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What is a PRIME Leader?

The PRIME Leadership Framework has 4 Principles: 1. Equity Leadership2. Teaching and Learning Leadership3. Curriculum Leadership4. Assessment Leadership

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“…the intent of these 4 leadership principles is the same: Mathematics Education Leaders must be able to ensure a better future for every student through initiating adult actions focused on improved student achievement.”

PRIME pg 4

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Why is the work we do important? 1. Mission, Vision, Values, Goals

• MISSION probes the question: What is our purpose?

• VISION asks the question: What do we want to become?

• VALUES explore the question: How must we behave in order to make our vision a reality?

• GOALS ask the question: What are the nature and timetable of the specific steps that will be taken to move toward our mission?

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What structures are needed? 5 paradigm shifts • Professional Development • Instruction (MP)• Content • Assessment • Interventions

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What structures are needed? Who is on your team? • Support and engage them in

collaboration• Meet with them regularly • Coach • Celebrate!

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When and where do we start?

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Who can help?

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Reflection Front of Notecard: Name and email address

What were three positive

accomplishments this year?

Back of Notecard:

What were three challenges this year?

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Questions Mona Toncheff [email protected] http://puhsdmath.blogspot.com