1. Ramping Up Quickly “Living the Tipping Point”  Larry Horvath, San Francisco State University, lhorvath@sfsu.edu  Natalio Avani, San Francisco State University, natalio@sfsu.edu

2. Background  Elementary program implementing multiple pilots, taskstream chosen to host PACT TE portfolios  50 video ‘kits’ purchased and packaged for student check out  Initial PACT orientation for secondary education faculty 2005-6 - The PACT had been put on the front burner, but the fire had been turned to low

3. July 1, 2008

4. Secondary Education as of Ju1y 1, 2008  3 Scorers trained (1 science, 2 ELA)  No secondary pilot teaching events completed  90 students coming into program required to complete the PACT TE during Spring semester 2009  One secondary PACT coordinator assigned 3 units release time

5. First steps  Natalio – Acountability, taskstream administration, communication with College Dean, budget and resources  Larry – Embedded in the process. Methods instructor, supervisor, seminar instructor. Training of scorers and PACT/program/support staff articulation. - Communication a priority

6. Meeting time  Methods (C&I) instructors: content specific pedagogy related to PACT TE tasks  Seminar instructors : Task 1, intro to videotaping, taskstream support  All Teacher Education faculty w/Kendyll!: All trained to score, programmatic coherence, focus on student success  Every department meeting had the PACT as an agenda item - Community!!! Can’t sit this one out - Open lines of communication

7. Building Capacity and Ownership  All training done on site  Majority of scoring done in-house  Using data to improve practice - Looking forward to 2009-10