Vision Driven Alignment Common Core Alignment Vision Driven Alignment

Workshop Agenda Welcome and Introductions Wholistic Alignment “Focus on the Focus Areas” Small Group Activity Reviewing for Wholistic Alignment Take-away: Alignment Evaluation Rubric

Nicole A. Zdeb Director of Academic Services, Northwest Evaluation Association

Wholistic Alignment is: Constructive—directed toward outcomes, goals, and vision Flexible in guiding learners to career and college readiness Participatory in the social contract of “backwards design”

Backwards Design Model Common Core STANDARDS Aligned Assessments Aligned Curriculum

Alignment to what? Vision Goals Excellent Outcomes

Alignment to ELA Vision The Common Core ELA vision is about what kind of a learner we nurture through the learning experiences we create.

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