Rosa Serratore Southern Section PreK-12 Mathematics Coordinator

Leadership to Support Orchestrating the Common Core Classroom

Build site leadership capacity:1. To support two elementary mathematics coaches/site (not released from class)2. To support secondary department mathematics chairs3. To support administrators efforts with staff and community

Elementary Coaches

Secondary Math Network8-word mission statements for math leaders’ network:

Guide collaboration and common goals towards positive student outcomes

Goals/Objectives of the Network District-wide articulation District vertical and horizontal alignment Sharing of Best Practices and Resources Support system for the “trials & tribulations” of leadership

Implement PLC, professional learning communities:1. To nurture and drive change and collaboration

efforts at site level2. To nurture and hone skills/strategies needed to

focus on learning 3. To nurture and foster “Learning by Doing”

“When a school or district functions as a PLC, educatorswithin the organization embrace high levels of learningfor ALL students as both the reason the organizationexists and the fundamental responsibility of thosewho work within it.” DuFour, DuFour, Eaker, & ManyLearning by Doing: A Handbook for ProfessionalLearning Communities at Work (2010)

GUIDING QUESTIONS:(While using common assessments/tasks to inform and improve instruction)

1. What do we want our students to learn?

2. What are the best practices to ensure our students achieve the learning goals?

3. How will we know if each student has learned the content and skills?

4. How will we respond when some students do not learn?

5. How will we extend and enrich the learning for students who have already demonstrated mastery?