HS+Social+Studies

= **__HS Social Studies__** = ==All of the necessary forms are found on the "PLC Information and Tools Page" of this Wiki - (see link on the right). Most forms have been updated for the current school year so please use them when completing your work this year. If you need any assistance, let Dr. Cooksley know! Thanks==

__**2014-2015 PLC Information**__
__**Our 2014-2015 PLC Norms/Collective Commitments**__
 * Be on time so we can begin on time
 * Share out- all PLC members have a voice; everyone should have examples of data and be prepared to discuss data.
 * collective responsibility

__**Our 2014-2015 SMART Goal and Action Plan**__ SMART Goal- "100% of Social Studies students will earn a 2 or higher on GLBs throughout the 2014-2015 school year." Action Plan- Teachers will monitor unit tests, presentations, projects (PBLs), quizzes, pretests, discussions and debates. Discussions will be held in PLCs to go through the data and compile data walls; to update and determine what is effective and what we can do that may work better. Continue to use technology to implement and assess SMART Goal- use of Twitter, Blogs, Google.Drive and other student-based technology to help keep students involved in the learning process and make them accountable for their own grades (have them keep track)--see Individual Tech Plans for more implementation.

We would like to see your action plan please.

__**Data Wall Analysis**__

__**Agendas**__

__**Minutes**__

__**Questions for Administration?**__

=__ 2013-2014 PLC Information __=

__**Our 2013-2014 Norms**__
 * Snacks!
 * Be on time so we can begin on time
 * Share out- all PLC members have a voice; everyone should have examples of data and be prepared to discuss data.
 * collective responsibility (?)

__**Our 2013-2014 SMART Goal and Action Plan**__ SMART Goal- "100% of Social Studies students will earn a 2 or higher on GLBs throughout the 2013-2014 school year." Action Plan- Teachers will monitor unit tests, presentations, projects (PBLs), quizzes, pretests, discussions and debates. Discussions will be held in PLCs to go through the data and compile data walls; to update and determine what is effective and what we can do that may work better.

I think this is a very good SMART Goal, but I would like to see more in your Action Plan. Other than monitoring student data, how will you share ideas, strategies, and what is working? How might you include some additional learning opportunities for your PLC? (Dr. C)

__**Data Wall Analysis**__ Keep spreadsheets of each class- GLBs/per unit. Can compare the scores from unit to unit and class to class.

__**GLB Rubric**__



__**Agendas**__

__**Minutes**__ I keep hearing that GLB's and Components would have to be rewritten as per the presentation however I am not seeing that. I think we would have to have a conversation so you can explain your thinking on that. (Dr. C) When we talk about updating our GLBs we're really looking at the components/learning targets to update them and ensure that our curriculum and assessments are aligned with both the GLBs and the targets. We simply refer to all collectively as "GLBs" when working. (AR)

I read your last three minutes - Questions: 1) When do you discuss your data on GLB's and how well students are doing? I would like you to build that into your agenda's. Not just discussing failures, but really talk about strategies you use that are working, not working, etc. 2) Your discussion about rewriting GLB's. Before you do anything, please have a discussion with me about what you plan to do. Using the Iowa Core is a great idea, but we did that the first time we wrote them. If you need to update them, I am all for that, but just talk to me first about what you are planning.... thanks! (Dr. C)

__**//Archived Information from 2012-2013//**__

=__2012-2013 PLC Information __=

__**Our 2012-2013 Norms**__

 * Snacks!
 * begin on time
 * focus-- "loose"and "tight"
 * share out- all opinions are valued and needed; everyone has examples ready to discuss or data to go over
 * featured PBL from each dept. member (one each month)

__**Our SMART Goal for 2012-2013**__


100% of SS students will receive a 2 or higher on summative assessments in required courses

I like your SMART Goal, but look at the last part of the sentence "70% of the time" - When I read that, I think that the other 30% of the time they will not get at least a 2. I would drop that part entirely and just say "100% of students will receive a 2 or higher on summative assessments in required courses". (Dr M)

__**Our Action Plan for 2012-2013**__
see above-- still in progress

__**Agendas - Please label you agendas by date so they are easy to locate**__




[[file:Meeting Agenda for HS SS PLC.docx]]
Not sure this is your latest since it isn't dated, but it looks new..... I like that you are looking at the data - would like to see the data wall you eventually use. (Dr. M) Our latest isn't up yet-- the wiki wouldn't let anything post last week. I emailed you about this, and have continued to try and post. Until that point, we're using email within the department. I will send the latest minutes to you as an attachment. AR I tried to add a document and was successful... are you sure you are logged in???? I did get an error message when I saved that asked if I wanted to open a recovered version and I said yes... I wonder what that is about... but it still worked. Keep trying! (Dr. M) I am curious about the use of Twitter in your classrooms.... keep me updated on how you are using it and how it is going... I think it is a great idea! (Dr. C)

​Please review my comment on your SMART Goal - above...... you are off to a great start SS PLC!!! (Mary)

An interesting idea using Pinterest... I am curious to hear more about that (Dr. C)

__**Monthly Data Wall Analysis**__
Just beginning- really interested in Tim Brown's examples for secondary; HS Math example On-going discussion about data- focus for SS dept is on GLBs & Standards by course; how many students were passing and how to reteach those that are not being attained.

__**Supporting Documents**__
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__**Norm/Collaborative Commitment Recording Sheet**__

__**SMART Goal/Action Plan forms**__ (You may choose which one to use)]

__**SMART Goal Analysis Sheet**__ (To be used in the Spring)

__**Data Analysis Tools**__ (you may choose whichever format works best for your team to display the information - one suggstion is attached)

__**Minutes/Review of Data Analysis Form**__ (you must address the following questions in your minutes)



=__**Agendas for PLC Collaboration (Add and date agendas here)**__= 9/7--Complete Action Plan & SMART Goals from August PLC meeting Discussion last meeting centered on integrating technology as SMART Goal--need to decide how to implement that, and exactly what we are "looking for" as technology or technological skills.

=__**Minutes from PLC Collaboration (Add and date Minutes here)**__= Discussion centered on SMART Goal and Action Plan to implement that goal. What are we looking for- specific 21st century skills and technological resources we want to focus on. SMART Goal finalized by SS department How will GLBs look- how to implement them. What is a 1, 2, 3, 4, etc- what is the definition of "mastery?" When will this begin, and how will they connect to the gradebook?

One thing I see you talked about commonly is how to get students to ask more direct questions to better their understanding.... what, if anything did all of you say you would do? I also want to challenge you to start talking about how students are doing in the classroom - look at student work.... talk about formative data and how you might help struggling students or strategies to teach specific content..... (Mary) Curious - do you think the 1:1 has improved homework/assignment completion with the underclassmen? Or is there no noticeable difference? (Mary)

Next year will provide us more continuity to continue our work. I am glad you are analyzing and reflecting on your work this year!!! (Mary) Great conversations - can't wait to see how you incorporate all your ideas next year - PBL is so perfect for SS!!!! (M)