#APChat Archive
Professional development expert Jared Wastler, hosts a Twitter conversation at 8:00 p.m. (ET) using #APChat.
Sunday April 17, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to . Please take a moment to introduce yourself.
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Good evening! Abe, MS Administrator in NC
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Hello, I'm Merri, an AP from KY
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Jared Wastler - Principal in PA, PD Faculty, and moderator for
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This week we are focusing on "Mastering Master Scheduling."
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Q1: At what point in the year do you begin the master schedule process, and where do you start?
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A1: We start halfway into the prior year. We always are looking for strategic movement & maximizing Ss learning & choice.
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Q2: What steps do you take to ensure that all voices are heard in the scheduling process?
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A1. Variables involved. Seen schedules finished before the end of the year, as well as not finished until just before school starts.
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A1: Scheduling starts with our IGPs in January since we have a student-driven schedule
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A2: Staff input is a must. We always use staff-driven surveys and also consider Teaching Working Conditions Survey.
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A2: S and P voices heard through the IGP process which includes course requests, T's are heard through Google Form for preference
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Q3: Building a master schedule requires balance. How do you balance class size with student need?
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A2. Master schedule should be created based on what is best for students, allow T input.
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A3 Course sections are determined by priority 1: S need/requests. Goal is class size <28. T preference is priority 2.
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Join in 26 minutes to chat abt Overexcitabilities!
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Q4: What steps do you take to ensure that your master schedule supports your school's vision?
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A4. Focus on Students' needs and the school's vision
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A4: S driven with academic supports for Ss who need them (AP Seminars, literacy and math strategies, etc)
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A4 By having discussions about what students need to know and be able to do for their future and build classes to meet that.
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It has required creativity to work in our STEM academy in the midst of a regular 6 period day. But it is working
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Q5: Tips & Tricks - What would you offer as advice to someone tackling the task of building a master schedule for the first time?
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Check out Dr. Ashanti Foster's post on master scheduling as Expert of the Week on the website this Tuesday.
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Thanks for joining us tonight. Be better every day in every way - our students deserve it.
