Upcoming Meetings
January 8, 2016 Title III Paraprofessionals
January 13, 2016 Community Ed
January 15, 2016 Principals' Council (11:30 a.m.)
January 18, 2016 MELT (LQPV High School)
January 27, 2016 Superintendents' Council
Happy New Year
This is the last update of 2015. We hope you have a restful and peaceful break. The MRVED offices will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and will be operating on a limited schedule December 28 - January 1. If you plan to stop by the office during this week, please call to make sure someone is in the office (320-269-9297). Happy New Year and enjoy your break.
Best Practice Meeting Updates
World Languages
The World Language teachers gathered at the MRVED on December 8th for their annual best practice meeting. This group is always very talkative and obviously passionate about their content area. The morning was spent participating in an activity on grading practices. There was some awesome discussion over each scenario presented. The group then had the opportunity to showcase an activity they use to teach vocabulary. It was a great activity where many different activities were shared. Lunch was spectacular as usual. In the afternoon the group networked and had the opportunity to hear Brandon talk about lesson planning with technology. Another great meeting with a great bunch of passionate educators!
Social Studies
Brandon's favorite group ;-) (Disclaimer: Brandon is a social studies teacher). The social studies group started the meeting off like all other best practice meetings, with the activity on grading practices. The discussion was deep and reflective from this group. After talking grading, the group aligned their curriculum and courses to the current standards. The laughter and discussion over lunch was fun to take part in. The afternoon consisted of networking and Brandon talking lesson planning with technology.
TAC & Principal Meetings
Our December TAC and Principal meetings were cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
MELT Registration
You have less than a week to register. See the other blog post for more information. So far 400+ people have registered and a number of sessions are closed.
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Friday, December 18, 2015
Friday, December 4, 2015
MRVED Business
Upcoming Meetings
December 7, 2015 District Assessment Coordinators (DAC)
December 8, 2015 World Languages
December 11, 2015 Social Studies
December 16, 2015 Superintendents' Council
December 16, 2015 MRVED Board (7 p.m.)
December 17, 2015 Teachers' Advisory Council (TAC)
December 18, 2015 Principals' Council (11:30 a.m. start)
Best Practice Meeting Updates
Industrial Technology
The Industrial Technology best practice meeting was cancelled due to the weather. We will meet in the Spring.
English Language Arts
The English Language Arts teachers gathered at the MRVED for their best practice meeting yesterday, December 3rd. Like all the other best practice groups, the day started with an activity centered around grading practices. Great discussion was had amongst the groups. After the grading practices activity, they had the opportunity to meet as a district team and dissect data. Pizza Ranch was amazing as usual. In the afternoon the group networked and learned a little about integrating technology. Another great meeting!
MELT Registration
It is that time of the year again! Registration for the annual MELT conference will be coming to you on the morning of December 9th. This year there are over 120 sessions to choose from. Be sure to register early as sessions fill up. The deadline to register will be December 22nd. Registration is crucial to the process of the MELT, so please make a point to get it done right away. Last year we had over 200 people register on the first day! Let's top that number this year! Look for the registration on December 9th from your Principal!
December 7, 2015 District Assessment Coordinators (DAC)
December 8, 2015 World Languages
December 11, 2015 Social Studies
December 16, 2015 Superintendents' Council
December 16, 2015 MRVED Board (7 p.m.)
December 17, 2015 Teachers' Advisory Council (TAC)
December 18, 2015 Principals' Council (11:30 a.m. start)
Best Practice Meeting Updates
Industrial Technology
The Industrial Technology best practice meeting was cancelled due to the weather. We will meet in the Spring.
English Language Arts
The English Language Arts teachers gathered at the MRVED for their best practice meeting yesterday, December 3rd. Like all the other best practice groups, the day started with an activity centered around grading practices. Great discussion was had amongst the groups. After the grading practices activity, they had the opportunity to meet as a district team and dissect data. Pizza Ranch was amazing as usual. In the afternoon the group networked and learned a little about integrating technology. Another great meeting!
MELT Registration
It is that time of the year again! Registration for the annual MELT conference will be coming to you on the morning of December 9th. This year there are over 120 sessions to choose from. Be sure to register early as sessions fill up. The deadline to register will be December 22nd. Registration is crucial to the process of the MELT, so please make a point to get it done right away. Last year we had over 200 people register on the first day! Let's top that number this year! Look for the registration on December 9th from your Principal!
Friday, November 20, 2015
MRVED Business
Upcoming Meetings
November 20, 2015 Principals' Council (11:30 a.m. start)
November 25, 2015 Superintendents' Council
December 1, 2015 Industrial Technology
December 3, 2015 English Language Arts
December 4, 2015 Title III Teachers
December 7, 2015 District Assessment Coordinators (DAC)
December 8, 2015 World Languages
December 11, 2015 Social Studies
MELT Networking Facilitators - Last Chance
The MRVED is looking for facilitators of networking groups. As a facilitator you are not expected to be the expert in the room, but rather move the discussion along. The goal of a networking group is to share resources and ideas with people who have the same interest. They are meant to include a give & take. Bring something to share and take something away that someone else shared. The only networking groups that will be offered are those that have a willing facilitator. If a networking group does not have a facilitator, it will not be held. If you would like to sign up, please click the link below and add your name to the list next to the group you would like to facilitate. The networking sign up will close at 3:00p.m. on Friday November 20. If you have any questions or cannot access the form, please contact Brandon (braymo@mrved.net).
MELT NETWORKING FACILITATOR SIGN UP LINK
Best Practice Meeting Updates
Title I
The Title I teachers came to the MRVED on November 3rd. The Title I teachers get a treat every year as Brandon and Karen both run the meeting. In the morning the group spent some time with Karen discussing Mindset. The conversations were awesome! After Mindset, the group read and discussed an article on learning styles. Lunch was amazing as usual. In the afternoon the group networked and shared a wealth of resources. Brandon then talked about how to search Google effectively and efficiently and the day was over. A very productive day for all.
Phy Ed & Health
The Phy Ed and Health teachers gathered at the MRVED in early November for their annual best practice meeting. The morning was centered around a great conversation on grading practices in the classroom. It has been really neat to see how each content area approaches this topic. The activity has expanded the thinking of many. Then the group aligned their curriculum with the standards using a Google Doc. In the afternoon, the group networked and finished the day with aligning the health standards. It was a very productive day with some great conversation.
FACS
The MRVED meeting with the FACS teachers was combined with the Southwest West Central Service Cooperatives meeting this year. The two meetings were scheduled so close together that it was in the best interest of the teachers to combine. The teachers had the opportunity to hear from their state specialist as well as an introduction to the Frameworks for FACS Education. In the afternoon we heard from Neal, who works at the U of M as a researcher in the field of food defense. Yes, food defense! Basically defending our food supply from any terrorist attacks, both foreign and domestic. It was another awesome day with a great group of ladies!
Agriculture
Brandon and the Ag teachers ventured to Hutchinson on a beautiful Friday afternoon. The morning was spent on the Ridgewater campus, touring and meeting with faculty in the manufacturing department. In the afternoon, we toured MITGI on the Hutchinson Technology Campus. After a short meeting with the President of MITGI as well as the HR and Safety Director, we had the opportunity to tour the building. MITGI is a precision carbide cutting tool manufacturer. Not only was the process amazing to watch, but the atmosphere at MITGI and the way the business is ran is awesome. Overall it was a great day of learning about what higher ed is looking for as well as employers in the industry.
November 20, 2015 Principals' Council (11:30 a.m. start)
November 25, 2015 Superintendents' Council
December 1, 2015 Industrial Technology
December 3, 2015 English Language Arts
December 4, 2015 Title III Teachers
December 7, 2015 District Assessment Coordinators (DAC)
December 8, 2015 World Languages
December 11, 2015 Social Studies
MELT Networking Facilitators - Last Chance
MELT NETWORKING FACILITATOR SIGN UP LINK
Best Practice Meeting Updates
Title I
The Title I teachers came to the MRVED on November 3rd. The Title I teachers get a treat every year as Brandon and Karen both run the meeting. In the morning the group spent some time with Karen discussing Mindset. The conversations were awesome! After Mindset, the group read and discussed an article on learning styles. Lunch was amazing as usual. In the afternoon the group networked and shared a wealth of resources. Brandon then talked about how to search Google effectively and efficiently and the day was over. A very productive day for all.
Phy Ed & Health
The Phy Ed and Health teachers gathered at the MRVED in early November for their annual best practice meeting. The morning was centered around a great conversation on grading practices in the classroom. It has been really neat to see how each content area approaches this topic. The activity has expanded the thinking of many. Then the group aligned their curriculum with the standards using a Google Doc. In the afternoon, the group networked and finished the day with aligning the health standards. It was a very productive day with some great conversation.
FACS
The MRVED meeting with the FACS teachers was combined with the Southwest West Central Service Cooperatives meeting this year. The two meetings were scheduled so close together that it was in the best interest of the teachers to combine. The teachers had the opportunity to hear from their state specialist as well as an introduction to the Frameworks for FACS Education. In the afternoon we heard from Neal, who works at the U of M as a researcher in the field of food defense. Yes, food defense! Basically defending our food supply from any terrorist attacks, both foreign and domestic. It was another awesome day with a great group of ladies!
Agriculture
Brandon and the Ag teachers ventured to Hutchinson on a beautiful Friday afternoon. The morning was spent on the Ridgewater campus, touring and meeting with faculty in the manufacturing department. In the afternoon, we toured MITGI on the Hutchinson Technology Campus. After a short meeting with the President of MITGI as well as the HR and Safety Director, we had the opportunity to tour the building. MITGI is a precision carbide cutting tool manufacturer. Not only was the process amazing to watch, but the atmosphere at MITGI and the way the business is ran is awesome. Overall it was a great day of learning about what higher ed is looking for as well as employers in the industry.
Friday, October 9, 2015
MRVED Business
Music Teachers Meet
The Music teachers gathered at the MRVED on Wednesday, October 7 for their annual best practice meeting. As usual the day was filled with great discussion and awesome ideas were shared all around. The morning was centered around grading practices and a "standards audit". The afternoon consisted of lots of sharing and planning for MELT. Overall, it was a great day with a great bunch of educators!
MELT Call for Presentation Proposals
It is that time of the year again! Time to start looking for teachers to present at the MELT (MRVED Educators Learning Together) Conference in January. The past few years we have had some great presentations by our local teachers. Hopefully this year can be better yet. Last year, there were over 90 sessions to choose from throughout the day with about 1/4 of them being led by local teachers. My goal is to get to 50% led by local educators. This is a great opportunity to share some of the awesome and unique things going on in your classroom. If you would like to present, please fill out the form (linked below). If you know of someone that would do an awesome job, encourage them to present.
Payment:
Please note: There will be no update next week due to MEA break. Have a great break!
The Music teachers gathered at the MRVED on Wednesday, October 7 for their annual best practice meeting. As usual the day was filled with great discussion and awesome ideas were shared all around. The morning was centered around grading practices and a "standards audit". The afternoon consisted of lots of sharing and planning for MELT. Overall, it was a great day with a great bunch of educators!
MELT Call for Presentation Proposals
It is that time of the year again! Time to start looking for teachers to present at the MELT (MRVED Educators Learning Together) Conference in January. The past few years we have had some great presentations by our local teachers. Hopefully this year can be better yet. Last year, there were over 90 sessions to choose from throughout the day with about 1/4 of them being led by local teachers. My goal is to get to 50% led by local educators. This is a great opportunity to share some of the awesome and unique things going on in your classroom. If you would like to present, please fill out the form (linked below). If you know of someone that would do an awesome job, encourage them to present.
Payment:
- $100 - Present one, 1-hour session
- $150 - Present the same 1-hour session twice
- $150 - Present one, 2-hour session
- $200 - Present two different 1-hour sessions
Please Note:
- If you want to present as a team, only one proposal needs to be made. The person that makes the proposal will be the contact person for that group.
- Submitting a proposal does not commit you to presenting. You are only providing the MRVED with information that you are interested in presenting.
- Brandon will contact you by the end of October if your session was selected.
- You may fill out more than one proposal.
Possible Session Ideas:
- Cross-Curricular Projects
- School Readiness
- SMART Training
- CPI
- Teaching Vocabulary
- 6+1 Traits of Writing
- Writing in the Elementary
- Daily 5
- Daily 3
- STEM/STEAM
- Coding
- Technology: SMARTBoard, Tablets, Content Area, Grade Level, Apps
MELT Call for Presentation Proposal Form
Upcoming Meetings
October 14, 2015 MRVED Common Date
October 22, 2015 Art Best Practices
October 23, 2015 Principals' Council
October 27, 2015 Math Best Practices
October 28, 2015 Superintendents' Council
October 29, 2015 Business Best Practices
October 14, 2015 MRVED Common Date
October 22, 2015 Art Best Practices
October 23, 2015 Principals' Council
October 27, 2015 Math Best Practices
October 28, 2015 Superintendents' Council
October 29, 2015 Business Best Practices
Please note: There will be no update next week due to MEA break. Have a great break!
Friday, October 2, 2015
MRVED Business
Upcoming Meetings
October 7, 2015 Music Best Practices
October 9, 2015 CURE Event (all day) Mussels in the River
October 14, 2015 MRVED Common Day
October 22, 2015 Art Best Practices (Mini Meander)
October 23, 2015 Principals' Council (11:30 a.m. Start Time)
October 27, 2015 Math Best Practices
October 28, 2015 Superintendents' Council
October 29, 2015 Business Best Practices
October 7, 2015 Music Best Practices
October 9, 2015 CURE Event (all day) Mussels in the River
October 14, 2015 MRVED Common Day
October 22, 2015 Art Best Practices (Mini Meander)
October 23, 2015 Principals' Council (11:30 a.m. Start Time)
October 27, 2015 Math Best Practices
October 28, 2015 Superintendents' Council
October 29, 2015 Business Best Practices
Friday, March 27, 2015
MRVED Business
FACS Meeting
The Family and Consumer Science teachers gathered for their annual best practice meeting on Tuesday, March 24. The group had the opportunity to tour CashWise Foods in Willmar and learn about the grocery business. After the grocery store tour the group ate and shared ideas. In the afternoon the group toured Mr. B's Chocolates in Willmar. Overall it was a great day and much was learned.
Upcoming Meetings
April 8, 2015 MRVED Board (7:00 p.m.)
April 10, 2015 Community Ed
April 17, 2015 Title III Teachers
April 22, 2015 Superintendents' Council
May 8, 2015 Community Ed
May 11, 2015 Principals' Council/TAC Combined Meeting (NEW DATE)
May 27, 2015 Superintendents' Council
6 Ways to Be a Stronger Communicator (from Practical Business Training)
1. You don't always need to be "right." It's unrealistic to think you will never make a mistake. How you handle it says a great deal about who you are as a professional. Don't try and shift the blame or go radio silent, hoping no one will notice. Own your error, come up with a solution and apologize for the inconvenience it may have caused. This shows maturity and tells your boss you can be trusted to handle a difficult situation under pressure.
2. It's not necessary to one up your coworker. Friendly competition is healthy and challenges others to step up their pace. Make every effort to congratulate peers on a job well done and keep the conversation focused on their success. Steer away from bringing conversations back to you and your own achievements.
3. You learn more by listening. If someone is taking the time to offer you constructive criticism, mentor you, or give you a piece of sound business advice, take advantage of the opportunity to listen and learn. Jot down notes to review later.
4. Know-it-alls are annoying. If you are good at your job, there is no need to brag about your expert status. Your reputation will speak for itself loud and clear.
5. No one respects a gossip. Being part of the "in the know" crowd may seem exciting and fun, until you are the subject of conversation. Rest assured, if they are trash talking someone else with you, they are surely talking about you when you are gone. Avoid water cooler chit chat and aspire to be the person who can be counted on to keep their mouth shut. At the end of the day your associates will view you as a trustworthy friend and coworker.
6. Keep your language clean. Cursing in the workplace is a habit worth breaking. Even if your boss regularly uses curse words at the office, you can't go wrong by keeping a civil tongue. If tough situations bring out the profanity, find other ways to cope.
The Family and Consumer Science teachers gathered for their annual best practice meeting on Tuesday, March 24. The group had the opportunity to tour CashWise Foods in Willmar and learn about the grocery business. After the grocery store tour the group ate and shared ideas. In the afternoon the group toured Mr. B's Chocolates in Willmar. Overall it was a great day and much was learned.
Upcoming Meetings
April 8, 2015 MRVED Board (7:00 p.m.)
April 10, 2015 Community Ed
April 17, 2015 Title III Teachers
April 22, 2015 Superintendents' Council
May 8, 2015 Community Ed
May 11, 2015 Principals' Council/TAC Combined Meeting (NEW DATE)
May 27, 2015 Superintendents' Council
6 Ways to Be a Stronger Communicator (from Practical Business Training)
1. You don't always need to be "right." It's unrealistic to think you will never make a mistake. How you handle it says a great deal about who you are as a professional. Don't try and shift the blame or go radio silent, hoping no one will notice. Own your error, come up with a solution and apologize for the inconvenience it may have caused. This shows maturity and tells your boss you can be trusted to handle a difficult situation under pressure.
2. It's not necessary to one up your coworker. Friendly competition is healthy and challenges others to step up their pace. Make every effort to congratulate peers on a job well done and keep the conversation focused on their success. Steer away from bringing conversations back to you and your own achievements.
3. You learn more by listening. If someone is taking the time to offer you constructive criticism, mentor you, or give you a piece of sound business advice, take advantage of the opportunity to listen and learn. Jot down notes to review later.
4. Know-it-alls are annoying. If you are good at your job, there is no need to brag about your expert status. Your reputation will speak for itself loud and clear.
5. No one respects a gossip. Being part of the "in the know" crowd may seem exciting and fun, until you are the subject of conversation. Rest assured, if they are trash talking someone else with you, they are surely talking about you when you are gone. Avoid water cooler chit chat and aspire to be the person who can be counted on to keep their mouth shut. At the end of the day your associates will view you as a trustworthy friend and coworker.
6. Keep your language clean. Cursing in the workplace is a habit worth breaking. Even if your boss regularly uses curse words at the office, you can't go wrong by keeping a civil tongue. If tough situations bring out the profanity, find other ways to cope.
Friday, March 6, 2015
MRVED Business
Business Meeting Recap
The Business teachers met at the MRVED on Thursday. The day started with a presentation from Julie Redepenning from DEED on business trends in Southwest Minnesota. After the presentation the group had an opportunity to digest some of the information from DEED and network. Lunch was great as usual. In the afternoon the group had the opportunity to meet with Gail Polejewski to talk Perkins. The day ended with a little curriculum work. Overall it was a great informational day.
Upcoming Meetings
March 13, 2015 Community Ed
March 17, 2015 Guidance Counselors
March 19, 2015 Social Workers
March 20, 2015 Title III Paraprofessionals
March 24, 2015 FACS (Willmar field trip)
March 25, 2015 Superintendents' Council
Communication Briefing
Home in vs. hone in. Home in means "to direct attention toward an objective." Hone means to "to sharpen with a hard stone." Note: If you have trouble remembering which is correct, think of a homing pigeon who is flying toward a specific place or said another way, toward an objective.
The Business teachers met at the MRVED on Thursday. The day started with a presentation from Julie Redepenning from DEED on business trends in Southwest Minnesota. After the presentation the group had an opportunity to digest some of the information from DEED and network. Lunch was great as usual. In the afternoon the group had the opportunity to meet with Gail Polejewski to talk Perkins. The day ended with a little curriculum work. Overall it was a great informational day.
Upcoming Meetings
March 13, 2015 Community Ed
March 17, 2015 Guidance Counselors
March 19, 2015 Social Workers
March 20, 2015 Title III Paraprofessionals
March 24, 2015 FACS (Willmar field trip)
March 25, 2015 Superintendents' Council
Communication Briefing
Home in vs. hone in. Home in means "to direct attention toward an objective." Hone means to "to sharpen with a hard stone." Note: If you have trouble remembering which is correct, think of a homing pigeon who is flying toward a specific place or said another way, toward an objective.
Friday, December 19, 2014
MRVED Business
Meeting Updates
DAC Meeting
The District Assessment Coordinators had the opportunity to meet at the MRVED on Monday before the ice storm moved through. They spent a couple hours during the morning networking and asking questions of each other. The District Assessment Coordinator in your district works very hard to ensure that all testing is completed and reported correctly. In this holiday season, let them know how much you appreciate all they do!
FACS Best Practice Meeting
The FACS best practice meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday was cancelled due to the icy roads and numerous late starts. They were scheduled to go to Willmar and tour Cashwise Foods and Bakery as well as Mr. B's Chocolates. The meeting will be rescheduled for the Spring.
TAC Meeting
The Teachers Advisory Council met at the home of Karen and Steve Jacobson on Thursday. Most of the day was spent learning about how to have a collaborative conversation as an instructional coach. The group had the opportunity to practice the collaborative conversations. They also spent some time viewing an actual lesson, scoring the teacher, and conversing as if they were helping that teacher get better. The TAC also had the opportunity to look at the MELT sessions and provide feedback. Overall, another great day of learning at the Jacobson farm!
Upcoming Meetings
January 9, 2015 Title III Paraprofessionals
January 16, 2015 Community Ed
January 19, 2015 MELT
January 28, 2015 Superintendents' Council
Friday, December 12, 2014
MRVED Business
Best Practice Meeting Updates
Social Studies
The Social Studies teachers convened at the MRVED on Friday, December 5th for their annual best practice meeting. The day started with Brandon sharing some of his latest finds and providing updates to the group. Then the group spent the next hour in a live webinar with the Minnesota Historical Society on using primary documents in the classroom. The webinar was excellent and the teachers came away with something they could use in their classroom. The conversation over lunch was amazing as usual. The group then came back and networked and shared a variety of resources and ideas. The day ended with an activity on identifying academic vocabulary. Thanks again for a great day!
Upcoming Meetings
December 15, 2014 District Assessment Coordinators (DACs)
December 16, 2014 FACS (off site)
December 17, 2014 Superintendents' Council
December 18, 2014 Teachers' Advisory Council (TAC)
December 19, 2014 Principals' Council
December 15, 2014 District Assessment Coordinators (DACs)
December 16, 2014 FACS (off site)
December 17, 2014 Superintendents' Council
December 18, 2014 Teachers' Advisory Council (TAC)
December 19, 2014 Principals' Council
Friday, December 5, 2014
MRVED Business
Best Practice Meeting Updates
English Language Arts
The English Language Arts educators gathered at the MRVED on Tuesday December 2nd for their annual best practice meeting. The room was filled with 34 teachers ranging from Kindergarten to 12th grade teachers. The morning started with Brandon sharing some of the latest and greatest web tools for the classroom, which transitioned nicely into a session on the SAMR model. The group had the opportunity to talk about creating a lesson through the SAMR model. The morning ended with aligning their standards and curriculum K-12. After lunch they finished their curriculum work and met in networking groups. The group did an excellent job of networking, sharing many new resources for the classroom. The day ended with a grading practice activity. Overall it was another great day with almost every teacher bringing something new back to the classroom.
World Language
The World Language teachers attended their annual best practice meeting on Thursday, December 4th. The day started with networking and discussing issues related to World Languages. After that, the group had the opportunity to spend the rest of the day with their Minnesota Department of Education specialist Ursula Lentz. The teachers had the opportunity to hear and learn from her. Ms. Lentz has a wealth of knowledge in the realm of World Languages and it was a great day for everyone.
Best Practice Meetings
December 10, 2014 MRVED Board (7 p.m.)
December 12, 2014 Title III Teachers
December 15, 2014 District Assessment Coordinators (DAC)
December 16, 2014 FACS
December 17, 2014 Superintendents' Council
December 18, 2014 Teachers' Advisory Council (TAC)
December 19, 2014 Principals' Council (starting at 11:30 a.m.)
English Language Arts
The English Language Arts educators gathered at the MRVED on Tuesday December 2nd for their annual best practice meeting. The room was filled with 34 teachers ranging from Kindergarten to 12th grade teachers. The morning started with Brandon sharing some of the latest and greatest web tools for the classroom, which transitioned nicely into a session on the SAMR model. The group had the opportunity to talk about creating a lesson through the SAMR model. The morning ended with aligning their standards and curriculum K-12. After lunch they finished their curriculum work and met in networking groups. The group did an excellent job of networking, sharing many new resources for the classroom. The day ended with a grading practice activity. Overall it was another great day with almost every teacher bringing something new back to the classroom.
World Language
The World Language teachers attended their annual best practice meeting on Thursday, December 4th. The day started with networking and discussing issues related to World Languages. After that, the group had the opportunity to spend the rest of the day with their Minnesota Department of Education specialist Ursula Lentz. The teachers had the opportunity to hear and learn from her. Ms. Lentz has a wealth of knowledge in the realm of World Languages and it was a great day for everyone.
Best Practice Meetings
December 10, 2014 MRVED Board (7 p.m.)
December 12, 2014 Title III Teachers
December 15, 2014 District Assessment Coordinators (DAC)
December 16, 2014 FACS
December 17, 2014 Superintendents' Council
December 18, 2014 Teachers' Advisory Council (TAC)
December 19, 2014 Principals' Council (starting at 11:30 a.m.)
Friday, November 21, 2014
MRVED Business
Industrial Technology Best Practice Meeting
The Industrial Technology teachers gathered on Thursday, November 20. The group first met at Lakeview Schools to meet for about an hour before heading to Extreme Panel in Cottonwood for a tour. Extreme Panel makes insulated paneling for homes. After our tour of Extreme Panel, the group gathered for lunch and shared stories and ideas. After a great lunch discussion, the teachers headed to Mid Continent Cabinetry in Cottonwood for a tour. Overall it was a great day and the instructors had the opportunity to see how a few products are made and talk about their trades. Thank you to Lakeview schools for allowing us to use a room and Extreme Panel and Mid Continent Cabinetry for opening their doors to us.
MELT Update
TODAY is your last opportunity to sign up to be a networking facilitator. Check the document link below to see if your group already has a facilitator. You do not have to be the expert in the room, simply start and end the meeting on time, and move things along. If you have trouble placing your name in the sheet, please let Brandon know.
Networking Facilitator Sign Up
Registration will be coming out in a few weeks. You will want to register early as sessions fill up FAST! Watch the update in the coming weeks for registration information.
Upcoming Meetings
November 26, 2014 Superintendents' Council
December 2, 2014 Language Arts
December 4, 2014 World Languages
December 5, 2014 Social Studies
December 10, 2014 MRVED Board (7 p.m. meeting)
The Industrial Technology teachers gathered on Thursday, November 20. The group first met at Lakeview Schools to meet for about an hour before heading to Extreme Panel in Cottonwood for a tour. Extreme Panel makes insulated paneling for homes. After our tour of Extreme Panel, the group gathered for lunch and shared stories and ideas. After a great lunch discussion, the teachers headed to Mid Continent Cabinetry in Cottonwood for a tour. Overall it was a great day and the instructors had the opportunity to see how a few products are made and talk about their trades. Thank you to Lakeview schools for allowing us to use a room and Extreme Panel and Mid Continent Cabinetry for opening their doors to us.
MELT Update
TODAY is your last opportunity to sign up to be a networking facilitator. Check the document link below to see if your group already has a facilitator. You do not have to be the expert in the room, simply start and end the meeting on time, and move things along. If you have trouble placing your name in the sheet, please let Brandon know.
Networking Facilitator Sign Up
Registration will be coming out in a few weeks. You will want to register early as sessions fill up FAST! Watch the update in the coming weeks for registration information.
Upcoming Meetings
November 26, 2014 Superintendents' Council
December 2, 2014 Language Arts
December 4, 2014 World Languages
December 5, 2014 Social Studies
December 10, 2014 MRVED Board (7 p.m. meeting)
Friday, November 7, 2014
MRVED Business
Physical Education and Health Best Practice Meeting Update
The day started off with Brandon showing the group some of the latest and greatest apps and websites for the Health and/or PE classroom. After that, the group looked at the SAMR model for technology integration and had time to digest a lot of new information. An article was read and discussed on competition in the Phy Ed classroom. It was a very interesting discussion among groups on a somewhat controversial topic in physical education. The group then split into districts teams and aligned the standards K-12. Lunch was great as usual. In the afternoon the group networked and looked at the health standards and had another productive discussion.
MRVED Meetings
November 13, 2014 Social Workers
November 18, 2014 FACS - MTG CHANGED TO DECEMBER 16, 2014
November 20, 2014 Industrial Technology
November 21, 2014 Community Ed
November 26, 2014 Superintendents' Council
The day started off with Brandon showing the group some of the latest and greatest apps and websites for the Health and/or PE classroom. After that, the group looked at the SAMR model for technology integration and had time to digest a lot of new information. An article was read and discussed on competition in the Phy Ed classroom. It was a very interesting discussion among groups on a somewhat controversial topic in physical education. The group then split into districts teams and aligned the standards K-12. Lunch was great as usual. In the afternoon the group networked and looked at the health standards and had another productive discussion.
MRVED Meetings
November 13, 2014 Social Workers
November 20, 2014 Industrial Technology
November 21, 2014 Community Ed
November 26, 2014 Superintendents' Council
Friday, October 31, 2014
MRVED Business
LAST DAY! MELT Call for Presentation
The MRVED is once again looking for people to present at the annual MELT conference in January. The 2015 installment of the MELT will be held at Lac Qui Parle Valley High School on January 19. This is a great day to showcase some of the great things you are doing in your classrooms. Presenters will be paid a small stipend for their efforts. If you are interested in providing a session, please click on the link below and fill out the form. Filling out the form does not guarantee or bind you to providing a session. If you don't want to present, but have great ideas for possible sessions, email Brandon at braymo@mrved.net.
If you are willing to present and provide a session click HERE
Title I Best Practice Update
The Title I teachers came to the MRVED for their meeting on Thursday, October 30. The morning was spent looking at high impact vocabulary words as well as researching, finding, and sharing intervention resources. Lunch was great as usual. The group then had the opportunity to network with a group of their peers. The day ended with an activity on motivation. Overall, it was a great day of learning.
Upcoming Meetings
November 4, 2014 - Guidance Counselors
November 5, 2014 - Phy Ed/Health
November 13, 2014 - Social Workers
November 18, 2014 - FACS CANCELED - RESCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 16, 2014
November 20, 2014 - Industrial Tech
If you are willing to present and provide a session click HERE
Title I Best Practice Update
The Title I teachers came to the MRVED for their meeting on Thursday, October 30. The morning was spent looking at high impact vocabulary words as well as researching, finding, and sharing intervention resources. Lunch was great as usual. The group then had the opportunity to network with a group of their peers. The day ended with an activity on motivation. Overall, it was a great day of learning.
Upcoming Meetings
November 4, 2014 - Guidance Counselors
November 5, 2014 - Phy Ed/Health
November 13, 2014 - Social Workers
November 18, 2014 - FACS CANCELED - RESCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 16, 2014
November 20, 2014 - Industrial Tech
Friday, October 24, 2014
MRVED Business
Meeting Updates
Art Best Practice Meeting
The Art teachers met at the Ben Lecy farm in rural Belview, MN for their annual best practice meeting. Dean Baldry and Ben Lecy (YME) planned the day and it was spent learning about smudging, fire pitting, talking sticks, dream catchers, local history, and many other outdoor art activities. Ben treated us to a traditional soup as well as a fresh vegetable soup straight from his garden. After lunch Ben gave us a tour of his beautiful place in rural Belview. It was a great day of learning for our local art teachers and we are very fortunate to have someone like Ben Lecy in our area. See the slideshow of pictures by clicking HERE.
Math Best Practice Meeting
The Math teachers assembled at the MRVED on Tuesday, October 21, for their annual best practice meeting. The day started off with a presentation from Chris Sieling and Eric Schwankl, math teachers from Lakeview. Their topic of presentation was revamping grading practices in the math classroom. Both teachers shared practical advice that can be applied to the classroom. The next activity the group did was provide feedback to the state on the math standards. The Math standards are set to be under review in the coming year, and part of the state mandate is soliciting feedback from the public. This feedback piece is built directly into the curriculum review and development cycle. Lunch was fabulous as always. The afternoon was spent networking and sharing ideas and a short presentation on SAMR by Brandon. Overall another great day of learning!
MRVED Meetings
October 29, 2014 Superintendents' Council
October 30, 2014 Title I Teachers
November 4, 2014 Guidance Counselors
November 5, 2014 Phy Ed/Health
November 13, 2014 Social Workers
Art Best Practice Meeting
The Art teachers met at the Ben Lecy farm in rural Belview, MN for their annual best practice meeting. Dean Baldry and Ben Lecy (YME) planned the day and it was spent learning about smudging, fire pitting, talking sticks, dream catchers, local history, and many other outdoor art activities. Ben treated us to a traditional soup as well as a fresh vegetable soup straight from his garden. After lunch Ben gave us a tour of his beautiful place in rural Belview. It was a great day of learning for our local art teachers and we are very fortunate to have someone like Ben Lecy in our area. See the slideshow of pictures by clicking HERE.
Math Best Practice Meeting
The Math teachers assembled at the MRVED on Tuesday, October 21, for their annual best practice meeting. The day started off with a presentation from Chris Sieling and Eric Schwankl, math teachers from Lakeview. Their topic of presentation was revamping grading practices in the math classroom. Both teachers shared practical advice that can be applied to the classroom. The next activity the group did was provide feedback to the state on the math standards. The Math standards are set to be under review in the coming year, and part of the state mandate is soliciting feedback from the public. This feedback piece is built directly into the curriculum review and development cycle. Lunch was fabulous as always. The afternoon was spent networking and sharing ideas and a short presentation on SAMR by Brandon. Overall another great day of learning!
MRVED Meetings
October 29, 2014 Superintendents' Council
October 30, 2014 Title I Teachers
November 4, 2014 Guidance Counselors
November 5, 2014 Phy Ed/Health
November 13, 2014 Social Workers
Friday, October 10, 2014
MRVED Business
Best Practice Meeting Updates
Science
The Science teachers gathered at the MRVED this past Tuesday for their best practice meeting. The day started with an activity to help reflect on differentiation in the classroom. The activity produced some great discussion centered around how can educators effectively differentiate in the classroom. Then the group spent the rest of the morning in data analysis and really diving into their assessment data. Everyone was filled after a great lunch at Pizza Ranch. In the afternoon, the group had the opportunity to network and hear from Patrick Moore of PBS.
Upcoming Meetings
October 15, 2014 MRVED Professional Development Day
October 21, 2014 Math Best Practices
October 23, 2014 Business Best Practices
October 24, 2014 Community Ed
October 29, 2014 Superintendents' Council
October 30, 2014 Title I Teachers
October 15, 2014 MRVED Professional Development Day
October 21, 2014 Math Best Practices
October 23, 2014 Business Best Practices
October 24, 2014 Community Ed
October 29, 2014 Superintendents' Council
October 30, 2014 Title I Teachers
There will be no MRVED update next week due to the Education Minnesota break.
Friday, October 3, 2014
MRVED Business
Best Practice Meeting Updates
Agriculture
The Agriculture teachers kicked off the 2014-2015 best practices meetings on September 30 with a tour of Ralco Agnition in Balaton and ADM in Marshall. Agnition develops cutting-edge technologies that improve the quality of soil and the health of crops. The Agnition tour was amazing with the day starting with an overview of the company and then a tour of building. The business is located in the old school in Balaton. They modernized the building and gave it more of a business feel. It was neat to see how an old abandon school could still be utilized in a small community. In the afternoon we stopped by ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) in Marshall on our way home. This company converts corn, oilseeds, wheat, and cocoa into products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. Again, another amazing experience to see what actually happens in that place and to see the volume of corn products that pass through every day.
Music
The music teachers came to the MRVED on Thursday, October 2 for their annual best practice meeting. The day was filled with visiting and idea gathering. The day started with an activity about parent and community involvement and groups brainstormed possible ways in which they can include both into their classrooms. Before lunch the group spent some time looking at the new National Common Core Arts Standards. Pizza Ranch was filled with more stories and laughter. After lunch the group had the opportunity to network and create a plan for the MELT. The group was energetic as always and it was a great meeting for all.
Upcoming Meetings
October 7, 2014 Science
October 10, 2014 Art (Ben Lecy Farm, Echo) NEW DATE
October 10, 2014 Title III Paraprofessionals
October 15, 2014 MRVED Professional Development Day
October 21, 2014 Math
October 22, 2014 Community Ed
October 23, 2014 Business
Agriculture
The Agriculture teachers kicked off the 2014-2015 best practices meetings on September 30 with a tour of Ralco Agnition in Balaton and ADM in Marshall. Agnition develops cutting-edge technologies that improve the quality of soil and the health of crops. The Agnition tour was amazing with the day starting with an overview of the company and then a tour of building. The business is located in the old school in Balaton. They modernized the building and gave it more of a business feel. It was neat to see how an old abandon school could still be utilized in a small community. In the afternoon we stopped by ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) in Marshall on our way home. This company converts corn, oilseeds, wheat, and cocoa into products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. Again, another amazing experience to see what actually happens in that place and to see the volume of corn products that pass through every day.
Music
The music teachers came to the MRVED on Thursday, October 2 for their annual best practice meeting. The day was filled with visiting and idea gathering. The day started with an activity about parent and community involvement and groups brainstormed possible ways in which they can include both into their classrooms. Before lunch the group spent some time looking at the new National Common Core Arts Standards. Pizza Ranch was filled with more stories and laughter. After lunch the group had the opportunity to network and create a plan for the MELT. The group was energetic as always and it was a great meeting for all.
Upcoming Meetings
October 7, 2014 Science
October 10, 2014 Art (Ben Lecy Farm, Echo) NEW DATE
October 10, 2014 Title III Paraprofessionals
October 15, 2014 MRVED Professional Development Day
October 21, 2014 Math
October 22, 2014 Community Ed
October 23, 2014 Business
Friday, September 5, 2014
MRVED Best Practice Meeting Schedule
Meeting Schedule
The MRVED Best Practice meeting schedule can be found on our website by going to the MRVED website. We look forward to seeing many of you come through our door this coming school year. For each meeting you are a member of, an agenda will be sent to you a week in advance. If you are unsure if you are the person who is supposed to attend the meeting, please talk with your building principal.
MRVED Meetings:
September 9, 2014 - MRVED Online Teachers (3:15 p.m. via codec)
September 10, 2014 - MRVED Board (7:00 p.m.)
September 19, 2014 - Title III Teachers
September 24, 2014 - Superintendents' Council
September 25, 2014 - Teachers' Advisory Council (TAC)
September 26, 2014 - Community Ed (9-11:00 a.m.)
September 26, 2014 - Principals' Council (11:30 a.m. start)
September 30, 2014 - Agriculture
The MRVED Best Practice meeting schedule can be found on our website by going to the MRVED website. We look forward to seeing many of you come through our door this coming school year. For each meeting you are a member of, an agenda will be sent to you a week in advance. If you are unsure if you are the person who is supposed to attend the meeting, please talk with your building principal.MRVED Meetings:
September 9, 2014 - MRVED Online Teachers (3:15 p.m. via codec)
September 10, 2014 - MRVED Board (7:00 p.m.)
September 19, 2014 - Title III Teachers
September 24, 2014 - Superintendents' Council
September 25, 2014 - Teachers' Advisory Council (TAC)
September 26, 2014 - Community Ed (9-11:00 a.m.)
September 26, 2014 - Principals' Council (11:30 a.m. start)
September 30, 2014 - Agriculture
Friday, March 14, 2014
MRVED Business
FACS Meeting Update
The FACS teachers gathered at the MRVED on March 11 for their 2nd meeting of the year. The morning was spent on completing program approval forms. In the afternoon the group participated in a 21st century skills activity and networked. There was much laughter and great ideas shared all day long with this great group of women!
Communication Briefings
This week's tidbit is entitled: Nonwords
Upcoming Meetings
March 17 CEO meeting
March 18 Guidance Counselors
March 20 Social Workers
March 21 Business
March 25 Pathways to Postsecondary
March 26 Superintendents' Council
March 28 MRVED Professional Development Day - trainings at LQPV and Dawson-Boyd (contact Brandon Raymo - braymo@mrved.net - to register or for more information on these trainings.)
The FACS teachers gathered at the MRVED on March 11 for their 2nd meeting of the year. The morning was spent on completing program approval forms. In the afternoon the group participated in a 21st century skills activity and networked. There was much laughter and great ideas shared all day long with this great group of women!
Communication Briefings
This week's tidbit is entitled: Nonwords
You might be surprised to hear this, but some of the words that
you hear—and, perhaps, use—every day are not really words, in the strictest
sense. Here are a few “words” in common usage that you will not find in the
dictionary:
- Nevermind. If you mean “disregard”
or “do not consider that any longer,” use two words: never mind. As one
word, nevermind is an outdated American noun that means heed, as in “I
never gave that any nevermind.”
- Irregardless. The correct word is
“regardless.”
- Alot. Use two words: a lot.
- Alright. Again, use two words: all
right. Alright is a nonstandard version that is gaining acceptance but has
not yet achieved legitimacy.
— Adapted from “Words That Aren’t Words,” Grace Fleming, http://homeworktips.about.com.
Upcoming Meetings
March 17 CEO meeting
March 18 Guidance Counselors
March 20 Social Workers
March 21 Business
March 25 Pathways to Postsecondary
March 26 Superintendents' Council
March 28 MRVED Professional Development Day - trainings at LQPV and Dawson-Boyd (contact Brandon Raymo - braymo@mrved.net - to register or for more information on these trainings.)
Friday, March 7, 2014
MRVED Business
Agriculture and Industrial Technology Meetings
The agriculture instructors met at the MRVED on Tuesday, March 4 and the industrial technology teachers met on Thursday, March 6. The morning was spent getting all their program approval forms and documents ready to be submitted to the state as a requirement to obtain Perkins funding. Both groups filled up on pizza, chicken, mashed potatoes, and salad at Pizza Ranch over lunch hour. In the afternoon the group participated in a 21st century skills activity and networked. As usual it was a great time with a great bunch of people!
Communication Briefings (by Mary)
This will be a new section to our weekly blog. Communication Briefings is a monthly newsletter that our office used to receive. As I was organizing my workspace, I came across a binder of these newsletters and started perusing them. The more I looked through them, the more I thought that I should share some of the tidbits in the newsletters in an effort to promote clearer communication among our peers and students. So each week, I will select a little something that I found interesting and worth sharing.
Tricky Pairs is this week's title.
March 11 FACS
March 14 Title III Paraprofessionals
March 17 CEO meeting
March 18 Guidance Counselors
March 20 Social Workers
March 21 Business
March 25 Pathways to Postsecondary
March 26 Superintendents' Council
March 28 MRVED Professional Development Day - trainings at LQPV and Dawson-Boyd (contact Brandon Raymo - braymo@mrved.net - to register or for more information on these trainings.)
The agriculture instructors met at the MRVED on Tuesday, March 4 and the industrial technology teachers met on Thursday, March 6. The morning was spent getting all their program approval forms and documents ready to be submitted to the state as a requirement to obtain Perkins funding. Both groups filled up on pizza, chicken, mashed potatoes, and salad at Pizza Ranch over lunch hour. In the afternoon the group participated in a 21st century skills activity and networked. As usual it was a great time with a great bunch of people!
Communication Briefings (by Mary)This will be a new section to our weekly blog. Communication Briefings is a monthly newsletter that our office used to receive. As I was organizing my workspace, I came across a binder of these newsletters and started perusing them. The more I looked through them, the more I thought that I should share some of the tidbits in the newsletters in an effort to promote clearer communication among our peers and students. So each week, I will select a little something that I found interesting and worth sharing.
Tricky Pairs is this week's title.
- Accept and except. Accept is a verb meaning
receive or take. Example: “Please accept my apology.”
Except is most commonly used as a preposition meaning excluding. Example: “I
like all your ideas except the last one.”
- Affect and effect. Affect is a verb that means
to alter or influence. Example: “How will the cutbacks
affect our budget?” Effect is a noun meaning result. Example: “The
cumulative effect will be dramatic.”
- Between and among. Use the word between when
describing a one-on-one relationship between two subjects. Example: “That
is between you and Bob.” Use among when referring to more than two
subjects. Example: “I divided my tasks among my co-workers.”
- Cite and site. Cite is a verb meaning to
mention. Example: “Can you cite your sources?” Site is a
noun referring to location; these days it often refers to an Internet
page. Example: “I hired someone to update our site.”
- Complement and compliment. Both words can be used as nouns or verbs. Complement refers to completeness. Example: “We offer a full complement of products to meet your needs.” “That brooch complements your outfit.” Compliment means praise. Example: “I want to pass along a compliment.” “We must compliment you on your grace under pressure.”
March 11 FACS
March 14 Title III Paraprofessionals
March 17 CEO meeting
March 18 Guidance Counselors
March 20 Social Workers
March 21 Business
March 25 Pathways to Postsecondary
March 26 Superintendents' Council
March 28 MRVED Professional Development Day - trainings at LQPV and Dawson-Boyd (contact Brandon Raymo - braymo@mrved.net - to register or for more information on these trainings.)
Friday, February 7, 2014
MRVED Business
Physical Education/Health Best Practice Meeting Update
This year we ended up combining the physical education and health teachers for their annual best practice meeting. It turned out to be a great day. The group started off the day with a 21st century skills activity and had great discussion around what it means to be a 21st century educator and student. The group then did an activity on providing effective feedback to students and had another great discussion. Brandon shared some technology before lunch. After lunch the teachers had the opportunity to network and share resources. The day ended looking at academic vocabulary. Another great year with a great bunch of teachers.
Social Studies Best Practice Meeting
Brandon's favorite group (because he is a social studies teacher) came to the MRVED on Thursday for their best practice meeting. The day started once again with a 21st century skills activity. Brandon then had the opportunity to model some technology and have a discussion about the impacts of AR technology on education. The group broke for lunch and had a great time sharing stories and catching up over the dinner table. After the lunch the teachers came back and had the opportunity to hear from a couple ladies from PBS as to what PBS can offer for their classrooms. The last thing the teachers did was network and they were on their way home. It's always nice for Brandon to catch up with his former colleagues and the teachers thoroughly enjoyed the day.
MRVED Meetings:
February 12, 2014 Principals' Council
February 20, 2014 Teachers' Advisory Council
February 26, 2014 Superintendents' Council
March 4, 2014 Agriculture
March 6, 2014 Industrial Technology
This year we ended up combining the physical education and health teachers for their annual best practice meeting. It turned out to be a great day. The group started off the day with a 21st century skills activity and had great discussion around what it means to be a 21st century educator and student. The group then did an activity on providing effective feedback to students and had another great discussion. Brandon shared some technology before lunch. After lunch the teachers had the opportunity to network and share resources. The day ended looking at academic vocabulary. Another great year with a great bunch of teachers.
Social Studies Best Practice Meeting
Brandon's favorite group (because he is a social studies teacher) came to the MRVED on Thursday for their best practice meeting. The day started once again with a 21st century skills activity. Brandon then had the opportunity to model some technology and have a discussion about the impacts of AR technology on education. The group broke for lunch and had a great time sharing stories and catching up over the dinner table. After the lunch the teachers came back and had the opportunity to hear from a couple ladies from PBS as to what PBS can offer for their classrooms. The last thing the teachers did was network and they were on their way home. It's always nice for Brandon to catch up with his former colleagues and the teachers thoroughly enjoyed the day.
MRVED Meetings:
February 12, 2014 Principals' Council
February 20, 2014 Teachers' Advisory Council
February 26, 2014 Superintendents' Council
March 4, 2014 Agriculture
March 6, 2014 Industrial Technology
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