SEC Scenarios
Scenarios of three schools using the SEC in three different ways.
Shady Tree Elementary Dr. Sandy Long, the principal of Shady Tree Elementary, wants to launch an initiative to more closely align what is taught in the classroom to the state standards and assessments. She decides to use SEC to provide a baseline measure of where her teachers are in English/Language Arts. She'll identify gaps and institute changes in the curriculum. She then plans to work with her staff to give the SEC again next year to assess progress. |
Mountville High School The teachers at Mountville High School have been asked to improve the articulation between Algebra courses. Specifically, they decided to use the SEC to look at Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Algebra II. With the results from their surveys in front of them, the teachers begin to have conversations about what changes need to be made to make sure students are prepared for the next course. After talking about the curriculum, the teachers also look at how different practices in the classroom effect learning of the students. |
Connersville School District Connersville School District has hired Maria Thompson, a professional development consultant, to explore where professional development is needed among their middle school staff, particularly in the area of science. Maria has decided to give the SEC science content and practice surveys to the teachers as a starting point to assess their professional development needs and wants. In addition to the professional development help, the SEC process will create a constructive and open conversation throughout the school staff. |
