SoJo Consortium

August 19, 2019

8:45-10:30
 Session Objectives:
● Viewing Dr. Renfrow’s Vision for 2019-2020
● Defining Core Instruction
● Explore JCPS Instructional Model
● Understand the expectations of highly
functioning PLCs in JCPS
Dr. Renfrow’s Video
Address
JCPS Instructional Model
Johnston County Public Schools
SoJo Consortium
August 19, 2019
JCPS Portrait of A Graduate
MTSS Defined

Multi-Tiered System of
Supports (MTSS) is a
framework for school
improvement utilizing
evidence-based and
data-driven, student-centered
practices to advance the
academic, behavioral, and
social-emotional learning
of ALL students.
Core Instruction Includes:

▷ Grade Level Standards

▷ Delivered to ALL students
▷ Differentiation occurs within Core
around Grade Level Standards
▷ Intervention/Acceleration happens
IN ADDITION to Core
Why is an instructional
model necessary?
Why is an Instructional Model necessary?
● Promotes authentic conversations
○ centered around instruction & instructional change
○ among administrators, coaches, and teachers
● Improves communication
○ School, district, & from classroom to living room

● Puts learners - as they should be - at the

center of our discussions and work
JCPS Instructional Model

The JCPS Instructional

Model is cyclical and the
process may begin with
any of these components.
Which of these do you consider when
planning?
Which of these do you consider when
implementing?
 Which of these do you consider while
reflecting?
Putting It All Together

The JCPS Instructional

Model is cyclical and the
process may begin with
any of these components.
 Professional Learning
Communities

Leveraging highly functioning PLCs to increase teacher

efficacy and achievement for all students
Where are we going?

JCPS PLC Handbook 2019

JCPS PLC Handbook 2019
 PLC Big Ideas
A. What is a PLC: "The official definition of a professional
learning community is an ongoing process in which educators
work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry
and action research to achieve better results for the students
they serve'..." (Cassandra Erkens)
B. Fundamental Assumptions
1. We can make a difference: our schools can be more effective
2. Improving our people is the key to improving our schools
3. Significant school improvement will impact teaching and
learning
 PLC Big Ideas
C. Three "Big Ideas" of being a PLC
1. Focus on Learning
2. Collaborative Culture
3. Focus on Results
D. Four Key Questions
1. What is it we expect our students to learn?
2. How will we know when they have learned it?
3. How will we respond when they don't learn?
4. How will we respond when they already know it?
-DuFour, DuFour, & Eaker
Most Important Point (MIP)
Reflect on something learned.

Stand, locate a partner not near you, and

share your MIP.

Now, find a new partner and share your

MIP.
Collaboration

Use this opportunity to collaborate

and connect with your grade alike
colleagues from other schools.
SoJo Consortium Future Dates 2019-20
September 27th
March 17th
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Back. To. Basics.