Teacher Credibility - Trust

We have been learning more and more about the importance of Teacher Credibility, what that is and how it affects student learning.  Today, we will focus on trust.  Trust is a cornerstone component of an effective classroom.  There are five elements that ensure you have created a culture where students can trust you or others in your classroom: 

       Benevolence:  Confidence that one's well-being will be protected. . . the assurance that others will                               not exploit one's vulnerability or take advantage of them when the opportunity arises

       Honest:  A person's character, integrity and authenticity. . . acceptance of responsibility for one's                                 actions and doesn't shift blame to others

       Openness:  Openness signals reciprocal trust

       Reliability:  Consistency of behavior and knowing what to expect from others - one's needs will                                    be met in a positive way

      Competency:  Ability to perform as expected and according to standards appropriate to the task at                                       hand

Trust is not only important for a classroom setting between teacher to student but also it is important to build trust when working with your co-workers.  Trust is necessary for strong teams to be able to work together and reach collective efficacy.  

On Tuesday, during Deliberate Learning Sessions, teachers will be given a trust survey.  This survey will help us gauge the level of trust that you feel is in our culture at Perry Central.  Heidi, Brennan, Sean, Abe and Abbie have all been attending an Accelerated Learning program that started this past summer with the SIEC.  The goal is to learn more about how we can bring more teacher credibility and collective efficacy to the table to improve learning at Perry Central.  This team has set a goal to create opportunities for all of us to get to know each other better and in turn build more trust among our team.  

Building trust is not an easy element, but if you can work hard to do it, you will find a lot of success.  I am looking forward to building more and more trust with all of you and our students!  

Important Information: 

Professional Development - Tuesday, September 7th is our Professional Development Day.  The agenda for the day was sent out earlier, but you can find a copy HERE as well.  Looking forward to a great day!  Please remember that I would like all teachers to attend at least one of the Deliberate Practice Sessions!  

Learn and Leave Room - Many of you are aware that Shane McIntosh is running our Learn and Leave room.  This room is for students who may need a different learning environment or some extra help with their classwork during the class period.  (If you haven't heard of this room, let's talk separately).  To help this room run efficiently, it is important that teachers do the following: 

        * Before you send a student, stop in and talk to the L&L staff and let them know of names you may be sending. 

        * Create a system for how you will communicate with the L&L staff for the work that needs to be accomplished (Will it be by email, note you send with student, google classroom or other?)  

        * Communicate with the student the expectations you have for using the room and what work you want completed.  

        * Check to see if student has an IEP - if they do, stay in communication with the Special Education Teacher to make sure other accommodations/modifications do not need to be made.  

College 101 Night - Dana is hosting high school students and their families on Tuesday night to discuss the steps necessary to going to college.  She has many guest speakers that will share their expert advice.  Thanks to Dana for all of her hard work for this important program.  

MTSS Meeting - We will be meeting soon with our admin and counseling team to discuss  students who are struggling.  If you have a student you are struggling with, please send their name to Jody so we can brainstorm options for students.  Turn in their names by Thursday morning before school. 

Education Foundation Ribbon Cutting - Many of you are aware that Perry Central started an Education Foundation to help generate funds to help support our programs that in turn support students.  This Friday night at the Homecoming Football game, we will be hosting a ribbon cutting for this organization.  If you would like to donate to the Education Foundation, please see Jody and she will get you a form.  You can have it automatically withheld from your paycheck if you would like!

IU Band Day - The Perry Central Marching Commodores will travel to IU on Saturday to play at half-time.  Good luck to the Commodores and thanks to Andrea for providing opportunities for students to perform outside of our stadium.  (I feel bad for them having to learn the IU fight song!!  Poor kids!  LOL!)   

It is homecoming week!!  Good luck to all of the Commodores this week - both athletics and band!

Perry Central Jr./Sr. High School

2021-2022 Vision:  Connect with others, Collaborate with Teams, Continuous Improvement, Create Authentic Learning Opportunities, Celebrate!    

Purpose:  Each student to show one year of growth. 

Goals:  

• Increase ILEARN Pass Rate by 10% Math/ELA  (10 more students)

• 20% of our students will earn an Industry Credential by the time they graduate (17 students) 

• Increase number of students performing at grade level on power standards by 10%  (10-12 students per grade level)

• 100% of our time will be spent loving these students until they learn.  

(You can find the Link to our Vision Story HERE.)