Wednesday MM - Day 6

Good Morning!
EOQ Test information and updates on AIG services

EOQ Updates:

We will begin EOQ tests this Friday, starting with Reading. Tuesday is Math CI (first 12 questions) and Wednesday is Math CA. Specialists will be testing, so please follow the abbreviated specials schedule (in blog documents and posted on the board). No proctors are needed for this round.

I realize that some LTM and CCES module meetings will need to be rescheduled due to the schedule.  I am working on that this morning and will communicate changes on Thursday.  Also remember that Specials are 25 minutes!  Example, if 5th starts at 10:30, pick up at 10:55 so the next class can arrive at 11:00 and have a prepared specialist.

When testing, please remember:

* You should pass out tests at 8:30. Students in accommodation group settings must be picked up before then.

* You may keep tests/answer sheets in your rooms until Wednesday. Make sure they are out of sight.

* The data we get from EOQs is only as good as the input. Please monitor students to be sure they are on the correct side, not offline, etc.

* Our accommodation groups have changed since first quarter! please be aware and instill confidence in kids before we begin this Friday.

End of quarter testing, though important, should not replace reading and math instruction. Please be sure you have at least 75 minutes for Lang Arts and Math (each) scheduled daily for that week. If 1 or 2 students are holding up the rest of the group, inquire with Kathy to determine if they can finish on the stage.

The new program specialist for AIG and Single School Culture is Ms. Paula Wilkins. You may be familiar with her work as a high school social studies teacher at Carver, but most recently for her leadership with Single School Culture for Academics.  Ms. Wilkins graduated from NC Central. She holds a masters degree from Wake Forest and is completing her doctoral studies at Garner-Webb.

Ms. Wilkins has begun to assume the day-to-day leadership of the AIG program - including identification, communication with parents, professional development, curriculum, IB, AP exam fees, and Governor's School.

I will assist Ms. Wilkins with many of the processes already in progress for this school year, However, please direct your day-to-day questions to her.  I remain responsible for the big picture of AIG; however, I am confident in Ms. Wilkins' abilities to serve you and our students and lead the AIG program.  She will begin to do learning walks in AIG classrooms soon. Please introduce yourself and welcome her to the AIG team!

Best wishes for the New Year.  Fondly, Bud