1. MNPS Institute Working with Partners July 13-14, 2017
Facilitator Paula Barkley
Explain what they will develop represents the best of each academic world.
Ask participants to match descriptors with the levels of the Academy model—the popcorn piece.
And reference the 4 R’s.
Which one is most critical.
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2. Welcome and Introductions
Working with Partners
Welcome and Introductions
Explain what they will develop represents the best of each academic world.
Ask participants to match descriptors with the levels of the Academy model—the popcorn piece.
And reference the 4 R’s.
Which one is most critical.
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3. I can statements…
I can identify motives of business partners and educators for working together (World Café Harvest)
I can identify differences in business and school cultures
I can build and maintain relationships with partners
Explain what they will develop represents the best of each academic world.
Ask participants to match descriptors with the levels of the Academy model—the popcorn piece.
And reference the 4 R’s.
Which one is most critical.
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4. I can statements…
I can plan with my partners to create quality classroom learning experiences that will enable students to connect mastery of content standards to the “real world”
I can plan with my team and partners to create extended learning experiences that enable students to connect their learning to the “real world”
Explain what they will develop represents the best of each academic world.
Ask participants to match descriptors with the levels of the Academy model—the popcorn piece.
And reference the 4 R’s.
Which one is most critical.
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5. Norms for Working Together
Take productive risks and struggle as necessary.
Respect everyone’s voice.
Manage floor time and sidebar conversations.
Focus on the student.
Use technology politely and appropriately.
Ask for agreement, additions or deletions
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6. quality business engagement,
Quick check:
When you hear the words
quality business engagement,
what comes to mind?
Let’s popcorn…
Explain what they will develop represents the best of each academic world.
Ask participants to match descriptors with the levels of the Academy model—the popcorn piece.
And reference the 4 R’s.
Which one is most critical.
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7. An Academy is an… Elementary school model of knowing students
Middle school model of organization
High school model of content
College model of majoring
Explain what they will develop represents the best of each academic world.
Ask participants to match descriptors with the levels of the Academy model—the popcorn piece.
And reference the 4 R’s.
Which one is most critical.
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8. What is this REFORM all about?
Rigor
Relevance
Relationships
Readiness
Slides 11-14: 15 min.
Review each R…what it means and what it does not mean. Example – Rigor does not mean more books to read or more work. It means more in-depth or more challenging work.
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9. This model will only work if you implement the academies with fidelity
This model will only work if you implement the academies with fidelity. This is how Ford identifies transformation. This explains the difference between programs and transformation.

10. World Café Etiquette Focus on what matters Contribute your thinking
Speak your heart and mind
Listen to understand
Link and connect ideas
Listen for insights and deeper questions
Write, doodle, draw on tablecloths
Explain that we are going to engage in a protocol that they may enjoy using with their team or in the classroom with students called the World Café. It is especially useful in helping people access prior knowledge and experiences that may provide essential background for new ones. It helps people make connections between old and new information and to think about what else they need to understand to use it.
Review points of etiquette with participants and explain they will receive instructions for this protocol step by step.
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11. World Café
When directed by the facilitator,
Silently write, draw, doodle your response to the question on the tablecloth 2 min
Silently read each others responses 2 min
Share your responses verbally and develop a collective response about how your vision aligns with the academy model 2 min
One ‘Expert’ Remains at the Table
Break your participants into three groups. Use your facilitative assistants to serve as leaders. They will stay and share the collective responses with the next group.
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12. World Café: Question One
Why do we as educators need to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with business and civic partners?
Follow the process on the instruction slide. Once they have developed a collective vision, move participants to the next table. The group leader will share the last group’s collective vision and offer 2 minutes for the group to make additions to it on the paper.
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13. Expert Sharing
Expert shares responses to different group members.

14. World Café: Question Two
What cultural barriers do we as educators confront when trying to work effectively with business and civic partners?
Repeat process from question one.. Have you ever been on a sports team or other type of team? Have you had any training about collaboration or interdisciplinary planning? Etc.
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15. Expert Sharing
Expert shares responses to different group members.

16. World Café: Question Three
What do we need as educators to build and maintain relationships that add value to classroom and extended classroom learning?
Repeat process from questions one and two.
Once table discussions have ended with collective responses to all questions, wrap up protocol with charting need to knows that you can cross off as we cover them on the agenda.
Finally ask for any take aways from the World Café.
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17. Expert Sharing
Expert shares responses to different group members.

18. World Café: Harvest © Nashville Ford NGL Hub Chart responses:
Develop the list of Ah Ha’s in the first 2 questions? Did you see similar responses or?
What trainings did you notice others had? What do you see that is still needed? What do we still need to know? Go back to this last one and check off as it is addressed.
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19. Keys to Effective Engagement
Establishing Purpose
Teacher/Team Planning
Teacher or Team Partner Preparation
Student Preparation
Reflection
Repeat process from questions one and two.
Once table discussions have ended with collective responses to all questions, wrap up protocol with charting need to knows that you can cross off as we cover them on the agenda.
Finally ask for any take aways from the World Café.
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20. Establishing Purpose How do we determine our purpose?
Ask the right questions…
How does this experience relate to our content standards?
How does this experience connect to a bigger picture?
Real world challenge or project-based learning
Experiential learning
Networking
21st Century Skills
What do we want them to know and be able to do as a result of this experience?
Communicate with our Academy Team?
Repeat process from questions one and two.
Once table discussions have ended with collective responses to all questions, wrap up protocol with charting need to knows that you can cross off as we cover them on the agenda.
Finally ask for any take aways from the World Café.
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21. Teacher/Team Planning
What tools can we use to answer the questions and plan a quality experience?
Experiential Learning Manuals
Career Fair, Industry Tours, Job Shadowing, Capstone
Business Engagement Request Forms
Classroom Speakers, Experiential Learning, Teaching through the Lens, Project-based Learning, Challenge-based Learning
Repeat process from questions one and two.
Once table discussions have ended with collective responses to all questions, wrap up protocol with charting need to knows that you can cross off as we cover them on the agenda.
Finally ask for any take aways from the World Café.
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22. Preparation for Students and Partners
What do I need to do prior to the experience to optimize student learning and build relationships with partners?
Tools for Partner Preparation
Business Request Forms (Standards, Key Learnings, Logistics)
Partner Communication (Phone, )
Tools for Student Preparation
Professionalism Rubric
Business Expectations (Teacher/Partner)
Experiential Assignments (Before, During, After Experience)
Repeat process from questions one and two.
Once table discussions have ended with collective responses to all questions, wrap up protocol with charting need to knows that you can cross off as we cover them on the agenda.
Finally ask for any take aways from the World Café.
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23. Reflection
What opportunities can I provide that will encourage students to reflect on their learning and maintain relationships with partners?
Essays
Thank you notes
Partner Classroom Visits
Activities:
Individual, Pair-Square, Small Group, Large Group
Repeat process from questions one and two.
Once table discussions have ended with collective responses to all questions, wrap up protocol with charting need to knows that you can cross off as we cover them on the agenda.
Finally ask for any take aways from the World Café.
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24. Culture and Communication
Scenarios Activity
Repeat process from questions one and two.
Once table discussions have ended with collective responses to all questions, wrap up protocol with charting need to knows that you can cross off as we cover them on the agenda.
Finally ask for any take aways from the World Café.
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25. Revisiting I can statements…
Did we accomplish our goals?
What further training, materials, or supports do you need to be successful?
Repeat process from questions one and two.
Once table discussions have ended with collective responses to all questions, wrap up protocol with charting need to knows that you can cross off as we cover them on the agenda.
Finally ask for any take aways from the World Café.
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26. Exit Ticket: Six Word Stories (Finish the Sentence below)
Workshop Wrap-up
Exit Ticket: Six Word Stories
(Finish the Sentence below)
When I am asked to work individually or with my team to create learning opportunities with partners, I…
Repeat process from questions one and two.
Once table discussions have ended with collective responses to all questions, wrap up protocol with charting need to knows that you can cross off as we cover them on the agenda.
Finally ask for any take aways from the World Café.
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