World Language Essential Standards Webinar Series DPI Update Broadcast 7:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013

Today’s Agenda 1.Webinar Controls & WLES Wiki 2.State & Race to the Top (RttT) Updates 3.Tech Tools Focus: Home Base (formerly the IIS) 4.Next Steps

Webinar Controls & WLES Wiki

Webinar Controls Recording  Archives Archives as PD Resources Audio controls and monitoring Questions box Time Check & Questions between sections

WLES Wiki Professional Development Summer Institutes – – –2013 IHE Institutes – – – Webinars – – –

Time Check & Questions

State & Race to the Top (RttT) Updates

State Updates PD Modules at NC Education Recently released modules: – Connecting with Our 21 st Century Learners – Digital Literacies in the K-12 Classroom – Introduction to Data Literacy – Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects – North Carolina School Executive Standards and Evaluation Process – Understanding Young Student Behavior in the Classroom More Info: Dr. Lynne Johnson Dr. Geetanjali Soni More Info: Dr. Lynne Johnson Dr. Geetanjali Soni

Online Professional Development Phase 1 Modules Released 2011 Phase 2 Modules Released June 2012

Available at NC Education: The Call for Change Understanding the Standards Designing Local Curricula for the 21st Century Learner NC Professional Teaching Standards Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy Phase 1 modules (2011)

Released June 30, 2012 Different from Phase 1: –Designed differently –Include a variety of media and Web 2.0 tools –Designed for flexible implementation Phase 2 modules

Important information! No cost to school districts or educators All materials needed to complete the modules provided Modules available throughout the year—begin at any time Modules are different lengths Attendance is not taken by NCDPI Print a certificate of completion

Available at NC Education: Connecting with Our 21st Century Learners Digital Literacies in the K-12 Classroom Introduction to Data Literacy Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects North Carolina School Executive Standards and Evaluation Process Understanding Young Student Behavior in the Classroom Phase 2 modules

Connecting with our 21st Century Learners Today's students will face challenges our generation has yet to imagine. This module helps teachers to prepare every student to meet those challenges.

Connecting with our 21st Century Learners Module goals: Explore the 21st Century Skills Framework Observe and analyze model lessons Use Web 2.0 tools Design a lesson incorporating 21st -century skills Collaborate with colleagues to critique lessons developed by other participants.

Digital Literacies in the K-12 Classroom Just as basic literacy must be a part of teaching and learning in every content area, so must digital literacy. This module offers a thorough grounding in digital literacy as it pertains to the classroom.

Digital Literacies in the K-12 Classroom Module goals: Understand digital literacies and their importance in classrooms Create challenging learning experiences using appropriate digital tools, resources, and media Develop strategies for locating, organizing, evaluating, and analyzing information from digital sources Understand relevant policy implications and develop a process for advocating for the use of digital tools in their classrooms

Introduction to Data Literacy This module covers types of data, strategies for analyzing and understanding data, and processes for determining how use of data can influence instructional practices.

Introduction to Data Literacy Module goals: Define data literacy and establish why users should be data literate Identify data and processes that drive improvement of instructional practices Identify, implement, and evaluate processes for using data to improve instructional practices and student outcomes

Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects This introductory module defines literacy in the disciplines, with an overview of the connections between the North Carolina Essential Standards and the Common Core State Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects.

Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects Module goals: Recognize the components of the Common Core State Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Explain those standards as they apply to your discipline Analyze a task integrating N.C. and Common Core standards Create a task using the two sets of standards

Understanding Young Student Behavior in the Classroom This module will help preK-5 teachers to understand behavioral health issues in young students, foster long-term connectivity and academic achievement for all students, decrease dropout rates, and increase graduation rates.

Understanding Young Student Behavior in the Classroom Module goal: Use an enhanced awareness of behavioral health issues in the classroom to foster communication between the school and family that will increase academic achievement and enhance positive social and emotional development.

Implementation Implementation method is a local decision Depends on needs and resources We have suggested various methods Collaborative learning has been shown to be beneficial

Implementation Methods A.PLC with an on-site facilitator B.PLC with an online facilitator C.PLC without a facilitator D.Independent learning E.PLC with an online instructor/ District-taught course F.Course taught by an NCDPI instructor

Implementation guide Available at

Phase 2 Module Webinar Opportunity to: –Learn about the current modules –Explore flexible implementation methods –Review strategies to facilitate blended learning –Ask questions and provide feedback Tuesday, February 12 th Wednesday, February 20 th 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: Reserve your Webinar seat now at:

Upcoming modules For release June 30, 2013: Data Literacy Part 2 Universal Design for Learning Disciplinary Literacy Part 2 Supporting the 4Cs through Digital Strategies North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process Building and Sustaining Professional Development 21st-Century Mentoring Measures of Student Learning: Grades 9-12 (released Dec Responsibilities of the 21st Century Teacher North Carolina Principal Evaluation Process Informational Module: Using the NCEES Evaluation tool

NC Teacher Standards & Evaluation Process Facilitated Course for Teachers This is a instructor-led module located in the North Carolina e-Learning for Educators catalog on the LEARN NC website. This module provides an in-depth look at the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards, designed to build on the learner’s prior knowledge and analyze the learner’s current practices. How to access this module For registration: Next sessions start: February 18 th and April 8 th

State Updates Preparing Students for the World: Final Report of the State Board of Education’s Task Force on Global Education 5 Commitments (with specific recommendations) 1: Robust and Cutting-edge Teacher Support and Tools 2: Leading-edge Language Instruction 3: New School Models 4: District Networking and Recognition 5: Strategic International Relationships To download a copy of the final report, go to: sbe_task_force_final_report_accepted sbe_task_force_final_report_accepted

State Updates 2013 FLANC Spring Fling Saturday, March 2, 2013 in Greenville, NC Go to for more informationwww.flanc.org Kc Kasserman Kc Kasserman

RttT Updates: Spring RESA Meetings February 5 th – Region 1 (Kermit E. White Center in Elizabeth City) February 12 th – Region 2 (River Landing Clubhouse in Wallace) February 19 th – Region 4 (Mid Pines Inn in Southern Pines) February 26 th – Region 3 (McKimmon Center in Raleigh) March 5 th – Region 5 (Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro) March 12 th – Region 6 (UNCC in Charlotte) March 19 th – Region 8 (WRESA A-B Tech in Enka) March 21 st – Region 7 (NWRESA Holiday Inn Express in North Wilkesboro)

World Language Program–specific Upcoming PD Opportunities Classical Languages: Latin Workshop Being planned for National Latin Teacher Recruitment Week, March 4 – 8, 2013 Dual & Heritage Languages: March 13, 2013 World Language Assessment Examples (AEs) Teacher Work Session for Dual Language/Immersion Programs –Face-to-Face and virtual participation options available –Session will run 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. –Teachers need to bring a laptop and curriculum documents

Agenda For Institute Educator Effectiveness educatoreffect/

Overview Rationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ The central focus of READY is improving student learning... by enabling and ensuring great teaching.

What is our goal? Rationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs Student Readiness Achievement and growth for all students Great Teachers and Leaders An effective teacher in every classroom and leader in every school Before Teaching and Leading Develop effective teachers and leaders in preparation programs ▲ During Teaching and Leading Use meaningful evaluation and professional development to increase effectiveness of teachers and leaders

▲ This research suggests: Multiple measures are important. Including student growth improves objectivity of evaluation. Measures of Effective Teaching Rationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs

Standards 6 & 8 – The Basics Rationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ Teachers Demonstrate Leadership Establish Environment Know Content Facilitate Learning Reflect on Practice Contribute to Academic Success Principals (and other Administrators) 8 Strategic Leadership Instructional Leadership Cultural Leadership Human Resource Leadership Managerial Leadership External Development Leadership Micro- political Leadership Academic Achievement Leadership Strategic Leadership

Growth Model Rationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ Teachers Principals 6 Contribute to Academic Success Academic Achievement Leadership 8 Standards 6 and 8 are measures of Growth

Teacher Ratings Categories Rationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ Teachers Demonstrate Leadership Establish Environment Know Content Facilitate Learning Reflect on Practice Contribute to Academic Success 5 Rating Categories Not Demonstrated Developing Proficient Accomplished Distinguished 3 Rating Categories Does Not Meet Expected Growth Meets Expected Growth Exceeds Expected Growth

Teacher Status Rationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ In Need of Improvement Effective Highly Effective Standards 1-5 In the year Standard 6 Three-year rolling average years ago 1 year ago Current year ++ / 3 ) ) Demonstrate Leadership Establish Environment Know Content Facilitate Learning Reflect on Practice Any rating lower than proficient And/Or Does Not Meet Expected Growth Proficient or Higher on Standards 1-5 And Meets or Exceeds Expected Growth Accomplished or Higher on Standards 1-5 And Exceeds Expected Growth

Growth Data for World Language Teachers MSLs Courses Focused on Performance Locally Developed Courses A B CD Guidance from DPI by on appropriate methods to gather and analyze evidence of student learning based on the: –Performance-based nature of content area and NCES –Varying amounts of instructional time and program configurations EOCs,EOGs and VoCATS

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RttT Updates Pearson to Provide Home Base Components Home Base website: More Info: Sarah McManus

Tech Tools Focus Home Base

Instructional Improvement System (IIS) Student Information System (SIS) Tools for Information and Data Tools for Teaching and Learning One Technology Platform

Why Home Base? Improving teacher effectiveness by providing tools aligned to NC’s Standard Course of Study that promote efficiency by connecting grade books, lessons, instructional resources, and assessments Ensuring daily parent access to student grades and assignments Providing time saving tools that give ongoing data, results, and recommendations to teachers and students

Sign- On Student Information and Learner Profile Professional Development & Educator Evaluation AssessmentInstructional Design, Practice & Resources Lesson Plans Data Analysis and Reporting Standards & Curriculum

Student Information & Learner Profile Teachers takes attendance, enters grades, checks students’ performance Nurse checks immunizations and tracks daily medications Counselor discusses performance with parents, reviews graduation goals with student Superintendent views PMR and reports on demographics, dropout rates and appropriates funding Principal reviews disciplinary action while discussing with parents

Standards in a content area Learning progressions Standard Course of Study (Common Core and Essential Standards) and Curriculum Resources Teacher or Executive Professional Standards Standards & Curriculum

Find sample lesson plans, units, resources Create lesson plans and link to appropriate resources Differentiate lessons for students Access Open Education Resources Lesson Plans Instructional Design, Practice & Resources

Search for assessment items/tasks Create, administer, and score assessments at classroom, school, and district levels Administer statewide assessments Formative Assessment Strategies and Resources Assessments

Customizable views Role-based Information Multiple Data Comparisons Attendance Grades Test Scores Discipline Data Analysis & Reporting

View, register for, participate in PD Get suggestions for PD based on class performance or observation/evaluation data Implement educator evaluation processes Professional Development & Educator Evaluation

Timeline Began transition to new SIS Integration of the SIS and the IIS Pilots for IIS Components of Home Base Home Base goes Live* September 2012  Early 2013  Mid  Starting School Year Fall 2012  Preparing Content for Home Base December 2012  IIS Vendor Approval & Contract Award * Includes the Student Information, Curriculum, Instruction and Educator Evaluation components, with other components to follow.

Website

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Next Steps

1.Continue to explore the resources available on the WLES wiki ( 2.Learn more about Home Base and the final report from the Global Education Task Force 3.Look for s about Spring RESA sessions, program-specific workshops, webinars, etc.

2012 – 2013 World Language Webinar Series RttT SI Group Thursdays at 3:30-4:30 p.m. September 20, 2012 January 17, 2013  March 7, 2013  June 6,

2012 – 2013 World Language Webinar Series DPI Update 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013 Monday, April 22, 2013 Note: The DPI Update from Round 1 of FLANC 2012 will be recorded and posted on the webinar page.

2012 – 2013 World Language Webinar Series Topical Webinars Various times and dates LinguaFolio Thursday, November 1, :30 – 4:30 p.m. Proficiency-based Rubrics Wednesday, February 20, :00 – 5:00 p.m. Sharing Local PD on the WLES wiki May 2013 with details TBD

Curriculum & Instruction World Languages NCDPI World Languages website ncwiseowl.org/ ncwiseowl.org/ Helga Fasciano Section Chief of K-12 Program Areas Ann Marie Gunter World Language Consultant

Q & A