MS+English+Department+Meeting

Points of discussion at our department meeting:
 * 1. vocab being started this week, work sheets online.
 * 1)  first lesson done in class with us so student get a feel for the excercises.
 * 2)  the lessons will be spread over 5 days as an intro activity.

2. Noreen and Chuck are sharing what they learned from their summer MCAS class(Oct mtg) 3. Criterion training.
 * 1)  focusing on open response
 * 2)  how they grade them
 * 3)  what they look for
 * 1)  when
 * 2)  where
 * 3)  how long
 * 4. MCAS data
 * 1)  broken apart by grade.
 * 2)  Would like to see cohort studies if available
 * 3)  Need to look at movement among from proficient to advanced etc.

5. FOLLETT: All interested in clearing out their rooms of old texts etc. Do we have boxes available?