CASTLedu is an Experience!

/ STEAM education
/ Responsibility to Community 
/ Creative  Design /Art & Culture 
CASTLedu: A Program that brings together Culture, Art, Science, Technology & Literacy education. CASTLedu also engages students to look at the following elements as it impacts them and the world around them:
  • Identity 
  • Empathy
  • Social Justice 
  • connecting students a families with local and district opportunities that will allow them to experience new areas for growth and leadership 
  • Perfection is not a goal - improvement is.
" As a liaison in education, I find ways to support my students and community; after the pandemic, I need to be honest that the mental health of teachers and students is fragile; this is an area that, as a society, we will heal but it is a process that I need support with, and it's ongoing growth in my life. I am committed to becoming a better leader and example, and yes, it's also hard for me," said Ms. Castro-Mitchell. 

"Exploring colleges early in a child's life has an impact, connecting with a college community and seeing themselves as contributors of that community is the goal of social justice education."
- Y. Castro-Mitchell, Founder of CASTLedu.Org

Resources/References:  
Educational resources for Distance Learning

Free Educational Resources for Distance Learning

​https://www.classdojo.com/remotelearning/?district

English Language Development Learning, Games, and Activities

References ​

     Smith, J. A. (2020). Understanding Education: Theories and Practices. Education    Press.
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     Johnson, R. T., & Johnson, D. W. (2019). Cooperative learning and student achievement.

     Journal of Educational Psychology, 92(4), 751-761. https://doi.org/10.1037/edu0000241

     Williams, K. (2021, June 5). The importance of collaboration in education. Education        Today. https://www.educationtoday.com/articles/importance-of-collaboration Sample

     Johnson, R. T., & Johnson, D. W. (2019). Cooperative learning and student achievement.

     Journal of Educational Psychology, 92(4), 751-761. https://doi.org/10.1037/edu0000241

     Smith, J. A. (2020). Understanding Education: Theories and Practices. Education Press.

     Williams, K. (2021, June 5). The importance of collaboration in education. Education Today. https://www.educationtoday.com/articles/importance-of-collaboration

Rationale

To ensure the success and sustainability of the Mini Lesson Study, I would also like to allocate a portion of the $5,000 towards the following activities and material needs, which are crucial for disseminating our findings and enhancing our educational resources:

Documentation of Findings
A significant amount of time will be dedicated to summarizing our findings from the collaborative meetings and lesson implementations. This process involves writing comprehensive reports that capture insights, strategies, and reflections from our sessions.

Video Editing and Visuals
We plan to document our sessions through video recordings to capture the process and outcomes in action. Editing these videos will require resources to produce high-quality, engaging, and informative content. This will facilitate sharing our findings with the entire school community in an accessible way.

Creating Visuals and Posters
To effectively share our findings and strategies, we will need to create posters and other visual materials for display throughout the school. Investing in high-quality design and printing will ensure our work is visible and impactful in the school environment.

Classroom Materials
In addition to producing educational posters, we will also need to print worksheets and other instructional materials for our classes. Given the current budget constraints, it is essential to allocate funds for these resources to enhance our teaching and support student learning.

Classroom Observations
Conducting classroom observations is a critical component of our study and requires teachers to take time away from their regular responsibilities. This may involve travel and compensation for substitute teachers, therefore offsetting potential lost teaching time and ensuring that observations can be carried out effectively.

By incorporating these elements into our funding plan, we aim to provide comprehensive support not only for the Mini Lesson Study but also for the broader educational context of our school. This investment will enable us to share our findings more widely, contribute effectively to staff development, and ultimately benefit our students by enhancing learning materials and strategies.

Videos

Break down of planned expenditures

Food and Refreshments for Meetings: $1,000 (20% of budget)
To create a welcoming atmosphere that fosters teacher collaboration during meetings.
Stipends for Participating Teachers: $1,500 (30% of budget)
To incentivize teachers for their time and effort in participating in professional development outside regular hours.
Documentation of Findings: $700 (14% of budget)
To cover the time and resources needed to write comprehensive summaries of the findings from the Mini Lesson Study.
Video Editing and Production: $800 (16% of budget)
To document sessions with high-quality video content that can be shared with the school community.
Creating Visuals and Posters: $600 (12% of budget)
To design and print impactful visuals and posters that highlight key insights from the initiative.
Classroom Materials (Worksheets and Resources): $300 (6% of budget)
To print the necessary instructional materials to support lessons derived from the Mini Lesson Study.
Classroom Observations: $100 (2% of budget)
To provide for any potential costs related to substitute teachers and scheduling time for observations.
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