2025-01-17 Meeting notes

30 mins

Loose Ends

Amy

• Parking passes are only technically valid for 15 minutes increments of time at drop off and pick up. Garage is the next choice if the parking lot is full - parking should not be the reason anyone is late

• Remember to hold boundaries with time for pre-conference ad post conference. Remind families you have an important meeting and you can schedule another time to meet with them if necessary

• Classroom orientation first Friday of the semester is for all classroom adults, not just 266

• Conflicts of Interest - we cannot be hired or make money from former or current families

45 mins

Making Learning Visible

Becca

• Slides:

• Harvard Ed School handouts linked here

• Assessments and Self-evaluation

  • Books of art over time

  • Portfolios over time focusing on one indicator (practicum project idea)

• Documentation is meant to be a reflection point

• Different types of documentation

  • Daily notes

  • Scales

  • Check lists

• Tuscan Approach - more systematic approach to Reggio Emilia

  • Towards the Idea of a Child poem

• Conversation on values of our program and larger American values on children

  • Harder to create shared culture in such a diverse country

15 mins

Wrap up

Amy

• We should be able to explain to families and undergrads our theoretical framework and where it manifests in our program

• Professional development - use your funds! (Coursera, conferences, etc.)

• Inclement weather warning for Tuesday - check handbook for our policies

• Happy Birthday Lab School! The Lab School turns 98 today! We shared cake and sparkling juice