Ken Wagner EdD Principal Rancho Mirage High School My History so far Work Experience 13 years in Beaumont Unified School District 4 years in Palm Springs Unified School District ID: 649630
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The Basics of Master Schedule Building
Ken Wagner, Ed.D.Principal, Rancho Mirage High SchoolSlide2
My History, so far…
Work Experience13 years in Beaumont Unified School District4 years in Palm Springs Unified School DistrictEducationCSU San Bernardino 1998, BS-Biology, Teaching Credential2004, MA-Education AdministrationUniversity of Redlands 2012, Ed.D.-Leadership:
Educational JusticeSlide3
DisclaimersSlide4
Learning Target
Students will be able to understand the necessary basics of developing a master schedule as demonstrated by the creation of a basic plan for two departments.Slide5
Objectives
Essential Questions:Students will learn the essential components of a typical master schedule;Students will learn the relevance of timelines;Students will learn a practical method for creating a schedule that provides course selection equity;Students will practice building a master-schedule with real numbers.Slide6
Master Scheduling
Building a master schedule can be a daunting task. This presentation and application is geared toward 1st or 2nd year builders. The focus will be on the high school experience but will benefit middle school staff as well.The process discussed may be applied to any scheduling software!Slide7
Master Schedule Goal / Impact
Satisfy student course requestsBalance multiple section coursesSatisfy teacher requestsStudent achievementGraduation/A-G completionSlide8
Timeline
January – March 15 – pre-planningTeacher wish listStudent course selectionWhat is the significance of March 15?End of the school yearData entryDepartment lead inputStaff number and expectationStart of school yearCourse change windowSlide9
Timeline
Population changes over the course of the school year.What is the significance of enrollment changes ? Staffing?What factors cause enrollment changes? Alt.Ed?Slide10
Planning
CurriculumDecision making / PrioritiesSlide11
Planning
Staffing options / credentialshttp://www.ctc.ca.gov/Slide12
Planning
System options (Synergy, Aeries, Zangle, Illuminate)Course request tally, conflict Matrix, Load results;Schedule construction logic and section placement order;Example construction.Slide13
Curriculum
CurriculumGrade level courses, Graduation requirements, and A-G considerationsCourse offerings / course requestSlide14
Curriculum
CurriculumPrograms: Interdisciplinary teaming or school-within-a schoolAP/Honors/IB, Linked learning / Partnership Academies, AVID, Department Leads, Teacher Teams, OthersWhat are the requirements of each?Slide15
Decision Making
What are the priorities of the school?Slide16
Decision Making
What does the data tell us?Demographic data?Assessment data? CELDT, CAHSEE, EAP, SBAC, Common AssessmentsCredit recoveryAchievement GapsSlide17
Decision Making
Are there other influences to consider?Slide18
Step-by-Step
Collection of course requestsSystem entry and course request tallyNumber check for complete course request?Identification of section number needStaffing factors and accommodations?Section placementPriority factors considered? Factor CheckPreparation period distribution?Period seat count?Slide19
Activity
Go to the sample spreadsheetSlide20
Activity
Course Tally TabIdentify section numbers using student totals and class averages.Slide21
Activity
Master Schedule TabUsing staffing numbers, build the English and World Language department schedules.Make sure that every staff member has a prep period.Make sure that you have enough 9, 10, 11, and 12th grade courses during each period.Slide22Slide23Slide24
Resources
http://www.ranchomiragehighschool.org/Staff tab…UoRedlands…rattlerstaffhttp://www.acsa.orghttp://www.pearsonschoolsystems.com
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/