Talladega City Schools Pre-K Program

Hal Henderson is home of the Talladega City Schools Pre-K Program. Mrs. Angela Capers, a "highly qualified" teacher with exceptional talents, developed the program during the 2008-2009 academic year. Mrs. Karen Graves, a "highly qualified" paraprofessional, works collaboratively with the 2010-2011 teacher, Mrs. Patricia Cook, to continously move the program forward. Mrs. Cook was previously our State Department of Education Technical Assistant who evaluated our program. We have 18 students enrolled in Pre-K. I am also pleased to announce that our site has been recognized by the State Department of Education as "exemplary."

Saturday, January 01, 2011

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR
JANUARY 2011
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, got plenty of rest, and is ready for a NEW year and a NEW challenge.  The first three days back will provide training and opportunities to grow and collaborate with colleagues.  The schedule I gave you before we left for Christmas break has changed a bit and the new schedule is below:

Monday, January 3, 2011
8:00-11:00 - "Strategic Teaching" training for all principals, reading coaches, and the two teachers from each school.  Training will be at Hal Henderson in K. Clay's room.

K-3 teachers and those not involved in "Strategic" training will have the opportunity to work in classrooms and meet with grade level teachers to prepare for the second semester.

11:00-12:30 - Lunch on your own!

12:30-3:00 - Those involved in "Strategic" training will prepare to train all others in their building.

K-2 teachers will meet to plan math lessons for the second semester using Study Island, Saxon, and any other resources.  Also, math benchmark tests for second semester should be prepared in LinkIt, if possible.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011
8:00-11:00 - "Strategic Teaching" training for all 4th-6th grade teachers and any others selected by Administration.  Training for Hal Henderson and Houston teachers will be held at Hal Henderson in K. Clay's room.

All other teachers not involved in "Strategic" training will have the opportunity to work in classrooms and meet with colleagues to prepare for second semester.

8:30 - BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION WORKSHOP - THS Career Tech - Room 916
This workshop is designed for administrators, counselors, parents, general/special education teachers, and paraprofessionals.  Anyone interested may attend.

11:00-12:30 - Lunch on your own!

12:30-3:00 - 4th-6th grade teachers (Hal and Houston) will meet in Clay and Berry's room to plan "Strategic" lessons for second semester.  Take materials needed to prepare lessons.

DATA meetings for Kindergarten and first grade - Houston Library (Hal and Houston teachers)

Wednesday, January 5, 2011
8:00-11:00 - "Meet and Greet" for Hal Henderson and Houston teachers - Houston Library!

11:00-12:30 - Lunch on your own!

12:30-3:00 - DATA meetings for second and third grade - Houston Library (Hal and Houston teachers)

All other teachers will have the opportunity to work in their classrooms and collaborate with colleagues.

I am excited about our new journey and look forward to the NEW challenge in 2011.  Thanks to all of you for all of your hard work and dedication.  Keep up the GREAT work in the new year!!!!!!!
Posted by Alicia Laros at 9:53 PM

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