Standards for STEM education: Common Core and the Next Generation Science Standards: July 25, 2013 Greta Bornemann Teaching and Learning Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction 7/25/2013 AWSP STEM 1

Then: Scattering the Seeds of Reform AWSP STEM PLC’s Mentor & Induction (BEST / TAP) INITIATIVE Principal Internships Late Starts Learning Standards TEACHER GROWTH PLANS Math and Science Days Professional Certification Learning Improvement Days (LID) 7/25/2013 2

Now: A more aligned approach AWSP STEM District-directed professional learning structures Connected Assessment & Accountability Systems Student and School Success Professional Learning Aligned to Standards Educator Effectiveness Systems Aligned Federal and State Programs Regional Support Systems (ESDs) National Board Certification BEA Funding and Policy Recommendations Comprehensive Mentor & Induction Programs (BEST) Pre-Service Programs Basic Education Act: State Learning Goals McCleary Court Decision Research Demonstrating Student Achievement Nine Characteristics of High Performing Schools Career and College Ready State Learning Standards for ALL Students 7/25/2013 3

Moving toward Career and College Ready Standards AWSP STEM “These standards are not intended to be new names for old ways of doing business.”  CCSS-M, page 5 7/25/2013 4

Career and college ready learning standards for k-12 All students leave high school college and career ready Vision Purpose Core Values Every Washington Student and Educator Our Purpose: To develop a statewide system with resources that support partners at all levels in their preparation of ALL educators and ALL students to implement the CCSS. 7/25/2013 AWSP STEM 5

Guiding beliefs and approach for CCSS implementation in WA 2-Prongs: 1.The What: Content Shifts (for students and educators) Belief that past standards implementation efforts have provided a strong foundation on which to build for CCSS; HOWEVER there are shifts that need to be attended to in the content and connections across programs and standards. 2.The How: System “Remodeling” Belief that successful CCSS implementation will not take place top down or bottom up – it must be “both, and…” Professional learning systems are critical AWSP STEM 7/25/2013 6

Ongoing: Statewide Coordination and Collaboration to Support Implementation (Professional Learning Providers and Partners Across WA ) Including: School Districts (CCSS District Implementation Network)CCSS District Implementation Network Higher Education Education and Educator Content Associations Business Partners AWSP STEM Washington 7/25/2013 7

 Shifts in ELA 1.Building knowledge through content-rich nonfiction and informational texts in addition to literature 2.Reading and writing grounded in evidence from the text 3.Regular practice with complex text and its academic vocabulary These apply to content area (social studies, science, and technical subject) teachers as well as to English teachers.  Shifts in Mathematics 1.Focus: 2-3 topics focused on deeply in each grade 2.Coherence: Concepts logically connected from one grade to the next and linked to other major topics within the grade 3.Rigor: Fluency with arithmetic, application of knowledge to real world situations, and deep understanding of mathematical concepts The “What”: ELA and Math Content Shifts AWSP STEM 7/25/2013 8

Building Educator Capacity is KEY AWSP STEM “The dramatic shift in teaching prompted by the common core will require practical, intensive, and ongoing professional learning – not one-off “spray and pray” training that exposes everyone to the same material and hope it sticks” ~Stephanie Hirsh, Learning Forward (2011) “Current teachers must receive extensive professional development on the Common Core standards, curricular materials, and strategies on teaching that now require students to delve deeper and develop critical thinking and analytical skills that previous standards did not adequately address…” ~ National Association of State Boards of Education (2011) 7/25/2013 9

Resources for Considering Instructional Materials AWSP STEM OSPI Instructional Materials Web Site: Washington State Open Educational Resource Review From CCSS Developers: CCSS Publisher’s Criteria – ELA and Math Going deeper with other states: EQuiP Review Rubrics and Process These tools can be used to… Inform materials review and adoption process Consider existing materials Facilitate targeted discussions, collaboration, and professional development with publishers and other providers 7/25/

CCSS and NGSS Washington’s Implementation Timeline & Activities Phase 1: CCSS and NGSS Exploration Phase 2: Build Awareness & Begin Building Statewide Capacity Phase 3: Build Statewide Capacity and Classroom Transitions Phase 4: Statewide Application and Assessment Ongoing: Statewide Coordination and Collaboration to Support AWSP STEM 7/25/

Next Generation Science Standards Status Comparative Analysis (WA and NGSS) – Completed June 2013 Bias and Sensitivity process – Completed June 2013 Involve / Update key stakeholders – seek support and buy-in Ed. Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Commission Legislative Committees State Board of Education State Curriculum Advisory and Review Committee Education Associations State Business and Industry / Private Partners Consider policy implications (HS assessments and course requirements) OSPI NGSS adoption: Superintendent Dorn – Anticipated Late summer /25/2013 AWSP STEM 12

NGSS and WA Standards Comparison Washington (2009) Four Essential Academic Learning Requirements 1.Systems 2.Inquiry 3.Application 4.Domains Life Science Physical Science Earth and Space Science NGSS (2013) Three Dimensions 1.Science and Engineering Practices 2.Disciplinary Core Ideas Life Science Physical Science Earth and Space Science Engineering and Technology (new) 3.Crosscutting Concepts Explicit connections to: Other science disciplines at this grade level Other DCIs for older and younger students Common Core State Standards in Mathematics and English Language Arts 7/25/2013 AWSP STEM 13

Updates in Assessment 7/25/2013 AWSP STEM 14

2013 Legislative Decisions Regarding High School Assessments Accountability will move to Grade 11 Smarter Balanced tests in : English Language Arts & Math Three Exit Exams (ELA, Math, Biology): English Language Arts: Class of 2013 & 2014 HSPE Reading and Writing Class of 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 HSPE Reading and Writing, OR new 11 th Smarter Balanced ELA Test, OR new 10 th ELA Exit Exam Class of 2019 and beyond 11 th Smarter Balanced ELA Test 7/25/2013 AWSP STEM 15

2013 Legislative Decisions Regarding High School Assessments, Cont’d Math: Class of 2013 & 2014 Algebra 1 EOC OR Geometry EOC Class of 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Algebra 1 EOC, OR Geometry EOC, OR new 11 th Smarter Balanced Comprehensive Math Test, OR new Algebra 1 EOC Exit Exam, OR new Geometry EOC Exit Exam Class of 2019 and beyond - 11 th Smarter Balanced Math Test Science: Class of 2015, 2016, 2017…. until Next Generation Science Standards are adopted, implemented and assessed – Biology EOC When NGSS are implemented – Comprehensive NGSS Test Certificate of Academic Achievement options remain available for all cohorts 7/25/2013 AWSP STEM 16

What’s Happening This Year, ? Exit exams remain the same (HSPE, EOC) CAA options remain the same Class of 2013 had some relaxation of Collection of Evidence rules that had been newly implemented – these will not continue ( COE is limited to one submission per content area throughout HS, and requires two attempts on general assessment before submitting ) Schools will be recruited for Smarter Balanced field test Trying to avoid students having to take current test AND field test Should know by beginning of August how double testing can be avoided 7/25/2013 AWSP STEM 17

Questions? 7/25/2013 AWSP STEM 18

AWSP STEM Thank you! Common Core Supports: - Greta Bornemann, 7/25/