CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction English Language Arts/ English Language Development Framework Update Accountability Leadership Institute Burlingame, CA December 9, 2013 Presenters: Tom Adams, Kristen Cruz Allen, and Cynthia Gunderson - California Department of Education

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction General Purpose of Frameworks Provide support for teachers and guidelines for educational programs Guidance to school districts in the development of local curriculum Direction to publishers for the development of instructional materials Guidelines for local selection of instructional resources (Grades 9–12) Reflect current and confirmed research Guidance for teacher professional development programs, in-service, pre-service and teacher licensing standards

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework Development Process This chart shows the major steps of the curriculum framework development process. All meetings are open to the public. 3

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Focus Group Meetings Purpose is to gather input on revision of framework (CCR Title 5 requirement) Four meetings, open to the public, held May–June 2012 All focus group members current educators Focus Group Report used to develop guidelines for work of the framework committee 4

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Guidelines for 2014 Revision of the ELA/ELD Framework Based on input from the focus group meetings, written comments received, and statutory requirements Reviewed and recommended by the Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) in September, and approved by the State Board of Education (SBE) in November ELA/ELD CFCC members develop the framework based on the CFCC Guidelines 5

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee Over 125 applications received between June–August members appointed by SBE in November 2012 Teachers: 4 Elementary teachers, 4 middle school teachers; 5 high school teachers Others: 5 county educators, 1 university professor, 1 self-employed consultant 6

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee Co-Chairs: Becky Sullivan and Martha Hernandez Writers: Nancy Brynelson and Hallie Yopp Slowik from the Center for the Advancement of Reading Writers: Pam Spycher, Rachel Lagunoff, Marcia Kosanovich, Sarah Feldman, Dona Minders, and Sharen Bertrando from WestEd 7

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee Meeting Dates in 2013 February 28–March 1 March 27–28 May 30–31 June 27–28 July 25–26 September 26–27 All meetings held at the CDE Office in Sacramento 8

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Organization and Content ELA/ELD Framework Based on the guidelines and other frameworks Dynamic document Focus on key themes of CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy standards in grade spans and individual grade levels Integration of CA ELD Standards Chapters on professional learning and support, 21 st century learning and technology, equity and access, assessment, and criteria for evaluating instructional materials 9

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction New Features Use of snapshots and vignettes in all chapters to demonstrate integration of ELA and ELD, examples of implementation of standards in the classroom, and demonstration of different types of assessment Links to resources and Web sites for additional support Organizational design around key themes 10

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Table of Contents - Chapters 1: Introduction 2: CCSS for ELA/Literacy & CA ELD Standards Overview 3: Key Considerations for ELA/Literacy and ELD Instruction 4-7: Content and Pedagogy for Grades K – 1; 2 – 3; 4 – 5; 6 – 8; and 9 – 12 8: Assessment 11

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Table of Contents – Chapters (Cont.) 9: Access and Equity 10: Learning in the 21 st Century 11: Implementing High-Quality ELA/Literacy and ELD Programs: Professional Learning and Distributed Leadership 12: Criteria for Evaluating Instructional Materials Glossary Resources 12

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Goals, Themes, and Contexts for Implementation of the CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy and the CA ELD Standards 13

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chapter 2 Overview of the Standards CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy includes background, intent, nature, and organization/structure CA ELD Standards includes background, intent, nature, and organization/structure Interrelationship of the CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy and the CA ELA Standards 14

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chapter 3 Key Considerations for ELA/Literacy and ELD Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Context Considerations Key Themes and Practices for ELA/Literacy and ELD Instruction (Meaning Making, Language Development, Effective Expression, Content Knowledge, Foundational Skills; Crosscutting Practices in Instruction) Approaches to Teaching and Learning English Language Development 15

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Grade-Span Chapters 4 – 7 At-A-Glance Grade-Span Overview Integrated and Interdisciplinary Approach Key Themes of ELA/Literacy and ELD Instruction (Meaning Making, Language Development, Effective Expression, Content Knowledge, and Foundational Skills) ELD in the Grade Span Grade-Level Content and Practice 16

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Grade-Span Chapters 4 – 7 (Cont.) Within each grade level section: Key Themes of ELA/Literacy and ELD Instruction (Meaning Making; Language Development; Effective Expression; Content Knowledge; Foundational Skills) Integrated and Interdisciplinary Approach ELD in the Grade Level ELA/Literacy and ELD in Action 17

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chapter Topics Chapter 8: Assessment Purpose and types of assessments Assessment cycles, highlighting the use of formative assessment to guide instruction Information on student involvement Assessment for intervention Mandated California assessments and Smarter Balanced Assessment System Technical quality of assessments 18

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chapter Topics Chapter 9: Equity and Access California’s student diversity Planning and support for range of leaners using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) Instructional practices for supporting students experiencing difficulty reading 19

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chapter Topics Chapter 10: Learning in the 21 st Century Defines 21 st century skills and standards Instructional practices for developing 21 st century learning Equitable access to learning and technology Professional learning and teacher support Highlights future directions 20

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chapter Topics Chapter 11: Implementing High-Quality ELA/Literacy and ELD Instruction: Professional Learning, Leadership, and Program Supports Implementing within a collaborative culture Professional learning, including sources, research, and critical content Leadership and professional collaboration Other programs of support (e.g., libraries, extended learning, parents and families) 21

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Activity ELA/ELD Framework “Take a Snapshot” Select one of the handouts of a snapshot or figure at your table (different content on different colored paper) Read your snapshot/figure and then share with your elbow partner(s) or table: 1.How you could use the snapshot/figure in your classroom? 2.How could the snapshot(s)/figure(s) be used for professional development? Share out with whole group 22

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chapter 12 Criteria for Evaluating Instructional Materials Program 1: English Language Arts Basic Program, K – 8 Program 2: English Language Arts/English Language Development Basic Program, K – 8 Program 3: Biliteracy Language Arts/English Language Development Basic Program, K – 8 Program 4: Intensive Intervention Program in English Language Arts, 4 – 8 Program 5: Specialized Designated English Language Development Program, 4 – 8 23

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 24 * The Schedule of Significant Events (Timeline) has been updated to reflect SB 300

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction ELA/ELD Framework More information available at 25

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TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 27 Questions? Tom Adams, Director Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources Division California Department of Education Kristen Cruz Allen, Manager Curriculum Frameworks Unit California Department of Education Cynthia Gunderson, Education Programs Consultant Curriculum Frameworks Unit California Department of Education