May 16th, 2019

NASC Agenda
May 16th, 2019
Welcome & Introductions
Nathan Libbon welcomed us to Cromwell-Wright. There is a lot going on right now, concerts, field trips, and peer observations.
Help Chat

• Math Curriculum in Elementary
  
  • Cloquet is using Everyday Math 4 (K-5)
    
  • Barnum uses Bridges Math (K-5)
    
  • Cromwell-Wright uses Pearson
    
• Mentor program
  
  • Willow-River is looking to revamp their mentoring program
    
  • Moose Lake is also in the process of revamping their program
    
  • Cloquet mentors meet monthly
    
  • Barnum uses teachers in different areas to help them branch out
    
  • Carlton uses a mentor group (meets bi-weekly 1st semester and monthly 2nd semester)
    
  • Some district pay, some compensate with time off
    
  
  
• MTSS
  
  • Wrenshall is looking for processes and strategies from other districts (grades 7th-8th)
    
  • Cloquet and Moose Lake suggested teachers to contact
    
• Science
  
  • With the standards changing, maybe we could look at offering support for those going through it.
    

Action Committees
Review where we are at (see March minutes below):
Action Committees work time

• Collaboration:
  
  • Showcase (NASC News Bytes)
    
    • We want to showcase the collaboration that is going on between districts
      
    • It would be up to each NASC member to determine the best way to present. It was suggested to use staff meetings (either NASC member or Principal)
      
    • Released Quarterly. First edition is ready at the beginning of the year.
      
    • Collect more stories @ EdCamp
      
    • Collaboration committee will be in charge of collecting stories. We will be asking NASC members for help.
      
    • First Edition: Battle of Books, Document Spring, & Science Collaboration.
      
    • Billie is getting 2nd quarter stories
      
    • Posted on website as well
      
  • Science Standards
    
    • Would like to get science teachers together to help each other.
      
    • Possibly use EdCamp time (sessions, afternoon meeting time)
      
• Innovation:
  
  • Reading strategies survey had 60 responses, some responses came from PLC groups
    
  • Results need to be organized
    
  • Will aim to share out a list of popular books to help hook reluctant readers next fall.
    
  • Need to decide what else to do with the survey results; share out with PLC groups, etc.
    
• Staff Development:
  
  • EDCamp: Should be similar numbers to last year
    
    • Monday after MEA (21st)
      
    • Location TBD (Willow River, Carlton, Esko are checking)
      
    • Will look at putting together “how to” video in September so staff can have a refresher prior to EDCAMP.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RDZV3e1o3ftpkEFDdb8crgmTR41lJBHTstEFtYHEX0o/edit?usp=sharing
      
    • Science standards refresh: may need a group to discuss
      
    • Leave afternoon open for science teachers
      
  • MLK Day: Dave Burgess
    
    • Door prizes
      
    • Different session types (panels, playgrounds, etc)
      
    • Survey for topics ahead of time
      

Other

• Presentation on 4H by Dylan Kelly @ 2:15
  
  • Contact Info: (218) 384-3511 dtkelly@umn.edu
    

Set next meeting
September 19th @ Esko
Members Present:
Barnum: Evan Lembke, Randi Lembke
Carlton: Mimi Effinger, Billie Waugh
Cloquet: Michelle Brenner, Bekki Morrison
Cromwell-Wright: Terry Sawdey
Esko: Jennifer Hoffmann
Hermantown:
McGregor:
Moose Lake: Carrie White, Pam Erickson
Willow River: Tana Mack, Nikki Molis
Wrenshall: Ellie Swanson