Cadre+Minutes-+Nov+2009

Cadre Name: **Student Support** Date: 11/17/09 Mini-vision: **Hypotheses generation and Action Plan***=== Members present: __12__ V. Bond, C. Pollack, K. Basto, M. Cohen, M. Lopez, I. Quinones, L. Thompson, A. Milner, R. Vouthounes, R. Bannock, E. O’Rourke, Murphy Members absent: __4__ S. Carrion, N. Ricciardi, V. Vidal, C. Ortiz Roles: Co-facilitators –Bond, Murphy Recorder – Quinones-Martin Timekeeper – Bannock Process Observer – Milner Gatekeeper – Thompson Refreshments – none, for next meeting Thompson

1. Greeting / team building activity – Rules were reviewed. Clarification: All team members must participate and comment on each particular issue. (5 min.) 2. Adjustments to previous minutes – None (1 min.) 3.** Agenda: Action Plans revisited/revised E. O’Rourke has volunteered to assist with on-line lesson plans. -K. Basto needed more info. On Rigby Reads Assessment in order to plan more effectively. We were informed that all teachers have access to scores; they are grouped according to homerooms. E. will get info to us. Ann shared what she does in terms of scope and sequence, graphic organizers and other resources. E. said thousands of copies are at the Literacy Center for the taking as needed.** Discussion: **Next issue: If we share modifications at grade level meetings… discussion on** when **to share modifications…not at grade level meetings! Schedule/Calendar is full for the rest of the year. Suggestions: weekly, by email, collaboration, time to share modifications that work, newsletter, website. Conclusion: meet as needed to discuss modifications and techniques** Data/Evidence: Responsibility: Timeline: December 4th, 2009—Report progress – ongoing process** 4. Closure / Process observation: (5 min.) (Review group dynamics of meeting and responsibilities for next meeting.) More people participated, although we didn’t go around formally, ensuring all participants are heard. 5. Prepare agenda for next meeting - Friday December 4th, we will revisit the lesson plan issue and status of.
 * - To continue working on action plans:
 * Rigby Benchmarks, Pre and Post tests, Writing prompts, Math Secure Tests**
 * Val, Laura, Rosa, Cathy, Lori**

Other info.: December Birthdays: R. Bannock 12/07; L. Leyhow 12/16;I. Quinones-Martin 12/09 This Cadre will also serve as a Data Team, according to Eleanor.