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**Part 2: TEA Learning System Components ** **Directions:** Review the components of the TEA learning system. As you review, think about desirable local provisions for each component. Consider strengths and weaknesses in local provisions. Access the Texas Education Code at // [] // and/or the Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, (TAC): Part II Texas Education Agency at // [] //. Peruse these sites for more information about the TEA learning system components. Collaborate online with two colleagues to complete the table (below) on the TEA learning system by describing the minimum state provisions, desirable local provisions for each of the six components, and your preliminary suggestions for improvement. Your suggestions may change after completing the course.

**TEA Learning System Components ** If you agree to collaborate....please add your name to the list.

Collaborators: Peggy Hale, Kim Allen, Kathy Finch, Deann Thompson
students to know and to do ||< TEKS: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills ||< TEKS Infusion ||< Teacher training and support || we use to meet our goals for students. ||< Content curriculum guide in Eduphoria; Region IV's curriculum for Math and Science; Gateways to Science; State adopted textbooks used as resources; Curriculum guides provided by TEA ||< Use curriculum scope and sequences and multiple resources to teach TEKS Curriculum Central-vertical alignment documents for AISD ||< Teacher training and support; online collaboration; opensource resources Revisit location and organization of these documents through staff development sessions || use to meet our goals for students. ||< Must cover TEKS and offer a variety of arrangements and settings ||< Best Practices Methods, Dana Center Math and Science, Writing Academy, New Jersey Writing Project in Texas, Technology Integration, Gateways to Science, Science Starters, Math Bell Ringer Activities, AP Training Continue to use district developed scope & sequences for subjects ||< Planning time for teachers //**for teachers to collaborate in grade level teams and in vertical teams; develop PLNs**// Make revisions as needed based on benchmark test and TAKS testing to ensure all TEKS are covered in a timely manner || District-provided staff development, Department and Team training sessions <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">District Level staff development, Campus Level staff development, individual support by district level specialists as needed. ||< Required District professional development throughout the school year as well as training at Region 4 & 5 and conferences <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Mandatory and volunteer staff development sessions, Region XI trainings, conferences ||< Need Funding Sources <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Work with departments and teachers to gather input as to which sessions to offer, gather input from departments to see what is being offered so sessions are not overlapping || Assessments; Summative Assessments ||< TAKS Results; Benchmark Tests; Formative Assessments; Summative Assessments ||< <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Review testing calendar to ensure testing is spread through out the year || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">District Improvement Plan, Campus Improvement Plan(CIP), Department Improvement Plans (DIP), Site Based Decision Making (SBDM) committees ||< <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Review all plans to make revisions that support state/district/campus goals and objectives. ||
 * < **Component** ||< **Minimum State Provision** ||< **Desirable Local Provision** ||< **Preliminary**
 * Suggestion**
 * for Improvement** ||
 * < __Learning Goals:__ what we want
 * < __Curriculum Documents:__ resources
 * < __Instructional Program:__ strategies we
 * < __Staff Development Program:__ how can we acquire and improve skills we need to teach all learners? ||< Project Share, Personal Learning Networks,
 * < __Measurement System:__ how will we evaluate what we do? ||< TAKS Results; Benchmark Tests; Formative
 * < __Administrative Procedures:__ what policies support or hinder the goals we are trying to help our students attain? ||< Current policies do not hinder but rather support goals of the District, including Board of Trustees goals at this time ||< 22:1 policy (if passed) will hinder the goals

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">How can understanding the components of the TEA learning system assist you in your work as an instructional leader?
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">As an instructional leader, understanding the components of the TEA learning system is one of the most important job responsibilities. The learning system is an ever changing cycle that needs to be adapted to support the district and campus goals. A leader who is involved in the entire learning process creates teachers who are more willing to support the learning process and work together to implement the campus goals and objectives. Teachers are more motivated by an effective instructional leader who can empathize with what is going on in the classroom and with the demands of the instructional program. An instructional leader who has a deep understanding of the learning system is able to provide guidance and support for teachers.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Brainstorming: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">motivated teachers...easier if they know leader is involved <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">understanding....experience it’s easier to teach to others <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">knowing... helps you empathize (sp.) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">planning <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">support system for teachers <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">provide guidance <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">effective implementation or evaluation

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Why is it important that an instructional leader improve the components of the TEA learning system?
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The components of the TEA learning system will always be a work in progress according to campus needs each school year. By having an instructional leader who is willing to plan, deliberate, and implement changes in this system, student learning and instruction can be maximized. An instructional leader needs to be able to keep up with the changes in state mandates and make adjustments. This will ensure that the campus goals are met while focusing on improving campus performance. Fairly often a school district’s goals and mission will change, and the instructional leader needs to be able to ensure that any change implemented focuses on academic success for all learners.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Brainstorming: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">work in progress <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">well planned and deliberate <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">maximize student learning and instruction <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">keep up with the changes in state mandates <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">can make changes as needed to ensure the campus goals are met <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">can focus on improving campus performance <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">improve school district’s mission and goals <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">focus on academic success for all learners

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