IMPACT Putting the Pieces Together The Jones Story

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IMPACTPutting the Pieces TogetherThe Jones Story

• Crystal HendrixMatt Whiteside
• Ira B. Jones ElementaryAsheville, NC
• Matt.whiteside_at_asheville.k12.nc.us
• Crystal.hendrix_at_asheville.k12.nc.us

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Defining IMPACT
Media and technology programs are an integral
part of education. Collaboration is the key. 
Teachers and media and technology personnel
collaborate to create a 21st century learning
environment in which student learning is the
focus. Students simultaneously collaborate with
each other and their teachers to learn how to
solve problems, complete real world tasks, and
take charge of their own progress. The added
value of this collaborative, media and
technology-enhanced environment is thoughtful
planning, differentiated instruction, and smaller
class size. From DPI IMPACT Guidelines
Introduction http//www.ncwiseowl.org/Impact/intro
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The Big Steps
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The Big Steps

• Structured collaboration scheduled defined
  expectations
• Flexibly schedule resources facilities and
  staff
• Address change
• Professional Development on-going and
  on-target

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IMPACTPutting the Pieces Together
MTAC
Facilities
Scheduling
Professional Development
Staffing
Leadership
Our Challenges
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Scheduling
Approaching IMPACT
Puzzle
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MTAC
Approaching IMPACT
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Facilities
Approaching IMPACT
Puzzle
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Staffing
Approaching IMPACT
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Professional Development
Approaching IMPACT
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Leadership
Approaching IMPACT
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Challenges

• IMPACT gt just technology
• Going beyond the bird unit
• Facilitating grade level meetings
• MTAC meetings get rushed because tacked on to
  end of SPMT, not really joined.

Puzzle
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Puzzle