CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction CISC September 11, 2014 Pete Callas, Administrator Support and Outreach Office Assessment Development and Administration Division Digital Library Overview

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction A Balanced Assessment System Common Core State Standards specify K-12 expectations for college and career readiness Common Core State Standards specify K-12 expectations for college and career readiness All students leave high school college and career ready Teachers and schools have information and tools they need to improve teaching and learning Interim assessments Flexible, open, used for actionable feedback Summative assessments Benchmarked to college and career readiness Educator resources for formative assessment practices to improve instruction

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Definition of the Formative Assessment Process F ormative assessment is a deliberate process used by teachers and students during instruction that provides actionable feedback that is used to adjust ongoing teaching and learning strategies to improve students’ attainment of curricular learning targets/goals. It is also called “assessment for learning.”

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Four Attributes of the Formative Assessment Process Clarify intended learning Elicit evidence Act on evidence Interpret evidence

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction The Process of Formative Assessment

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Digital Library Resources Sources: SNE developed Commissioned modules Types: Instructional Professional learning Combination

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction What the Digital Library Is Not … A bank of assessment items A learning management system in which educators can register for training or receive credit by completing specific online courses A library for general public (will require registration and login ) A site to freely post resources

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 60─150 members per state Comprised of K─12 educators and higher – education faculty Each network has diverse expertise in: CCSS mathematics and English-language arts; science, social science, general education, gifted and talented, English learners, and students with disabilities. Composition Participate in 5 trainings. Help populate the Digital Library in advance of the June 2014 preview. Submit and review resources using the Quality Criteria. Use resources and collaboration tools for members’ own professional learning and instruction. Provide feedback on the resources in the library, review and posting process, Quality Criteria, and usability of software. Expectations State Network of Educators 8

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Gatekeeping Criteria Matches Cover Profile Legible, viewable, functional Understandable Formative assessment process Bias free Free of student records/information Free of charge 9

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Criteria for Resources Aligns with Common Core State Standards Incorporates formative assessment practices Demonstrates high-quality instruction Addresses learner differences Is engaging/user-friendly

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Posting Work Flow Step 1: Resource Submitted Step 3: Quality Criteria Applied Step 4: Decision Step 2: Gatekeeping Criteria Applied SNE 1 SNE 2 SNE 3 SNE 1 Posted Returned to Submitter Sent to SLT Step 1: Cover Profile (contributor) Slide 11

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Smarter Balanced Digital Library Preview Smarter Balanced invites local educational agencies (LEAs) and school staff to preview the Digital Library from June 3 through September 30, The preview will demonstrate initial functions and provide a limited set of resources to help educators understand the future utility of the Digital Library. Complete instructions for the preview were made available to LEAs on May 30, 2014, via Field Test Flash #20. Digital Library Preview user registration information was sent to LEA CAASPP coordinators. 11

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tour of the Digital Library Using filters to find a resource “Posted with Distinction” Collaboration opportunities Commissioned modules org

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction For More Information Contact the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Office (CAASPP) By phone at or By at

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