csl parent information evening, november 30, 2016

Communicating Student Learning

November 30, 2016

What does Communicating Student Learning mean?

Report Cards

Student-led conferences

Parent/teacher

interviews

Student work

Digital Portfolios

Email/Phone Calls

• What do you remember about your report cards as a student?

• How were they received in your household?

• How did you use the report card?

REPORT CARDS

NEW CURRICULUM

o Know, Understand, Do Model

o Big Ideaso Curricular Content and

Competencies

LIMITS OF GRADESGrades tend to reduce:

o students’ interest in the learning itself

o students’ preference for challenging tasks

o the quality of students’ thinking

http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/fdtd-g.htm

BALANCED APPROACH

o Curricular competencies

o Core competencies

o Student Reflection

Rationale – Why Change?

Time to Shift our Thinking

What’s different? What’s the same?

Same Different

Focus on foundational skills of reading, writing and numeracy

Balanced approach: Core competencies and student voice

Curricular content assessed Clearer language and assessment

Ways to support at home and at school No letter grades (4-7)

Five KeysMy child’s teacher knows exactly where my child is at and is committed to helping them move forward.

1. Clear foundational skills: reading, writing, and math

2. Focus on what the child can do3. Focus on what the child understands.4. Social and emotional development a priority.5. Clearly stated areas of growth to help foster

student independence and confidence

Communicating Student Learning:

Kindergarten

Communicating Student Learning:

Grades 1-3

Communicating Student Learning:

Grades 4-7

Communicating Student Learning – Grades K to 3

Curricular ContentCurricular Competencies

Communicating Student Learning – Grades 4 to 7

Curricular ContentCurricular Competencies

How is my child using this new report card?

Understanding the Core Competencies

R esponsibilityO pennessA mbitionR esilience

Engaging in Self-Reflection

Engaging in Self-Reflection

• Reporting Pilots 2014-2016

• Parent Surveys

Parent Feedback

Parent Feedback (2015/16 Pilot)“It gives the parent a better understanding of the child’s learning experience. It also makes it easier for parents to address issues with their child.”

“…more clearly shows where improvements need to be made.”

“…much more comprehensive”

“This more holistic approach helps those students who are not strong academically; they find their strengths and build on them.”

“My child felt understood, rather than labelled.”

• District Parent CSL Forum in January 2017

• PAC Meetings

• Email Scott or Laura

Parent Feedback

Questions?