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A M E S S A G E F R O M M O E C E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R
D R . D I C K C H R I S T I E
M O E C E N D - O F - Y E A R R E P O R T
2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E
The Metropolitan Omaha Educational Consortium (MOEC), which provides a long-standing relationship between the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and fourteen school districts and educational service units, contin-ues to bring together educators from across the metropolitan Omaha /Council Bluffs area to address common challenges and issues. During 2015-2016, the consortium conducted a number of successful programs, task force meetings, projects, and special events, many of which are high-lighted in this report. The Executive Steering Committee met monthly from September through June and provided direction for the consortium. Four priority areas, first established in a retreat in June 2012 and intended to guide the consortium through 2016, continued to be the focus this year; these priority areas in-clude early childhood education, educator quality, accountability and as-sessment, and extended learning opportunities. For 2015-2016, the priori-ties were addressed through task force meetings and special events. As a means of accomplishing these priorities, MOEC serves as a proactive educational leader and speaks as one voice for public education in the Omaha / Council Bluffs metropolitan area. One mechanism for speaking as one voice is organizing annual special events. Previous special events fea-tured Yong Zhao, author of Catching Up or Leading the Way: American Education in the Age of Globalization; Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character; and David Kirp, author of Improbable Scholars: The Rebirth of a Great American School System and a Strategic Plan for America’s Schools. Each of these events were very successful and provided an opportunity for each MOEC Executive Steering Committee member to host key business, educational, political, and community leaders from the metropolitan area. For 2015-2016, a more ambitious MOEC special event was planned and executed: Diane Ravitch, inter-nationally known and renowned edu-cational author and speaker, head-lined a two-day educational endeav-or. More than 1,500 tickets were dis-tributed to area educators, learners and community leaders to experience Dr. Ravitch’s dynamic address, which passionately promoted the strengths
Speak as One Voice for
Public Education
Diane Ravitch Special
Event
Joint and Combined Task
Force Meetings
Technology Job-A-Like
Collaborative Event
Signature Programs
Flourish
NBPTS Program Evolves
Educator Quality a Priority
A Message from Dr. Dick Christie Task Force Summaries CADRE Project Mentor Project NBPTS TAP
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August 2016
H I G H L I G H T S
Photo by the Nonpareil
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of public education and repudiated unnecessary reforms, such as charter schools, virtual schools and vouchers. Held November 12, 2015 at the CenturyLink Center, ticket counts at the event reflected 1,200 attendees - allowing for an immersive experience that served as a com-munity springboard for continued conversation. On Friday, November 13, 2015 MOEC Executive Steering Committee members hosted 170 selected educational, community, political, and business leaders at a breakfast event where Dr. Ravitch addressed key issues outlined in her book Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Privatiza-tion Movement and the Danger to America’s Public Schools. These issues included test scores, corporate reform of education, the achievement gap, international comparisons, merit pay, virtual schools, teacher tenure, teacher preparation, vouchers, charter schools, graduation rates, and the impact of poverty. The issues addressed were differentiated to fit the audience of both events. She spent the majority of the time focusing on audience questions. Media coverage for the Ravitch event provided a good opportunity for her to not only further promote the strengths of public education; but again repudiate failed educational reforms. The Omaha World-Herald and Council Bluffs The Daily Nonpareil interviewed Dr. Ravitch and pub-lished detailed stories regarding her message. Several television stations interviewed her as well. Public radio interviewed Dr. Christie prior to the event. In addition, NET and Nebraska Loves Public Schools conducted 90 minute taping sessions with Dr. Ravitch, and NET posted on their website 16 brief vignettes on the issues she addressed. A Superintendent Internship course utilizing MOEC superintendents as site supervisors and mentors was again delivered during the 2015 Fall Semester. The Symposium on School Lead-ership course continues to focus on generating research briefs on relevant topics selected by the MOEC Executive Steering Committee. Fifteen of the research briefs have been posted on the MOEC website (http://coe.unomaha.edu/moec/index.php). MOEC continues to work with the University of Nebraska at Omaha Educational Leadership Department to offer the EDL 8800 School Leadership Academy course in conjunction with member districts. For 2015–2016, five districts enrolled 62 students in credit courses that total 246 credit hours. Discussion continues with the additional MOEC member districts regarding offering the School Leadership Academy course in the near future.
MOEC worked with staff from member school districts, Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), and other interested parties to develop and deliver a renewed National Board for Pro-fessional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) concentration through the Educational Leadership De-partment. The initial courses were offered during the 2016 May/June Summer Session. Six MOEC task forces met from September through May. The task forces continued to monitor and advise MOEC signature programs, which include the Mentor Project, Career Advancement and Development of Recruits and Experienced Teachers (CADRE), and Teacher Academy Project (TAP). Since 1989, the Mentor Project has seen over 1,264 participants. Since its in-ception, the CADRE Project has graduated over 687 individuals. Over the last 17 years, a total of 252 individuals have completed the Teacher Academy Project (TAP). In addition, each MOEC task force identified and addressed relevant topics, activities, and pro-jects. A detailed list of the topics, activities, and projects is provided in a separate section of this year-end report. No doubt, 2015-2016 was a productive and highly successful MOEC year. Dr. Dick Christie, MOEC Executive Director
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A s s e s s m e n t Ta s k F o r c e
C H A I R : T A M I W I L L I A M S , U N I V E R S I T Y O F N E B R A S K A A T O M A H A ,
C O L L E G E O F E D U C A T I O N , E D U C A T I O N A L L E A D E R S H I P D E P A R T M E N T
The task force identified the following key goals:
Discuss how to best utilize National Clearinghouse data
Review available options for middle school students to earn high school credit
Share benchmarks and progress-monitoring tools
Discuss Nebraska AQuESTT assessments evidence-based analysis
Share High Ability Learners (HAL) identification programs and early entrance protocols
Share Response to Intervention (RtI) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) imple-
mentations
Discuss post-graduate survey strategies
Share instructional models and teacher evaluation models
Discuss outcomes from the AQuESTT Conference
Discuss outcomes from the State Data Conference
Present progress on the Nebraska Advisor Data Dashboard
Conduct annual sharing sessions with Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) staff
Monitor Nebraska State Board of Education decisions and legislative changes
The task force participated in the following:
Melanie Mueller (Papillion La Vista) requested information from task force members on high
school credit offered to middle school students
Melanie Mueller (Papillion La Vista) led a discussion on post-graduate surveys
Cindy Gray (Elkhorn) led a discussion on calculating the percentages of graduates taking the
ACT
Tami Williams (UNO EDL) facilitated a discussion on AQuESTT evidence-based analysis
Ron Azoulay (Nebraska Loves Public Schools) and Janice Garnett (MOEC) facilitated a Joint
Task Force Meeting to view the Nebraska Loves Public Schools film titled Consider the Alter-native
Sue Anderson (NDE), Cory Epler (NDE), Dean Folkers (NDE), Valorie Foy (NDE), Donlynn
Rice (NDE), and Frieda Lange (NDE) answered questions regarding Federal updates, edu-cator effectiveness, continuous improvement progress, systems of support, assessments, cradle-to-college standards, and AQuESTT implementation during a Joint Task Force meet-ing
Tami Williams (UNO EDL) facilitated a discussion on National Clearinghouse data
Tami Williams (UNO EDL) led a discussion on the new technology enhanced format for
NeSA test questions
Dee Hoge (Bennington), Cindy Gray (Elkhorn), Kevin Gross (Elkhorn), Ann Doerr
(Elkhorn), and Kristy Feden (Papillion La Vista) presented on early entrance protocols, ac-celerated program options, and HAL identification protocols
Dee Hoge (Bennington) and Rex Anderson (Gretna) provided an update on the Nebraska
Advisor Data Dashboard
M O E C T A S K F O R C E S U M M A R I E S
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C u r r i c u l u m a n d I n s t r u c t i o n Ta s k F o r c e
C H A I R : K I M B O D E N S T E I N E R , B E L L E V U E P U B L I C S C H O O L S
The task force identified the following key goals:
Provide updates on the Superintendent’s Early Childhood Plan, College of Education early
childhood initiatives, and Buffet Early Childhood Institute (BECI) programming
Discuss implementing ACT options
Provide updates on kindergarten early entrance requirements
Report on district application of instructional models
Share information on standards-based grading
Share information on the utilization of class rank by districts
Share information on mental health and community wraparound services
Provide updates on AQuESTT testing requirements
Discuss instructional strategies that impact student learning
Monitor state and federal legislation and rules impacting curriculum and instruction
The task force participated in the following:
Chris Maxwell (BECI) provided an update on Buffet Early Childhood Institute programming
and the Superintendent’s Early Childhood Plan
Debra Wisneski (UNO TED) provided regular updates regarding COE early childhood pro-
gramming and initiatives
Ron Azoulay (Nebraska Loves Public Schools) and Janice Garnett (MOEC) facilitated a
Joint Task Force Meeting to view the Nebraska Loves Public Schools film titled Consider the Alternative
M O E C T A S K F O R C E S U M M A R I E S
MOEC Assessment Task Force, continued
Melanie Mueller (Papillion La Vista)
and Kaylee Ayala (Papillion La Vista) presented on their district’s utilization of Response to Interven-tion (RtI) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Laurie Hanna (Bellevue) led a dis-
cussion on the Nebraska State Board of Education’s Draft Assess-ment Vision and Plan
Julee Sauer (ESU #3) presented on
the key difference between instruc-tional models and evaluation models
Dee Hoge (Bennington) presented
an overview of her doctoral disserta-tion on student achievement and professional development
Tami Williams (UNO EDL) discussed outcomes from the AQuESTT Conference
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M O E C T A S K F O R C E S U M M A R I E S
MOEC Curriculum and Instruction Task Force, continued
Sue Anderson (NDE), Cory Epler
(NDE), Dean Folkers (NDE), Valorie Foy (NDE), Donlynn Rice (NDE), and Frieda Lange (NDE) answered ques-tions regarding Federal updates, edu-cator effectiveness, continuous im-provement progress, systems of sup-port, assessments, cradle-to-college standards, and AQuESTT implementa-tion during a Joint Task Force meeting
Kim Bodensteiner (Bellevue) led a dis-
cussion on English Language Arts and writing strategies
Tiffanie Welte (Ralston), Tracy Athow
(Ralston), and Nancy Johnston (Millard) reported on procedures in preparing for and admin-istering the ACT and for utilizing the results
ReNae Kehrberg (Omaha) presented on the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Kim Bodensteiner (Bellevue) led a discussion on Kindergarten Early Entrance procedures
John Schwartz (Papillion La Vista) led a discussion regarding at what grade levels key-
boarding should be taught
Nicole Fox (Bellevue) presented on how to prepare to administer the new NeSA Language
Arts test
Jennifer Reed (Millard), Staci Raddish (Ralston), and Jane Burns (Papillion La Vista) report-
ed on mental health and community wraparound services
Kim Bodensteiner (Bellevue) facilitated a discussion of TS Gold and NDE checkpoint re-
quirements
Kim Bodensteiner (Bellevue) and Jan Foss (ESU #3) facilitated a discussion on Instructional
Models
Kim Bodensteiner (Bellevue) provided an update on Bellevue’s participation in the Nebraska
teacher appraisal pilot
Kim Bodensteiner (Bellevue) facilitated a discussion of Nebraska Legislation LB930
(statewide assessment and college admissions testing) and LB959 (school funding)
Kim Bodensteiner (Bellevue) led a debriefing on the AQuESTT Conference
Kim Bodensteiner (Bellevue) led a discussion on how class rank is utilized by districts
Kim Bodensteiner (Bellevue) led a sharing session on standards-based grading
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H u m a n R e s o u r c e s Ta s k F o r c e
C H A I R : B A R Y H A B R O C K , E L K H O R N P U B L I C S C H O O L S
M O E C T A S K F O R C E S U M M A R I E S
The task force continued to monitor MOEC Signature Programs which included the Career Ad-vancement & Development of Recruits and Experienced Teachers (CADRE) Project, Teacher Academy Project (TAP), and National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
The task force identified the following key goals:
Share progress toward redeveloping and implementing the NBPTS program through the UNO
College of Education Educational Leadership Department
Report on the status of negotiations with employee groups and unions
Report on recruiting and retaining non-certified staff
Prepare, present, and discuss human resources case studies
Report on how districts are implementing teacher appraisal models
Report on substitute teacher issues and automated absence management and substitute
placement systems currently being piloted by districts
Provide updates on Every Child Succeeds Act (ESSA) regarding implications for human re-
sources departments
Discuss gender policy issues
The task force participated in the following:
Janice Garnett (UNO EDL) and Kay Keiser
(UNO EDL) provided updates throughout the year regarding the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) new Nebraska incentives and the develop-ment of UNO Educational Leadership De-partment supports for teachers pursuing the certification
Jay Sears (NSEA) and Sharon Katt (NDE)
delivered a presentation on the Nebraska Master Teacher Program and National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification
Jackie Proctor (UNO Field Services) and Chris Wilcoxen (UNO Practicum Services) delivered
regular updates regarding the UNO co-teaching, clinical practice, and field experiences pro-gram
Ron Azoulay (Nebraska Loves Public Schools) and Janice Garnett (MOEC) facilitated a Joint
Task Force Meeting to view the Nebraska Loves Public Schools film titled Consider the Alter-native
Sue Anderson (NDE), Cory Epler (NDE), Dean Folkers (NDE), Valorie Foy (NDE), Donlynn
Rice (NDE), and Frieda Lange (NDE) answered questions regarding Federal updates, educa-tor effectiveness, continuous improvement progress, systems of support, assessments, cradle-to-college standards, and AQuESTT implementation during a Joint Task Force meeting
Host school districts prepared and presented a human resources case study and facilitated a
follow-up discussion on the case study
Char Riewer (UNO CADRE) and Kathy Ryan (UNO TAP) delivered monthly program reports
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MOEC Human Resources Task Force, continued
Bary Habrock (Elkhorn) facilitated a discussion on recruiting and retaining non- certified em-
ployees
Bary Habrock (Elkhorn) led a discussion regarding the status of negotiations with employee
groups and unions
Missy Orlando (Omaha) and Sharra Smith (Bellevue) provided an update on the Frontline
Technologies Absence Management and Substitute Placement (AESOP) system
Bary Habrock (Elkhorn) facilitated a discussion on securing adequate substitute teachers
and district strategies for addressing uncovered classrooms
Janice Garnett (UNO EDL) shared how the Every Child Succeeds Act (ESSA) compared to
the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act regarding educator effectiveness
Rachel Wise (Nebraska State Board) and John Witzel (Nebraska State Board) provided an
update on the State Board Study Committee on Teacher and Principal Evaluation
Jill Russell (UNO Assistant to the Senior Vice Chancellor) delivered a dual enrollment up-
date
Bary Habrock (Elkhorn) facilitated a discussion of district recruitment successes and chal-
lenges
Bary Habrock (Elkhorn) led a discussion of gender policy and gender issues
Bary Habrock (Elkhorn) facilitated a discussion of job descriptions for social workers
Janice Garnett (MOEC) reviewed renewal of the shared membership in the National Associ-
ation of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) organization
M O E C T A S K F O R C E S U M M A R I E S
S t a f f D e v e l o p m e n t Ta s k F o r c e
C H A I R : C H R I S T I N A W A R N E R , O M A H A P U B L I C S C H O O L S
The task force decided to meet three times during 2015-2016. The task force identified the following key goals:
Report on the professional development
needs of member districts
Provide updates on the Mentor Project
Report on National Board of Professional
Teaching Standards (NBPTS) initiatives The task force participated in the following:
Ron Azoulay (Nebraska Loves Public Schools) and Janice Garnett (MOEC) facilitated a
Joint Task Force Meeting to view the Nebraska Loves Public Schools film titled Consider the Alternative
Sue Anderson (NDE) reported on AQuESTT professional development needs
Char Riewer (UNO) reported on the status of the Mentor Project
Dick Christie (MOEC) reported the status of support for the National Board of Professional
Teaching Standards (NBPTS) initiatives
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S t u d e n t S e r v i c e s Ta s k F o r c e
C H A I R : P A U L B O H N , P A P I L L I O N L A V I S T A C O M M U N I T Y S C H O O L S
M O E C T A S K F O R C E S U M M A R I E S
The task force identified the following key goals:
Share policies and procedures addressing homeless students
Deliver updates on mental health issues and programming
Discuss open enrollment and transporta-
tion
Discuss suicide awareness and preven-
tion
Share how districts utilize social workers,
counselors, and school psychologists
Report on student health needs
Share behavior management program-
ming
Discuss LBGTQ issues
Share kindergarten early entrance re-
quirements
Report on how districts conduct and utilize safety audits
The task force participated in the following:
Paul Bohn (Papillion La Vista) facilitated a discussion on policies and procedure for serving
students who have been identified as homeless
Paul Bohn (Papillion La Vista) facilitated a discussion on district policies addressing mental
health issues
Paul Bohn (Papillion La Vista) led a discussion regarding district pandemic policy, student
health manuals, and health screening procedures
Paul Bohn (Papillion La Vista) facilitated a discussion on kindergarten early entrance proce-
dures
An LBGTQ folder was made available to task force members on the Google drive
Ron Azoulay (Nebraska Loves Public Schools) and Janice Garnett (MOEC) facilitated a Joint
Task Force Meeting to view the Nebraska Loves Public Schools film titled Consider the Alter-native
Sue Anderson (NDE), Cory Epler (NDE), Dean Folkers (NDE), Valorie Foy (NDE), Donlynn
Rice (NDE), and Frieda Lange (NDE) answered questions regarding Federal updates, educa-tor effectiveness, continuous improvement progress, systems of support, assessments, cra-dle-to-college standards, and AQuESTT implementation during a Joint Task Force meeting
Paul Bohn (Papillion La Vista) led a discussion on ESSA and the McKinney-Vento Act
Mark DeKraai (UNL), Teri Perkins (UNL) and Russ Uhing (Lincoln Public Schools) shared
research on suicide awareness and prevention
Ann Luther (UNO) presented on COE Department of Counseling programing
Paul Bohn (Papillion La Vista) led a discussion on how districts utilize social workers, coun-
selors, and school psychologists
Bill Jelkin (Millard) presented on behavior management programing and meeting the suicide
prevention training requirement of LB923 (suicide awareness and prevention)
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Te c h n o l o g y Ta s k F o r c e
C H A I R : P A U L L I N D G R E N , W E S T S I D E C O M M U N I T Y S C H O O L S
M O E C T A S K F O R C E S U M M A R I E S
The task force identified the following key goals:
Plan and deliver a Spring 2016 Technology Job-A-Like Collaborative Event
Conduct site visits to technology facilities and programs
Share the status of UNO and school district major technology projects and initiatives
Schedule presentations on UNO technology programming and initiatives
Discuss ongoing technology issues
The task force participated in the following:
Conducted a site visit to the Do Space facility located at 72nd and Dodge
Ron Azoulay (Nebraska Loves Public Schools) and Janice Garnett (MOEC) facilitated a
Joint Task Force Meeting to view the Nebraska Loves Public Schools film titled Consider the Alternative
Sue Anderson (NDE), Cory Epler (NDE), Dean Folkers (NDE), Valorie Foy (NDE), Donlynn
Rice (NDE), and Frieda Lange (NDE) answered questions regarding federal updates, edu-cator effectiveness, continuous improvement progress, systems of support, assessments, cradle-to-college standards, and AQuESTT implementation during a Joint Task Force meeting
The Eighth Annual Technology Job-A-Like Collaborative Event was held on February 18,
2016 in the UNO Weitz Community Engagement Center. The half-day event included four break-out sessions with four topics per session. A total of 126 district technology staff at-tended the event which represented the most participants in the eight-year history of the event.
MOEC Student Services Task Force, continued
Paul Bohn (Papillion La Vista) shared the safety audit process his district utilized
Steve Snodgrass (Ralston) updated the task force on Douglas County’s Operation Youth
Success
Paul Bohn (Papillion La Vista) facilitated monthly discussions on the Learning Community of
Douglas and Sarpy Counties, transportation, and legislation
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MOEC Technology Task Force, continued
Dave Fringer (Council Bluffs) reviewed the Council Bluffs Wi-Fi Network and hosted the task
force at the Boys and Girls Club facility on the Charles E. Lakin Campus in Council Bluffs
Paul Lindgren (Westside) facilitated a discussion on each district’s major projects planned
for summer and the next school year
Amanda Rucker (UNO IS&T Communications Specialist) presented on the CodeCrush Pro-
gram
Paul Lindgren (Westside) facilitated monthly discussions on district technology issues
M O E C T A S K F O R C E S U M M A R I E S
S a f e t y W o r k G r o u p
C H A I R : P A U L B O H N , P A P I L L I O N L A V I S T A C O M M U N I T Y S C H O O L S
The work group decided to meet four times during 2015-2016.
The work group identified the following key goals:
Discuss threat assessment and management
Review suicide awareness and prevention training
Conduct site visits to local districts to review safety and security installations
Review standard response protocols
Collaborate with the NDE School Safety/Security Director
The work group participated in the following:
Captain Kevin Griger, Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, presented on Standard Response Pro-
tocols
Jolene Palmer, NDE School Safety/Security Director, provided regular updates on Safety
and Security Standards and how legislatively mandated security assessments will be con-ducted
Paul Bohn (Papillion La Vista) led a
discussion on NDE’s Safety and Security Standards
Roddy Miller (Omaha) provided an
update on the Omaha Public Schools threat assessment protocol and facilitated a discussion on the protocols used by other districts
Jolene Palmer, NDE School Safety/
Security Director, updated the task force on suicide awareness and prevention training
Bill Jelkin (Millard) and Curtis Case
(Millard) hosted a presentation on systems security and door security adopted by Millard Public Schools
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This work group decided to meet four times during 2015-2016. The work group identified the following key goals:
Share effective transportation software and service
Share cost per rider data
Discuss strategies for recruiting and retaining drivers
Share bus safety programs and information
Share information on district transportation policies
and procedures
Stay up-to-date on new rules, regulations, and legis-
lation
Create networking opportunities
The work group participated in the following:
Nick Neben, Compliance Officer, Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles presented on re-
quired testing for bus drivers
Rich Casey (Bellevue) presented on Bellevue’s implementation of stop arm cameras and
provided regular updates on progress of the initiative
Rich Casey (Bellevue) led a discussion on procedures for reporting road hazards
Rich Casey (Bellevue) invited task force members to share school district transportation is-
sues and concerns at each meeting
Chris Miller, Nebraska Surface Transportation Inspector, U.S. Department of Homeland Se-
curity, Transportation Security Administration presented on voluntary Baseline Assessment for Security Reviews his office conducts for school transportation departments
Rich Casey (Bellevue) led a discussion on proposals to eliminate school bus driver permits
Task force members all shared their best estimate of their district cost per rider and open
enrollment transportation
M O E C T A S K F O R C E S U M M A R I E S
M O E C S I G N AT U R E P R O G R A M S U M M A R I E S
C a r e e r A d v a n c e m e n t a n d D e v e l o p m e n t o f R e c r u i t s a n d E x p e r i e n c e d Te a c h e r s ( C A D R E ) P r o j e c t
C O O R D I N A T O R : C H A R R I E W E R , U N O C O L L E G E O F E D U C A T I O N
The CADRE Project identified the following key goals:
Provide entry-year assistance to beginning teachers by utilizing veteran teachers and univer-
sity faculty
Attain greater linkage between existing teacher preparation programs and the schools
Provide incentives for professional growth and career options to veteran teachers
Provide networking opportunities to teachers, districts, and the university
T r a n s p o r t a t i o n W o r k G r o u p
C H A I R : R I C H C A S E Y , B E L L E V U E P U B L I C S C H O O L S
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CADRE Project, continued The CADRE Project accomplished the following:
Provided CADRE Teachers with developmentally-appropriate professional trainings and ex-
periences to develop and extend their professional skills and involvement with the metropoli-tan community
Provided CADRE Associates with developmentally-appropriate professional trainings and ex-
periences to develop and extend their professional skills and involvement with the metropoli-tan community
Continued to improve TED 8030: Seminar in Education by incorporating a systematic ap-
proach to mentoring and coaching conversations that included ongoing goal attainment Plans and recommendations for 2016–2017:
Continue to provide CADRE Teachers with developmentally-appropriate professional train-
ings and experiences to develop and extend their professional skills and involvement with the metropolitan community
Continue to provide CADRE Associates with developmentally-appropriate professional train-
ings and experiences to develop and extend their professional skills and involvement with the metropolitan community
Continue to develop the systematic approach to mentoring and coaching conversations that
includes ongoing goal attainment
M O E C S I G N AT U R E P R O G R A M S U M M A R I E S
Bennington 2 CADRE Teachers
Council Bluffs
2 CADRE Teachers
Elkhorn 6 CADRE Teachers
Millard
6 CADRE Teachers
Omaha 6 CADRE Teachers
Papillion-La Vista
4 CADRE Teachers
Ralston 2 CADRE Teachers
2015-2016 CADRE Teachers
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M O E C S I G N AT U R E P R O G R A M S U M M A R I E S
The Mentor Project identified the following key goals:
Provide entry-year assistance to beginning
teachers
Increase knowledge and skills of current master
teachers through national and local mentoring resources
Support existing teacher training preparation
programs
Provide an induction process that increases re-
tention of qualified professionals The Mentor Project accomplished the following:
Presented two days of training (July 20–21,
2015) in which 76 experienced teachers from Bennington, Council Bluffs, Elkhorn, Millard, Omaha, Papillion La Vista, Ralston, and Westside districts learned and shared ideas on ways to assist, advise, and support new teach-ers
Provided research-based training on best prac-
tices in mentoring, cognitive coaching, and cul-turally proficient coaching
Incorporated expertise of current/prior CADRE
mentors and research from the book Becoming a High Performance Mentor: A Guide to Reflec-tion and Action
Plans and recommendations for 2016–2017:
Based on participant feedback and Staff Devel-
opment Task Force members input, restructure the MOEC Mentor Training to a one-day format to better meet the needs of MOEC schools and to be more cost effective for both school districts and the College of Education
Schedule MOEC Mentor Training for July 2016
and communicate the date to metropolitan-area school districts
Review 2016 participant feedback and Staff De-
velopment Task Force members input to evalu-ate and implement most effective structure, for-mat, and content for 2017 MOEC Mentor Train-ing
M e n t o r P r o j e c t
C O O R D I N A T O R : C H A R R I E W E R , U N O C O L L E G E O F E D U C A T I O N
M O E C S I G N AT U R E P R O G R A M S U M M A R I E S
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N a t i o n a l B o a r d f o r P r o f e s s i o n a l T e a c h i n g S t a n d a r d s ( N B P T S )
F A C I L I T A T O R : J A N I C E G A R N E T T , A S S I S T A N T P R O F E S S O R , U N O C O L L E G E O F E D U C A T I O N , E D U C A T I O N A L L E A D E R S H I P D E P A R T M E N T
The NBPTS Project identified the following key goals:
Work with the MOEC school districts, Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), and other
interested parties to develop and deliver a renewed NBPTS concentration through the Edu-cational Leadership Department
Market, recruit, and support NBPTS candidates in MOEC districts with offerings to begin dur-
ing 2016 Summer Session The NBPTS Project accomplished the following:
College of Education Educational Leadership Department professors worked with NDE staff,
school district officials, and Nebraska State Education Association staff to plan the initiative
NBPTS course work was developed and incorporated into the Teacher Leader Certification
program and marketed to MOEC member districts through the Curriculum and Instruction Task Force, Human Resources Task Force, Staff Development Task Force, and the Execu-tive Steering Committee
Three MOEC districts agreed to participate for 2016-2017
The initial program course was offered during the June 2016 summer session
Plans and Recommendations for 2016-2017:
Recruit additional MOEC districts to participate in the NBPTS initiative
Continue to develop and fine tune the NBPTS concentration and course offerings
Extend the NBTPS offers to additional teachers and school districts
Pursue funding support for participants
M O E C S I G N AT U R E P R O G R A M S U M M A R I E S
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T e a c h e r A c a d e m y P r o j e c t ( T A P )
C O O R D I N A T O R : K A T H Y R Y A N , U N O C O L L E G E O F E D U C A T I O N
The Teacher Academy Project (TAP) identified the following key goals:
Prepare college graduates who have degrees in fields other than education to become sec-
ondary school teachers
Coordinate year-long teacher candidate training at MOEC district secondary schools with
mentor teachers and administrators
Assist teacher candidates with achieving certification in high-need subject areas and obtain
partial requirements toward a master’s degree in secondary education
The Teacher Academy Project (TAP) accomplished the following:
Thirteen teacher candidates were enrolled in the TAP program for 2015–2016 in the follow-
ing subject areas: Business (4), Foreign Language (2), Biology (1) and Science (6)
One candidate was unable to complete the program due to health concerns; she left the pro-
gram in January 2016
Eleven of the twelve remaining TAP students were offered teaching positions: six in MOEC
districts, one in an Omaha parochial school, two in neighboring cities, and two out of state Plans and recommendations for 2016–2017:
Recruit additional MOEC school districts for participation in the TAP program
Continue to seek sources of grant funding for financial assistance for the TAP participants
Determine data collection methods to measure TAP program effectiveness
Conduct instructional coaching sessions with TAP students to build instructional capacity
Ian Peterson Science Chase Rozeboom
Megan Wilkins Business
Corban Williams Business
Alexander Anton
Biology Jake Arneson
Science
Kate Bolshakova
French
Anna Butera
Biology
Sara Christensen
Science
Cara Carson
Business Haley Mendlik
Spanish