HS English meeting 9/23/14

We are trying to clarify and potentially redefine the language of our department goals.  Makes sense since there is a new hire in the HS.

In clarifying the word "post" in context of the role of this blog for our individual and team goals:

• 25 blog posts will reflect HS meetings and independent instructional contributions

We are thinking about ways to align our online portfolio with the upcoming PARCC test.  We may choose to eliminate the "creative" portfolio piece in favor of a 3 piece portfolio with language that clarifies "argument" and  "explanatory (expository)."  PARCC uses "narrative, literary analysis, and research."

With the new Turnitin online space, online portfolios are becoming a reality.  We need to revise our individual and team goals to reflect the use of Turnitin.

We are going to ask for additional department time to collaborate on writing rubrics and changing our goals on mylearningplan.com.  Hopefully this Friday!