Common use of Lesson Plans Clause in Contracts

Lesson Plans. The parties agree that instruction requires thoughtful preparation. The development of lesson plans by and for the teacher is a professional responsibility. However, a teacher’s planning and preparation may be different based on personal style, professional needs, student needs and experience in the classroom. Plans are to be used as a guide to fulfill the state standards and District’s instructional objectives for student achievement. Plans should include strategies and accommodations for students with disabilities, and English Language Learners, if needed. Remediation and enrichment and the type of progress monitoring should be included, if needed. As such, administrators shall not require that lesson plans be in a particular format. Administrators also shall not require the posting or storage of lesson plans in a particular place or manner. A principal or principal’s designee may request teachers to submit a copy of their lesson plans at the end of the teaching week or at the end of a particular unit. The teacher’s plans are to be used as a guide in order to fulfill the county’s instructional objectives and to assist the teacher in conducting a planned instructional program. Current lesson plans shall be available in the classroom for inspection at all times. Teachers shall not be routinely required to submit a copy of their lesson plans to the site administrator unless required by Article 6.9-2. 6.9-1 In the event a teacher is absent, it shall be the teacher’s responsibility to have lesson plans at the school prior to the start of the pupil day to cover the period of absence not to exceed the balance of the week in which the absence occurred. 6.9-2 If the principal or their designee, through documented classroom observation, determines that a teacher is having difficulty with classroom instruction or is not meeting instructional objectives, the principal shall hold a conference with the teacher having difficulty. The principal may require lesson plans to be turned in at the start of each week if the teacher is in one of the following categories: a) Category I teacher as defined in Article 15: or b) The teacher is on an Instructional Assistance Conference (IAC) or on a Professional Development Plan (PDP); or c) The teacher holds an average rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their last overall summative evaluation; or d) Educational Emergency as outlined in Article XXXI – Board’s Rights per Section 1012.28(8), Florida Statutes.

Lesson Plans. The parties agree A. All MBUs will create lesson plans. Lesson plans will contain the lesson goal or objective, activities, means of assessment, and applicable ESOL strategies and State Standards. 1. If ESOL strategies or State Standards are currently in textbooks, district pacing guides, or other instructional materials, then they will not be required to be listed within the lesson plan. 2. When listing ESOL strategies or State Standards, only the reference number needs to be listed in lesson plans. B. MBUs with Category II contract status will be required to submit lesson plans upon request of administration no more than once per month, unless documentation exists in evaluations that instruction requires thoughtful preparation. The development prior lesson planning has been insufficient. C. MBUs with Category I contract status will be required to submit lesson plans upon request of administration no more than on a biweekly basis, unless documentation exists in evaluations that prior lesson planning has been insufficient. D. If electronic submission of lesson plans by is required, MBUs have the choice of creating lesson plans in a lesson plan book using paper and pencil or using any computer program readily available in the District, e.g. Excel, Word, eSembler, etc. MBUs creating lesson plans within a lesson plan book will be provided access to a scanner or copier with scanning capabilities, connected to a computer, for converting these written lesson plans into an electronic format for submission. E. MBUs are guaranteed access to a computer with programs installed for lesson plan preparation to use during their planning time during the student day. F. The computers of MBUs will be linked with a working school printer or copier for the teacher is a professional responsibility. However, a teacher’s planning and preparation may be different based on personal style, professional needs, student needs and experience purpose of printing off hard copies of lesson plans for use in the classroom. Plans are to be used as If the computer of an MBU is not linked, then the District will provide a guide to fulfill flash drive on which the state standards and District’s instructional objectives for student achievement. Plans should include strategies and accommodations for students with disabilities, and English Language Learners, if needed. Remediation and enrichment and the type of progress monitoring should be included, if needed. As such, administrators shall not require that MBU can save lesson plans to print on a net-worked printer or copier. G. Training opportunities during the contract day will be in provided to MBUs on proper use of a particular format. scanner or for lesson plan preparation using the electronic grading program. H. Administrators also shall not require must provide feedback to the posting or storage of MBU on submitted lesson plans in a particular place or manner. A principal or principal’s designee may request teachers within ten (10) days from the date of submission. I. Teachers will be required to submit a copy of their have lesson plans at prepared one (1) school week in advance. These plans will be ready the end first morning of the teaching week or at the end of a particular unit. The teacher’s lesson plans are to be used as a guide in order to fulfill the county’s instructional objectives and to assist the teacher in conducting a planned instructional program. Current lesson plans shall be available in the classroom for inspection at all times. Teachers shall not be routinely required to submit a copy of their lesson plans to the site administrator unless required by Article 6.9-2implemented. 6.9-1 In the event a teacher is absent, it shall be the teacher’s responsibility to have lesson plans at the school prior to the start of the pupil day to cover the period of absence not to exceed the balance of the week in which the absence occurred. 6.9-2 If the principal or their designee, through documented classroom observation, determines that a teacher is having difficulty with classroom instruction or is not meeting instructional objectives, the principal shall hold a conference with the teacher having difficulty. The principal may require lesson plans to be turned in at the start of each week if the teacher is in one of the following categories: a) Category I teacher as defined in Article 15: or b) The teacher is on an Instructional Assistance Conference (IAC) or on a Professional Development Plan (PDP); or c) The teacher holds an average rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their last overall summative evaluation; or d) Educational Emergency as outlined in Article XXXI – Board’s Rights per Section 1012.28(8), Florida Statutes.

Lesson Plans. The parties agree that instruction requires thoughtful preparation. The development goal of lesson plans by and for the teacher is a professional responsibility. However, a teacher’s planning and preparation may be different based on personal style, professional needs, student needs and experience in the classroom. Plans are to be used as a guide to fulfill the state standards and District’s instructional objectives for student achievement. Plans should include strategies and accommodations for students with disabilities, and English Language Learners, if needed. Remediation and enrichment and the type of progress monitoring should be included, if needed. As such, administrators shall not require that lesson plans be in a particular format. Administrators also shall not require the posting or storage of lesson plans in a particular place or manner. A principal or principal’s designee may request teachers to submit a copy of their lesson plans at the end of the teaching week or at the end of a particular unit. The teacher’s plans are to be used as a guide in order to fulfill the county’s instructional objectives and to assist the teacher in conducting preparation for effective lessons. It is understood and agreed upon that lesson plans are artifacts of planning and do not always reflect its implementation. The Springfield Public Schools shall maintain a planned virtual curricula/ instructional programplanning resource site for the purpose of developing unit plans and assessments for use by Springfield Teachers. Current The Superintendent and/or designee in collaboration with the Association will monitor its development and implementation and assess its effectiveness. Teachers will apply for participation in the development of these resources. Teachers not participating in the development of these resources will not be required to submit their work product to the resource site. Outstanding unit plans developed outside of the Springfield Public Schools may be identified and included in the resource site consistent with copyright and intellectual property laws. a. The lesson plans shall contain the following elements Standard based objective Direct instruction Student Activity or practice Formative assessments, this includes informal assessments that allow the teachers the ability to assess whether the students mastered the standard(s) being taught. No lesson plan shall require minute by minute schedules. Every attempt shall be made to limit the description of the above elements. Lesson plans should contain wording so the process is understood by both the teacher and administrator. Lesson plans for Elementary ELA blocks will include each component of the literacy block. Only the Direct Instruction Section/Crafting for both Reading and Writing will follow the guidelines in 2a above. Every attempt shall be made to limit the description of the components of the literacy block. Lesson plans should contain wording to be understood by both the teacher and the administrator. b. Xxxxxx plans will be available in the classroom teacher’s work space on the first day of the week. They will not be collected from every teacher every week but rather from individuals as needed for inspection at all timesindividual teacher professional growth. Once collected, the administrator shall provide written feedback within 3 school days. It is understood that the feedback is to be specific and aligned with supports for future lesson plans and teachers will not be required to resubmit the already collected plans or respond to the written feedback. c. Teachers on Professional growth plans (Developing, Directed, Improvement) will follow the agreed upon plans. d. Teachers shall not be routinely required to submit a copy maintain five (5) days of their updated emergency lesson plans and provide them to the site administrator unless required by Article 6.9-2. 6.9-1 In the event a teacher is absent, it shall be the teacher’s responsibility to have lesson plans principals and department chairs starting at the school prior to the start of the pupil day to cover the period of absence not to exceed the balance of the week in which the absence occurred. 6.9-2 If the principal or their designee, through documented classroom observation, determines that a teacher is having difficulty with classroom instruction or is not meeting instructional objectives, the principal shall hold a conference with the teacher having difficulty. The principal may require lesson plans to be turned in at the start beginning of each week if the teacher is in one of the following categories: a) Category I teacher as defined in Article 15: or b) The teacher is on an Instructional Assistance Conference (IAC) or on a Professional Development Plan (PDP); or c) The teacher holds an average rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their last overall summative evaluation; or d) Educational Emergency as outlined in Article XXXI – Board’s Rights per Section 1012.28(8), Florida Statutesgrading period.

Lesson Plans. The parties agree ‌ A. All MBUs will create lesson plans. Lesson plans will contain the lesson goal or objective, activities, means of assessment, and applicable ESOL strategies and State Standards. 1. If ESOL strategies or State Standards are currently in textbooks, district pacing guides, or other instructional materials, then they will not be required to be listed within the lesson plan. 2. When listing ESOL strategies or State Standards, only the reference number needs to be listed in lesson plans. B. MBUs with Category II contract status will be required to submit lesson plans upon request of administration no more than once per month, unless documentation exists in evaluations that instruction requires thoughtful preparation. The development prior lesson planning has been insufficient. C. MBUs with Category I contract status will be required to submit lesson plans upon request of administration no more than on a biweekly basis, unless documentation exists in evaluations that prior lesson planning has been insufficient. D. If electronic submission of lesson plans by is required, MBUs have the choice of creating lesson plans in a lesson plan book using paper and pencil or using any computer program readily available in the District, e.g. Excel, Word, eSembler, etc. MBUs creating lesson plans within a lesson plan book will be provided access to a scanner or copier with scanning capabilities, connected to a computer, for converting these written lesson plans into an electronic format for submission. E. MBUs are guaranteed access to a computer with programs installed for lesson plan preparation to use during their planning time during the student day. F. The computers of MBUs will be linked with a working school printer or copier for the teacher is a professional responsibility. However, a teacher’s planning and preparation may be different based on personal style, professional needs, student needs and experience purpose of printing off hard copies of lesson plans for use in the classroom. Plans are to be used as If the computer of an MBU is not linked, then the District will provide a guide to fulfill flash drive on which the state standards and District’s instructional objectives for student achievement. Plans should include strategies and accommodations for students with disabilities, and English Language Learners, if needed. Remediation and enrichment and the type of progress monitoring should be included, if needed. As such, administrators shall not require that MBU can save lesson plans to print on a net-worked printer or copier. G. Training opportunities during the contract day will be in provided to MBUs on proper use of a particular format. scanner or for lesson plan preparation using the electronic grading program. H. Administrators also shall not require must provide feedback to the posting or storage of MBU on submitted lesson plans in a particular place or manner. A principal or principal’s designee may request teachers within ten (10) days from the date of submission. I. Teachers will be required to submit a copy of their have lesson plans at prepared one (1) school week in advance. These plans will be ready the end first morning of the teaching week or at the end of a particular unit. The teacher’s lesson plans are to be used as a guide in order to fulfill the county’s instructional objectives and to assist the teacher in conducting a planned instructional program. Current lesson plans shall be available in the classroom for inspection at all times. Teachers shall not be routinely required to submit a copy of their lesson plans to the site administrator unless required by Article 6.9-2implemented. 6.9-1 In the event a teacher is absent, it shall be the teacher’s responsibility to have lesson plans at the school prior to the start of the pupil day to cover the period of absence not to exceed the balance of the week in which the absence occurred. 6.9-2 If the principal or their designee, through documented classroom observation, determines that a teacher is having difficulty with classroom instruction or is not meeting instructional objectives, the principal shall hold a conference with the teacher having difficulty. The principal may require lesson plans to be turned in at the start of each week if the teacher is in one of the following categories: a) Category I teacher as defined in Article 15: or b) The teacher is on an Instructional Assistance Conference (IAC) or on a Professional Development Plan (PDP); or c) The teacher holds an average rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their last overall summative evaluation; or d) Educational Emergency as outlined in Article XXXI – Board’s Rights per Section 1012.28(8), Florida Statutes.

Lesson Plans. The parties agree that instruction requires thoughtful preparation. The development of lesson plans by and for the teacher is a professional responsibility. However, a teacher’s planning and preparation may be different based on personal style, professional needs, student needs and experience in the classroom. Plans are to be used as a guide to fulfill the state standards and District’s instructional objectives for student achievement. Plans should include strategies and accommodations for students with disabilities, and English Language Learners, if needed. Remediation and enrichment and the type of progress monitoring should be included, if needed. As such, administrators shall not require that lesson plans be in a particular format. Administrators also shall not require the posting or storage of lesson plans in a particular place or manner. A principal or principal’s designee may request teachers to submit a copy of their lesson plans at the end of the teaching week or at the end of a particular unit. The teacher’s plans are to be used as a guide in order to fulfill the county’s instructional objectives and to assist the teacher in conducting a planned instructional program. Current lesson plans shall be available in the classroom for inspection at all times. Teachers shall not be routinely required to submit a copy of their lesson plans to the site administrator unless required by Article 6.9-2. 6.9-1 In the event a teacher is absent, it shall be the teacher’s responsibility to have lesson plans at the school prior to the start of the pupil day to cover the period of absence not to exceed the balance of the week in which the absence occurred. 6.9-2 If the principal or their designee, through documented classroom observation, determines that a teacher is having difficulty with classroom instruction or is not meeting instructional objectives, the principal shall hold a conference with the teacher having difficulty. The principal may require lesson plans to be turned in at the start of each week if the teacher is in one of the following categories: a) Category I teacher as defined in Article 15: ; or b) The teacher is on an Instructional Assistance Conference (IAC) or on a Professional Development Plan (PDP); or c) The teacher holds an average rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their last overall summative evaluation; or d) Educational Emergency as outlined in Article XXXI – Board’s Rights per Section 1012.28(8), Florida Statutes.