Curriculum Council March 25, 2015. CIU10 Updates

Curriculum Council

March 25, 2015

CIU10 Updates

CSIS Updates

• Dr. Tracy Hinish

• Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness

Professional Development

Updates

• Engineering byDesign for Middle School and High School Science/Technology Education/STEM Teachers – June 18th https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peEPVLtKudM&feature=youtu.be&list=UUdRupgxpdrpkRjI05HbYEJg

• Sustainable Energy Workshop II – May 21st at CIU #10

Free for educators

• Astronomy Workshops – July at Penn State University. Fees will be waived for 2 teachers/STEM Consortium Member schools.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peEPVLtKudM&feature=youtu.be&list=UUdRupgxpdrpkRjI05HbYEJg





Updates

• Math Design Collaborative• An additional training has been

scheduled for May 4th-5th for grades 7-12.

Professional Development Updates

AP Institute - August 3 – 6, 2015 Courses to be offered:• Spanish Language and Culture (Maria Vazquez-

Mauricio, Instructor)• Statistics (Kenneth Pendleton, Instructor)• Physics 1: Algebra-Based (Patricia Zober, Instructor)• U.S. History (Ed Austin, Instructor)• 5th Course Added: Environmental Science (Tim

Anderson, Instructor)• Registration is open!


• Literacy Summer Institute• LETRS 1, 2 & 3• Text-Dependent Analysis Questions• John Collins Writing• Literacy Design Collaborative

• 6 days in July: Pick and Choose• Looking into possible college credits

for the courses• PLN 4.5 College credits will be offered

this summer at IU8 & IU10


• Nearpod– The IU continues to offer Consortium pricing = $50/teacher/year –OR- $100/teacher/3years. Interested districts may contact Kristen at [email protected] for purchasing information. Training will be April 16th. Even if you are only using the free version of Nearpod, you can benefit from the training.

• 2015 Spring Keystone Exam Admin Training Sessions: April 28th

AM Session: 9 – 12 PM Session: 1-4.

Registration is coming soon!

http://www.nearpod.com/

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.pattan.net/category/Training/Calendar/event/event.html?id=c6828522-aa25-4c8b-97a8-ff341da5f197

http://www.pattan.net/category/Training/Calendar/event/event.html?id=c6828522-aa25-4c8b-97a8-ff341da5f197


• April – Preparing for Audits, Safe Schools

• May – Database Primer, Child Accounting

Contact Kim Moyer for more information.

14/15 Data Quality Network Topics



• CIU Professional Development Offerings

• Continuing Professional Education Courses

**Updated

http://www.ciu10.com/domain/88

http://www.ciu10.com/domain/88

PD and Upcoming

Conferences• PAFPC – May 3-6• PA Literacy Conference – June 23-25th, Sheraton Harrisburg/Hershey

http://www.pafpc.org/domain/7

http://www.ciu10.org/Page/1462

Upcoming Conferences

• 2nd Annual Region 6 Leadership Academy at Toftrees – July 8-10, 2015 – Please put this event on your summer calendar.

• “A Day of Innovating Change” (focus on teambuilding)

• “Speaker Spotlight” - How Great Teams and Organizations Pull Together & Why Discovery Workshop

• Secretary of Education will end the day on Friday

• “Celebrating Achievements” (spotlighting regional school district success stories)

Student Opportunities

Dual Enrollment Summer Academy

through Mt. Aloysius

Student Opportunities

• CIU #10 Summer STEM Camp for Clearfield County students in grades 5-8 in partnership with Clearfield Area School District and Lock Haven University Clearfield Campus.

• Kid Wind Challenge hosted by Centers for Science and the Schools at Penn State– May 2, 2015. http://csats.psu.edu/projects/pa-kidwind-wind-challenge-2015

http://csats.psu.edu/projects/pa-kidwind-wind-challenge-2015




PDE/PAIUCC Updates

PAIUCC Update

Ready Rosie

PAIUCC Update

The Pennsylvania Kindergarten Entry

Inventory

Introduction to the Pennsylvania Kindergarten Entry Inventory

The Pennsylvania Kindergarten Entry Inventory

Social/Emotional DevelopmentLanguage and Literacy

MathematicsApproaches to Learning

Health, Wellness & Physical Development


• Understand the history, development and purpose of the Pennsylvania Kindergarten Entry Inventory

• Identify the domains addressed in the Kindergarten Entry Inventory

• Comprehend the four skill levels used for reporting student outcomes

• Become familiar with Kindergarten Entry Inventory process

Objectives



Characteristics• Standard-based and fully aligned with birth-5 early learning outcomes reporting frameworks

•Observation-based tool implemented by kindergarten teacher during the first 45 calendar days of the kindergarten year

• Covers a comprehensive set of skills; BOTH cognitive and non-cognitive

•Outcomes reporting in a web-based data collection system



Purpose• Understand the status of children at kindergarten entry across a broad range of domains

• Inform policy and continuous program improvements by providing a picture of student outcomes in the classroom and across the commonwealth



PurposeBy using the Kindergarten Entry Inventory:

Teachers have a comprehensive understanding of children’s skills as they enter their classroom. They can use this information to refine teaching practices and curriculum to meet the individual needs of their students so students have the greatest opportunity for success.




Families can become more engaged in their child’s kindergarten experience when they know more about their children’s skills early in the year and can reinforce skills building at home. Children whose parents are involved intheir child’s school are more likely to succeed.




Teachers, principals and school administrators can focus training, professional development and resources in areas that will support student achievement.




Schools and early childhood programs can evaluate aggregate data to align expectations, curriculum, professional development and family involvement to best prepare students for kindergarten.



Purpose

By using the Kindergarten Entry Inventory:

State policymakers can use aggregate longitudinal child outcomes information to ensure that the state’s educational system supports teachers, families and communities to maximize student achievement.


Not intended to:


• Deny or exclude access to kindergarten for those children who are age eligible

• Determine placement in a program, class or special education

• Replace an assessment or evaluation of a child

• High stakes assessment of programs, teachers, or children



History and Development

Anyone interested in finding out more information on all three pilot years can visit the Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s Research website at www.ocdelresearch.org

http://www.ocdelreserach.org/


A look at the PennsylvaniaKindergarten

Entry Inventory




Characteristics

• Outcomes reporting in a web-based data collection system.



Reports• Student Profile - by indicator, domain

• Classroom Profile - by indicator, domain

• Building Profile

• District Profile


Data gained from observation and reports can be used to:

• Group children with similar concept understanding for differentiated instruction

• Offer additional environmental or instructional materials to extend a student’s thinking

• Individualize activities, instruction and action in the classroom

• Guide teacher interactions with students

• Better engage students in their own learning

• Report and communicate with others - For accountability - To families - Identify potential areas of concern


For more information on the Pennsylvania Kindergarten Entry Inventory

Please contact

[email protected]

The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens. The department seeks to ensure that the technical support, resources and

opportunities are in place for all students, whether children or adults, to receive a high quality education.


Early Warning

Dashboard To see specific information on the

Dashboard, check the PDE website at the following link:

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/early_warning_system/21791




Chapter 4 UpdateO Information regarding waiver for

students not passing PBA to be announced shortly.

O Currently in draft form

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• Phase 1 Special Education Plan training Link to recording:

http://tinyurl.com/SEPhase1

Comprehensive Planning Update

http://tinyurl.com/SEPhase1

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• Charter School Training (Part 2) - March 31, 2015 at 2:00 pm. (virtual)

To register for this event: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4707997004741191170

• CP/SIP summer trainings schedule: http://tinyurl.com/2015CPtrainings


https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4707997004741191170

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4707997004741191170

http://tinyurl.com/2015CPtrainings

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• School Improvement Plan workflow is complete. All 2014-2017 SIPs are due by 6/30/15 for review by their IU Executive (28 day public review required prior to submission). Communication was sent to IU Execs, IU CP/SIP contacts, and ARLs on 3/5/15.

• Updates are currently being made to the 14-15 Charter Annual Report. The 14-15 CAR is currently locked and will be open for edits once PDE has approved the release.


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• School Level Plans- will be be closed and archived on May 1, 2015 and reopened for 15/16 on May 2, 2015.

• Phase 1 Special Education Plans due May 1, 2015

(28 day public review required prior to submission).

• PDE reviewer comments in Comp Plan- contact information for each reviewer added to tool for questions about comments.

• Update on Phase 2 and 3 delinquent plans.


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•Act 126 – Mandated Reporter Training – will be integrated in PD Plan (starting with Phase 2 LEAs)

•Act 71 of 2014- will be integrated in PD Plan (starting with Phase 2 LEAs)

• Requirement begins 15/16 SY-- 4 hours of PD on youth suicide awareness & prevention every 5 years (Grades 6-12)

• If an LEA incorporates a child exploitation awareness program into its curriculum, then 4 hours of PD on child exploitation awareness every 5 years (Grades K-8) is required. Begins 15/16 SY.


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PVAAS

https://pvaas.sas.com/

https://pvaas.sas.com/

NEW: Projections to ACT/PSAT/SATRELEASED FEBRUARY 19, 2015

NEW: Projections to ACT/PSAT/SAT

Example: Projection to SAT Math - 500

Benchmarks - ACT

• ACT – According to ACT, Inc., students who reach these benchmarks have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher, or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college course.

Benchmarks - PSAT

• PSAT – According to the College Board, students who reach these benchmarks when they test in 10th or 11th grade should be considered on track to be college ready.

Benchmarks - SAT

• SAT – According to the College Board, students who reach these benchmarks have a high likelihood of success in their freshman year of college.

Which Students Have Projections?

Projections to ACT, PSAT, and SAT

• Resource document: Accessing and Using PVAAS Student Projections to ACT, PSAT, and SAT◦ Available via link included on Help Menus for Student Search, Custom

Student Report, and Student Projection Report

• Access is now via the Student Search

• Can be exported

• Next release: Plan to include Projection to ACT, PSAT, & SAT Summary reports

Projections to ACT, PSAT, and SAT

Archived webinar available (10 minutes in length) on the PVAAS site, under e-Learning!

PVAAS Roster VerificationPIMS FILE DUE MARCH 25, 2015

RV SYSTEM OPENS APRIL 27, 2015

PVAAS Roster Verification

• PIMS Staff-Student-Subtest collection will be used for prepopulating the roster system (NOT Course HQT!)

• Staff-Student-Subtest collection deadline is March 25, 2015 at 11:59 pmoDeadline falls during the PDE Data Summit – LEAs who attend may

need to submit early!

oUse Cognos reports to check on data errors

• SIS meeting needs of PIMS state reporting for LEAs

PVAAS Roster Verification

Substitutes• Remind LEAs about language in FAQ on Long Term Substitutes

Overclaiming and Underclaiming• Over-claimed students are students claimed for more than 100% across

teachers/schools/LEAs.

• All over claiming of students WITHIN a district/LEA must be resolved.

• LEAs are not expected to resolve issues of over claiming of students ACROSS LEAs, UNLESS the LEAs are sharing a student(s) simultaneously (such as an IU and district)

• Under-claimed students are claimed for less than 100% across teachers/school/LEAS.◦ Because underclaimed students are flagged in the system, some LEAs are concerned they

must resolve all instances of underclaiming…

◦ However, underclaiming can be appropriate and accurate. There are legitimate reasons for under-claiming (For example: a student moved into PA/new to PA public schools part way through school year.)

Common Questions We’re Hearing…

PVAAS Roster Verification Professional Development and Resources

• Support to New LEA admins

• Virtual Learning Module – released in two parts; full module is now available!

• Help Menu System (HMS), Account Type and Context-Specific

• PVAAS Login Page

o FAQ

o Quick Start Guides

o Checklists by Role

PVAAS Roster VerificationVirtual Live Help Desk (Q&A Sessions)

Tuesday Afternoons,2:30-4:00 p.m.

April 28 through June 9, 2015

Thursday Mornings, 7:30-9:00 a.m.

April 30 through June 11, 2015

Links to join are included in the “RV Training and Resources” document on the PVAAS login page!

PVAAS Roster Verification “Contact Us” for help!

◦ Click the Contact Us link at the top right of the PVAAS site

Redesign of PVAAS Login Page

PVAAS Login Page Changes

• Cleaner view, easy-to-find resources

• List of resources in each gray box can be expanded using the “Training, Resources, & More” drop down menu!

• A gray box for PEERS will eventually be added. (PEERS resources included at top of page currently.)

Redesign of EVAAS Methodology Document

New EVAAS Methodology Document

Access here: http://www.sas.com/content/dam/SAS/en_us/doc/whitepaper1/sas-evaas-k12-statistical-models-107411.pdf

Also found:PDE PVAAS site on Research & Methodology Page

http://www.sas.com/content/dam/SAS/en_us/doc/whitepaper1/sas-evaas-k12-statistical-models-107411.pdf




NEW: Help Management SystemREDESIGN

AVAILABLE NOW FOR PEERS AND RV

New Help Management System (HMS)

Old PDF help menus being converted into new HMS◦ Similar to RV and teacher reporting help that is

currently available◦ Purpose is to streamline content so that there is

less duplication of information across report help menus

◦ In addition to help on reports, sections on key concepts and additional features such as data packets, export function, etc.

New HMS

SY15-16PVAAS Professional DevelopmentPLAN DEVELOPMENT FEEDBACK

SY15-16 Professional Development

• Webinar to review plan • April, Specific Date TBD

• Brief online survey after webinar

• Email [email protected] if you’d like to be part of the IU feedback team


Keystone Exams Update

• District Student Data Files for the Spring Keystones will be available on July 8, 2015. Data Interaction for the Spring Keystones will be available on July 28.

• Also, Summer Keystones are scheduled for August 1-5, 2015. Results will count in the 2015-16 SPP.

OnHand Schools

Project Based

Assessments

2014-15Meeting Schedule

May 6, 2015

Other Needs,

Questions, or/and

Discussion Items

Documents

Curriculum Council March 25, 2015. CIU10 Updates