District Assessment Review Committee December 8, 2016

ACTIVATING ACTIVITY Ellen

Agenda for Tonight Agenda and Introductions Our Decision Making Protocol Overview of The Work Plan Guiding Principles for Assessment in Shoreline Schools Current Assessment Practices Vignette: Title I and LAP Exit ticket Ellen

Our Charge The Review Committee is charged with making a recommendation to the Superintendent’s Staff regarding which math and literacy classroom assessments the district should require, which should be optional, which of the current assessments might be discontinued, and which assessments might be added to provide data which we currently do not have.

Decision Making Protocol In order for the group to reach a decision on a recommendation, we will follow the following protocol: All committee members (including chair and facilitator) are voting members with equal weight in decision making. Consensus is reached which most members of the team agree on a clear option and if a few oppose it, they think they have had a reasonable opportunity to influence that choice. All team members agree to support the decision. What is “most”? Do we require a quorum? Michael

The 3 Thumbs I agree. This is my preferred option. It’s not my preferred option, but I will support it. I disagree and my concerns have been heard. Michael Votes in support Vote against

Guiding Principles Ellen

Review of our Current Assessment Practices Michael

Review of Current Assessments (1) In the same group of 3 or 4 as last time, look over the summary and see if there is anything we missed. If so, write that on a copy of the summary and give that to Michael or Ellen. Form a pair with a new person who is not at your grade level (ex. 1 elementary w/ 1 secondary) What conclusions do you draw from this summary? Avoid judgments; just make observations. Write on note cards and turn them in. We’ll revisit these observations when we develop our framework. Michael

Review of Current Assessments (2) Write your thoughts on a chart and put it on the wall. Gallery Walk: Circulate and see what others have written. Add you own comments or put a blue dot when you agree. Add a red dot if you disagree. If you disagree, please write a comment explaining why. We’ll revisit these observations when we develop our framework. Michael

Program Assessment vignette #1: Title I & LAP

Exit ticket – Pause and Reflect Based on our work tonight, what comments or questions do you have that will inform our work moving forward? Please record your thoughts on a notecard and turn it in as you leave. You may include your name if you wish. Michael

Times of meetings Our Future Meeting Dates: January 19 February 2 March 2 All 4:30-6:30 in the Arden Room