Cadres+(no)

=Content Area Cadres November 14, 2005=

Role of the Cadres – Why?
Sharing of Resources:
 * To provide equal access to content information throughout the state
 * To build on each other’s strengths
 * To share resources - Human, material, technology, etc.
 * To share information on trainings, workshop opportunities, grant opportunities, etc.
 * To develop a network and forum for the content area
 * To connect to and participate with state and national professional organizations
 * To connect to other cadres – modeling and supporting integration

Communication:
 * To improve communication statewide about the content area
 * To share knowledge about school improvement and target area goals pertaining to content areas
 * Identify those who could serve as an external leader – etc.
 * Identify materials that would assist in meeting goals
 * Let educators know what other schools are using – Curriculum materials, strategies and assessments,
 * To identify needs of teachers and schools
 * To serve as a point of contact for state level initiatives, issues, etc.
 * To broaden the PreK – 16 perspective

Building capacity:
 * To provide information on best practices, current/relevant research, curriculum, instruction, and assessment – Ideas to enhance and improve from State, national, perspective
 * To facilitate enhancement of the subject area - Trainer of trainers
 * Renew and refresh: – experience and reflect about the content
 * Provide a safe place to learn and grow

Structure of the Cadres – Who – When – Where
Who : Co-Chairs – NDE/ESU
 * Volunteers from ESUs – may change
 * Prefer one from each ESU to provide for geographical representation
 * ESUs may select a school person to represent them in various content areas
 * Allow for flexibility – may be fluid
 * Number that is manageable – 15 - 20

When:
 * Everyone will meet January 19th
 * January will be the kick off meeting
 * This year may also meet in May In the future aim for twice/year
 * Connect with professional organizations
 * Science – October
 * Social Studies - October
 * Math - February
 * Reading - February
 * Connect with ESU dates
 * September
 * November
 * February
 * May

Role of the Co-Chairs:
 * Determine agenda – both agree
 * Facilitate the meeting
 * On-going Communication – internal between chairs before sending on to Cadre members – Share agendas and minutes
 * Co-chairs communicate with other content area cadres – annual review

Co – Chairs:
 * Reading: Kim Larson, Becky Brandl
 * Math: Deb Romanek, Lenny VerMaas
 * Science: Jim Woodland, Sheree Person-Pandil
 * Social Science: Larry Starr, Dave Perkins