1. Implementation in a Transition Year
February 2014
Network Team Institute
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A Story of Units
Implementation in a Transition Year
NOTE THAT THIS DISCUSSION IS DESIGNED TO BE 30 MINUTES IN LENGTH.
This session is intended to facilitate discussion among leaders. The goal is to share strategies and successes of implementation during this transitional year.
This session follows a Module Focus Session, wherein participants deeply studied the mathematical sequence of a module in their chosen grade-level. This session is intended to go beyond the module study, facilitating decisions about pacing and implementation in order to meet the needs of a specific group of students. This work session will be followed by a panel discussion during which several representatives from around NY State will share some of their recent strategies and successes.

2. Implementation in a Transition Year
February 2014
Network Team Institute
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1 minute
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Session Objectives
Closely examine a series of lessons in order to make choices regarding implementation.
Understand how specific choices support successful pacing while bridging gaps in prior knowledge and honoring the balance of rigor.
Share strategies and successes in implementation of A Story of Units.
Our objectives for this session are to:
Closely examine a series of lessons in order to make choices regarding implementation.
Understand how specific choices support successful pacing while bridging gaps in prior knowledge and honoring the balance of rigor.
Share strategies and successes in implementation of A Story of Units.

3. Implementation in a Transition Year
February 2014
Network Team Institute
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Agenda
Review the CCLS Checklist for A Story of Units Practice a Planning Protocol Discuss Strategies and Successes
We will begin by reviewing the CCLS Checklist for A Story of Units. We’ll then practice a planning protocol. Along the way, we’ll discuss options for implementation, maintaining the balance of rigor. Finally, we’ll take time to discuss some additional questions regarding implementation of this curriculum.
Let’s get started with the CCLS Checklist.

4. CCLS Checklist for A Story of Units
Implementation in a Transition Year
February 2014
Network Team Institute
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6 minutes
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CCSS Checklist for A Story of Units
CCLS Checklist for A Story of Units
Either play the video provided or use the sequence of animations and accompanying script on the next four “hidden” slides.

5. CCLS Checklist for A Story of Units
Implementation in a Transition Year
February 2014
Network Team Institute
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2 minutes
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CCSS Checklist for A Story of Units
CCLS Checklist for A Story of Units
Ask participants for observations regarding the current module of study at their grade level.

6. Implementation in a Transition Year
February 2014
Network Team Institute
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Agenda
Review the CCLS Checklist for A Story of Units Practice a Planning Protocol Discuss Strategies and Successes
Now that we’ve reviewed the CCLS Checklist, let’s use a planning protocol designed to facilitate thoughtful implementation.
NOTE TO FACILITATOR: This portion of the session should take about 20 minutes.

7. Practice a Planning Protocol
Implementation in a Transition Year
February 2014
Network Team Institute
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The module overview, topic opener, and applicable module assessment(s) for any topic from any module at any grade level
Practice a Planning Protocol
With any topic from A Story of Units, read the module overview and the topic opener.
Study the module assessment, paying particular attention to the sample responses provided.
Click to advance the first bullet. Allow time for participants to read the module overview and the topic opener for the pre-selected topic.
Click to advance second bullet. Allow time for participants to study the sample work provided for the module assessment(s).
NOTE TO FACILITATORS: It is likely that participants will have already studied these documents during Session 1 of this NTI. If this is the case, there is no need to spend additional time on this slide at this point.

8. Practice a Planning Protocol
Implementation in a Transition Year
February 2014
Network Team Institute
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5 minutes
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The preselected topic
Practice a Planning Protocol
Read through the first lesson of the topic.
Then, take note of the lesson objective and re-examine the exit ticket with the objective in mind. What major concept is necessary to successfully complete the exit ticket?
Study the concept development and problem set. How do the CD/PS develop the major concept that is required in the exit ticket? What parts of the CD/PS go beyond this major concept?
Click to advance the first bullet. Allow time for participants to read the first lesson of the pre-selected topic.
Click to advance second bullet. Read aloud the objective of the first lesson. Allow time for participants to re-read the exit ticket. Facilitate a discussion about the major concept required by the exit ticket.
Click to advance the third bullet. Allow time for participants to study the concept development and problem set. If participants have paper copies of the lessons, encourage them to highlight the portions of the CD/PS that are critical in preparation for the exit ticket. Facilitate a discussion about those portions of the lesson that are necessary in preparation for the exit ticket and those that go beyond the major concept needed for the exit ticket.

9. Practice a Planning Protocol
Implementation in a Transition Year
February 2014
Network Team Institute
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5 minutes
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The preselected topic
Practice a Planning Protocol
How will this knowledge empower teachers to support specific groups of learners?
Turn to the subsequent lesson, and examine the exit ticket. How does this exit ticket build on the last? How are the two exit tickets similar and how are they different?
Will students have an opportunity in the second lesson to continue development of the first lesson’s objective? What level of mastery of the first lesson’s objective is necessary in preparation for the second lesson?
Click to advance the first bullet. Facilitate a discussion about how participants’ previous observations might be further impacted as they consider the needs of a specific group of students. As appropriate, draw attention to any relevant notes boxes in the margins of the lesson.
Click to advance second bullet. Allow time for participants to read the exit ticket for the next lesson. Facilitate a discussion about the relationship between the two exit tickets.
Click to advance the third bullet. Facilitate discussion about how these new observations might further impact their decisions regarding implementation of the first lesson.

10. Practice a Planning Protocol
Implementation in a Transition Year
February 2014
Network Team Institute
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5 minutes
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The preselected topic
Practice a Planning Protocol
How does the new plan for implementation impact the student debrief?
Are any adjustments needed to the fluency and/or application components of the lesson?
Click to advance the first bullet. Facilitate a discussion about how the student debrief is impacted by the implementation decisions made thus far.
Click to advance second bullet. Facilitate a discussion about the other lesson components and the need to ensure that the balance of rigor is maintained.

11. Practice a Planning Protocol
Implementation in a Transition Year
February 2014
Network Team Institute
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5 minutes
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The preselected topic
Practice a Planning Protocol
Repeat this process for each lesson.
Read lesson.
Study exit ticket. Identify critical portions of concept development and problem set.
Consider needs of specific students.
Refer to subsequent exit ticket. Revise implementation plan as needed.
Make adjustments to the student debrief as needed.
Consider the other lesson components, ensuring a balance of rigor.
Review the planning protocol. If time allows, have participants go through the cycle again for the second lesson of the topic.

12. Implementation in a Transition Year
February 2014
Network Team Institute
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Agenda
Review the CCLS Checklist for A Story of Units Practice a Planning Protocol Discuss Strategies and Successes
In the remainder of this session, you will have the opportunity to discuss some difficult questions regarding implementation of this curriculum and share your strategies and successes with each other.

13. Discuss Strategies and Successes
Implementation in a Transition Year
February 2014
Network Team Institute
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5 minutes
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Discuss Strategies and Successes
In this year of transition, what challenges have you encountered with pacing? What strategies have you developed in response to these concerns? Which concerns have yet to be addressed?
Allow 3 minutes for table talk, and then 2 minutes to facilitate a whole group discussion.
NOTE TO FACILITATORS: When teams are reporting to the whole group, be sure to discuss pacing as it relates to the State test.

14. Discuss Strategies and Successes
Implementation in a Transition Year
February 2014
Network Team Institute
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5 minutes
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Discuss Strategies and Successes
In this year of transition, what challenges have you encountered with homework? What strategies have you developed in response to these concerns? Which concerns have yet to be addressed?
Allow 3 minutes for table talk, and then 2 minutes to facilitate a whole group discussion.

15. Discuss Strategies and Successes
Implementation in a Transition Year
February 2014
Network Team Institute
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5 minutes
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Discuss Strategies and Successes
In this year of transition, what concerns have been expressed by parents and/or other stakeholders? What strategies have you developed in response to these concerns? Which concerns have yet to be addressed?
Allow 3 minutes for table talk, and then 2 minutes to facilitate a whole group discussion.

16. Implementation in a Transition Year
February 2014
Network Team Institute
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1 minute
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Key Points
The CCLS Checklist for A Story of Units is a valuable tool in keeping an eye on the big picture at each grade-level.
When making decisions regarding implementation, it is important to honor the objective of each lesson.
The exit tickets of each lesson are helpful in this endeavor.
The lesson objectives are sequenced carefully toward mastery of each topic.
Careful attention should be given to maintaining a balance of rigor.
Let’s review some key points of this session.
The CCLS Checklist for A Story of Units is a valuable tool in keeping an eye on the big picture at each grade-level.
When making decisions regarding implementation, it is important to honor the objective of each lesson.
The exit tickets of each lesson are helpful in this endeavor.
The lesson objectives are sequenced carefully toward mastery of each topic.
Careful attention should be given to maintaining a balance of rigor.