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RESA Newsletter 
December, 2018
The due date for your RESA Lesson Reflection is drawing near. Please don't wait until the last minute to submit the Lesson Reflection requirements. You never know what might happen to interfere with submission and there is NO WAY to extend or change the due date.
 
IMPORTANT RESA DATES
Lesson Reflection Deadline - Jan. 11, 2019
RESA Score Reports Released - May 3, 2019
 
RESA LESSON REFLECTION REQUIREMENTS
Teachers submit 3 items:
  1. Teaching and Learning Context Form p. 10
  2. Video Recording of the Lesson p. 11
  3. Video Commentary and Reflection Form p. 12-13
 
RESA Lesson Reflection Expectations
  • Record a single lesson that demonstrates your ability to teach meaningful content to your students.
  • Analyze your planning decisions for this lesson.
  • Choose an illustration of your actual teaching in a video segment that is up to 20 minutes long.
  • Explain your learning outcomes for this lesson and why they are important in the context of the subject area.
  • Explain your formative assessment strategy.
  • Demonstrate your instruction (using the video segment).
  • Evaluate and reflect on the success of the entire lesson.
 
RESA Submission System
Two Parts to the RESA Submission System
  1. What I need to know
  • Online version of guidebook
  • Video tutorial on how to upload and submit work
  • Templates that must be downloaded and completed OFF LINE
 
  1. What I need to submit
  • Completed templates and video
 
For assistance in uploading your video refer to the Technical Reference Guide (p. 30-34) in your binder. This section will assist you with the following:
  • Downloading and Completing Templates
  • Preparing to Record Video
  • Uploading and Segmenting Video
  • Submitting the Lesson Reflection
  • Recommendations for Recording Video
  • Accessing Equipment and Other Video Resources
  • Practicing Beforehand
If you need more assistance with this, contact the RESA Help Desk Technical Support at resa@teachforward.com
In addition, the RESA Help Desk is available by phone at 855-538-8634 (toll free) during the last 30 days of the submission.  Dec 12, 2018 - Jan 11, 2019: M - F: 3 pm - 10 pm EST
 
You are prepared to be successful on the RESA. Just take it seriously, include careful reflection and follow ALL the rules carefully!

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If you have questions, contact Karen Creps, Resident Educator Consortium Program Coordinator,  Lisa Exner , Professional Development Consultant 
or Kim Sofo , Professional Development Consultant

Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West