Collaborative Articulation Teams (CATs) Proposal Form Collaborative Articulation Teams (CATs) are organized to focus on specific objectives that target student learning and support ongoing dstit improvement, which may include a blend of Strong, rigorous curriculum * Specie, ongoing professional development for al staff + Focused collaborative time or staff o reflect, analyze, and problem solve * Meaningful assessment and evaluation that provides feedback on student learning goals CATs will focus on improving student achievement and will support all curcular disciplines, ‘Team members may include: Principals, Teachers, PSD Faciitalor. Paraprofessionsls, oF other learning community members. Teams wil be formed as needs arise, and wil work within ®8 specific time frame witha specific goal to be achieved, Each site will designate individuals as curriculum contacts in all curicular areas. At secondary schools, department chairs will serve as the curriculum contact, At elementary schools, the Curriculum contacts will serve as resouroes for bulding colleagues in spectc subject areas, District-wide communication will be sent o all teachers of a particular discipline or level. Please complete both sides ofthis application form - Submitted by: Kelsey Bailey Emall:_kbaley@psdschools org Location/Site: Poudre High ScheoltuSSC Phone:_970:490-3670 Goal of CAT: 3 Education teachers an opportuni 1d share information, ast S_ upcomming professional development and conten! trainings, as Las structured me to colaborate wih colleaques both verically ang horizntaly in an effort instruction and enrance studentCollaborative Articulation Team Proposal | am proposing that a Calaborave Arcuation Team (CA) be formed forthe purpose of ‘ringing secondary and elementary school physical education teachers together on a quarterly 3's 10 discuss and make important decisions regarding physical education cisinct nlialves Teachers wil colabor 2nd work on PSD PE district rubrics and common assessments '3s wol as identify aurposeful instruction and evaluation, Contin ation, learn _educaion in areas of physical education thet PSD leachers use on a frequent Gasis. andlor have minimal experience and raining in, This CAT wil al 35 a bridge belwe: University of Norinem Colorado and PSO. in the hopes of creat a sustain i re ur teachers and educators in the det Physical Education a5 well as Excise und Spon Solence, ‘Suggested makeup ofthe team by position and level (principals, teachers, generalist, paraprofessionals, ther leaming community members): Teaches District Curicuium Faciitaior — “Department Head Discuss how the goals of this team would be aligned withthe dstct’s strategic plan ‘This CAT work supports jonal development in the Curneulum & ‘Student Engagement, as well as Assessment for Student Leaming dimensions ofthe PSD Standards “Teaching and Leaming Framework, By a lead aroup of teachers discuss, rainstorm ide 10 PSD PE all components ofthe framework mill be addi “This work wil also affect the ongoing work being dane rea nce ub ‘measurement used to determine teacher's growth, Teachers willbe provided. esto ‘Share their concems and frustrations and discuss potential solutions with thelr peers, ‘Approximate timeline for achieving goals and objectives: (October 2014, November 2014, February 2015, May 2015 (all combined meet List other expectations/needs for this team (frequency and length of meetings, locations and ‘ime for meeting, spends or hourly pay, materials or technology required. ete.) Frequency and Length of time of meetings: one meeting per quarter for combined celementaryisecondary teachers, 1.5 hours each ‘Mesting Location: TBD — based on needs of instructors, and avaliable space. Required Technology. computer/iPad, projector (gathered and organized by Curriculum) Estimated # of participants: 30-40 teachers Slipends or hourly gav. NIA Outside Facilitator Cost: NIA Materia: N/A (gathered and organized by Curriculum) Refreshments: 40 teachers x $3.00 x 4 meetings = $480.00 Payment, 40 teachers x $22.7é/hour x 4 meetings @ 1.5 hours = $5462.40 TOTAL: $5942.40,