2013-14 webinar series part 4: career- and college-ready learning standards - system implications...

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2013-14 Webinar Series Part 4:

Career- and College-Ready Learning Standards - System Implications

Leading & Planning for 2014/15

Presented by: Jessica Vavrus, OSPI Assistant Superintendent , Teaching and Learning

“These standards are not intended to be new names for old ways of doing business.” (CCSS-M)

CCR Systems Webinar Pt.4.Planning.5-27-14

Our Time Today


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Updates since March – Staying Connected

Leading and Planning the Transition into 2014/15 Resources for each

Implementation Phase Communication Resources Planning Tools and

Templates

Smarter Balanced Updates

Topics Materials (posted online)

PowerPoint Presentation Handout: WA CCR Implementation: The Shifts & Top

Resources (Updated!) (Word) Foundational Documents/Articles:

Building on the Common Core, David Conley (PDF)

Conley’s 4 Keys of Career and College Readiness (PPT)

Fundamentals of Learning, Part 2, Margaret Heritage (PDF)

Game Planning for the Common Core, etc – blog compilation (Word)

Action Planning Resources: CCSS Self-Assessment for Principals – from

AWSP (Word) CCR Action Planning & Goal Document (Word) Communications Planning Template (Word) Year-at-a-Glance Planning Calendar Template

(Word)

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Before we dig in…some formative information gathering


Who’s out there?

How engaged have you been?

What are you most proud of from 2013/14?

What do you need support with for 2014/15?

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OSPI CCR Quarterly Webinar Series http://www.k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/UpdatesEvents.aspx#Webinar


2013-14 Topics Dates

1. CCR Standards & System Implications

Audience: District and Building Leaders

• Relevant state standards and assessment updates

• Resources for building capacity among district and building leaders for CCSS / NGSS transitions and implementation

• Focus on system/planning issues & resources

• Sept. 2013• Jan. 2014• March 2014• May 27,

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2. CCSS-MathematicsAnne GallagherKaty Absten

• Grade-band specific foci• Digging into instructional tools and

resources focused on CCSS-M

• Sept. 2013• Dec. 2013• March 2014• May 29,

2014

3. CCSS-English language artsLiisa Moilanen PottsAmy Baunsgard-Heusser

• Digging into instructional tools and resources focused on CCSS-ELA

• ELA within the content areas – tools and how it looks in classrooms

• Sept. 2013• Dec. 2013• March 2014• May 27,

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4. Science and the NGSSEllen Ebert & Amber Farthing

• WA 2009 Science standards and the transition to NGSS

• Orientation to state supports and 4-year Transition Plan (starting with “Year 0”)

• Sept. 2013• Dec.2013• March 2014• May 28,

2014

http://www.k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/UpdatesEvents.aspx




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Instructional MaterialsUpdates since March Supports from this year

March 2014 CCR Webinar – tools and processes http://k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/UpdatesEvents.aspx

April 30, 2014 Instructional Materials Webinar with Sandra Alberti (Achieve the Core) http://

k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/InstructionalMaterialsReview.aspx OER resources and reviews (handout)

https://digitallearning.k12.wa.us/oer/events.php

On the horizon Formalizing collaborative work with other states –

materials reviews (WA and Louisiana) OER development (ID, UT, WA) Coming this Fall! EdReports.org

http://k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/UpdatesEvents.aspx

http://k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/UpdatesEvents.aspx

http://k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/InstructionalMaterialsReview.aspx

http://k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/InstructionalMaterialsReview.aspx




Leading and Planning the Transitions

The “What” and the “How”

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CCSS and NGSSWashington’s Implementation Phases and Timelines

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Phase 1: CCSS and NGSSExploration

Phase 2: Build Awareness & Begin Building Statewide Capacity

Phase 3: Build Statewide Capacity and Classroom Transitions

Phase 4: Statewide Application and Assessment

Ongoing: Statewide Coordination and Collaboration to Support


Guiding Beliefs and Approach toward CCR Implementation in WA


2-Prongs

1. The What: Content Shifts (for students and educators)

– Belief that past standards implementation efforts have provided a strong foundation on which to build for CCSS;

– HOWEVER there are shifts that need to be attended to in the content.

2. The How: System “Remodeling”– Belief that successful CCSS implementation will not take

place top down or bottom up – it must be “both, and…”– Comprehensive Professional Learning Systems are

KEY


CCR Implementation – through a district, building, and classroom lens

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Phase 1: CCSS Exploration

Phase 2: Build Awareness & Begin Building Capacity

Phase 3: Build State & District Capacity and Classroom Transitions

Phase 4: Statewide Application and Assessment

Ongoing: Statewide Coordination and Collaboration to Support Implementation

Where to Start…FIRST: Phase 1 Exploration and Awareness


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Among… District leaders and leadership teams Building leaders and building teams

Take the time to immerse yourself in and learn about… The WHY and the WHAT –

The background and vision of the CCR standards Major shifts in the content Connections across contents and initiatives (e.g., TPEP)

The HOW – Our state’s approach toward supporting implementation Emerging resources and support systems

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Washington’s Vision for Education

Every Washington public school student will graduate from high school globally competitive for

work and postsecondary education and prepared for life in

the 21st century.Class of 2011: Bridgeport High School


Implementing Career- and College- Ready Standards in Washington State


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Our Vision: Every student will have access to CCR standards through high quality instruction aligned with the standards every day; and every educator is prepared and supported to implement the standards in their classrooms every day.

Our Purpose: To develop a statewide system with resources that supports all school districts in their preparation of educators and students.

The “What”:Conley’s 4 Keys of College and Career Readiness


13Source: Education Policy Improvement Center (EPIC), David Conley, 2012

Resource & Protocol:• Building on the Common Core, Conley

Article (Handout)• Use with District/Building Leadership

Teams to build your vision for CCR (Jigsaw activity)

The “What”:Key Content Shifts – ELA, Math, Science


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Shifts in ELA

1. Building knowledge through content-rich nonfiction and informational texts in addition to literature

2. Reading and writing grounded in evidence from the text

3. Regular practice with complex text and its academic vocabulary

These apply to content area (social studies, science, and technical subject) teachers as well as to English teachers.

Shifts in Mathematics

1. Focus: fewer topics focused on deeply in each grade

2. Coherence: Concepts logically connected from one grade to the next and linked to other major topics within the grade

3. Rigor: Fluency with arithmetic, application of knowledge to real world situations, and deep understanding of mathematical concepts

Shifts in Science1. The NGSS Reflect the Interconnected Nature of Science through

Focus, Understanding, and Application of Content2. The Science Concepts in the NGSS Build Coherently from K–12.3. Science and Engineering are Integrated across K–12 in the

NGSS.

Resources (see handout):• OSPI Webinar Series• OSPI/AESD Professional Learning Materials

The “What”:The Power of the Shifts


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Know them – both the what and the why

Internalize them

Apply them to decisions about Time Energy Resources Conversations with parents, students, colleagues, partners

This effort is about much more than implementing the next version of the standards. It is about

preparing all students for college and careers.

NEXT: Phase 2 – Build Capacity


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Start the transition by Setting the Course! Identify a core implementation

leadership team (across grades and subjects; parents? Community partners?) Establish a shared vision that will guide

implementation with all students and educators – what will it mean for your district/building?

Take stock of current instructional practices, strengths, and challenges Fundamentals of Learning Instructional Practice Guides - www.achievethecore.org

http://www.achievethecore.org/

Possible Protocol: Unpacking the Fundamentals of Learning


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1. Unpack the Fundamentals Making Meaning Managing Learning Participating & Contributing

As you read… Highlight key words/phrases to share Jot down brief summary on implications to your work

After you read… Each person shares 1 phrase and reflects on implications to their work Team members briefly respond (3-4 minutes/person)

2. Apply to Instruction in Action Teaching Channel Video 6th Grade Geometry - “Table for 22”

As you watch the video… Refer to pages 11-13 in the Fundamentals article Underline or star items on the lists you see demonstrated in the lesson

After the video… Debrief with your group

https://www.teachingchannel.org/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=Perimeter&commit=Search





NEXT: Phases 2 (Build Capacity), 3 (Classroom

Transitions), & 4 (Assessment Transitions)


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Identify targeted professional learning opportunities in which to engage For district/building leaders For teachers, specialists, and paraprofessionals

Support review and analysis of instructional materials for quality

Develop School-Specific Transition / Implementation Plans In relation to your district’s overall vision and transition plan Access Achieve and Learning Forward materials to inform

professional learning Establish short and long term goals to begin moving forward

Resource Updates


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Top Resources for CCSS Support & Communications

Top Resources Handout – General, ELA, Math Practices “Placemats”

New App Available! Core Talk – A comprehensive resource for teachers,

education leaders, and parents who are enthusiastic (or even cautious) followers of developments in standards-based education. You will find current news, live commentary, state updates, and an exhaustive catalogue of standards-related professional development (PD).


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StatewideCommunications Resources• Audience is public (parents,

community, educators, lawmakers)

• Build awareness and support for

CCSS• Prepare for initial decline in test

scores in transition to more

rigorous assessments• Counter misinformation/myths

http://www.readywa.org/




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Communications Resources for Families


OSPI CCSS Family Resources - http://

www.k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/Families/default.aspx Nat’l PTA Parent Guides - http://

pta.org/parents/content.cfm?ItemNumber=2583&RDtoken=48160&userID

CGCS Parent Roadmaps ELA – http://www.cgcs.org/Page/328

CGCS Parent Roadmaps Math - http://www.cgcs.org/Page/244

http://www.k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/Families/default.aspx

http://www.k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/Families/default.aspx

http://pta.org/parents/content.cfm?ItemNumber=2583&RDtoken=48160&userID



http://www.cgcs.org/Page/328




Communications Planning


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HANDOUT

The “How”: ACTION PLANNING!Grounded in the Power of the Shifts


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Know them – both the what and the why

Internalize them

Apply them to decisions about Time Energy Resources Conversations with parents, students, colleagues, partners

This effort is about much more than implementing the next version of the standards. It is about

preparing all students for college and careers.

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Action Planning – Self-Assessment for Building Leaders


HANDOUT

CCR Action Plan & Goals Document


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School Culture

Instructional

Leadership

Supportive Systems

What are three key actions I can take to influence our school’s culture around CCR implementation?1. ______________________________2. ______________________________3. ______________________________

What are three key actions I can take to create/improve systems that support CCR implementation?1. ______________________________2. ______________________________3. ______________________________

What are three key actions I can take to align instruction with CCR implementation?1. ______________________________2. ______________________________3. ______________________________

Climate sets the foundation.Systems support the climate.Instruction shows the evidence.

HANDOUT


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HANDOUT

Through the lens of building and classroom leaders…


Smarter Balanced Updates


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OSPI Smarter Balanced Informational Webinars (http://www.k12.wa.us/TestAdministration/Trainings/default.aspx)


Focus: Smarter Balanced Field Testing in Spring 2014 General Smarter Balanced Updates As available – more information on Smarter Balanced Interim

Assessments

Dates/Times: Future webinars are scheduled for 3:30-4:30 PM on:

June 10 July 15 August 13

PowerPoints and answers to questions raised during the webinars are posted on OSPI’s Smarter Balanced web-page http://www.k12.wa.us/smarter/default.aspx ; audio recording of webinars are included.

We will minimize repeating previously provided information, so please check the webpage.

http://www.k12.wa.us/TestAdministration/Trainings/default.aspx


http://www.k12.wa.us/smarter/default.aspx

Smarter Balanced Assessment System Components

Common Core State Standards specify

K-12 expectatio

ns for college and

career readiness

All students

leave high

school college

and career ready

Teachers and schools have information and tools

they need to improve teaching

rand learning

Summative: College and career

readiness assessments for

accountability

Interim: Flexible and open

assessments, used for actionable

feedback

Formative Educator Resources:

Digital Library with Instructional and

professional learning resources that include embedded formative

assessment processes

Balanced Assessment

• Coverage of full breadth/depth of Common Core

• Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)• Precise assessment of all students• More engaging assessment experience

• Performance Tasks – real world problems

Summative Assessments

for Accountability

• Optional for district, school or classroom use• Fully aligned with Common Core – same item

pool• Focus on set of standards or mirror

summative test• Teachers can review and score responses

Interim Assessments

to Signal Improvement • Digital library gives access to high-quality

resources • Tools/materials for classroom-based

assessments• Professional social networking (Web-based

PLCs)• Useful for in-service and pre-service

development

Formative Tools and

Resources for Improved

Instruction

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Digital Library Basics, 2-26-14

Digital Library Updates

Communication Coming to Districts: Will include details about accessing the

DL and Log-in process


All Resources are Grounded in the Four Attributes of the Formative Assessment Process

and Reviewed using Quality Criteria

Clarify IntendedLearning

Elicit Evidence

Act onEvidence

Interpret Evidence


Interim Assessment Design Principles

• Administered through the same system as Summative

• Can be administered at various points in the year

• Optional for districts

• Online administration

• Adaptive as appropriate

• Adhere to Usability, Accessibility, and Accommodations Guidelines

• Items drawn from same pool as Summative; full array of item types

• Not intended for accountability decisions


Interim Assessment Components

Interim Assessment

Interim Comprehensive

Assessment (ICA)

Interim Assessment Blocks (IAB)


Interim Comprehensive Assessments (ICA): Sample Use Cases

• Mid-year (e.g., February), a teacher might want to know how students are doing in preparation for the summative test, to better know what areas to focus more efforts/attention on.

• Beginning of the year, students entered a class from another state, and the teacher did not have data for them. A teacher decides to give these students the previous year’s ICA to complete the data for the class.


Interim Assessment Blocks (IABs) Sample Use Cases

• A teacher is providing focused instruction on opinion in grades 3-5 writing (argumentative in the higher grades). Teacher could use a block focused on opinion writing to determine degree of students’ understanding before or after the instruction.

• An 8th grade math team of teachers wants to be informed about how their students are doing in geometry after teaching a geometry unit.


Interim Assessments Timeline

• Interim Assessments will be available in late fall of 2014– Items have to get through field testing, scoring, and

standard setting

• Initial release will include a fixed form Interim Comprehensive Assessment (ICA) for each grade level and content area– Adaptive forms will be available as the item pool allows

• Initial release will also include a fixed form Interim Assessment Block (IAB) for most blocks– Adaptive IABs will be available as the item pool allows– All blocks will have adaptive IABs after 2014-15


Current Timelines

All components of Smarter Balanced operational in 2014-15

Digital Library available fall 2014 (end of Sept) Preview begins June 3 – sign-ups needed (more info next week)

Interim assessments available late fall 2014 (Dec?)

Summative assessments administered in spring 2015 11th grade – last 7 weeks of year 3-8th grade – last 12 weeks of year

• Grade 3 ELA results must be returned in time for principals to meet with parents before the end of the year (test window is March 9 to April 23 for online, and March 9 to April 15 for paper/pencil)

Staying Connected…


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Upcoming OSPI Standards and Assessment Webinars: CCR Series (for CCSS and Science) – May (Part 4)

Look for new dates starting in September 2014! OSPI Smarter Balanced Series – August 2014

OSPI’s State Learning Standards Web Sites State Learning Standards:

http://www.k12.wa.us/curriculumInstruct/default.aspx CCSS: http://www.k12.wa.us/Corestandards/default.aspx Science and NGSS: http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/NGSS.aspx

OSPI’s Testing Information and Smarter Balanced http://www.k12.wa.us/TestAdministration/Trainings/default.aspx http://www.k12.wa.us/SMARTER/default.aspx

OSPI Teaching and Learning Newsletter TEACH: http://www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/news.aspx

http://www.k12.wa.us/curriculumInstruct/default.aspx

http://www.k12.wa.us/Corestandards/default.aspx

http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/NGSS.aspx



http://www.k12.wa.us/SMARTER/default.aspx

http://www.k12.wa.us/SMARTER/default.aspx

http://www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/news.aspx

We will survive!!!

Thank you for your contributions this year: field testing, teacher involvement, asking

questions, preparing Keep the end goal in mind – education is the

world’s most important work. Display the attitude you want from others. Take time to recoup and restore!


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Enjoy your Summer!Washington’s 1 million students are counting on us!

Class of 2021

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Thank You!!!!!


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