Standards Aligned System

What is SAS? A collaborative product of research and good practice Six distinct elements Clear Standards Fair Assessments Curriculum Framework Instruction Materials & Resources Interventions

Clear Standards What students should know and be able to do What is tested on the PSSA’s

Fair Assessments Used before, during, and after instruction to provide feedback for teaching and learning Four types of assessment Summative Formative Diagnostic Benchmark

Curriculum Framework Specifies what is to be taught for each subject in the curriculum. Includes Big Ideas Concepts Competencies Essential Questions Vocabulary Exemplars Aligned to Standards & Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content

Big Ideas Describe the concepts that transcend grade levels. Essential to provide focus on content for students

Concepts What students should know as a result of the instruction Specific to grade level

Competencies What students should be able to do as a result of instruction

Essential Questions Questions are connected to the SAS framework Specific to the Big Idea Frame the student inquiry Promote critical thinking Assist in learning transfer

Vocabulary Terms related to standards, concepts and competencies Specific to grade level and content area

Exemplars Performance tasks that can be used for assessment and instruction An example of work that meets the criteria for the task Proven concrete examples of assessing student understanding of Big Ideas, Concepts and Competencies

Instruction Teaching topics aligned with the standards Correct level of challenge Focuses teaching to the needs of each student Implements instructional strategies to increase student achievement

Materials & Resources Incorporates learning progressions, units, lesson plans and content resources aligned to standards in the Framework by content area Spans grades K-12( specific courses 9-12) Courses include: Algebra 1, Algebra2, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World History(1450-present), US History (1890-present), Civics and Government, English Composition and Literature

Interventions Ensure students are provided with the supports they need to meet or exceed grade level standards. Graduated set of safety nets aligned to specific student needs and standards

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Framework for Teaching Based on the work by Charolette Danielson

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy Demonstrating Knowledge of Students Selecting Instructional Goals Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources Designing Coherent Instruction Assessing Student Learning

Domain 2: The Classroom Environment Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport Establishing a Culture for Learning Managing Classroom Procedures Managing Student Behavior Organizing Physical Space

Domain 3: Instruction Communicating Clearly and Accurately Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques Engaging Students in Learning Providing Feedback to Students Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities Reflecting on Teaching Maintaining Accurate Records Communicating with Families Contributing to the School and District Growing and Developing Professionally Showing Professionalism