Middle School Mondays provides a way for middle school teachers to collaborate with teachers in other content areas, analyze the curriculum, and learn ways to integrate learning across the curriculum. This session will focus on unpacking ELA, writing and literacy standards and support integration of writing across the curriculum. Presenter(s): Denise Patterson, Jennifer Griffin and Stephanie Dischiavi

1. Hickory Public Schools
432 Fourth Avenue SW, Hickory, North Carolina 28602
Phone: (828) 322-2855  Fax: (828) 322-1834  www.hickoryschools.net
“Extending Excellence to Every Child, Every Day”
Middle School Mondays in Hickory Public Schools
Middle School Mondays provides a way for middle school teachers to collaborate with
teachers in other content areas, analyze the curriculum, and learn ways to integrate learning
across the curriculum. This session will focus on unpacking ELA, writing, and literacy
standards and support integration of writing across the curriculum.
Time Activity Clear Learning Target Facilitators
2 minutes Welcome I can meet and greet my colleagues. Dr. Patterson
Jennifer Griffin
Stephanie Dischiavi
5 minutes Middle Level Learning in HPS I can understand the expectations for team
development and content collaboration.
Jennifer Griffin
Stephanie Dischiavi
35 minutes Teacher Collaboration and Content
Integration
I can participate in content integrated
activities to enhance student learning and
my own teacher development.
Jennifer Griffin
3 minutes Questions &Feedback I can seek answers to questions and gather
feedback to collaborate with my
colleagues.
Dr. Patterson
Jennifer Griffin
Stephanie Dischiavi
Dr. Denise Patterson, Chief Academic Officer
Jennifer Griffin, Curriculum Specialist
Stephanie Dischiavi, Principal
Mission of Curriculum and Instruction Department Vision of Curriculum and Instruction Department
Quality Education for the WHOLE Child Communicate, Collaborate, and Celebrate Student Success
Core Expectations of Curriculum and Instruction Department
Appearance, Attitude, Actions, and Achievement