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 –  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 Standards ELA Common Core Learning Standards Intro to the Common Core Standards for History/SS The NYS Common Core Learning Standards for Science Using the CC Learning Standards in the Math Class Strategies for Success with the CCLS K-12 Changes to MS Science under the Framework for K-12 Science Ed. & the Next Generation Science Update on the NYS CC Assessments & PARCC Implementing the CCLS Mathematics LICSS Social Studies Common Core Reviewing the Next Generation Science Standards NGSS Road Maps to the Common Core Common Core: A Collaborative path to a New Vision for Learning CCLS and the Common Core

Oceanside’s Response - Professional Development Courses Maximizing Instructional Time in Group Settings Problem Based Interactive Learning Problem Based Interactive Learning II Small Group & Close Read Instruction Strategies using Reading Street Aligning your Math Lessons with the CCLS Fractions: Strategies for Success with the CCLS Integrated Workshop to Address the Common Core in ELA/SS Implementing Reading Street I & II Reading Street Grade 6 A Closer Look At Reading Street Small Group & Close Read Instruction Strategies Using Reading Street Technological Aspects of Reading Street S/S A Closer Look at the Putnam/Westchester BOCES Preparing for the Common Core Algebra 1 Preparing 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 CCLS Integrating the ELA Common Core in Science A New Visual Approach to Solving Problems in EnVison Math EnVision Math & Compatible Numbers Using 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 1 The 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 Standards Understanding the Common Core Standards Common Core Standards ELA in the Time of the Common Core Poetry & the Common Core Standards EnVision Math in the ELA Classroom EnVision Math Center Activities Smart 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 Results Report on Student Assessments Update on New Elementary Reading Program, Reading Street Update: Common Core Standards Report on Common Core Standards Update on Assessments – Grades 3-8 Elementary enVision Math Program Update on Assessments – Grades 3-8 New ELA Program K-6 Changing Assessments in NYS: Where Do We Go From Here? The New K-6 enVision Math Program Individual Sessions by Grade Level to Address Elementary ELA and Math Programs What to Expect Regarding enVision Troubleshooting Tips for Pearson’s Math & ELA Programs

Oceanside’s APPR Plan Oceanside’s APPR Plan 60 Points: Other Measures Category 20 Points: Growth Measure HEDI Rating Highly Effective Effective Developing65-74 Ineffective0-64 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: Each individual school’s combined performance on the New York State Assessments in ELA and MathElementary: Each individual school’s combined performance on the New York State Assessments in ELA and Math Middle School: The school’s combined performance on the New York State Assessments in ELA and MathMiddle School: The school’s combined performance on the New York State Assessments in ELA and Math Oceanside High School: Advanced Regents Diploma Rate and College and Career Readiness RateOceanside High School: Advanced Regents Diploma Rate and College and Career Readiness Rate Oceanside High School Castleton: Regents Diploma RateOceanside High School Castleton: Regents Diploma Rate Kindergarten Center: Combined performance on all pre-tests and post-testsKindergarten Center: Combined performance on all pre-tests and post-tests The 20 points Growth Measure category was attained either from:The 20 points Growth Measure category was attained either from: Grades 4-8 ELA & Math: Scores on the New York State Assessments in ELA & Math, provided by the StateGrades 4-8 ELA & Math: Scores on the New York State Assessments in ELA & Math, provided by the State All others: Through the pre and post-test processAll others: 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