January+5+2015

=VES Writing =
 * __Part 1 - 11 a.m.__**
 * Meet in grade level groups
 * Welcome Back
 * Unpacking the 2014 ELA Writing Strand
 * **Google Sheet**

__**Part 2 - After Lunch**__
 * Star of the East (read this morning's reflections as you arrive)
 * Identifying Priority and Supporting Writing Indicators
 * **Google Sheet**
 * Writing Modes/Data Points, Prompts
 * Writing Rubrics
 * Student-friendly Rubrics
 * NeSA-W Resources
 * Rubric Calculator

__**Part 3**__
 * Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?
 * NeSA-W Cut Scores
 * Discussion: What defines proficiency, excellence? How is that reflected in a numerical score?
 * NeSA-W Raw Score Calculator
 * Anchor Papers
 * Exit Tickets
 * 1 - January 21 In-service Planning
 * 2 - Individual Evaluation