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Angela Hardy, Senior Associate, GSP PROFICIENCY-BASED LEARNING SIMPLIFIED RSU 19 School Board December 3, 2013 | Newport, Maine Tuesday, December 3, 13 Outcomes Develop conceptual understanding of a proficiency-based learning system Tuesday, December 3, 13 Outcomes Access to tools and resources to support local implementation Tuesday, December 3, 13 Outcomes Consider strategic role of a School Board Tuesday, December 3, 13 Is a non-profit support organization based in Portland working nationally with schools, districts and state agencies, providing coaching, and developing tools. Tuesday, December 3, 13 We Believe In equitable, personalized, rigorous learning for all students leading to readiness for college, careers, and citizenship Tuesday, December 3, 13 We Believe That schools must simultaneously attend to policy, practice, and community engagement Tuesday, December 3, 13 We Believe School improvement is context-based, not onesize fits all Tuesday, December 3, 13 Why Proficiency-Based Graduation? Tuesday, December 3, 13 Why PBG Clear, universal, rigorous, college & career-ready expectations Tuesday, December 3, 13 Why PBG Clear, universal, rigorous, college & career-ready expectations + Progression & diploma-granting by proficiency Tuesday, December 3, 13 Why PBG Clear, universal, rigorous, college & career-ready expectations + Progression & diploma-granting by proficiency + Personalized learning & pathways Tuesday, December 3, 13 Why PBG Clear, universal, rigorous, college & career-ready expectations + Progression & diploma-granting by proficiency + Personalized learning & pathways + Effective leadership & supportive structures Tuesday, December 3, 13 Why PBG Clear, universal, rigorous, college & career-ready expectations + Progression & diploma-granting by proficiency + Personalized learning & pathways + Effective leadership & supportive structures -> Increased attendance, engagement, voice, choice Tuesday, December 3, 13 Why PBG Clear, universal, rigorous, college & career-ready expectations + Progression & diploma-granting by proficiency + Personalized learning & pathways + Effective leadership & supportive structures -> Increased attendance, engagement, voice, choice = Successful student learning Tuesday, December 3, 13 The Cross-Curricular Graduation Standards are drawn from the Guiding Principles of the Maine Learning Results, which include the Common Core State Standards and are anticipated to include the Next Generation Science Standards, and relevant national college- and career-ready standards documents. The Content-Area Graduation Standards are drawn from the Maine Learning Results, the Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards, and relevant national college- and career-ready standards documents. Required for Graduation YES Assessment Method Reporting Method Transcript Cross-Curricular Demonstration by Body of Evidence Graduation Standards Portfolios, exhibitions, and other culminating demonstrations of learning are assessed 5-8 school-wide standards YES Transcript and Report Cards NO Progress Reports NO Feedback to Student Tuesday, December 3, 13 Content-Area Graduation Standards 5-8 standards per content area Performance Indicators Student progress toward the achievement of standards is determined and reported Common School-Wide Assessments 5-10 indicators per content-area standard Common summative assessments ensure greater consistency in the evaluation of student learning Unit-Based Learning Objectives Formative Teacher Assessments Guided by essential questions, teachers use daily learning targets to create progressions that move students toward the demonstration of performance indicators Ongoing formative assessment is used to evaluate student learning progress Required for Graduation YES Reporting Method Transcript Cross-Curricular Graduation Standards 5-8 school-wide standards YES Transcript and Report Cards NO Progress Reports NO Feedback to Student Tuesday, December 3, 13 Content-Area Graduation Standards 5-8 standards per content area Performance Indicators 5-10 indicators per content-area standard Unit-Based Learning Objectives Guided by essential questions, teachers use daily learning targets to create progressions that move students toward the demonstration of performance indicators C 2012-2013 Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A: Education Part 3: Elementary and Secondary Education Chapter 207-A: InstructionSubchapter 3: Secondary Schools §4722-A. Proficiency-Based Diploma Standards Tuesday, December 3, 13 Beginning January 1, 2018*, a diploma indicating graduation from a secondary school must be based on student demonstration of proficiency Tuesday, December 3, 13 In order to receive a diploma indicating graduation from a secondary school in Maine, a student must: Tuesday, December 3, 13 A Student Must: Demonstrate that the student engaged in educational experiences relating to English language arts, mathematics and science and technology in each year Tuesday, December 3, 13 A Student Must: Demonstrate proficiency in meeting state standards in all content areas of the system of learning results Tuesday, December 3, 13 A Student Must: Demonstrate proficiency in each of the guiding principles Tuesday, December 3, 13 A Student Must: Meet other local requirements specified by the governing body of the school administrative unit Tuesday, December 3, 13 Method of Gaining and Demonstrating Proficiency: Tuesday, December 3, 13 Method of Gaining and Demonstrating Proficiency: Students must be allowed to gain proficiency through multiple pathways Tuesday, December 3, 13 Suggested Policy Roadmap Tuesday, December 3, 13 Suggested Policy Roadmap • Graduation Requirements (IKF) Tuesday, December 3, 13 | 1/14 Suggested Policy Roadmap • Graduation Requirements (IKF) | 1/14 • Multiple/Flexible Pathways (IKFF) Tuesday, December 3, 13 | 6/14 Suggested Policy Roadmap • Graduation Requirements (IKF) | 1/14 • Multiple/Flexible Pathways (IKFF) | 6/14 • Early College + Dual Enrollment (IHCDA) Tuesday, December 3, 13 | 6/14 Suggested Policy Roadmap • Graduation Requirements (IKF) | 1/14 • Multiple/Flexible Pathways (IKFF) | 6/14 • Early College + Dual Enrollment (IHCDA) • Transfer Students (IKF) Tuesday, December 3, 13 | 1/14 | 6/14 Suggested Policy Roadmap • Graduation Requirements (IKF) | 1/14 • Multiple/Flexible Pathways (IKFF) | 6/14 • Early College + Dual Enrollment (IHCDA) • Transfer Students (IKF) | 6/14 | 1/14 • Latin Honors + Academic Recognition (IKD) Tuesday, December 3, 13 | 8/14 To support graduation requirements: Required for Graduation Reporting Method YES Transcript Cross-Curricular Graduation Standards 5-8 school-wide standards The Cross-Curricular Standards will be an intentional component of the teaching, learning, and reporting process: Tuesday, December 3, 13 Clear and Effective Communicator Self-Directed and Lifelong Learner Creative and Practical Problem Solver Responsible and Involved Citizen Integrative and Informed Thinker To support graduation requirements: YES NO Transcript and Report Cards Progress Reports The Content-Area Standards will be clearly defined, K-12, to allow for a continuous learning experience with consistent expectations. Tuesday, December 3, 13 Content-Area Graduation Standards 5-8 standards per content area Performance Indicators 5-10 indicators per content-area standard Standards will be foundational, enduring, and leveraged concepts and skills within a discipline. Sample ELA Standards: Standard Descriptor Reading Foundations Students will understand and apply concepts of print and basic conventions of English. Reading: Literature & Informational Text Students will be able to comprehend complex texts and cite evidence to support analysis. Writing: Argumentative, Informative/ Explanatory, Research, Narrative Students will write routinely over extended and shorter time frames for a range of purposes. Listening & Speaking Students will integrate evidence from informational sources in discussion and presentation, using a variety of media, to convey a distinct perspective. Tuesday, December 3, 13 To support graduation requirements: YES NO Transcript and Report Cards Progress Reports Content-Area Graduation Standards 5-8 standards per content area Performance Indicators 5-10 indicators per content-area standard The Performance Indicators describe or define what students will need to know and be able to do to demonstrate proficiency of a standard. Tuesday, December 3, 13 A standard due to language in Appendix A Tuesday, December 3, 13 Tuesday, December 3, 13 Standards Curriculum Tuesday, December 3, 13 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing and speaking. Tuesday, December 3, 13 Tuesday, December 3, 13 Standards Curriculum Tuesday, December 3, 13 finish line the goal 3 inches a moment Photo credit Martinec from Lille, France, via Wikipedia Commmons Tuesday, December 3, 13 Standards Curriculum Tuesday, December 3, 13 finish line 3 inches the goal a moment marathon 26 miles the race a journey Curriculum Tuesday, December 3, 13 knowledge skills topics concepts examples stories lessons units assignments projects readings materials videos research Demonstrate understanding of how the principles of “checks and balances” and “separation of powers” work in American government Teachers Tuesday, December 3, 13 Demonstrate understanding of how the principles of “checks and balances” and “separation of powers” work in American government Teachers Tuesday, December 3, 13 historical examples Demonstrate understanding of how the principles of “checks and balances” and “separation of powers” work in American government Teachers Tuesday, December 3, 13 historical examples learning materials Demonstrate understanding of how the principles of “checks and balances” and “separation of powers” work in American government Teachers Tuesday, December 3, 13 historical examples learning materials texts/videos/websites Demonstrate understanding of how the principles of “checks and balances” and “separation of powers” work in American government Teachers Tuesday, December 3, 13 historical examples learning materials texts/videos/websites teaching approaches Demonstrate understanding of how the principles of “checks and balances” and “separation of powers” work in American government Teachers Tuesday, December 3, 13 historical examples learning materials texts/videos/websites teaching approaches tests/assessments Demonstrate understanding of how the principles of “checks and balances” and “separation of powers” work in American government Teachers Tuesday, December 3, 13 historical examples learning materials texts/videos/websites teaching approaches tests/assessments & everything else Tuesday, December 3, 13 Learning is like training Tuesday, December 3, 13 conditioning commitment dedication endurance failures successes growth progress improvement accomplishment satisfaction fulfillment self-belief Tools + Resources Tuesday, December 3, 13 http://maine.gov/doe/proficiency/ Tuesday, December 3, 13 Engage school board in developing conceptual understanding about proficiency-based learning Review existing policies Draft new and revised policies Collect feedback on draft policies from faculty, staff, students, parents, and local officials Refine policies based on feedback Adopt new and revised policies Tuesday, December 3, 13 Establish a district wide proficiency-based committee Establish a school wide proficiency-based committee Collaboratively develop the conceptual framework with faculty and staff Engage faculty and staff in professional development on proficiency-based learning Engage faculty in professional development on proficiency-based curriculum design and instruction Engage faculty in professional development on assessment literacy Develop cross-curricular graduation standards Develop content-area graduation standards Develop performance indicators for cross-curricular and content-area graduation standards Create communications plan for proficiency-based learning Develop Record Keeping Process, Transcript, and Report Card Engage local media Engage students, parents, and the public about proficiency-based learning Implement system for reporting on the achievement of student learning. Develop body-of-evidence assessment process for demonstration of cross-curricular graduation standards Develop a process for verifying achievement of content-area standards Policy Practice: Graduation Requirements Practice: Instructional System Develop system for reporting on the achievement of student learning Community Engagement Policy http://maine.gov/doe/proficiency/support/self-assessment.html Tuesday, December 3, 13 Self-Assessment Tuesday, December 3, 13 Higher Ed Endorsement Tuesday, December 3, 13 Profile | Transcript Tuesday, December 3, 13 How Does Proficiency-Based Learning Work? How is it possible that a student can graduate from high school and yet be unable to read or write well, do basic algebra and geometry, identify major countries on a map, understand how our political system works, or explain the scientific method? While it may be difficult to believe, countless students graduate from high schools every year without the fundamental knowledge and skills they will need to earn a college degree, succeed in the modern workplace, or contribute meaningfully to their communities. How is this possible? The answer is that many schools do not use teaching, testing, grading, and reporting methods that require students to prove they have actually acquired the most critically important knowledge and skills. In fact, high schools give out thousands of grades, report cards, and diplomas every year, but many of them would not be able to tell you what their students have specifically learned or not learned. Luckily, there’s an alternative option for today’s schools: proficiency-based learning. How It Works √ All students must demonstrate what they have learned before moving on. Before students can pass a course, move on to the next grade level, or graduate, they must demonstrate that they have learned what they were expected to learn. If students fail to meet learning expectations, they are given more support and instruction from teachers, more time to learn and practice, and more opportunities to demonstrate progress. Until they acquire the most essential skills and grasp the most important concepts, students do not move on to the next level. √ Teachers are very clear about what students need to learn. In every class, students know precisely what teachers expect—no guesswork required. The learning expectations for the course are Tuesday, December 3, 13clearly described and communicated, and students will know precisely where they stand throughout the QUESTIONS Tuesday, December 3, 13 482 Congress Street, Suite 500 Portland, ME 04101 207.773.0505 greatschoolspartnership.org THANK YOU Angela Hardy Senior Associate cell: 207.233.2171 ahardy@greatschoolspartnership.org Tuesday, December 3, 13