MTSS Coordinator Observation

During the months of September and October this semester I spent time at two different schools in four different classrooms. Being able to observe different classes and teachers at Westside Junior High and South Live Oak Elementary was a very new and exciting experience for me since I can’t say I’ve always wanted to be a teacher. My experiences at these schools gave me a better insight into the differences between schools, classrooms, and teachers. The purpose of this field experience was to get 10 observation or tutoring hours in an elementary or junior high setting. I chose to observe a

Having discovered my calling to work with nontraditional students, I took a position with St. Charles Youth and Family Services as a Teacher of Experiential Education. This position allowed me to interact with urban students from MPS who were expelled, court ordered or Special Education students who were deemed best suited to self-contained program. I loved the challenge every day. Every student was so different, but they all wanted and craved the same thing… acceptance and unconditional love. I wanted more.

The needs of the students are being met during MtSS, if they are working at a 3rd grade level in 7th then that is where they start.

Pursuing something new is fun and exciting, especially if the pursuit positively impacts someone else. I am grateful for the opportunity to re-enter grad school, this time at the doctorate level, to realize a dream that I’ve had since the

The schools SMT (sometimes known as Senior Leadership Team) works closely with the Head Teacher. In a primary school the team will usually consist of more experienced staff who have management positions (i.e. Deputy Head, SENCO and Foundation Stage Leader. In a secondary school it may also include a year group leader or subject area leaders. During their meetings which are held on a regular basis they discuss any arising issues and make decisions concerning implementation of the school improvement plan and the running of the school. It is also their duty to discuss how best to share this information with teachers and support staff.

When I was gaining my Bachelor’s Degree, the key statement throughout my journey through the education program was “I will continue to be a lifelong learner.” As I finalized this program I have reached this goal, and this will continue throughout my journey as a teacher as I become involved with more and more school and district based county activities through which I can use the theories, methods, and strategies I have learned throughout this program. In general, it is best, as Goldhammer (69) stresses, to avoid critical dissection of teaching. Too much criticism and

Members are assigned a site supervisor for them to report to and look towards for support. Members are then placed in classrooms and work with students who do not benchmark on initial assessments. Members utilize their training and other resources to provide individual and small group intervention. Members track the time spent with students throughout the school year and report using time sheets. Students are assessed two other times throughout the year for progress monitoring and that data is sent to the LTR director.

Discussion: Toni (clinician) reported that Timothy's transition to Mott elementary has been very good, he has adjusted and acclimated with his peers. Ms. William said that Timothy is happy with the school thus far. Ms. Willian informed the school officials about the bullying incident at PJ hill, and indicated that bullying triggers behavior. The school clinical (Toni and Jasmine) stated that they will be proactive and informed the team that the school has a fight against bullying group. Timothy is currently in a reward program at school and the school official reported that he has been earning it.

In addition, he serves as an instructional leader. Justin visits classrooms regularly, offering support and feedback. In doing so he advocates for TCA’s unique educational approach, and promotes student success. This is obviously a high priority for him due to the amount of time that he spends observing, meeting with, and supporting teachers. Recently, he added the responsibility of standardized test administrator to his duties. This is a difficult task, and he has handled it superbly, with great attention to detail and excellent communication with

Being on the IT side, this session covered material that was new to me. I learned a lot about Common Core, various tools, and SAMR model. When I had my appointment with the Associate Superintendent, I realized the value of having those big-picture conversations. She was pleased to help, so I scheduled a few additional future meetings with her. These are going to help me learn more about our student programs and their use of technology.

The purpose of MTSS is to hold both the teacher and the student accountable for a successful education. MTSS is a partnership that relies on the effort of both parties. The fundamental purpose is to increase the level of supports the student needs to be successful by using evidence based practices and instruction to produce a

As the quarter began we all gathered to put the syllabus together. We formatted it in a way that we pictured we wanted the program to run this year. Incorporating different ideas we decided to make this year’s layout different. We decided that this quarter instead of one person doing the meets we would pair the mentors with each other to come up with their own meet referencing to the meet we have presented to them through out the quarter. Changing the process of how meets will be introduced this year will allow every member to participate in giving a presentation to the mentees. This will give the mentees a

My first day of observations had finally arrived. Filled with excitement, I opened the doors to Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, and walked into the front office to sign in as a guest for the day. I made my way to the second grade wing to do my first observation for my field experience report. The second grade instructor greeted me as I entered her classroom, with a big bright smile I found made her classroom warm and inviting.

~ As site coordinator of Phillips, I have managed a progressive and diverse program that optimized relationships with other community partners to broaden the capacity of our afterschool program. While maintaining an average daily attendance rating of 22 students, we were able to increase the number of

In the beginning of June I had to decide on a school to observe. Before I was approved to observe a Special education classroom, I was not sure what kind of teachers or children I would encounter. On June 8, 2015 through June 10, 2015 I conducted my Special education observation at one of my neighborhood schools. Once I walked into Langston Hughes Elementary school, I felt welcomed and excited at the same time. I had an option to pick between four different classrooms, but when I met Mrs. Bell, I felt a connection. She seems like a warm, cheerful teacher.