Project Based Assessment Focus Group

Presented by Dr. Bobbie W. Pfingstler, Director of Continuous School Improvement

Services

March 13, 2012

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Agenda

1. Welcome and Introductions2. Session Goals

a. Introduce principals to the Project Based Assessment conceptb. Understand the roles of the student, monitor, teacher tutor, school site

administrator, and district level administratorc. Preview the SAS Project Based Assessment site and offer feedback on

its workabilityd. Gather feedback and invite constructive suggestions on the PBA processe. Solicit interest in participating in a spring 2012 field test

3. Chapter 4 Update4. Distribution of Survey5. PDE Presentation6. Supporting Documents

a. Frequently Asked Questionsb. Roles and Responsibilities

7. Online Site Review8. Completion of Online Survey

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Chapter 4: Academic Standards and Assessment

Revisions to Chapter 4 are on PDE Site:

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/state_board_of_education/8830

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Changes to Chapter 4: Keystones are proposed to be a stand alone; districts may use them as a final exam; districts can still do their own exams.

Supplementary instruction is still required after being unsuccessful; nothing in Chapter 4 defines supplementary instruction. Students may take the Keystones as many times as needed. PBA defaults to senior year.

Graduation Project is eliminated.

Superintendent can request an emergency waiver for a student if the student:◦ 1. Has met the LEA’s local graduation requirements.◦ 2. Has not demonstrated proficiency on a Keystone Exam.◦ 3. Has participated in a satisfactorily manner in supplemental instructional services provided by the district.◦ 4. Has not successfully completed a project based assessment.

If the superintendent requests waivers for more than 10% of the students who participated in a Keystone Exam, an action plan must be submitted that addresses instruction, curriculum, or supplemental services aligned to the Keystone Exam for which the waiver is being sought.

Chapter 4: Academic Standards and Assessment (continued)

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Unanswered questions will be recorded to be included in the Online Survey.

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Review the Agenda

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25 Minute PDE Presentation

http://vclass.cciu.org/play_recording_confirmation.html

I wonder…

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Goals and ResponsibilitiesPertinent Points:

Site administrator should be an administrator within the school (i.e. principal or assistant principal). The primary role is one of oversight.

Tutor must be certified in the area in which the student is completing the project.

Monitor and tutor may be one and the same individual. This is a school’s decision based upon staffing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Refer to Handout.

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Online Site Review

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Share Impressions and Provide Initial Feedback

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Access and Complete Survey via:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FKQMB5G_PBA_Survey

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Thank you for your attendance and participation.