Some Personal Details

Answers to basic questions about dress, commitmemt, finances and other personal details along with the benefits of serving as a Visiting Committee member.

6 minutes 51 seconds

Focus on Learning Visiting Committee Member Training - Part 1

This introductory portion of training includes an overview of the Focus on Learning protocol and materials required to both complete this training review and serve as a member of a visiting committee.

7 minutes 32 seconds

Focus on Learning Visiting Committee Member Training - Part 2

This section of training includes the protocols used by the school in its self-study: expected outcomes, suggested tasks, criteria, and expected schoolwide learning results linked to content academic standards. The school self-study report and the visiting committee report are compared for content and organization.

25 minutes 40 seconds

Focus on Learning Visiting Committee Member Training - Part 3

This portion of the training deals with prereading and prewriting assignments for Visiting Committee members.

8 minutes 16 seconds

Focus on Learning Visiting Committee Member Training - Part 4

Part 4 details the schedule for the visit, reviews the nature and content of meetings, and provides some guidance in conducting the meetings.

12 minutes 58 seconds

Focus on Learning Visiting Committee Member Training - Part 5

Part 5 includes both the action plan and term determination.

Good wishes for your visit from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the California Department of Education.

14 minutes 52 seconds

More About PreWriting

This material supplements that found in the main presentation. Some additional details and samples of pre-writing are included.

11 minutes 28 seconds