ESC of Lake Erie West Resident Educator Consortium
RESA Monthly Update
December 2019


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:

  • RESA Submission System Opens - October 15, 2019
  • CORE Registration Deadline - November 15, 2019
  • Lesson Reflection Submission Deadline - January 24, 2020
  • RESA Score Reports Released - April 24, 2020
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
 
Time to Reflect-
RESA Lesson Reflection Expectation
  • 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.
  • Continue to work with your Facilitator.
RESA Submission System
There are 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

2. 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
Resources for You


If you need more assistance with RESA, 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!
Resident Educator Monthly Update
This monthly Resident Educator e-news is designed to provide you with helpful information and resources. Residency is a time to practice, refine and gain a deeper understanding of the art and science of teaching under the guidance of a certified mentor and the support of a professional learning community. You will be receiving monthly updates that highlight where you should be in the program and also offer helpful resources.
If you have questions, contact Kim Sofo , Elizabeth Kregel , or Amy St. Marie . Professional Development Consultants with the ESC of Lake Erie West.