1 Curriculum & Assessment Updates June 19, 2014
Preview from Teaching & Learning 2 Today Summer Curriculum & Assessment Update Kindergarten Literacy Mathematics Science Social Studies Cycles of Professional Learning Curriculum Opt-Out Process Communication and Engagement Assessment Calendar Data Link SLOs Instructional Materials Other important topics
Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) 3 Replacement for Maryland Model for School Readiness (MMSR) Aligned to MD College and Career-Ready Standards More valid and reliable Uses technology interface Training for ALL kindergarten teachers August 20, 2014 Full day session covering all KRA administration topics Teachers must pass online simulator in order to administer Technology Plan KRA intended to be delivered on touch-screen tablet MSDE providing funds to support purchase of devices for SY 15-16 Schools will need to provide wireless internet in their kindergarten classrooms in order to benefit from device MSDE webinar June 24, 2014 (details in handout)
Literacy SY 14-15 4
Literacy Background Landscape City Schools is at an integral point in the continued work of the Literacy Curriculum. To date, we have: 5 Assessed the needs of students and schools through the adoption of diagnostic assessments Developed City Schools Model for Effective Literacy Instruction to support research-based comprehensive literacy instruction Supported planning and execution of MD College and Career Ready Standards (MCCRS)-aligned literacy instruction through the selection of research-supported curriculum, resources and materials Reinforced the pedagogical shifts and the measurement of growth in the standards through the development of PARCC-like assessments. We need to continue to develop the pedagogy and planning process leveraging data along with our curriculum and materials to plan units to meet the demands of the standards.
Literacy Grades Pre-K - 5 CURRICULUM Word Study Banner Curriculum Fundations Building Vocabulary CCSS Aligned Thematic Units (PreK-K) Monthly Lesson Sets Skill-based small groups Interactive Read-Alouds CCSS Aligned Quarterly Modules Complex texts Leveled text for small groups Classroom libraries Writing Explorations in Non-Fiction Writing Cycles of Professional Learning 6 ASSESSMENT Amplify (K-5) DIBELS Text Reading Comprehension (TRC) Progress Monitoring for DIBELS and TRC STEP Unit and Baseline Assessments (PreK K) Module Assessments (Gr. 1-5) RISE (Gr. 5) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Deepen knowledge of MCCRS and implement 6 shifts Increasing oral language development and discussion in classroom settings Focused planning within current scope and sequence P4, P5, T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6 Data analysis for differentiation & advise instructional decisions P1, P2, P4, T3, T5, RA1, RA2
Literacy Grades 6-8 CURRICULUM 7 ASSESSMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Word Study Rev it Up! Building Vocabulary CCSS Aligned Quarterly LDC Modules Text Complexity Cycles of Professional Learning MCCRS Alignment Independent Reading Small Group Instruction Argumentative / Informational / Narrative Writing RISE (Gr. 6-8) Module Assessments (Gr. 6-8) Quarterly LDC Writing Tasks (Gr. 6-8) Deepen knowledge of MCCRS and implement 6 shifts Focused planning within current scope and sequence P4, P5, T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6 Data analysis for differentiation & advise instructional decisions P1, P2, P4, T3, T5, RA1, RA2
Literacy Leadership Actions (Pre-K-8) Plan for Strong Start SY 14-15 Implementation of routines and procedures First 30 Days Non-negotiables of Cycles Rich and Rigorous Conversation, Pre-Writing and Writing from Sources KRA implementation from August 25 October 31 Commit to Data Driven Instruction DIBELs and progress monitoring & TRC and progress monitoring RISE Module/Unit assessments and collaborative planning Formative/Skills Checklist (PreK K) Monitor Gradual Release of Responsibility in Reading and Writing Small group targeted instruction based-on data needs 8
Literacy Grades 9-12 CURRICULUM 9 ASSESSMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CCSS Aligned Quarterly LDC Modules Text Complexity Cycles of Professional Learning MCCRS Alignment Word Study Independent Reading Small Group Instruction Argumentative / Informational / Narrative Writing RISE (Gr. 9-10) Module Assessments (Gr. 9-12) Quarterly LDC Writing Tasks (Gr. 9-12) Midterm and End of Course (EOC) Assessments (Gr. 9-12) Mock PARCC (Grade 10) Deepen knowledge of MCCRS and implement 6 shifts Focused planning within current scope and sequence P4, P5, T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6 Data analysis for differentiation & advise instructional decisions P1, P2, P4, T3, T5, RA1, RA2
Literacy Leadership Actions (6-12) Plan for Strong Start SY 14-15 Implementation of routines and procedures First 20 Days Non-negotiables of Cycles Rich and Rigorous Conversation, Pre-Writing and Writing from Sources Commit to Data Driven Instruction Looking at Student Work (LASW) - LDC writing tasks RISE Module assessments and collaborative planning Monitor Gradual Release of Responsibility in Reading and Writing Small group targeted instruction based on data needs 10
Mathematics SY 14-15 11
Mathematics Background Landscape City Schools is at a integral point in the continued work of the Mathematics curriculum. To-date we have: 12 Developed City Schools Model for Effective Mathematics Instruction to support research-based comprehensive Mathematics instruction Supported planning and execution of MCCRS-aligned mathematics instruction through the selection of research-supported curriculum, resources and materials Reinforced the pedagogical shifts and the standards through the development of PARCC-like assessments. We need to continue to develop the pedagogy and planning process leveraging data along with our curriculum and materials to plan units to meet the demands of the standards
Mathematics Grades Pre-K -5 CURRICULUM 13 ASSESSMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Automaticity First in Math (Gr. 1 5) Choice of activities in each lesson block MCCRS Aligned Units of Study Change in Sequence for Grades 3 5 Changes in Sequence in Prek/K based on learning trajectories Unit overviews with standard alignment and essential questions Problem Sets and exit tickets Detailed lessons for each block Mid-Module Assessments Unit Post Assessments (Gr. 1-5) Problem solving tasks No Unit Pre-Assessment Quarterly Summative Assessments Pre-K/K redesign baseline (BOY, MOY and EOY) Pre-K/K redesign all unit assessments Deepen knowledge of MCCRS and implement 6 shifts Focused planning within current scope and sequence Data analysis for differentiation & small group instruction Instructional Videos to unpack unit content and walkthrough teaching activities for grades 3-5 Connections to the Cycles of Professional Learning
Mathematics Grades 6-8 CURRICULUM 14 ASSESSMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Automaticity First in Math (6 8) MCCRS Aligned Topics Change in Sequence for Grades 6 8 Agile Mind Student Performance Tasks/Student Created Response items Student Activity Sheets Topic Assessments No Quarterly Pre- Assessment Quarterly Summative Assessments Deepen knowledge of MCCRS and implement 6 shifts Focused planning within current scope and sequence Data analysis for differentiation & small group instruction Connection to the Cycles of Professional Learning
Mathematics Leadership Actions (Pre-K-8) Check TSS for updated scope and sequences by July 15, 2014. 15 Familiarize school leadership team with assessment tracking tools. Decide how to use these tools as a school. Complete First in Math survey to request the program by July 15, 2014. Develop a plan to get students invested in the program and develop metrics to measure progress throughout the upcoming school year. Agile Mind schools should work with ITD and complete the technology request form by the end of June. This form will be on CSI on Friday. Contact your ACL to order the Agile Mind Student Activity Workbook for grades 6 8 and Algebra I by August 1, 2014.
Mathematics Grades 9-12 CURRICULUM 16 ASSESSMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MCCRS Aligned Topics Changes to Scope and Sequence to match PBA and EOY blueprints Student Performance Tasks/Student Created Response Topic/Unit Assessments No Quarterly Pre- Assessment Quarterly 1 &3 Summative Assessments Midterm and End of Course (EOC) Assessments Deepen knowledge of MCCRS and implement 6 shifts Focused planning within current scope and sequence Data analysis for differentiation & advise instructional decisions Connections to the Cycles of Professional Learning
Mathematics Leadership Actions (6-12) 17 Check TSS for updated scope and sequences by July 15, 2014. Familiarize school leadership team with assessment tracking tools. Decide how to use these tools as a school. Agile Mind schools should work with ITD and complete the technology request form by the end of June. This form will be on CSI this Friday. Contact your ACL to order the Agile Mind Student Activity Workbook for grades 6 8 and Algebra I by August 1, 2014.
Science SY 14-15 18
Our Goals for Science Education 19 We believe a strong science program allows students to: Experience and practice authentic science; Use evidence in order to validate their claims and/or validate or refute the claims of others; Apply scientific knowledge in unknown situations; and Understand that science is an ongoing process.
Overview 20 The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) focus on the integration of content, practices and cross-cutting concepts The NGSS will be supported by MSDE by 2017-2018 Current: 5 th grade and 8 th grade MSA and Biology HSA remain in place Draft scope and sequences are being issued to show future content shifts Future: Fully developed curricular resources will begin to roll out to schools over a period of 3 years Writing begins this summer in grades K-2, 6 and HS Physics; remaining grades and content areas will be written in subsequent years Texts and other supplemental resources will be reviewed and recommended based on alignment to NGSS
Learning Science = Doing Science 21 To learn science, students must be able to do science: In 2014-2015 an emphasis will be placed on supporting students and teachers as they do science through common investigations and design challenges, aligned to NGSS Teachers will look at student work from formative investigations & challenges and use the results as a progress monitoring strategy Kitted materials for these will be delivered to schools; science leads will help distribute throughout school Support for enrichment will be emphasized to provide more students with authentic science/stem experiences
Science Overview MSDE Standards (NOW) 22 Earth/ Space Life Physics Chemistry Environment SKILLS AND PROCESSES
Science Overview NGSS Standards (FUTURE) Core Ideas* Crosscutting Concepts Practices * CORE IDEAS: LIFE PHYSICAL EARTH/SPACE ENGINEERING Next Generation Science Standards 23
Overlap of MCCRS and NGSS Practices 24 http://www.nsta.org/about/standardsupdate/resources/venndiagram- CommonCore- Framework.pdf
Grades K-5 Science 25 Curriculum Assessment Professional Development 5E Integrated Lesson Cycle 1 Design Challenge Disciplinary Literacy Read-alouds Independent Reading Science Notebooking Claims and Evidence Grade 5: Mock MSA Middle of Course End of Course 5 th Grade MSA Pilot Unit Assessments in K- 2 (new curriculum only) Content Knowledge NGSS Background Implementation of Design Challenge Disciplinary Literacy Items
Curriculum Grades 6-8 Science 26 Assessment Professional Development 5E Integrated Lesson Cycle 2 Design Challenges & 2 Investigations (formative) Disciplinary Literacy LDC Research Science Notebooking Claims, Evidence & Reasoning Grades 6 & 7: Middle of Course End of Course Grade 8: Middle of Course End of Course Mock MSA Content Knowledge NGSS Practices and Cross-cutting Concepts Implementation of Design Challenges & Investigations Disciplinary Literacy Items
Science Leadership Actions (K-8) 27 Check TSS for updated draft scope and sequences by August 1, 2014 In grades 1-5: future curriculum will incorporate a minimum of 60 minutes per day for one half of the year; schools are encouraged to begin modifying schedules to include this instructional time Select Science Lead by August 25, 2014 per guidance Support teachers as they implement formative Design Challenges and Investigations throughout SY14-15 Incorporate science/stem enrichment into the school day recommendations will be shared by August 15, 2014 Annual Science/STEM Fair Robotics Team (grades 4-8) Competitions
Curriculum Grades 9-12 Science 28 Assessment Professional Development 5E Integrated Lesson Cycle 2 Design Challenges & 2 Investigations (formative) Disciplinary Literacy LDC Research (where applicable) Claims, Evidence, Reasoning & Rebuttal Environmental Science, Physics 1st, Physics, Chemistry: Middle of Course End of Course Biology: Middle of Course End of Course Mock HSA NGSS Practices and Cross-cutting Concepts Implementation of Design Challenges & Investigations Disciplinary Literacy Items
Science Leadership Actions (9-12) 29 Check TSS for updated draft scope and sequences by August 1, 2014 Select Science Lead by August 25, 2014 per guidance Support teachers as they implement formative Design Challenges and Investigations throughout SY14-15 Incorporate science/stem enrichment into the school day recommendations will be shared by August 15, 2014 Annual Science/STEM Fair Robotics Team Competitions
Summary 30 Current MSDE standards-aligned curricular resources remain in place, though new draft scope and sequences will be released Curriculum writing begins this summer in grades K-2, 6, and HS Physics will take 3 years to complete all grades 2014-2015 focus will be on formative investigations and design challenges that align to NGSS
Social Studies SY14-15 31
Our Goals for Social Studies Education 32 Strong social studies education provides students with the skills and knowledge to: Be informed citizens of the world and their own communities Effectively engage in the democratic process Employ data analysis, collaboration, decision-making, argumentation and problem-solving skills
Social Studies students will: 33 Read and write like historians Participate in field experiences at local historical sites Create and participate in social studies inquiry projects
Social Studies Curriculum Standards 34 Political Science People of the Nations and World Geography Economics History SOCIAL STUDIES SKILLS AND PROCESSES
Social Studies Course Trajectory 35 Kindergarten: All About Me Grade 1: Family Grade 2: Community Grade 3: Baltimore & Personal Finance Grade 4: United States History: Exploration- Early Settlement Grade 5: United States History: Colonial- 1815 Grade 6: Ancient Civilizations Grade 7: Modern World Geography Grade 8: United States History: 1754-1877 Grade 9: United States History: 1877- Present Grade 10: American Government Grade 11: Modern World History
Grades 4 & 5 Social Studies 36 Curriculum Teaching with Historic Places Reading Like a Historian Framework Writing Historical Opinions Assessment Unit Assessments Professional Development Content Knowledge Teaching with Historic Places Reading Like a Historian Framework Writing Historical Opinions
Grades 6-8 Social Studies 37 Curriculum Reading Like a Historian Framework Literacy Design Collaborative Modules Writing Historical Arguments Assessment Middle and End of Course Assessments Professional Development Content Knowledge Reading Like a Historian Framework Writing Historical Arguments
Social Studies Leadership Actions: K-8 38 In grades 1-5: future curriculum will incorporate a minimum of 60 minutes per day for one half of the year; schools are encouraged to begin modifying schedules to include this instructional time In grades 6-8: plan to schedule a separate Social Studies course for SY14-15 per guidance Select Social Studies Lead by August 25, 2014 Materials will be delivered to schools; Social Studies Leads will help distribute throughout school In grades 4 & 5: Social Studies Leads schedule field experiences for SY14-15 school year by October 15, 2014
Grades 9-12 Social Studies 39 Curriculum Reading Like a Historian Framework Literacy Design Collaborative Modules Writing Historical Arguments Assessment United States History & World History Middle of Course End of Course American Government: Middle of Course End of Course Mock HSA Professional Development Content Knowledge Reading Like a Historian Framework Writing Historical Arguments
Social Studies Leadership Actions: 9-12 40 Schedule appropriate time for American Government and Mastery American Government Courses per guidance Select Social Studies Lead by August 25, 2014 Materials will be delivered to schools; Social Studies Leads will help distribute throughout school
American Government 41 American Government must be offered as a year-long course The American Government Mastery Course must be given to students who have passed the course, but failed the HSA. This course does not have to be yearlong Students entering high school in SY2013-14 must take the HSA Government
Looking Ahead to SY2015-16 42 Provide Units of Study for Grades K-3 aligned to MCCRS and MD State Social Studies Curriculum that integrate the current Literacy materials Provide unit assessments for Grades K-3 Provide revised high school American Government curricula and assessments
A Note on Scheduling Science and Social Studies at Grades 1-5 43 Selected Model Half Year Model Quarterly Model Grade 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Social Studies (U1) Q1 Social Studies (Units 1 & 2) Science (U1) Quarter: Based on 9 Weeks per Quarter Q2 Q3 Science (Units 1 & 2) Social Studies (U2) Science (U2) Science (Unit 3 and Design Challenge) Social Studies (U3) Science (U3) Social Studies (Units 3 & 4) Social Studies (U4) Q4 Science (DC)
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10:00 11:00 am 11:15 12:15 pm 12:15 1:30 pm 1:30 2:30 pm SY14-15 Networks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13 elem Overview of Curriculum and Assessments in SY14-15 Pullen Plaza SY14-15 Networks 1, 2, 3 Supporting Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) and Cycles of Professional Learning in SY14-15 Mt. Washington (3 rd floor) SY14-15 Networks 1, 2, 3 Lunch/Network Meet & Greet Mt. Washington (3rd floor) SY14-15 Networks 4, 5, 6 Supporting Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) and Cycles of Professional Learning in SY14-15 C33 SY14-15 Networks 10, 11, 12, 13 sec, 14 Supporting Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) and Cycles of Professional Learning in SY14-15 C19 SY14-15 Networks SY14-15 Networks 10, 11, 12, 7, 8, 9, 13 elem 13 sec, 14 Supporting Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) and Cycles of Professional Learning in SY14-15 202 SY14-15 Networks 5, 7, 8 Lunch/Network Meet & Greet 202 Principal Evaluation Discussion (Optional) C19 Overview of Curriculum and Assessments in SY14-15 C19 SY14-15 Networks 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Lunch/Network Meet & Greet Pullen Plaza 45