Unbridled Learning: Transforming Education in Kentucky Terry Holliday, Ph.D. Commissioner of Education September 9, 2010

Our Vision: Every child proficient and prepared for success

Next Generation Professionals Next Generation Support Systems Next Generation Schools and Districts Strategic Priorities Next Generation Professionals Next Generation Learners

Revised content standards New balanced assessments New state accountability system Senate Bill 1 (2009)

Common Core Standards Initiative A coalition of 48 states (including KY), two territories and District of Columbia developed new English/language arts and mathematics standards Kentucky educators provided input A KDE survey gave various stakeholder groups an opportunity for feedback on the public version of the standards

February 10, 2010 KBE, CPE and EPSB adopt Common Core Standards in English/ language arts and mathematics Kentucky first in nation to adopt

Common Core Standards Adoption -Adopted -Not yet adopted From: CCSSO/NGA

Internationally benchmarked Aligned across all levels Clearly state what students are expected to learn and when Common Core Standards Fewer, more focused, rigorous and relevant

Prepare all teachers to effectively teach the standards to mastery Students first tested on new standards in spring 2012 Intensive PD has begun Common Core Standards

Other Revised Standards Work on developing new science and social studies standards is underway May get help from national coalitions The timeline is unclear – SB 1 deadline is Dec. 2010

New Assessments Aligned with new standards Balanced  Formative to inform instruction  Summative to measure teaching and learning Combination of criterion-referenced and norm-referenced tests; multiple choice and open response Benchmarked to performance standards; provide longitudinal data and comparisons with national norms

New Assessments Assessment FOR learning to refine teaching and learning at the classroom level Measure and identify gaps and implement interventions Reflect characteristics of highly effective teaching and learning

Assessments in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, writing (on- demand and editing and mechanics) Grade levels for content tests still being determined Program reviews in arts/humanities, practical living/career studies, writing program (voluntary implementation this school year) Part of state accountability in New Assessments

Interim assessment system is in place New college readiness measure to be released later this month Work is proceeding to implement a balanced system via:  National Common Assessments Consortia  Study on end-of-course assessments for high school Kentucky Board of Education will determine all the elements of the new accountability system and how they are weighted New Accountability System

Developed in cooperation with OAA with stakeholder input from NTAPAA and SCAAC KBE to consider at October meeting with final regulatory approval in Feb First used based on scores from spring 2012 testing Title 1 schools will also be accountable under NCLB New Accountability System

Transforming Education in Kentucky

Unified Plan for College Readiness Goals:  Reduce college remediation rates by at least 50% by 2014 in comparison to 2010 rate  Increase college completion rates in students enrolled in one or more remedial classes by 3% annually from 2009 to 2014 Objective: Reduce college remediation and increase postsecondary graduation

Unified Plan for College Readiness Accelerated learning opportunities (Early college; Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, International Baccalaureate and Project Lead the Way/ STEM) Secondary and postsecondary interventions (Credit recovery; transitional courses and targeted interventions; bridge programs at the high school level) Advising (Professional development on advising toolkit and use of ILP; Kentucky Scholars Initiative, Gear UP and KnowHow2GO) College persistence and degree completion (Student support and intervention)

Next Generation Professionals Better prepare effective teachers and leaders Launch statewide growth model including common teacher/principal evaluations (piloted school year) Options for professional learning, compensation and/or career paths to grow and retain effective teachers

Next Generation Professionals Increase diversity and equitable distribution of effective teachers Provide more effective professional learning opportunities for teachers Working Conditions Survey (Spring 2011)  Analyzes teaching and learning conditions  Provides reports to improve planning  Provides information to help increase students success, teacher efficiency and motivation, enhance teacher retention and produce strategies to recruit highly effective teachers and principals

Next Generation Support Systems Deploy statewide Continuous Instructional Improvement Technology System (CIITS) Further develop Kentucky Statewide Longitudinal Data System (KY SLDS) Target online professional learning opportunities

Next Generation Schools and Districts Turnaround low-performing schools  Four intervention options (external management, re-staffing, school closure, transformation  School Improvement Grants  Additional schools may be identified when KCCT scores released this month Create innovative schools and programs  The Partnership for Next Generation Learning Innovation Lab Network  Board Examination System

Board Examination System Initiative of the National Center of Education and the Economy and five Board Exam System providers Goal is to prepare high school students for success in two-year and four-year open admissions colleges and ensure they will earn a degree Kentucky is participating with eight other states in planning process to explore feasibility and pilot system ( )

Board Examination System Quality teacher training matched to the course syllabi High quality exams derived from the curriculum using multiple assessment methods Sound core program of courses defining what it means to be an educated person Thoughtfully constructed course designs captured in a syllabus

The Board Exam System Upper Div’n (AP, IB, ACT A Levels) Work Core Curriculum, Syllabi, Exams, Teacher Training, All Set to Int’l Standards 2 yr. Open Admissions Institutions 4 Year Selective Institutions 22 4 yr. Graduate Education Lower Division Board Examination Programs (ACT, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE)

Students who pass exam: Option 1 Option 2 Special high school diploma Can enroll at any 2- or 4-year open admissions school in state or regional Career-Tech Program Don’t have to take remedial courses Remain in high school Take program of study to prepare for selective college Upper division Career and Tech Program Upper level exams

●An alliance --formed by CCSSO and the Stupski Foundation— to establish a network of state-based Innovation Labs The Partnership for Next Generation Learning Innovation Lab Network State District School

Goal: To create a personalized system of education that engages and motivates each child—from birth through adolescence, regardless of his or her circumstance—to be prepared for life, meaningful work, and citizenship. Features: Concentrates on the elements of education that have direct bearing on students and their learning experiences and focuses on learners and learning, rather than on schools and schooling Alignment: Highly interdependent with the Education Workforce, Information Systems & Research, and Standards, Assessment and Accountability strategic initiatives The Partnership for Next Generation Learning Innovation Lab Network

Innovation Labs Student Success Civic Engagement STEM Education Health & Wellness College/ Career Readiness Education Law & Policy Analysis Motivation & Learning Technology Leadership Assessment / Accountability Global Issues Digital Game- based Learning TeleHealth Early/ Middle College

New public education system requires: Funding Collaboration Time Hard Work

Unbridled Learning: Transforming Education in Kentucky Terry Holliday, Ph.D. Commissioner of Education September 9, 2010