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Together We Can
VisionAll students in Colorado will become educated and
productive citizens capable of succeeding in a globally competitive workforce.
MissionThe mission of CDE is to shape, support, and safeguard a statewide education system that prepares all students
for success in a globally competitive world.
Successful studentsPrepare students to thrive in their education and in a globally competitive workforce. Ensure every student is on track to graduate postsecondary and workforce ready. Increase achievement for all students and close achievement gaps. Ensure students graduate ready for success in postsecondary education and the workforce. Increase national and international competitiveness for all students.
Great teachers and leadersEnsure effective educators for every student and effective leaders for every school and district. Increase and support the effectiveness of all educators. Optimize the preparation, retention, and effectiveness of new educators. Eliminate the educator equity gap.
Outstanding schools and districtsBuild the capacity of schools and districts to meet the needs of Colorado students and their families. Increase school and district performance. Turnaround the state’s lowest performing districts and schools. Foster innovation and expand access to a rich array of high quality school choices for students.
Best education system in the nationBuild the best education system in the nation. Lead the nation in policy, innovation, and positive outcomes for students. Operate with excellence, efficiency, and effectiveness to become the best SEA in the nation. Attract and retain outstanding talent to CDE.
Goals
Students
Educators
Schools/ Districts
State
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Driving Questions
What do we want students, educators, schools, and districts to know and be able to do?
How will we know if expectations are met?
How will we respond when help is needed and to support continued growth?
Colorado Academic Standards Assessments
• RTI• PBIS• Targeted interventions• IEPs
Educator quality standards
Educator evaluations
• Induction• Mentoring• Professional development plans• Remediation plans
Performance indicators
School and district performance frameworks
• Unified planning• Priority• Turnaround
Students
Educators
Schools/Districts
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When we intenti onally integrate… Coherent and rigorous academic standards
Innovative and engaging learning options
Supported and effective educators
Aligned and meaningful assessments
Statewide and district accountability
Expanding Student Learning
We can personalize learning and ignite the potential of every student.
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Colorado Academic
Standards (CAS)
English Language Arts
& Math
PARCC Pearson Platform*
Science & Social Studies
Colorado Pearson Platform
Two Sources for Assessments
* Pearson is contracted for field test and year 1 implementation
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TestNav 8 Testing Engine Same testing engine as PARCC
Technology Guidelines for PARCC Assessments: Version 2.1 Chromebooks iPad
iPad 2 or greater iOS 6512 MB RAM or greater External Keyboard Touch screen interface or mouse
Technology
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Opportunity for districts to test technology Opportunity for students to be exposed to new item types Basic statistics to evaluate quality of items Timing High School field test in fall
Field Test Update
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Summative Assessment Field Test 24 Sampled Districts 28 Volunteer Districts
Tests Submitted
Assessment Spring Field Test Update
Sampled Volunteered Total
21,944 3,464 25,408
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Alternate Assessment Field Test About 200 students at each grade
Alternate Assessment Scoring Question Should NR and 1 point be collapsed?
Alternate Assessment Spring Field Test Update
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For students to have experience with the test system functionality prior to testing, practice items have been made available:
Go to Pearsonaccess.com Select Colorado from drop down menuClick on “Support” tab
Practice Test Items
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As we move to computer-based assessments we are changing what is considered an assessment accommodation.
Through embedded supports, more students will be able to access the assessment without accommodations.
Embedded Supports
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Embedded Supports
•Pointer
•Eraser
•Highlighter
•Eliminate Choice
•Note Pad
•Pencil
•Ruler
•Calculator
•Periodic Table
•Magnifier
•Help
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Zoom – enlarges the size of all elements of the test Audio Amplification – increase sound volume Basic Word Processing Functions including Spell Check
Additional Embedded Supports
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Students who need supports not available as an embedded support will be able to access additional supports through a personal needs profile (PNP).Color ContrastClosed Caption Video Text to Speech
Accommodations
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For students who are unable to access the assessment with the embedded supports and accommodations, a comparable paper-based version of the assessment will be available.
Paper-Pencil Accommodation
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CoAlt - Science & Social Studies Grades 5 & 8 Science Grades 4 & 7 Social Studies
April 14th - May 2nd
12 (High School) Fall 2014, TBD
Test Windows
Opportunities for Educator Involvement in Development
Item writing Item reviewField testingAnchor paper selectionData review Interested educators should submit their information
at http://educator.force.com/CO
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PARCCDate TaskMarch 2013 Information Release on Estimated Time on TaskMay 2013 Item Research Studies Complete August 2013 Estimates of Summative Assessment Costs Released
Phase I Item Development CompleteInformation about Testing Windows ReleasedTechnology Requirements for Field Test ReleasedAdditional Sample Items Released
November 2013 Final Summative Assessment Costs ReleasedFeb.-Mar. 2014 Field Test of Performance Based Assessment (PBA) ComponentsApr.-May 2014 Field Test of End of Year (EOY) ComponentsJuly 2014 Field Test Scoring CompleteDec. 2014 – Feb. 2015
1st Operational Administration – Fall 2014 Block Schedule Administration
*Feb.-June 2015 1st Operational Administration (PBA and EOY) – Spring 2015 Administration
August 2015 Student Performance Levels and Associated Cut Scores SetStudent Cut Scores for College and Career Readiness Determination Set
Aug.–Oct. 2015 Summer 2015 Retest Administration
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Assessment blueprints and Test Specifications http://www.parcconline.org/assessment-blueprints-test-specs
PARCC
Text-to-speech software Font size/graphic enlargement Choice of background/text color (color contrast) Highlight critical features Reducing visual distractions surrounding written text Option responses: adapted keyboards, StickyKeys, MouseKeys,
Filter Keys Braille printing or refreshable braille devices
Anticipated PARCC Embedded Supports