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Housekeeping Items June 8 th and 9 th put on calendar for 2 nd round of Iowa Core ***Shenandoah participants*** Module 6 training on March 24 th will be held at Halverson. Explanation of Power Point slides & handouts State web survey- Winners are –Tri-Center 2/2 -100% –Woodbine 5/8 –Lo-Ma 5/9 –Sidney 6/6 -100% –Lewis Central 15/24 2

Web survey results Prioritize team time!! Show examples More time to process Start writing plan Provide resources or website Analyze forms of assessment 3

4 A look back Module 1: Leadership and implications of Iowa Core Curriculum Module 2: Foundational Curriculum Terms, 1 st and 2 nd Order change, and Teaching For Understanding Module 3: Implementation Framework Balanced Assessment Formative Assessment

5 Objectives Identify and describe the outcomes, targets and actions that frame the work of the Implementation Plan. Identify initial starting points for Outcomes 1, 2, and 3. Prepare the leadership team to communicate with other staff and stakeholders on ways to communicate the purpose and key features of the Implementation Plan.

6 Welcome and Objectives for Module 4- Unpacking the Iowa Core Curriculum OBJECTIVES: Leadership Identify and describe outcomes, targets and actions that frame the work of the implementation plan. Identify initial starting points to each outcome. Prepare the local leadership team to communicate with other staff and stakeholders on ways to communicate the purpose and key features of the implementation plan. Content Alignment Deepen knowledge of the essential concepts and skill sets of the Iowa Core Curriculum. Begin to think about the implications of the essential concepts and skill sets on local curriculum. Leadership - 2 hours Power point-Iowa Core Curriculum Implementation Plan Iowa Core Implementation Team Planning Time for Outcomes 1-3. Content Alignment Essential Concepts and Skills Activity Module Evaluation reminder for state feedback will be sent. Module 4 Agenda

7 Core Curriculum Implementation Each district and accredited non-public school is required to have a written plan describing the actions that will be taken to address the six outcomes and related targets and actions. Full implementation is accomplished when the school is able to provide evidence that an ongoing process is in place to ensure that each and every student is learning the Essential Concepts and Skill Sets of the Iowa Core Curriculum.

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10 Outcomes Community: Support Implementation Professional Development Leadership: System Capacity Leadership - Community - Schools 1. Leadership: System Capacity 2. Community: Support Implementation 3. Schools: Continuous Improvement Schools: Continuous Improvement

11 Outcomes Content - Instruction – Assessment 4.Alignment of Content, Instruction and Assessment 5.Professional Development to improve Content, Instruction, and Assessment 6.Instruction: Effective Practices in Instruction/Assessment Student Engagement Community Professional Development AlignmentInstruction

12 Leadership: System Capacity IF leadership actions are focused and committed to providing the expertise, guidance, and resources needed to build capacity and support teaching and learning, THEN the implementation of the Iowa Core Curriculum will result in increased student learning and performance. Outcome 1

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14 Leadership: System Capacity Target Implementation of leadership behaviors to sustain the Iowa Core Curriculum. Actions Establish a leadership team Clearly communicate a vision of ICC Manage the change process Demonstrate a deep understanding of the Core Establish a collaborative process Deploy needed resources Establish ways to sustain the implementation Model best practice of adult learning Develop the Implementation Plan Engage in discussion with local school board

15 Community: Support Implementation IF multiple partners are interdependent, THEN schools will function as an integrated system to provide a coordinated approach, consistent communication, additional opportunities for learning, and the ongoing supports needed for student to be successful. Partners: Parents School Boards Business Industry Supporting agencies Community Organizations Outcome 2

16 Community: Support Implementation Target Coordination of community and other systems to support the Iowa Core Curriculum implementation Actions Develop community understanding of Iowa Core Curriculum Involve community members in the development and implementation of the Core Curriculum Plan Coordinate learning supports within the school and the community to support the implementation of the Core Curriculum Plan

17 Schools: Continuous Improvement IF the Iowa Core Curriculum and related school improvement processes function as an ongoing continuous improvement processes based on data, THEN the school will constantly adjust and improve to yield positive outcomes for all students. Outcome 3

18 Schools: Continuous Improvement Targets: Use data to develop and monitor the Implementation Plan Engage stakeholders in goal setting, developing school improvement plans and integrating various school plans Actions: Complete the Core Curriculum self assessment Continuously document progress Develop a review schedule Develop a way to integrate existing planning processes with the Core Implementation Plan

19 Alignment to the Iowa Core Curriculum IF district leaders monitor and increase the degree of alignment among the intended, enacted, and assessed curriculum. THEN the quality of instruction will improve and student learning will increase. Outcome 4

20 Alignment Targets Acquire expertise in alignment Prepare and implement alignment processes Conduct alignment beyond curriculum Actions Learn the alignment processes Select those that will be used locally Conduct the alignment process Address each and every students enacted curriculum Address the alignment of instruction to assessment

21 Professional Development IF professional development is based on the Iowa Professional Development Model and focused on improved content, instruction, and assessment practices, THEN student learning and performance will increase. Outcome 5

22 Professional Development Target Use data to guide professional development Provide effective professional development Actions Use instructional review and student achievement data to guide professional development Engage in professional development that contains all elements of the Iowa Professional Development Model

23 Effective Instruction IF content is challenging and relevant and teachers routinely deliver instruction that demonstrates the Characteristics of Effective Instruction, THEN student learning and performance will increase. Outcome 6

24 Student Engagement & Learning Rigor & Relevance Assessment for Learning Student- Centered Classroom Teaching for Understanding Teaching for Learner Differences Student Centered Characteristics of Effective Instruction and Assessment

25 Effective Instruction Targets Implement the Characteristics of Effective Instruction in classrooms Engaged Students Actions: Select Characteristics of Effective instruction as the initial focus of instructional improvement Select the tools and routinely conduct instructional reviews Incorporate a broad range of strategies and activities that provide each student access and success with the Core Curriculum

26 Implementation: Top 10 1.Teachers make the difference 2.It is about the success of all students 3.The expectation is that all students learn at high levels 4.It is about the alignment of teaching, assessment, content AND the desired depth of understanding at the classroom level 5.Evidence of success comes from assessments 6.Implementation of the Core is a continuous process 7.Teacher leadership and involvement is critical 8.Implementation should honor and extend prior work in curriculum and instruction 9.The community should be a part with the school focused on 21 st Century skills 10.The AEA Network is there to help

27 Timeframe & Beyond Leadership Capacity Building Planning & Implementation Full Implementation & Continuous Improvement

Leadership Activity- Starting the Plan! Focus on the –Outcome 1- Leadership: System Capacity –Outcome 2-Community : Support Implementation –Outcome 3- Schools: Continuous Improvement 28

Activity 29 Current StatusEvidencePriority Who are the key leaders in your district who should be included in planning? How do you define “leader”? Is there a building/district Leadership Team currently in place? If yes, does the existing Leadership Team adequately represent the staff? Community? Stakeholders? Who needs to be added? Are the various teacher assignments and role groups represented? What are the roles and responsibilities of the Leadership Team? How will leaders create a sense of urgency and build commitment within the school and community? What are the leadership behaviors needed to implement the Iowa Core Curriculum? Do administrators implement the Iowa Standards for School Leaders that are linked to the Iowa Core Curriculum? What leadership behaviors should be improved or enhanced? LEADERSHIP Outcome 1: School leaders build and sustain system capacity to implement the Iowa Core Curriculum. If leadership actions of administrators, teachers, and the school board are focused and committed to providing the expertise, guidance, and resources needed to build capacity and support teaching and learning, then the implementation of the Iowa Core Curriculum will result in increased student learning and performance. Outcome 1 aligns with Iowa School Leadership Standards 1, 2, 3, and 4 and Iowa Teaching Standards 1 and 8.

Implementation Protocol 6 Outcomes Target & Actions Questions 30 Self Study Rubric (Matches Questions) Module 5 Outcomes 1 & 2 Module 6 Outcomes 3 & 5 Action Plan - Action steps -Resources -Timeline

31 FAQs AEA Leaders Judy Jeffrey’s Podcast School Leader Updates What Can You Do?

32 Essential Skills and Concepts

33 Objective To deepen knowledge of the essential concepts and skill sets of the Iowa Core Curriculum. To begin to think about the implications of these essential concepts and skills sets for local curriculum

34 Reviewing the Essential Concepts and Skill Sets Coming within the next month: Social Studies K-8 21 st Century Skills K-8

35 Reviewing the Essential Concepts and Skill Sets 1.Spend 15 minutes silently reviewing the essential concepts and skill sets of the 21 st Century Skills. 2.Identify five key points you take away from your review. 3.Turn to a partner and share you five points. Your partner shares his/hers. 4.You and your partner combine with another twosome. Try to come to consensus on the five key points

36 Reviewing the Essential Concepts and Skill Sets Select Literacy, Mathematics, or Science. Complete the review on the area you’ve selected. Find another twosome who have also reviewed your content area. Come to consensus on the five key points.

37 Reviewing the Essential Concepts and Skill Sets Discuss What connections between or among content areas can you find? Describe at least three. How might these essential concepts and skill sets impact the local curriculum of a school or school district?