Practicum Preparation Presentation

What is Haikudeck?

• Website you can use to create presentations
• Available on iPad or iPad mini, or any computer that supports Chrome, Safari, or Firefox
• "over 35 million free images and 20 font and image filter combinations."
• "simple, beautiful, and fun"

The Interview

• What is the class schedule? (1 hour 20 minutes)
• Is there ability grouping? (Yes)
• Any struggling readers? (Yes-1)
• What do you do for struggling readers? (Conference-have daily contact)
• Any students with IEP's? (Yes-1)

Wilson Elementary School

The Mission

• "The mission of Wilson Elementary School, in collaboration with family and community members, is to create an enthusiasm for learning while fostering academic, social and emotional growth in all children."

Fast Facts

• Location: 11001 North Buntrock Avenue, Mequon, WI 53092
• Race: 75.1% White, 10.2% Asian/Pacific Islander, 7.0% Black, 4.3% Two or More Races, 3.4% Hispanic
• Total Students: 559 (PK-5)
• Very Innovative Elementary School

Claim To Fame

• Readers and Writer's Workshop
• "Wilson is the only school in MTSD to offer an interactive learning environment through an outdoor classroom. The Wilson School Nature Area has three parts: (1) Garvey Woods, an area that has been kept in its natural state for more than 150 years, (2) a prairie and (3) the Nature Nook, an outdoor natural playground."

Access to Technology

• "100% of Wilson’s classrooms have Smart Boards and document cameras."

Student Success (2013-2104)

• Rated 85.1 Overall For Accountability (Significantly Exceeds Expectations)
• 93.1/100 Student Achievement (43.1/50 for Reading and 50/50 for Mathematics)
• 66.8/100 Student Achievement for State (28.8/50 for Reading and 38.1/50)
• (13.6 % Students with Disabilities, 11.7% Economically Disadvantaged, 6.2% Limited English Proficient)
• Source: http://www2.mtsd.k12.wi.us/Documents/16district/communications/2013_14Perfo...

Curriculum Findings

• Lucy Calkin's:
• "Readers Have Big Jobs To Do"
• If...Then...

Classroom Management

• 10 minutes mini lesson
• 30 minutes silent reading
• 15 minutes working with partner
• 5 minutes wrap up
• (Shh, shhh-model quietness)

Strengths/Closing

• Let's Wonder Together!
• Extend the vision, explore the world, and make dreams come true.