The Regents Reform Agenda_______________________

Oceanside’s Journey

November 4, 2013

Overview

Presentation

FAQ

Updates

Additional Questions from the Audience

Feedback

Regents Reform Agenda – Three Areas

Common Core Learning Standards

Assessments Accountability for Teachers and Principals - APPR

History of the Standards/Reform Movement

1983 – A Nation at Risk

1994 – ESEA – Elementary and Secondary Education Act

2001 – NCLB – No Child Left Behind

2009 – CCLS – Common Core Learning Standards

2009 – RTTT – Race to the Top

2012 – APPR (NY State) – Annual Professional Performance Review

New York State – Pursuing RTTT

Adopt the Common Core Learning Standards

Application for RTTT grant denied

Newly Appointed Commissioner King Composes a Stronger Approach

Governor Cuomo Intervenes Pushing for 40% Student Data in APPR

NYSUT Launches Lawsuit/Compromise Reached

Application of New York State Accepted in Round 2 – $700 million

The Common Core Learning Standards – Purpose/Promise

Mission Statement:

The Common Core Learning Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.

Instructional Shifts - ELA

Instructional Shifts - Math

Oceanside’s Response - Program Adoptions

English Language Arts – 2012/13 Reading Street –

Grades K-6

Mathematics – 2011-13 EnVision Math

CCLS – Grades K-5 Digits – Grades

6/7 Math XL – Grade 8

(Algebra)

Oceanside’s Response – Curriculum Revision

English Language Arts Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10

Math Grades 6, 7, 8 (Algebra)

Social Studies K-6 On-Line Resources Grades 7 & 8 Revisions

Science Exploration of the Next

Generation Science Standards (Adoption Anticipated)

Oceanside’s Response - Leadership Structure

Having K-12 Directors in place as experts in their content areas has allowed us to engage in this effort with our classroom teachers in a thoughtful manner.

Principals as Instructional Leaders

All under direct leadership of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Oceanside’s Response -Professional Development - Conferences

Math Common Core Learning StandardsELA Common Core Learning StandardsIntro to the Common Core Standards for History/SS The NYS Common Core Learning Standards for Science Using the CC Learning Standards in the Math ClassStrategies for Success with the CCLS K-12 Changes to MS Science under the Framework for K-12 Science Ed. & the Next Generation ScienceUpdate on the NYS CC Assessments & PARCCImplementing the CCLS MathematicsLICSS Social Studies Common CoreReviewing the Next Generation Science Standards NGSSRoad Maps to the Common CoreCommon Core: A Collaborative path to a New Vision for LearningCCLS and the Common Core

Oceanside’s Response - Professional Development CoursesMaximizing Instructional Time in Group Settings Problem Based Interactive LearningProblem Based Interactive Learning IISmall Group & Close Read Instruction Strategies using Reading StreetAligning your Math Lessons with the CCLSFractions: Strategies for Success with the CCLSIntegrated Workshop to Address the Common Core in ELA/SS Implementing Reading Street I & IIReading Street Grade 6 A Closer Look At Reading StreetSmall Group & Close Read Instruction Strategies Using Reading StreetTechnological Aspects of Reading StreetS/S A Closer Look at the Putnam/Westchester BOCESPreparing for the Common Core Algebra 1Preparing for the Common Core Geometry My Sidewalks for ESL Teachers My Sidewalks for AIS Teachers My Sidewalks for Resource Room Teachers Integrating the Common Core into your Library Program Ratios & Proportions: Strategies for Success with the CCLSIntegrating the ELA Common Core in ScienceA New Visual Approach to Solving Problems in EnVison MathEnVision Math & Compatible NumbersUsing etools with EnVision Math Lessons

Smart Notebook & EnVision Math A Closer Look Examining Common Core Standards Grades K-2 New Common Core Topics in Algebra 1The Common Core Standards & the School Library System The Common Core Standards for High School Mathematics Science & the ELA Common Core Standards Teaching the iGeneration- Technology in the Science Classroom Changing Assessments in New York State Technology Tools for the Common Core StandardsUnderstanding the Common Core StandardsCommon Core StandardsELA in the Time of the Common Core Poetry & the Common Core Standards EnVision Math in the ELA ClassroomEnVision Math Center ActivitiesSmart Notebook & EnVision Math Grades K-2 (4x) Smart Notebook & EnVision Math Grades 3-6 EnVision Math in the Middle School Classroom EnVison Math Understanding the Common Core Learning Standards in Math

Oceanside’s Response – Parent Education – PASS, BOE Presentations, Workshops

Update: State Assessment ResultsReport on Student AssessmentsUpdate on New Elementary Reading Program, Reading StreetUpdate: Common Core StandardsReport on Common Core StandardsUpdate on Assessments – Grades 3-8Elementary enVision Math ProgramUpdate on Assessments – Grades 3-8 New ELA Program K-6Changing Assessments in NYS: Where Do We Go From Here?The New K-6 enVision Math ProgramIndividual Sessions by Grade Level to Address Elementary ELA and Math ProgramsWhat to Expect Regarding enVisionTroubleshooting Tips for Pearson’s Math & ELA ProgramsTroubleshooting Tips for Pearson’s Math & ELA Programs

Oceanside’s APPR PlanOceanside’s APPR Plan

60 Points:

Other Measures Category

20 Points:

Growth Measure

HEDI RatingHighly Effective 91-100Effective 75-90Developing 65-74Ineffective 0-64

Explanation:

•The 60 points Other Measures Category was derived through the observation/summative process using the Danielson (Teachers) or Mulitdimensional (Principals) Rubric.

•The 20 points Local Assessment (school-wide) Measure category was derived by:

•Elementary: Elementary: Each individual schoolEach individual school’’ss combined performance on combined performance on the New York State Assessments in ELA and Maththe New York State Assessments in ELA and Math

•Middle School: Middle School: The schoolThe school’’ss combined performance on the New combined performance on the New York State Assessments in ELA and MathYork State Assessments in ELA and Math

•Oceanside High School: Oceanside High School: Advanced Regents Diploma Rate and Advanced Regents Diploma Rate and College and Career Readiness RateCollege and Career Readiness Rate

•Oceanside High SchoolOceanside High School Castleton: Castleton: Regents Diploma RateRegents Diploma Rate

•Kindergarten Center:Kindergarten Center: Combined performance on all pre-tests and Combined performance on all pre-tests and post-tests post-tests

•The 20 points The 20 points Growth MeasureGrowth Measure category was attained either from: category was attained either from:•Grades 4-8 ELA & Math:Grades 4-8 ELA & Math: Scores on the New York State Scores on the New York State Assessments in ELA & Math, provided by the StateAssessments in ELA & Math, provided by the State

•All others:All others: Through the pre and post-test process Through the pre and post-test process

20 Points:

Local Assessment (school-wide) Measure

Frequently Asked Questions

As a result of the CCLS, what changes have been made to my child’s day?

I am having trouble helping my child do his/her homework. What should I do?

Why does the curriculum seem so structured?

Will parents know when the spring K-6 assessment schedule?

Can parents ‘opt out’ of state/summative/SLO assessments?

Why is my child with special needs forced to take a test far beyond his/her readiness level?

What is InBloom? Can the Board of Education refuse to participate in the sharing of student data? What is the relationship between InBloom and RTTT?

Updates Board of Regents Update

Smarter Testing Options

Eliminate and/or Reduce Field Testing

Grants to Assist School Districts – Reduce Testing

PARCC Assessments

Additional Resources

EngageNY.org

AchievetheCore.org

OceansideSchools.org