1. Curriculum Council December 15, 2015

2. CIU10 Updates

3. Professional Development
December 16: Data Quality Networking Meeting
January 6 & 7: Elementary MDC
January 7: Argument and Persuasive Writing
January 12: ESL Networking Meeting
Math 24 Teacher Training
January 14: Growing Thinkers One Mind at a Time:
Unpacking Academic Vocabulary
January 25: Math Networking Meeting
The information in Wednesday’s meeting is important to principals. These meetings are not just for PIMS administrators and data entry folks. PVAAS affects everyone, including principals.

4. Professional Development
Materials for districts:
Preparing for the AP Physics I and AP Physics II Exam – P. Zober
College Physics – Serway & Vuille
Environmental Science for AP – Friedland & Relyea
Environmental Science for AP Teachers Edition – Friedland & Relyea
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History – Elizabeth Kolbert
Teaching Population DVD & Pamphlets
The information in Wednesday’s meeting is important to principals. These meetings are not just for PIMS administrators and data entry folks. PVAAS affects everyone, including principals.

5. 2016 Advanced Placement Summer Institute
Courses Secured:
AP English Literature & Composition - Instructor: Cheryl Petersohn
AP World History - Instructor: Kit Wainer
AP Spanish Language and Culture - Instructor: Jay Duhl
AP Biology - Instructor: Bill Wesley
Fifth course coming soon!
Scholarships are available! The deadline for the scholarships are February 1st, 2016.
More information regarding scholarships:
Registration will open by the end of January on our E-LRNR system.

6. Student Opportunities
National History Day
PA Academic Competition
K’Nex Challenge
Math 24 Challenge

7. Student Opportunities
Poetry Out Loud
Galaxy
Residencies
Artist for A Day/Performances
The Big Friendly Giant School Time Matinee
Eisenhower Auditorium

8. Student Opportunities
Reading Competition
High School Computer Fair
Middle School Computer Fair
Please complete / or forward the following survey regarding interest in the computer fair

9. ESSA Every Student Succeeds Act
Information on All for Ed can be found at:
Goals:
Instead, states can pick their own goals, both a big long-term goal, and smaller, interim goals. These goals must address: proficiency on tests, English-language proficiency, and graduation rates.
Goals have to set an expectation that all groups that are furthest behind close gaps in achievement and graduation rates.

10. ESSA It helps ensure educational opportunity for all students by:
· holding all students to high academic standards that prepare them for success in college and careers;
· ensuring accountability by stipulating that when students fall behind, states redirect resources into what works to help them and their schools improve
· empowering state and local decision-makers to develop their own strong systems for school improvement based upon evidence
· reducing the burden of testing on students and teachers (students are still required to take the PSSAs and Keytones according to federal govt)
· providing more children access to high-quality preschool
· establishing new resources for proven strategies that will spur reform and drive opportunity and better outcomes for American’s students.

11. PDE/PAIUCC Updates

12. Math T-Charts PDE’s Career and Technical Education website
Provides real-world applications to math concepts.
The T-Charts consist of three components: a T-chart, a script, and practice problems. Each T-chart demonstrates how a CTE teacher teaches the concept covered by the PA Math Core Standard and how a math teacher teaches the same concept.

13. What are T-Charts? 4 page document Page 1 divided into a T
Right hand side contains examples from the math classroom
Lists the PA Core Standard
Left hand side contains examples from the trade classroom
Lists the Program Task
Both sides contain associated vocabulary

14. Standard identified with description
Program task listed
Math vocab. listed
Trade vocab. listed
Math formulas provided if needed
Worked out trade example
Worked out example

16. T-Charts Page 2 can be considered the “teachers guide”
Contains Instructor’s Script
Common Mistakes Made by Students
CTE Instructor’s Extended Discussion

18. T-Charts Page 3 has the problems listed
Problems 1-3 created by the trade teacher
Problems 4-9 created by the math teacher
Problems 4-6 Related Generic Math Problems
Problems 7-9 PA Core Math Look
Page 4 has the problems repeated and answers provided

21. Benefits for Using T-Charts
For the Trade Area
For the Math Class
Allows CTC students to see the applications of math
Provides practice for math concepts in an applied setting
Provides vocabulary for both the trade and math
Formulas and procedures identified
Provides a real-world setting for math concepts
Identifies misconceptions
Provides a variety of problems
Many Keystone Exam questions are situational (next slide)

23. Locating t-charts Directions provided on handout
PDE Website: 
Directions provided on handout

24. Educator Effectiveness: SPP
For the purposes of completing educator evaluations for SY for all schools, PDE has submitted an amendment to the ESEA flexibility waiver that is consistent with Act 82. The proposed changes reads as follows:
In SY , schools with a grade 11 will have an SPP score based on Keystone scores and that number will be used for the Building Level Data component. Schools without a grade 11 will be able to utilize the current published SPP score as the Building Level Data component.
Upon approval of this amendment, PDE will notify LEAs to proceed with educator evaluations for SY

25. Senate Bill 880
Delays Keystone Exam proficiency requirement until the school year.
Directs PDE to implement alternative methods for students to demonstrate proficiency for graduation in addition to the Keystone Exams, PBA, and other alternative assessments in PA. Code §4.24.
Improve and expedite the evaluation of PBAs.
Ensure that no student is prohibited from participation in Vo-Tech [CTC] education or elective courses or programs as a result of supplemental instruction…

26. PVAAS Keystone Reporting for Districts/Schools
Class of 2017 and beyond:
Student Enrolled in Keystone Course: Score Used
Student NOT Enrolled in Keystone Course: Score Used
Classes of 2015 and 2016:
Student NOT Enrolled in Keystone Course: Score NOT Used
This business rule was established as a result of SIGNIFICANT feedback to PDE from LEAs

27. Comprehensive Planning
Webinar for CTCs/AVTS on 12/17/15 from 10:00-11:30 a.m.- Designed for those who are new to the CP process or those looking for a refresher. Register at

28. Gifted Updates NAGC take on ESSA NORA information
Gifted Endorsement Update
It will be offered through a Moodle platform. IUs working collaboratively (IU 5, 9, 10, 11, 15, 19, and 24)
Gifted PIL Course Flyer (through eduplanet)
Course title: Gifted Services that Positively Impact Student Achievement
Cost for taking course. $450

29. PVAAS Updates

30. PVAAS Updates

34. Current Projections to SAT
Current PVAAS projections to SAT are NOT to the “NEW” version of the SAT
PVAAS SAT Projections to the “NEW” SAT will be available after ONE year/cohort of students takes the “NEW” SAT
Can you use the current projections to SAT – YES!
How?
If “NEW” SAT is perceived to be MORE rigorous:
Consider using a “higher %” of probability for reaching the specified benchmark
80% likelihood instead of 70% likelihood

35. Discussion Topics ASSET Training 339 Planning
Guidance Counselor Networking with PDE?

38. Chapter 339
Pennsylvania requires all school districts to have a K-12 School Counseling Plan as part of Chapter 339.
Groups of districts should work together to coordinate an effective professional development program to plan and create K-12 School Counseling Plans. PDE-funded consultants are available to groups of school districts in PA on a limited basis.
Would you like us to contact Mike Thompson or Betty Holmboeto explore services that might be available to help our group of districts.

39. Additional Discussion
ASSET Inc. Training
Virtual High School
Transgender Policy

40. Other Needs, Questions, or/and Discussion Items