Central+Office+Administrators—Table+5

**In your group – introduce and choose roles (discussion leader, wiki recorder, time keeper, etc.)**

//Based on the documents, Partnership for 21st Century Learning, NETS*S, etc., the presentations, and the wonderful lessons you saw this morning which are tied to PA Standards and Assessment Anchors, it is now your time to work with your tablemates to share, learn, and create action steps for when you return to your district. //   1. Go around the table, and as you introduce yourself, share where you are in implementing CFF in your district and share highlights of successes, such as how the program is making a difference in your classrooms.  The three districts at this table are at the beginning stage of implementation. We have started the embedded learning courses, technology is in the classes and specific training on the technology. 2. Discuss challenges you have encountered while implementing CFF as it relates to the curriculum such as helping teachers use data to identify areas that new strategies such as those provided by CFF may be appropriate, providing support for teachers to try new things, helping teachers provide authentic and rigorous assignments for students.  Time for teachers to participate in the training and coursework. Cost for the professional development due to contractual constraints and lack of professional willingness of the educator. If glitches and problems are not resolved immediately, the interest is lost. Some veteran teachers are not willing to make the necessary changes in instructional delivery. There is a fear of technology from some of our veteran teachers. Cost of preparing district prior to receiving the grant and difference between the amount planned for and actually receiving has hindered the process and goals of the districts. 3. As a group, identify five key actions or steps that you can do to support teachers and provide an environment for increased student achievement and development of 21st Century Skills for students in your school? **//Recorder please add group responses://**    Provide substitute coverage during contracted day for professional development. Model teachers and lessons provided Time for collaboration to share lessons and ideas Administrative support through modeling, visibility, and knowledge base Provide time for teachers to engage students through creative use of schedule. (Remove from duties, combine small study halls, increase instructional time.) 4. What support(s) from any other role would you need to a) resolve your challenges related to Prompt #2, and b) move your actions forward? **//Recorder please add group responses:// Increase and maintain fiscal support from state and federal entities without so many constraints. Local support from School Board as well as business support. Perhaps a buy-out from President Obama!!**