Friday, October 31, 2014

10.31.14 Astroween PD

  • PLC Smart Goals and Action Plan
    • Reviewed School Report Card
    • Reviewed Program Review
        • assessments 
        • portfolio development 
        • common rubrics 
        • reflections (processes and use of vocabulary)

9.9.14 A & H PLC

1. SGGs - Common Rubric. 
80 % of students will be able to demonstrate Skill at a level _____ through ___________. 

  • How will we measure it? 
  • What is proficiency? 
  • How do we know where currently stand? 
  • When/how will we assess? 

2. Common Language - Analysis, Development, etc...

Friday, August 1, 2014

8-1-14 PLC Visioning Day

PLC Indicators of Success reflection

Smart Goal Reflection / Action Planning reflection

Meeting with Arts Community member Ed Swain,
President - Fine Arts Bardstown Society (FABS) http://www.fineartsbardstown.com/
- student competition / exhibit - reconsidering dates and timeline
- establishing network of collaborating artists
- potential for more frequent student displays

Thursday, June 19, 2014

6.8.14 Meeting KCAE Rucci


  • June 8th KCAEA mtg. in Lexington 1-4pm
    • discussed PR and what needs to be addressed at the state level
      • clarity of rubrics
      • summary of personal school experiences
    • discussed Career-Ready vs. College Pathway
      • schools can earn 1.5 points per student if they do both
      • Career-Ready not really the best terminology for specific art careers (students truly NOT CR)
      • Commissioner wants career pathway implemented at start of 2014-2015 school year
      • written piece for capstone
      • discussed bringing up issues to KDE
    • Art Teacher vs. Classroom Teacher and the arts
      • guest brought up concerns about certifications of those teaching art classes
      • discussed bringing up the idea of minutes per domain in the elementary classroom at KDE mtg. (as it used to be)
    • Next KCAEA mtg. July 13 at 1pm

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Assist with Assist

In attendance Shawn Robinson, Matt Hoyes.

Discuss Program Review presentation to SBDM.

Hoyes to input data to Assist.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Distinguishing Marks

Thursday 2/27/14

In attendance: Matt Hoyes, Shawn Robinson, Bob Morris,

Visual and performing arts connecting.
- What's happening over in your neck of the woods?

Re-visit Program Review.
- Any further changes concerning scoring?  Any additional evidence, rationale to add?

Content specific Professional Development opportunities.
- Performing Arts - Shawn Robinson attending -
- Visual Arts - Matt Hoyes attending -

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Moving forward in 2014.

Action planning - 


1.       What are we already tackling that we need to strengthen further and complete?  

Program Review 

2.       What are the most important steps that we can take in the coming weeks to move this item forward?

Re-assess 2012-13's distinguished Program Review and add new evidence.  

3.       What additional (1 or 2 items) will take our team to the next level in the year ahead?

Continue developing department vision and publish.  

4.       Who is passionate about taking the lead on this/these item(s)?