Boot Camp 2014 The 4 Cs in the Common Core

Marta Stirling School Library Coordinator, East River Joan Upell School Library Coordinator, West River

College, Career and Life Ready

Student Learning Objectives Image from:

“Students can demonstrate progress toward college and career readiness in English Language arts and literacy.” “Students can demonstrate college and career readiness in English language arts and literacy.” “Students can read closely and analytically to comprehend a range of increasingly complex literary and informational texts.” “Students can produce effective and well-grounded writing for a range of purposes and audiences.” “Students can employ effective speaking and listening skills for a range of purposes and audiences.” “Students can engage in research and inquiry to investigate topics, and to analyze, integrate, and present information.” Overall Claim for Grades 3-8 Overall Claim for Grade 11 Claim #1 - Reading Claim #2 - Writing Claim #3 - Speaking and Listening Claim #4 - Research/Inquiry Claims for the ELA/Literacy Summative Assessment Achievement Level Descriptors and Standards From: Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Achievement Level Descriptors Common Core State Standards Image from:

Activity Adapted from: How to Teach Thinking Skills Within the Common Core by Bellanca, Fogarty & Pete What does this look like in the library?

Partnership for the 21 st Century Image from:

What we want students to know and do? Pic Collage CommunicationCollaboration Critical ThinkingCreativity

Standards, Standards, Standards

What standard(s) align to what we want students to know and do? Pic Collage Communication: The Activity Grade(s) Collaboration: The Activity Grade(s) Critical Thinking: The Activity Grade(s) Creativity: The Activity Grade(s)

Depth of Knowledge

Not Level 4 Create a list of important dates from the Civil War. Level 4 Create an infographic that demonstrates the change in the social culture of the United States that resulted from events of the Civil Rights Movement. Verb ≠ Depth Images from:

Level 1: Recall What is the Depth of Knowledge of this item?

Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Level 1: Recall What is the Depth of Knowledge of this item?

Level 2: Skill/Concept What is the Depth of Knowledge of this item?

To what depth do we want students to understand and complete the task? Pic Collage Communication: The Activity Grade(s) The Standards Collaboration: The Activity Grade(s) The Standards Critical Thinking: The Activity Grade(s) The Standards Creativity: The Activity Grade(s) The Standards

The Danielson Framework for Teaching Images from: and The Framework for Teaching and Evaluation Instrument 2013 Edition by Charlotte Danielson Domain 1: Planning and PreparationDomain 2: Classroom Environment 1a – Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy 1b – Demonstrating Knowledge of Students 1c - Setting Instructional Outcomes 1d - Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources 1e - Designing Coherent Instruction 1f – Designing Student Assessments 2a – Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport 2b – Establishing a Culture for Learning 2c – Managing Classroom Procedures 2d – Managing Student Behavior 2e – Organizing Physical Space Domain 4: Professional ResponsibilitiesDomain 3: Instruction 4a – Reflecting on Teaching 4b – Maintaining Accurate Records 4c – Communicating with Families 4d – Participating in the Professional Community 4e – Growing and Developing Professionally 4f – Demonstrating Professionalism 3a – Communicating With Students 3b – Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques 3c – Engaging Students in Learning 3d – Using Assessment in Instruction 3e – Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness

Which domain would you classify the teaching practice for this performance task? Pic Collage Communication: The Activity Grade(s) The Standards Depth of Knowledge Collaboration: The Activity Grade(s) The Standards Depth of Knowledge Critical Thinking: The Activity Grade(s) The Standards Depth of Knowledge Creativity: The Activity Grade(s) The Standards Depth of Knowledge

The Danielson Framework for Teaching From: South Dakota Student Learning Objectives Guidebook Domain 1: Planning and PreparationDomain 2: Classroom Environment 1a – Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy 1b – Demonstrating Knowledge of Students 1c - Setting Instructional Outcomes 1d - Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources 1e - Designing Coherent Instruction 1f – Designing Student Assessments 2a – Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport 2b – Establishing a Culture for Learning 2c – Managing Classroom Procedures 2d – Managing Student Behavior 2e – Organizing Physical Space Domain 4: Professional ResponsibilitiesDomain 3: Instruction 4a – Reflecting on Teaching 4b – Maintaining Accurate Records 4c – Communicating with Families 4d – Participating in the Professional Community 4e – Growing and Developing Professionally 4f – Demonstrating Professionalism 3a – Communicating With Students 3b – Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques 3c – Engaging Students in Learning 3d – Using Assessment in Instruction 3e – Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness Student Learning Objectives

Pic Collage Communication: The Activity Grade(s) The Standards Depth of Knowledge Domain Collaboration: The Activity Grade(s) The Standards Depth of Knowledge Domain Critical Thinking: The Activity Grade(s) The Standards Depth of Knowledge Domain Creativity: The Activity Grade(s) The Standards Depth of Knowledge Domain Digital Library Resources Commissioned Professional Learning Modules Resources for educators, students and families Frame Formative Assessment within a Balanced Assessment System Articulate the Formative Assessment Process Highlight Formative Assessment Practices and Tools Assessment Literacy Modules Commissioned Professional Learning Modules Instructional coaching for educators Instructional materials for students Demonstrate/support effective implementation of the formative assessment process Focus on key content and practice from the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts Exemplar Instructional Modules High-quality vetted instructional resources and tools for educators High-quality vetted resources and tools for students and families Reflect and support the formative assessment process Reflect and support the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts Create Professional Learning Communities Education Resources

A Latte of Expectations

Thank you! Marta Stirling Joan Upell