Cafe+Implementation+2011-2012

=Cafe Implementation 2011-2012 =

Goal: All teachers will implement the components of the CAFÉ Model as discussed in the provided book. This implementation will assist us to develop a common language of strategy instruction to complement our guided reading and / or reading workshop approaches.


 * Part #1: Read the CAFÉ book (2 hours). While you are reading, you have four options:**

A. Answer the framing questions from the Two Sisters and submit to your principal. B. Take notes while reading the CAFÉ book and submit to your principal. C. Complete an implementation plan. This plan will guide you through the book, helping you think about what you are reading and how you will apply it in your classroom next year. D. If you have read the CAFÉ book previously, complete a reflection plan while rereading. Think about how you have implemented CAFÉ and what changes you will make this year.

A. Participate in a peer sharing session/work group. (2 hours) · Topics will include structure of CAFÉ, use of strategy groups and conferencing, and exploration of strategies. · Sign-up for a session on in-service plan. · Available sessions: · June 29th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Northside) · July 13th 6:30 – 8:30 pm (Pine) · August 22nd 8:00 – 10:00 am (Lingle) · September 19th 4:00 – 6:00 pm (Forge)
 * Part #2: Complete 4 hours worth of activities listed below:**

B. Apply what you have learned in your classroom. (1 hour) · Complete and post a CAFÉ board in your classroom. · Prepare your record keeping binder for CAFÉ, conferencing, and strategy groups.

C. Reflect on your use of CAFÉ. (1 hour) · Choose from one of the following activities: 1. Have a reading specialist/coach observe a CAFÉ lesson in your classroom and provide feedback. 2. Co-teach a CAFÉ lesson with a reading specialist/coach. 3. Have another teacher observe a CAFÉ lesson in your classroom and provide feedback. 4. Videotape a lesson to use as a reflective exercise with peers.





CAFE Menu (2011) CAFE Strategy Board (created by Megan Shur) CAFE Icons [|https://www.thedailycafe.com] [] [|http://www.proteacher.net] (Peony Room)