1. Trends Analysis Presentation Alex Zumpano Edu 723: Contemporary Issues in Education

2. The 45th annual PDK/ Gallup Poll of the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools In May 2013, PDK surveyed 1,001 randomly selected adults 45th year conducted Margin of error: 3.8% “The 2013 poll shows deep confusion around the nation’s most significant education policies and poses serious communication challenges for education leaders.” (Kincaid, 2013 )

7. Threats What works for one, works for all Teaching towards a test Administrators Core subject teachers Non core subject teachers

8. Opportunities A universal expectation Students Parents Higher education Community

9. Recommendations “What’s most important for states and local districts to communicate is that the expectations for students have been raised and to explain to parents what that will mean in terms of putting their child on a trajectory to make sure they are ready for college and career. ” (Maxwell, 2013) Communication! Educate everyone. Plan for success! Include professional development opportunities and community involvment. Full implementation of the Common Core Standards 2014-2015 School Year

13. Threats Measurement issues Lack of consistency within evaluators Teacher- shopping Autonomy issues Strained Relationships

14. Opportunities High quality teaching Increase in communication, planning, reflection and feedback Increase in trust and appreciation

15. Recommendations “The core purpose of teacher assessment and evaluation should be to strengthen the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and classroom practices of professional educators.” (NEA, 2010) Communication! Define a fair system and have clear expectations of everyone. Consistency and follow through with opportunity to grow.

16. Citations Kincaid, A. (2013, Aug. 12). Poll finds big public disconnect between views on school testing, push to common core state standards. Retrieved from http://pdkintl.org/noindex/2013_PDKGallup_PR.pdfhttp://pdkintl.org/noindex/2013_PDKGallup_PR.pdf NEA. (2010, Dec.). Teacher assessment and evaluation: The national education association’s framework for transforming education systems to support effective teaching and improve student learning. Retrieved from http://www.nea.org/assetsdocsHETeachrAssmntWhtPaperTransform10_2.pd f http://www.nea.org/assetsdocsHETeachrAssmntWhtPaperTransform10_2.pd f Maxwell, L. (2013). Most americans unaware of common core, pdk/gallup poll finds. Education Week, 33 (02), Retrieved from http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/08/21/02pdk_ep.h33.html http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/08/21/02pdk_ep.h33.html