ESC Progress Network March 2, 2011 Michael Sawyers Assistant Superintendent Ohio Department of Education

RttT UPDATES Recalling Our RttT Goals Participating LEAs Assurance Areas B,C,D,E Innovations Communications Professional Development SEA Resources ESC RttT Request for Information

Expected Student Outcomes Goals Improve the Graduation Rate by 0.5% a year. Reduce Graduation Rate Gaps by 50% between under- represented and majority students. Reduce Performance Gaps by 50% on national and state-wide assessments between under- represented and majority students. Reduce the State Performance Gap by 50% on reading and mathematics proficiency between Ohio and the best performing states in the nation Double College Enrollment For students age 19 and younger

483 Participating LEAs

5 Assurance Area B: Center for Curriculum and Assessment Stan Heffner!

ASSURANCE AREA C: FORMATIVE MODELS STAN HEFFNER!

ASSURANCE AREA C: INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM (IIS)

8 What is an IIS? Structure and Components: – Online access to electronic curriculum, resources and tools aligned to the revised standards – Curriculum customization for differentiated instruction – Online formative assessments – Data-analysis capabilities including early- warning indicators for teachers, administrators, parents, and students.

RttT Commitments ODE commits to provide a State IIS to all participating RttT LEAs in Ohio Development will be completed with LEA input The system will be paid for by ODE during RttT RttT LEAs commit to active use of a “qualifying” IIS in classrooms – State IIS OR – “Qualifying” LEA IIS

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Momentum Grant Background: - 2 States (Ohio / Florida) - Center for Educational Leadership and Technology (CELT) -Define IIS Requirements Process: - Statewide Brainstorming Meetings - Focus Groups - Cross-state Meetings - Requirements Development

Conceptual Model Standards / Curriculum (What?) Educators (By Whom?) Assessment and Growth (How Well?) Learners (Who?) (How?) Instructional Practices

IIS Operational Model Standards/Curriculum Data Analysis & Rapid-Time Reporting Instructional Practices Assessments & Growth Curriculum Evaluation Curriculum Design & Development Curriculum Maintenance Instructional Design Tools for Learning Class Data Management Test Creation & Storage Test Delivery & Response Assessment Tools Test Scoring & Processing Advanced Analysis (current & historical) Achievement Reporting Achievement Analysis Educator Profiles & Professional Development

13 1. Standards and Curriculum Standards/ Benchmarks Standards Management Standards Alignment Curriculum Design and Management Content Authoring Curriculum Maps Resource Management Curriculum Review and Revision Standards Coverage Curriculum Fidelity

14 2. Instructional Practices Develop and Plan Search for and view resources Entry and approval of teacher- submitted content Plan book and Lessons Link to existing curriculum Lesson Plan creation Instructional Delivery Integrated learning systems Content manage- ment systems Class Management ScheduleCalendar

15 3. Assessment and Growth Item CreationItem Bank Assessment Authoring and Creation Authoring Tool Assignment and Delivery ScheduleDeliverScoring Automated and Manual Scoring Organization Standards- based grading

16 4. Data Analysis and Reporting Teacher Perspective Graphical, Trends, and Growth Administrator/Principal Perspective Longitudinal School and Grade-level Comparison Parent Perspective Portal Student Perspective Access to information Common Reporting Capabilities Access to all data

17 5. Student Portfolios Demographics and Grades SIS Demographic, Staff Information Assessment Information State and 3 rd Party Assessments IEP/ILP Learning Styles IEP/ ILP/ 504 Learning Style Inventory Portfolios Sample Work, Projects

18 6. Educator Profiles Staff Proficiencies Proficiency Management Individual Staff Development Plans Development and Maintenance Staff Development Programs Program Delivery Program Management Registration and Tracking Reporting Participation and Proficiency Attainment

19 7. Data and Systems Integration Application Integration SISFin/HRSPEDLISILS Data and System Standards SCORMSOAPQTI

20 8. IT Platform, Access and Security General Features Application Requirements Database Requirements Scalabilit y Current and Archived Data Data Security Data Encryption System Monitoring Data Access Single Sign-on Access Roles, Permissions, and FERPA

21 9. Documentation, Training and Support Print/ Online Manuals, FAQs, Quick reference Live Trainer Train-the- trainer Coaching / Mentoring Webinar/Video Training Videos Self- paced training End User Support Helpdesk Technic al Support Tiered support structure

22 State IIS Implementation Timeline Issue RFP December, 2011 Results of CELT work December, 2010 COMPLETED Statewide Rollout Complete! March, 2014 Integration of Pilot LEAs December, 2012 Hold LEA Meetings to document requirements Develop RFP Award Contract March, 2012 Statewide Rollout

ASSURANCE AREA D: GREAT TEACHERS & LEADERS

Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES)  OTES is 90% complete  OTES Writing Team is working on final phases of the system  Information for training and technical assistance for implementation of OTES coming Spring 2011  Online Gap Analysis Tool is in its final stages of development  Webinars in Spring 2011 available to RttT LEAs  Detailed information and access codes to the online tool  Gap Analysis Tool Summative reports only

Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES)  OPES is complete  Finalizing the scoring rubric  Scaling up opportunities to begin Spring 2011 training with ESCs  ESCs will conduct the OPES training for the RttT LEAs

Multiple Measures of Student Growth  This component is a “work in progress” for all states  Ohio Proposed Plan of Work  State Model Formative Assessments  Identification of Best Practices  Student Learning Objectives – Targets  Multiple Measures include:  Value-added measures  Standardized tests  Standardized Curriculum based tests  Classroom based tests  End of course exams

Resident Educator  Instructional Mentoring Training will be scheduled June – Fall 2011 (newly selected mentors)  One additional day of training will be scheduled June – Fall 2011 (already trained mentors)  PowerPoint used at the Resident Educator Information Sessions from January – March will be available via the web in April  Visit the ODE webpage (keyword: Resident Educator) for additional information

Educator Equity  ODE developing the RFP for the Managing Educator Talent (MET) PD training  Training will be scheduled Summer 2011  ODE developing the RFP for the Teaching and Learning Conditions (TLC) Assessment tool for the low-performing and turnaround schools  TLC begins Fall 2011  Visit the RttT webpage (Assurance Area D Technical Assistance Document: Equitable Distribution of Effective Teachers and Principals)

TeachOhio  To prepare teachers in a 12-month intensive pedagogical and clinical experience preparation program facilitated by ESCs, LEAs, and IHEs  ODE with OESCA to select 5 ESCs to pilot program with 25+ LEAs  ESCs to partner with an IHE and work with LEAs in their service area to identify teacher needs  Teachers on supplemental licenses are a priority  Teachers who hold a teaching license but want to change teaching fields are a priority  Mid-career professionals who already hold a degree, major, or expertise in one of the LEA subject shortage areas are a priority  ESC and LEA provide support to teacher candidates during 12 month program leading to licensure  LEAs hire successful teacher candidates completing the program  ODE and OESCA to develop RFP for additional ESCs to participate in following years

ASSURANCE AREA E: TURNING AROUND THE LOWEST-ACHIEVING SCHOOLS

Assurance Area E: 4- YEAR COMMITMENTS PROGRESS UPDATE  Implement one of four SIG/Race-to-the- Top specified intervention models (NOTE: This section is required only for LEAs with schools identified as the 5% persistently low-achieving)  LEAs with a three-year average graduation rate of less than 80% commit to implement the linkage coordinator component of the Closing the Achievement Gap initiative. (NOTE: This section is required only for districts with a graduation rate of less than 80%)  *SIG = School Improvement Grant  All SIG funded schools have implemented the selected intervention model  Ongoing evaluation on implementation of intervention model  Participated in 2 of 4 quarterly technical assistance sessions – Next technical session on March 31-April 1 at OAASFEP/Title I Conference  ODE assigned Transformation Specialists work collaboratively with SIG schools  Extended learning opportunities for students and staff in progress (minimum 300 hours)  Implemented social, emotional and community support for students  Implemented effective family engagement practices

Assurance Area E: Turning Around the Lowest-Achieving Schools Progress Update: Schools apply for continuation of SIG funding for Cohort 1 ( ) – March 2011 – due April 29, 2011 – Information for reapplication for Cohort 1 schools at OAASFEP Conference, March 31-April 1, 2011 New Cohort 2 Schools apply for SIG funding ( ) – (see list of schools on SIG website) – March 2011 – due April 29, 2011 Technical assistance for Reapplication (Cohort 1 Schools) assigned by Transformation Specialists, Building Leadership Team (BLT), Teachers Base Teams (TBT)

Progress Update: Technical Assistance for Cohort 2 Schools (new ) will be: – March 15 – SW (Fairfield, Ohio) – March 17 – NE (Professional Development Center at ESC) – March 23 – Central (ESC of Central Ohio) AM Session – 9:30-11:30 PM Session – 1:30-3:30 * Not for Cohort 1 Schools Assurance Area E: Turning Around the Lowest-Achieving Schools

Progress Update: Districts with a three year graduation rate lower than 80%, used RttT funds to implement linkage coordinators Provided support to LEA’s through external partners – Office of Transforming Schools and SSoS The Executive Principal Leadership Academy I will begin on April , A total of eight sessions will be held on the OSU Campus. The Executive Leadership Academy was developed in partnership between the Ohio State University Office of Outreach & Engagement, Fisher College of Business, and Ohio Department of Education. Assurance Area E: Turning Around the Lowest-Achieving Schools

Progress Update: Resources to RttT districts: – Office of Transforming Schools – Jeanne Paliotto, Executive Director Transformation Specialists for SIG schools – Innovative Programs Innovative Symposium – Thursday, March 10, 2011 to provide information and competitive grant process for all RttT districts – STEM – New Tech – Early College – International Studies (Asian Society) – AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Assurance Area E: Turning Around the Lowest-Achieving Schools

Progress Update: Ohio Network of Educational Transformation (ONET) – Jay R. Keefer, ODE Director State System of Support (SSoS) works with all partners to leverage collaboration and continued implementation of school and district improvement plans – Pamela VanHorn, Director Assurance Area E: Turning Around the Lowest-Achieving Schools

Does your LEA know that over $17 million dollars is available for innovative programs via competitive grants for RttT LEAs ONLY from the state share of RttT? Does your LEA need more information on how to apply for these $$$$? If “ YES, "members of your RttT Transformation Team need to join us at the one-time only RttT Innovation Symposium on Thursday, March 10, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Greater Columbus Convention Center (400 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215) Don’t miss this face-to-face opportunity to meet with innovation experts and school practitioners to learn more about the RttT Innovative Programs: Asia Society, AVID, Early College, New Tech and STEM and the required competitive grant application process. Don’t miss this chance for your LEA! Register in STARs before 5pm on March 7, 2011

Dates to Remember – Professional Development Calendar – On-going Regional Meetings – Venue Variety Needed – “FREE” Contact: Patricia Parker, RttT PD Manager STARs Reminders – Use “RttT” or, “rttt” as Keyword – Profile PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Looking Ahead May, 2011 RttT LEA Regional Meetings – Transformation Team WORK SESSION – Save the Date!: Urban: May 2, 2011 Southwest: May 3, 2011 Central: May 4, 2011 Northwest: May 6, 2011 Southeast: May 9, 2011 Northeast: May 16, 2011 (Locations in STARS!) Register via STARS beginning March 15, 2011! Bring a TEAM! (Each person must register separately.)

List Serve RttT ODE RttT Newsletter Share Point Transformation Team Communication Communicating with Regional Coordinators COMMUNICATIONS

41 Updated Resources State (SEA) Scope of Work State-Level Resources Updated: January 28, 2011 ( )

42 RttT YEAR 2: LEA SOW Submission Preview LEAs Year 2 SOW/Budget Template - Due by Friday, June 3, 2011 ODE Reader Week followed by LEA Feedback Year 2 LEA CCIP Budget Process Upon “Approval”

43 Other RttT Partnership Opportunities for ESCs: Request for Information

44 Be sure to bookmark: Submit questions to: Documents can be downloaded at: – SEA Scope of Work – State-Level Resource Guide – Participating RttT LEAs – RttT Personnel Contact List – & More! Important Resources

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