1. Upcoming Standards Review and Revision Process
Melissa Colsman, Ph.D Karol Gates
February 2, 2017

2. Introductions Melissa Colsman, Associate Commissioner,
Student Learning Division
Karol Gates, Director, Office of Standards and Instructional Support 2

3. 6/11/2018
Purpose
To provide participants with information about the state plans for the standards revision process and how local boards of education, parents, and community members can be involved in the process
To gather input on the standards review and revision process 3

4. The Relationship to Standards to Classroom Instruction
Curriculum
Instruction
Broad goals articulating what students should know, understand, and be able to do over a given time period.
State
An organized plan of instruction: a sequence of instructional units.
Can be a published program or district developed
Local Districts
Learning experiences designed to meet the needs of students.

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What Are the Legislative Requirements for the Colorado Academic Standards? 5

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CAP4K Timeline
2008: CAP4K passes; school readiness and postsecondary workforce readiness defined by the State Board of Education
2009: Standards revision process conducted; new standards adopted in all ten content areas (called the Colorado Academic Standards)
2010: Assessment system attributes defined; Common Core State Standards in mathematics and English/language arts adopted; standards in these two content areas reissued
: Transition process to new standards and assessments
: Full implementation of standards and continued transition to new assessment system
July 1, 2018: The first review and revision cycle for the Colorado Academic Standards is set to conclude (and every six years thereafter) 6

7. Key Components of CAP4K Related to Standards
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Key Components of CAP4K Related to Standards
The Colorado Academic Standards must:
Minimally include: reading, writing, mathematics, science, history, geography, visual arts, performing arts, physical education, world languages, English language competency, economics, civics, financial literacy
HB requires addition of optional, secondary computer science standards by July 2018
Be comparable in scope, relevance, and rigor to the highest national and international standards
Require the development of creativity and innovation skills; critical-thinking and problem-solving skills; communication and collaboration skills; social and cultural awareness; civic engagement; initiative and self-direction; flexibility; productivity and accountability; character and leadership; and information technology application skills
Be aligned with career and technical education standards, as practicable
Be aligned with the state’s postsecondary and workforce description
Lead to postsecondary and workforce readiness 7

8. Computer Science Standards
The Colorado General Assembly passed House Bill during the legislative session requiring the development of secondary computer science standards to be adopted by the State Board of Education by July 1, 2018.
The standards need to identify the knowledge and skills secondary students should acquire related to computer science, including computer coding.
The standards are to be articulated in one or more courses that districts could choose to qualify as a graduation requirement for mathematics or science.
Districts may choose to adopt the standards.
CDE will engage a committee to develop recommended computer science standards during the same timeline as the standards review and revision process. 8

9. What Are the Components of the Review and Revision Proposal?
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What Are the Components of the Review and Revision Proposal? 9

10. Guiding Principles for Process
Transparent: Process and decisions are public
Announcements on the website, CDE communications and monthly webinars
Online application elements
Inclusive: Process involves key stakeholders
Variety of stakeholders included: educators, administrators, higher education, parents, community members
Representation of all regions within the state
Blind Review: Vetting based on qualifications
Blind application process-all applications will be given an application ID number
Review teams of 4-5 to recommend committee members using vetting rubrics
Review teams will consist of CDE staff and external partners

11. Roles and Responsibilities
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Roles and Responsibilities
State Board of Education
Make decisions to guide the review and revision process; approve revisions
Stakeholders
Provide feedback on standards review process and proposed revisions
Review Committees
Propose revisions to the standards for State Board consideration
CDE Staff
Facilitate the review and revision process and staff the content area committees 11

12. Basic Process Research and Information Gathering:
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Basic Process
Research and Information Gathering:
Survey, online system, benchmarking reports
Committees Use Research and Information to Inform Revision Recommendations
Committee Recommendations Presented to the Board and Stakeholders For Feedback
Committees Revise Recommendations Based on Feedback and Present Final Recommendations for State Board Consideration
Public Input
Public Input 12

13. Review and Revision Timeline
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Review and Revision Timeline
Planning
Research and resource development
Begin review and revision
Complete review and revision
July 2018: Adopt revisions
Districts transition: (1) review and revise local standards (2) revise local curriculum
Districts transition: (1) review and revise local standards (2) revise local curriculum
Districts implement revisions
State assessment reflects revisions 13

14. Standards Committee Application Process

15. Standards Review and Revision Committees
Thirteen content area committees: Arts (consisting of four content areas: drama; dance and theatre arts; music; visual arts); comprehensive health and physical education; mathematics; reading, writing, and communicating; science; social studies to include personal financial literacy; world languages; English language development; computer science
Committee composition: Educators from each grade span (P - 2, 3 -5, , ) and representatives from higher education, parents, English learners, special education, business, administrators and community partners to the extent possible.

16. Standards Review and Revision Committees
Content area committees to represent educators, business leaders, representatives from higher education, and parents/community members in content area committees.
CDE will solicit committee participation through an online application process for each of the thirteen standards areas.
Applicants will be required to demonstrate content area expertise and willingness to serve.
Applications will be considered using a blind-review process, considering only the applicants’ qualifications.
The review committees will utilize feedback from stakeholders and research to inform recommended revisions to the Colorado Academic Standards.

17. Application Categories
Professional Sector (PreK, Elementary, Middle, High School, Higher Education, Community, Parents)
Geographic Region (Denver Metro Region, North Central Region, Northeast Region, Northwest Region, Pikes Peak Region, West Central Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region)
Specialized Education Experience (Gifted and Talented, Students with Disabilities ELL Students, and Early Childhood)
Expertise in Standards Related Work

18. Anticipated Key Dates February 15, 2017: Application Window Opens
March  15, 2017: Application Window Closes
March 20-28, 2017: Application Reviews Conducted
March 28-30, 2017: Applicants Notified
April 3, 2017: Committee Membership Announced

19. What’s Happening Now? Results of Standards Perception Survey
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What’s Happening Now?
Results of Standards Perception Survey
Online Standards Feedback System
Purpose: Gain specific feedback on each standard to inform the planning process and the work of the standards committees
Timeline: November 9 – April 30*, 2017 19

20. Computer Science Standards Input Meetings
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Computer Science Standards Input Meetings
Purpose: Seek input from stakeholders on initial planning for the computer science standards development process
Timeline: October - November
170 registrants
Facilitated by Education Commission of the States
Meetings held in Denver, Pueblo, and Grand Junction with a webinar conducted for those unable to attend
93% of respondents indicated that the perceived that their opinions were values
89% of respondents felt that the meeting was a good use of time

21. Key Themes from Computer Science Standards Input Meetings
Colorado’s computer science standards ought to:
Be adaptable to the rapid changes in technology
Require mastery and application of skills, including in real-world contexts
Be integrated into other disciplines
Consider student learning prior to the secondary level
Raise student awareness of computer science job opportunities
Increase business partnerships, including through work-based learning opportunities
Increase in number of Colorado youth pursuing computer science careers

22. Standards Perception Survey
Purpose: Gain the general perceptions of the standards from multiple stakeholder groups to inform the planning process
Timeline: October 19 – November 13
Responses:
2,833 total responses
From all counties except Custer, Dolores, and Hinsdale
From 146 out of 178 school districts 22

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24. Roles of Educator Respondents
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Roles of Educator Respondents
Role in the School/District
Percentage
Teacher
67%
School administrator 8%
District administrator 7%
Specialized service professional
District-level non-administrator staff 5%
School-level non-instructional staff 3%
Paraprofessional 2%
School Level
percentage
Early childhood
14%
Grade K-2
40%
Grade 3-5
43%
Grade 6-8
44%
Grade 9-12
41%
Specialized service professional (e.g., counselor, social worker, nurse, psychologist, speech/language pathologist, librarian)
N = 1,762 24

25. Overall Impressions of the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS)
Overall, around half of all survey respondents view the CAS positively (49%).
Education policy advocates (71%) and K-12 educators (53%) are more supportive of the CAS than other respondent groups.
K-12 teachers who receive higher levels of training and support have more favorable opinions of the CAS than those with less training or support.
N=2,316 25

26. Positive Impression of the CAS by Role26
Combined “Very Positive” and “Positive”

27. Educators’ Positive Impression of the CAS by Familiarity, Training, and Support27
Combined “Very Positive” and “Positive”

28. Perceived Rigor of the CAS by School Level28

29. Perceived Level of CAS Revision Needed by Content Area29

30. Importance of Factors for the CAS Revision Process30

31. How effective are the CAS in promoting higher student performance and improved student outcomes? By Role 31

32. Status of Online Standards Feedback System
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Status of Online Standards Feedback System
Purpose: Gain specific feedback on each standard to inform the planning process and the work of the standards committees
Timeline: November 9 – April 30
To date number of unique users: 136
To date number of comments provided: 453
Sample comments:
This evidence outcome is very vague and broad. More clarity is needed for teachers to design learning outcomes and measurements (8th grade social studies).
Add evidence outcome: Explain that the sun is an energy source for food and all living things (K science). 32

33. 6/11/2018
What’s Happening Now?
Screen shot examples: 33

34. Online Standards Feedback System34

35. Distribution of Comments Within Online Standards Review Systems
Content Area
Number of Comments
Percent of Comments
Comprehensive Health and Physical Education 14 3%
Dance 2 0%
Drama and Theatre Arts 9 2%
Math 23 5%
Music 48
11%
Reading, Writing and Communicating 47
10%
Science 51
Social Studies
231
51%
Visual Art 28 6%
World languages 35

36. What’s On the Horizon? Early 2017 February - March 2017
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What’s On the Horizon?
Early 2017
Launch communications for the standards review and revision process
February - March 2017
Application window for the standards review and revision committees
Monthly through July 2018
Communication to stakeholders about the progress of the review and revision process and information about how to be involved
Webinar series beginning February 7
Updates to State Board of Education and decision points for the standards review and revision process 36

37. Questions, Comments, and Feedback
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Questions, Comments, and Feedback 37

38. Your Input Welcome 38

39. How To Become Involved
Provide input using the online standards feedback system
Provide your comments to the department about the review and revision process:
Sign up to receive standards review and revision updates:
Apply to be on a committee or recruit members 39

40. Communications Resources
Parent Guides
Comprehensive FAQs
Standards Development History