Behavior 360 training will focus on a computer-based point sheet system for students with BIPS. These strategies will be implemented for dealing with students with behavior intervention plans.

Balanced literacy integration through the use of the novel, "The Compound". Use of science fiction in the classroom, hooking students with engaging book talks to get students to read from a variety of award winning lists. Using the book to make text to self and text to world connections. Guided reading passages used to tie life science TEKS.

Science TAKS data disaggregation by objective. Analysis of TEKS and cross-referencing each question to determine student needs. Align teach pieces to student needs.

Book studies on current student literature and novels to infuse balanced literacy and intermingle a multitude of genres aligned with TEKS objectives.

Campus Staff Development for Exchange day, February 15, 2010

Campus Staff Development

follow-up to Campus Staff Development/Campus Instructional Strategies

Special Ed teachers will be apprised of basic procedural issues dealing with SPED cases. They will also be analyzing student data regarding testing accommodations for field testing.

Teachers new to Irving IISD will receive their laptops and instruction on campus technology procedures.

A seminar introducing information and expectations regarding the professional development appraisal system.