{"id":1346,"date":"2022-05-11T16:40:23","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T16:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/?p=1346"},"modified":"2022-05-11T20:58:01","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T20:58:01","slug":"may-11th-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2022\/05\/11\/may-11th-update\/","title":{"rendered":"May 11th Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/files\/2022\/05\/school-year-is-almost-over-meme-720x720-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1355\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Foundational Skills Curriculum Review and Adoption Team Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>December 2021-Listening sessions with staff, families and community members<\/li><li>January\/February 2022- Development of core beliefs and rubrics<\/li><li>March\/April 2022-Review of eleven curriculums, field testing of four curriculums (opportunities were given for feedback digitally and in-person)<\/li><li>May 2022- consensus and recommendation to school board (opportunities for feedback digitally and in-person are available)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The committee has come to consensus.&nbsp; <strong>The Really Great Reading Program<\/strong> (Countdown, BLAST, HD Word and HD Word Plus) has been recommended for K-5 Foundational Skills.&nbsp; The committee will seek board approval of the recommendation at the May 24th board meeting. &nbsp; Implementation will begin in the 22-23 school year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign up to view materials in-person <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/gDSQUQ5EKWehhj3s9\">here.<\/a> You can also view materials digitally and provide feedback<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1N4D4gfDACldk7e_w23jKJkjQ2J0OsE2_ZOQ9sj2MT28\/edit?usp=sharing\"> here<\/a>.&nbsp; Please be sure to sign up for professional learning opportunities <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/14KsaC-hufxdHFBXQVaCbd9jAJBclWz2y32-3BDmrPis\/edit?usp=sharing\">here<\/a> (these meet day 189 requirement, too).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few things to keep in mind about the adoption and implementation of Really Great Reading:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is created and based on the most current Science of Reading research<\/li><li>When it comes to foundational skills, instructional practices and teacher knowledge are key to student success.&nbsp; Professional learning and collaboration is key.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>&nbsp;We need to make some shifts in our instructional practices based on the latest science on how children learn to read.&nbsp; It is important to keep in mind the following instructional shifts:<ul><li>Phonics skills taught both in isolation and in context.&nbsp; Word-level fluency is practiced in decodable text to increase fluency.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Shift from teaching memorization of high frequency words to teaching what is regular and irregular about each word, supporting orthographic mapping.<\/li><li>Teach grade-level phonics\/morphology skills while meeting students where they are on the scope and sequence<\/li><li>Advanced phonological awareness instruction is critical in K-1 and in 2-5.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Spelling is not taught as a memorization exercise but as word study along with dictation.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Math Happenings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ODE Math Materials Evaluation<\/strong> <strong>Committee<\/strong> &#8211; Please fill out the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MDQuNTc0MjU3MjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FwcC5zbWFydHNoZWV0LmNvbS9iL2Zvcm0vNGJjOWRkMDFiYzA1NDBiNGIzN2UxNGE5ODc0YmMyYjQ_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.cT9PGZCpUJpAmCyHTn1rFyYTjUMPPoUiax92SmuNhc4\/s\/986637401\/br\/130821493033-l\" target=\"_blank\">evaluation committee application<\/a>&nbsp;if you are interested in serving as an evaluator this summer.&nbsp;Applications are due by 5 pm PDT on&nbsp;May 18, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The 2022 Early Math Symposium \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Free Virtual Symposium!&nbsp;Friday, June 24, 2022 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM pacific time. Register and find out more&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accelevents.com\/e\/2022-early-math-symposium\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Oregon Math Leaders Conference<\/strong>&nbsp;August 5-6 at Linfield College. Register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.octm.org\/2022-oml.html\">here<\/a>. OML is also seeking speakers! Fill out&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdipHD4hgcxYAN7xYU7JOLr_5E-Z75OP3lbn4a4PoGOn2u91A\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">this form<\/a>&nbsp;by May 18th&nbsp;if you are interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1irljBh6BTtpoR-nz8p07UuYztT9ql-0gyMK25xDG1UQ\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">Equitable and Mathematically Productive Engagement&nbsp;<\/a>will August 10-12, 2 credits \u2013 register on <a href=\"https:\/\/bend.truenorthlogic.com\/ia\/empari\/learning2\/course\/viewCourse?courseId=10345&amp;month=7&amp;year=2022&amp;whence=calendar&amp;backUrl=%2Fcal%2FmonthTeaserV2%3Fyear%3D2022%26month%3D7\">Performance Matters<\/a> and through <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1BZ3qxt-BL05k_FEGDIm1gdofithDqEGa?usp=sharing\">OSU-Cascade<\/a> if you want graduate credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/169jb_EK7bpb7T9qDCMfQCy7Ys0Hdo-UGiDecohGiot0\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">How Math Teaching Matters&nbsp;<\/a>will be August 17-19, 2 credits \u2013 register on <a href=\"https:\/\/bend.truenorthlogic.com\/ia\/empari\/learning2\/course\/viewCourse?courseId=10345&amp;month=7&amp;year=2022&amp;whence=calendar&amp;backUrl=%2Fcal%2FmonthTeaserV2%3Fyear%3D2022%26month%3D7\">Performance Matters<\/a> and through <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1BZ3qxt-BL05k_FEGDIm1gdofithDqEGa?usp=sharing\">OSU-Cascade<\/a> if you want graduate credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STEM Hub &amp; Computer Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in bringing computer science to your classroom? Check out this <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/centraloregonstem.org\/professional-development\/\" target=\"_blank\">CS Fundamentals workshop<\/a> offered by code.org and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/centraloregonstem.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Central Oregon STEM Hub<\/a>. Tuesday, August 16th. Workshop fee is waived. Lunch and $250 project pay available to elementary teachers attending in-person. Space is limited to 30 participants.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There&#8217;s Still Time for <strong>Digital Citizenship<\/strong>!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the end of the school year approaching, now\u2019s a great time to teach some digital citizenship lessons, if you haven\u2019t already. Bend-La Pine Schools use lessons from Common Sense Media. Learn how to access your Common Sense account and explore your grade level\u2019s materials here: <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/gapps.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-digital-literacy\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>BLS Digital Literacy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inclusive Practices Spotlight <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What do <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/inclusive-practices\/\">INCLUSIVE PRACTICES<\/a> look like in <strong><em>collaborative partnerships<\/em><\/strong>?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>All teachers have opportunities to collaborate and plan with the service providers that support their students.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Sufficient time is available to support quality planning for all teachers.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Sufficient time is available for service providers to meet with all planning teams they are a part of.&nbsp;<\/li><li>All faculty members are knowledgeable of the contents of each student\u2019s IEP for whom they are responsible.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Service providers (Learning Specialists, OT, SLP, etc) promote the use of their services within the context of the population of the whole school.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Social Emotional &amp; Mental Well-Being <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/online3.harmonysel.org\/\">New Units<\/a> in Harmony:<\/strong> Unit 3 Communicating with Others &amp; Unit 4 Learning from Others<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Collaboration Idea<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Everyone is randomly assigned a number and then must line up in order without talking.<\/li><li>Possible reflection Questions: <em>What went well? How did you work well together? What would you do differently next time?<\/em> When discussing the actions that went well or what was challenging, encourage students to discuss <em>actions<\/em> rather than specific people.<\/li><li>Quick Collaboration Cards for <a href=\"https:\/\/online.harmonysel.org\/meet-up-buddy-up-community-builders-early-childhood\/\">K-2<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/online.harmonysel.org\/meet-up-buddy-up-community-builders-upper-grade\/\">3-5<\/a> &#8211; Ideas for fun activities that promote joint problem solving and cooperation<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Foundational Skills Curriculum Review and Adoption Team Update December 2021-Listening sessions with staff, families and community members January\/February 2022- Development of core beliefs and rubrics March\/April 2022-Review of eleven <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2022\/05\/11\/may-11th-update\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  May 11th Update<\/span><span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":425,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_stc_notifier_status":"sent","_stc_notifier_sent_time":"2022-05-11 17:28:10","_stc_notifier_request":false,"_stc_notifier_prevent":false,"_stc_subscriber_keywords":"","_stc_subscriber_search_areas":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[67843],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1346","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-weekly-tlc-update"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1346","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/425"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1346"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1346\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1362,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1346\/revisions\/1362"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1346"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1346"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1346"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}