2017 Curriculum Connectors May Departments BTAP CTE Standard-Based Instruction Student Support Services Multi-Lingual Services Categorical Programs (Title/LAP) Instructional Technology Assessment & Accountability 2017 May Curriculum Connectors

STANDARDS ALIGNED CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SIGNATURE STRATEGIES PILLAR 1 STANDARDS ALIGNED CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING Develop and implement with fidelity a culturally competent, standards-aligned, guaranteed and viable curriculum in ALL core subjects in every school and every classroom. (D and S) Create and align curriculum, assessment, and grading systems to state standards. (D) Design a system to ensure adherence to the district adopted curriculum plan and fidelity of implementation aligned to standards. (D and S)

Learning Targets Today I will… Success Criteria I will demonstrate success by… Debrief and provide feedback to inform Curriculum Connector meetings in 17-18 Receive an overview of the content areas that will convene an adoption committee in 17-18 and summer professional learning Receive an overview of the SBGR Field Test for 17-18 Receive updates related to communication strategies in TFL Identify 2-3 areas for suggestions to improve the role of the curriculum connectors. Name the 3 content areas that will undergo an adoption cycle, along with the district lead Share the purpose of the field test and number of schools that will participate Sharing critical TFL information with my staff and clarify means of continued communication

Feedback Summary

update TFL Feedback: What Worked Well PowerPoint Notes Options for Sharing Out Visuals Time for processing with turn and talks

update TFL Feedback: What Could be Improved Provide more time to provide meaningful feedback Provide details on upcoming trainings Attend to more content areas beyond math/reading

Curriculum Connectors: Purpose and Reflection

update TFL Curriculum Connector Rationale There was a communication gap and need to improve Provide updates to all teachers in district regarding TFL initiatives TFL-led forums to present information, collect questions and respond.

update TFL Two Way Communication Setting Purpose for 2017 – 2018 At your table group discuss: What is the purpose of the curriculum connector meetings? What has worked well and what could improve? What are some ways you can interact with each other and with TFL during these meetings?

update TFL Two Way Communication Setting Purpose for 2017 – 2018 Stand up and find a triad with people from different tables Share your table’s ideas for the Purpose and Ways to Interact

update TFL Two Way Communication Setting Purpose for 2017 – 2018 Return to your original table and share what you heard On chart paper, list Top 3 reasons to meet (purpose) Top 3 ways to interact (two-way communication) Hang your posters around the room

update TFL Two Way Communication Improving two-way communication for 2017–2018 Walk around the room and see what other tables have generated. Place stickie dots next to the 4 ideas that you agree with/think are important

2017 – 2018 Adoptions

update TFL 2017 – 2018 Adoptions Phase 1 6 – 8, BIOLOGY & AP, IB, CAMBRIDGE BIOLOGY Lead Megan Walker, 6 – 12 Science Facilitator K – 8 PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH & FITNESS Leads Kelly Maloney, K – 5 Science Facilitator & PE/HF Elementary and Secondary Leads World Language-Spanish Lead Stephanie Zikopoulos, Director of Multilingual Services

Summer Professional Learning

update TFL Summer Professional Learning Catalogue

Standards-Based Grading and Reporting Updates

Purpose of the Report Card SBGR Updates Update Purpose of the Report Card Signature Strategies Sustain with fidelity our system –wide standards based grading and reporting process to communicate to scholars and families each scholar’s progress toward meeting standards Separates academic and non-academic (skills/behaviors) so that academic grades are a more accurate measure of student learning and mastery of standards Placed emphasis on a “Point in Time” so that the report card is clearly indicating how a scholar is achieving at the time the standard

Principles of Grading SBGR Updates Update Signature Strategies Laying the Foundation Sustain with fidelity our system –wide standards based grading and reporting process to communicate to scholars and families each scholar’s progress toward meeting standards 6 Research-Based Principles that Guide the Implementation of Standards-Based Grading and Reporting. Foundational to Re-Alignment and Calibrating Our System Powerful: We can always return to our Principles and ask: Does this practice align or not align with our system.

3 Year Timeline SBGR Updates Update Signature Strategies Content to Support Implementation Sustain with fidelity our system –wide standards based grading and reporting process to communicate to scholars and families each scholar’s progress toward meeting standards 2016-2017 Deliverables Purpose Statement, Principles of Grading Draft Handbook with White Papers Field Test Sites/Teachers Identified w/ work plan for 17-18 2017-2018 Deliverables Field Test Sites, All Handbooks Finalized Gradebook Adjustments Revised Report Card Reporting Standards Prepare for Full Launch 2018-2019 Deliverables Full Implementation System Wide October-January SBGR Team calibrates on research and develops Purpose of the Report Card Statement SBGR Committee develop “Principles of Grading” February-April Small Groups commence work on White Papers aligned to SBGR Research Loop Back out to Parents April SBGR Committee presented with a draft Handbook May Solicit schools and teacher teams to further develop and field test SBGR Handbook, gradebook, and report card Parent/Community Forum for Principles of Grading and Initial Feedback for Family Handbook August Field Test Schools and Teachers: One day Launch for Field test  Determine initial Report Card mock up with Revisions aligned to Principles of Grading Communication to Families of Field Test Schools with Principals August-March Comprehensive Professional Development and field test of gradebook changes at K-12 level Ongoing Parent Communication and Feedback Ongoing Updates through Principals and Curriculum Connectors Convene SBGR Committee/Field test sites once a month and 6-7 Grading Forums April-May Convene Field Test Sites, make final recommendations. June Strategic Summit, Preview and Prepare for Full Launch System-wide professional development on SBGR Practices and Implementation through Handbooks  

update TFL SBGR Field Test Overview Purpose of Field Test To inform system-wide implementation of Report Card/Gradebook Revisions (in alignment to Principles of Grading) for the 2018 – 19 School Year 2 Elementary Schools 1 Middle School 1 High School Field Test Outcomes: Establish and “Sandbox” gradebook to test revisions in alignment to the Purpose of the Report Card and Principles of Grading Test a revised Report Card to align with the Purpose of the Report Card Statement and the Principles of Grading—and align with best practices Assist to Finalize SBGR Handbooks for Scholars, Staff and Families Assist to make recommendations, in alignment research and best practice, to finalize a report card, gradebook and potential policy changes for implementation in the 18-19 school year Curriculum Connector Role: Receive regular updates on the SBGR Field Test Preview tools and resources that are being finalized Provide regular updates for all teachers across the system

Next Steps

update TFL Expectations for Sharing Out Meet with your Principal Discuss How you will partner to share out the following: 17-18 Adoptions Summer School Updates Share out before the end of the school year Utilize site-based model and resources available (PPT, newsletters, videos, in-person, email, etc) Survey will go out for you to provide date you are going to share

Thank you This summarizes three highlights to our work in support of teaching and learning. We are of service, so please do not hesitate to reach out to either James Crawford or Martin Boonstra if you have questions or would like to offer ideas and topics that you would like to see in one of our next video segment. Have a great day!!