OUSD School Transformation Collaborative:
Spring 2017 Cohort
Next Generation School Tours
Before Your Tour:
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RSVP for School Tours by Jan 16th using the Tour RSVP form. If you are confirmed you will receive an confirmation invite.
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Each person on the team must attend one tour, and the team must cover all the school tours availble.
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Bring a pen and notepad for recording observations
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Bring a smartphone or camera to take photos
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Coordinate your own substitutes and transportation to the school site
During Your Tour:
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Take a least 3 pictures that highlight key features of the school that interest you
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Talk to at least one teacher and one student about their experience, record your reflections
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Record at least one meaningful quote from from a staff member
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Record your reflections and observations
After the Tour:
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Meet as a team after the tour to discuss your reflections and observations.
School Tour Guidelines
Objectives:
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Gather ideas and examples to help implement new practices at your school
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Understand the level of variation among schools that are considered “next gen”
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Learn how fellow educators prepared for shifting their instructional approach
Materials Needed:
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A notepad to record observations and discussion notes