Quote 5 minutes

"Some people want it to happen, some people wish it to happen, others make it happen."

Michael Jordan

Norms 5 minutes

• Be open to spend the time it takes to learn.
• Be adaptable to your learning and the learning of others.
• Create safe space.
• Embrace that learning is food for the mind.
• Understand that learning is a process that requires patience with self and others.

(Fisher, Frey, and Hattie, 2020)

GADOE School Improvement Process 10 minutes

• ASSESS- Conduct Needs Assessment
• PLAN- Create School Improvement Plan
• IMPLEMENT- Execute Plan
• MONITOR- Determine Progress
• ASSESS- Conduct Needs Assessment

Prepare for February 2021 Board Meeting 10 minutes

• CHCS Governing Board Meets Monday, February 8, 2021 at 6pm
• During the board meeting, Mr. Muhammad will present mid-year i-Ready data to the board
• In preparation for the board meeting, what are our thoughts about the mid-year i-Ready data as we reflect on our CHCS Academic Excellence Goal to ensure 85% of our 3-8 grade scholars are reading at grade level?

Priority 1 15 minutes

Effective Implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (Core, Targeted, Intensive) Focused on Tier 1 Instruction Through High Leverage Practices

• Theory of Action- If the Instructional Leadership Team...,Then the Teachers will...and the Scholars will...

Next Steps 5 minutes

• Next Academic Excellence Committee Meeting is March 2, 2021 at 4pm.
• Review progress toward Priority 1
• Consider Theory of Action for:

Priority 2- Effective Implementation of Professional Learning Communities Through Systematic Data Analysis and Corrective Instructional Planning

Priority 3- Effective Implementation of Specially Designed Instruction

Priority 4- Effective Implementation of the Tri-Focus Areas (Arts, Agriculture, Environment) Into All Instruction

Before We Go... 10 minutes

• Anything still Circling from our discussion?

The google doc that we worked on as a committee remains open for additional comments

• What Squares with your current thinking?

The PPT presentation was concise. The responses to the committee members' questions were concise and astute

• What do you feel cautious about?

Reassurance that all assessment data is considered and analyzed to ensure maximum growth for each scholar

(Adapted from UGA J.W. Fanning Institute for

Leadership Development instructional materials)