MUI Dallas Academic Plan 2013/2014

1. MUI Dallas Academic Plan2013/2014 God says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6). A child must be trained daily. To train means to exercise, to discipline, to teach and form by practice. When a child is trained, it becomes part of his character to do what he has been taught, and training must take place all through the day every day.

2. MUI Dallas • Technology • Why? • Electronic devices (Staff & students) • Academic e-programs • Interactive board • Staff Development • Discovery Education • SimpleK12 • Region 10 • Local MUI staff development • Supplies • Copy paper • Classroom White boards • Commercial printer

3. MUI Dallas • Curriculum • Core curriculum • Global STEAM integration • Lessons plans • Grading System • Supplemental material • Funding • Donations • Sponsorship • Partnerships • Fundraisers • Marketing

4. TECHNOLOGICAL NEEDS • http://youtu.be/jIUvtvyOdWw • MUI needs (10) ASUS tablets, including (4) laptops for staff and (4) desktop for staff/student use, approximate cost is $7320 (including LoJack tracking software) • Promethean 100 or 300 series plus ActivExpression Learner Response System, approximate cost is $3500 (includes 30 clickers) • Examples: Kinder http://youtu.be/nevddogVJnE • Math http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il3aO1N7kts

5. TECHNOLOGY, con’t. Why technology…. • Builds background knowledge • Classrooms of diverse learners can use technology and the internet to build knowledge of people, places, and things they may have never before experienced • Variety of accommodations • Screen size and print can be enlarged for students who have difficulty viewing printed text • Text can be read aloud to students as they follow along • Most programs contain activities that are interactive and allow students to manipulate objects while exploring new concepts

6. TECHNOLOGY, cont. • Empower students to take ownership of learning • It is vital because it teaches 21st Century work skills Cited: Benefits of technology in the classroom - and how to get started! http://www.voxxi.com/benefits-technology-in-the-classroom/ • Benefits of Technology http://www.slideshare.net/rmanraj/benefits-of-using-technology-in-the-classroom?utm_source=slideshow03&utm_medium=ssemail&utm_campaign=share_slideshow_loggedout

7. STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND DISTANCE LEARNING • Annual NOI Educational Challenge – TBA Total approximate travel cost including registration ($1600)* • Annual CAST (Conference for the Advancement of Science Teachers)-Houston November 7-9 (total approximate travel cost, including “early bird” registration $1080-$1330)* * Includes (4) MUI teachers/staff & air travel

8. STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND DISTANCE LEARNING • All teachers will obtain Texas state certification • Equal on status of licensure as compared to other schools • Enables school, teachers, and students to have access to several THOUSAND dollars of FREE resources • Region 10 – Richardson and various Dallas sites • Teachers will attend (1) workshop per semester and (4) during the Summer months • ALL workshops are FREE with membership (Thanks Sis. J’Sheanea)

9. STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND DISTANCE LEARNING, con’t. • Discovery Education • Webinars and distance learning for staff/students throughout the school year • SimpleK12 • Webinars held throughout the school year and viewed during our staff development meetings • Local presenters at MUI • General staff meetings to be held twice per month

10. SUPPLIES • Standard supplies (stapler/staples, sticky notes, correction tape, tape dispenser/tape, paperclips, dry erase markers, permanent markers, hand sanitizer, etc.) • School supplies (construction paper, butcher paper, pencil sharpener (handheld/electric), 1-subject composition books, latex gloves, etc.) • Copy Paper (10 reams per teacher per semester-annual cost $240) • (3) Classroom White Boards 6’ x 4’ – Total cost $600 at OfficeMax • Commercial Copier (Leased)

11. CURRICULUM • Core Curriculum • MAIN FOCUS - Religious studies throughout all subjects (per Minister Farrakhan) • Study of Islam (working on curriculum) • Math, Science, ELAR, Social Studies • Extended Studies • Foreign Languages –Spanish (future offerings - French, Arabic) • Womanhood/manhood class • Journalism

12. CURRICULUM, con’t. • Global STEAAM3D Integration http://youtu.be/wDCLfg_TtaI • Teachers will incorporate the four disciplines of Art-visual, dance, drama, and music into the lessons of all subjects as applicable • Students will complete project, problem, and inquiry based products or creations every 6-weeks while utilizing the 3Ds-Discovery, Design, and Developing • Students will participate in extended studies in Agriculture (working on partnership with local universities and Bro. David) • Relevant monthly field trips • Teachers and students will collaborate with other classrooms around the country to complete various projects http://www.kidlink.org/drupal/project

13. CURRICULUM, con’t. • Online Programs • Discovery Education & Discovery Science • Connect2Texas, live interactive virtual field trips • Edmodo, educational social media • Moby Math • STEMScope (Rice University) • Tentative Programs • iCore • Penda Math/Science • BrainPop • Lesson Plans • All teachers will submit lesson plans weekly (prepared two weeks in advance) • Lesson plans will be posted for parents to view via online • CSCOPE (Public Access)

14. CURRICULUM, con’t. • Grading System • MUI will use Jupiter Grades as mandated by MUI headquarters with an annual cost of $160 – ($40 per core teacher) • Teachers will post grades weekly for parents to view via online, email, or cellphone • MUI will use a 9-week grading period • Supplemental Materials • Teacher website & maintenance ($80/yr) • District website, maintenace, and hosting ($200/yr) • Curriculum supplements (approximate budget-$2000)

15. FUNDING • Donations • May be made via PayPal, mail, or in-person • Needed technology equipment and listed supplies may be purchased directly for MUI (please retain all receipts for product warranty purposes) • Fundraisers (Sis. Jeanne) • Will be held throughout the school year to support the daily operations of the school • Volunteers are needed

16. FUNDING • Grants • Creation of grant committee • Seeking grant writers/researchers • Formation of 501(3)(c) “Torchlight” • Develop after school program • Establish lunch program (Sis. Lajuanta) • Qualify for non-profit, academic & technology grants

17. FUNDING, con’t. • Marketing (Sis. Nakeesha) • Creation of MUI brochure • Advertisement to recruit students/investors • Presentation of MUI services and accomplishments • Sponsorship • Student tuition sponsorships by private individuals • Professional endorsements and mentoring • Partnerships • Local businesses, organizations, and private individuals

18. FINAL REMARKS • INVESTING IN OUR SCHOOL is INVESTING IN OUR YOUTH! • 21st Century Education http://youtu.be/O35n_tvOK74 • Total starting funds needed for 2013/2014 school year is $16,790 (not including leased commercial copier, standard/school supplies, field trips, teacher salaries, and general operating costs-will be discussed at a later time)

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