<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"> <meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"> <style></style> </head> <body lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"> <div class="WordSection1"> Hi Amanda, Amy, Angelica, Ashton, Brandy, Brittany, Codie, Cory, Crystal, Dakota, Danielle, Dustin, Ian, Jessica, Mary, Michelle, Molly, Nicholas, Samantha, Saretta, and Tony! <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> In case you have not been made aware, Dr. Nellis, the President of Ohio University, sent a message this afternoon with an indication that face-to-face class sessions have been cancelled through at least March 30 in an effort to ensure the health and safety of our communities and the public at large due to the coronavirus that is spreading throughout the country<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> This situation appears to be evolving. As more information is received, it will be shared with you.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Until then, Bill Larson<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <div> <div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"> From: Larson, William Sent: Monday, March 9, 2020 9:35 PM To: 'Ous-lp-rp13@listserv.ohio.edu' <Ous-lp-rp13@listserv.ohio.edu> Subject: Follow-up<o:p></o:p> </div> </div> <o:p> </o:p> Hi Amanda, Amy, Angelica, Ashton, Brandy, Brittany, Codie, Cory, Crystal, Dakota, Danielle, Dustin, Ian, Jessica, Mary, Michelle, Molly, Nicholas, Samantha, Saretta, and Tony! <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Introduction: <o:p></o:p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">I thoroughly enjoyed our time together on Saturday. I think that we effectively engaged in learning. I often feel as I learn as much from you as you could possibly learn from me. I felt energized during the session. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:3.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">However, I felt extremely tired after you had left for the day. In fact, I did the Larson family shopping at the Kroger store in Waverly, as I did not think that I would have enough energy to engage in shopping after driving to Portsmouth.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <o:p> </o:p> Next session:<o:p></o:p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo2">The next session is scheduled, as I believe that you are aware, for April 25. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo2">A possibility exists that the class session would need to be conducted online due to the virus that is spreading throughout the country.. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo2">If such a situation would occur, I would invite you sometime thereafter to a get together and party to celebrate our time together.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <o:p> </o:p> Recommendations:<o:p></o:p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo3">Some of you may wish to list me as a reference or have me craft a letter of recommendation for you once you begin applying for other jobs.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo3">Please know that I would certainly be willing to address such a request.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo3">That seems like the least that I could do after you have put up with me for two years😊.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <o:p> </o:p> Educational Leadership Version (015) of the Ohio Assessments for Educators:<o:p></o:p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">I am trying to help you to prepare for the assessment.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">I would strongly encourage you to take the Practice assessment. <o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">See “Practice Assessment” at the bottom of the page at <<a href="https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oh.nesinc.com%2FTestView.aspx%3Ff%3DHTML_FRAG%2FOH015_PrepMaterials.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb2757dc1a4084c2a81af08d7c5687dd5%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637194924885728148&sdata=lnRllHcD%2Fg2L935mJYT6gMig6F8Ajyi0JcSmqg%2BjVh8%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="http://www.oh.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/OH015_PrepMaterials.html" shash="xaf3Yab3FAQdyswIs5G2c59RTV7RVKx+NgMPaYVxOzfSEZmPLxWPIGdWj1qzzLaFPZY5PhlzMjLGXFmdoQ+syjRYNjxrhe5CIbc9pCMtrR12vRJYKwRlqjTnghs1Azt+ljH3s9DqGz4WIGgyP8tOkZBxLEI+X1HJyZhNS6vNSf8=">http://www.oh.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/OH015_PrepMaterials.html</a>>.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">While the practice assessment costs $29,95, I suspect that it will help you to do well on the actual assessment. <o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">You are encouraged to approach the assessment in a determined and relaxed manner, if that combination is possible.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l8 level1 lfo7">I have found that striving to do my best, with an attitude that “failure would not be the end of world,” tends to work best for me.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">While you should follow your own inclination, I suggest that you consider addressing the case study and the constructed response questions first and then the multiple-choice questions.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8">You will have 3 hours and 45 minutes to address the questions. The first 15 minutes of the total 4 hours are devoted to a CBT tutorial and a nondisclosure agreement.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8">Unless, you manage your time very well, I think that you could easily run short on time.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8">With that factor in mind, you could simply choose randomly the multiple choice answers with a 25% chance of selecting a correct answer.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8">Though, you are strongly encouraged to manage your time wisely and answer each of the questions carefully.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <o:p> </o:p> My inclination to think that your fellow teachers and you are doing very good work, even if your school is achieving relatively low ODE designated outcomes:<o:p></o:p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">I have concern about the notion that has existed for decades that going to an “elite/prestigious/private/suburban” school is in the best interest of students.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">For that matter, there are many other factors to being productive in life than going to the right school.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l11 level1 lfo9">I suspect that our “Maker” is far more pleased with folks who treat others with care than those who have professional degrees such as doctorates and the like.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">While some of the students who I grew up with on the infamous southside of Chicago experienced troublesome lives, some did quite well.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo10">Those who did well typically had caring parents, who tolerated nothing less than good behavior and hard work. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo10">Some of these young folks even graduated from the extremely prestigious University of Chicago. <o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">I apologize to Nicholas for my reaction to his comment about students from wealthy schools having better instruments. I feel certain that he is correct. <o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo11">I apparently failed to make clear that I was talking about the quality of language arts, mathematics, and science instruction that is offered and the learning that occurs in situations in which the value of education and the effort needed to be successful are and are not recognized and appreciated.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo11">I sense that some of the teachers who work inner city schools are extremely able and help their students to grow immensely. <o:p></o:p></li></ul> <o:p> </o:p> My concern that educators should treat others in a manner that reflects the way that they would like to be treated regardless of their circumstances:<o:p></o:p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">I am appalled when teachers and others treat weak students and their parents in a condescending way. <o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l11 level1 lfo9">I have wondered about the manner that such teachers would want to be treated if they were the parents of weak students.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l11 level1 lfo9">As stated on Saturday, we typically do not know what is “around the corner” in our lives.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l11 level1 lfo9">There tend to be “no guarantees.”<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">For that manner, I strive to treat folks of other genders, ethnicities, races, religions, and sexual preferences with respect. <o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l9 level1 lfo12">If I have not walked in “another person’s moccasins,” I obviously do not know their experiences and feelings. For this reason, I aspire to treat them as one of our “Maker’s” children.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l9 level1 lfo12">When some of my colleagues, who I know to be Christians, become angry with others, I like to jokingly 😊ask them if they skip the part of the “Lord’s Prayer about forgiving their enemies.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <o:p> </o:p> Conclusion:<o:p></o:p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">If you have questions or suggestions, please share them with me.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <o:p> </o:p> Until then, Bill <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> </div> </body> </html>

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