1. As you enter:
Consider the 9 traits around the room. Which one best characterizes you as an educator?
Stand near your trait and share with those around you about why you chose this trait.
Michael

2. At your poster:
Introduce yourself to a partner (make sure s/he can pronounce your name correctly) and share why you chose your trait
Be prepared to introduce your partner to the group
Michael

3. Welcome to the District Assessment Selection Committee (DASC)!
Michael
October 4, 2017

4. Agenda Our work so far Shoreline’s Instructional Strategic Plan
Assessment framework
Norms for our work
Determine priorities
Meeting dates
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Intro 4:30-4:40
DARC 4:40-4:50
ISP and Frameworks 4:50-5:35
Break 5:35 - 5:45
Norms 5:45-5:50
Starting on rubric 5:50-6:25
Close 6:25-6:30

5. A look back at the DARC side.
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10. Shoreline Public Schools Instructional Strategic Plan
Engaging Minds.
Inspiring Dreams.
Empowering Lives.
Shoreline Public Schools
Instructional Strategic Plan
Ellen

11. Ellen
Reminder - the Mission was created by the Board and Superintendent prior to the creation of the Instructional Strategic Plan.

12. Ellen

13. All students can achieve
SHARED BELIEFS
All students can achieve
All students can grow to reach their academic and personal excellence.
Equitable access to rigorous learning is essential
All students will be provided with equitable instruction, access to innovative programs, and necessary supports for success.
Diversity makes our community stronger
We view diversity as an asset. Fostering an environment of dignity and respect, all individuals, opinions, and contributions are valued.
Curiosity sparks creativity and innovation
Students will be encouraged to generate questions, explore topics of interest, and engage in inquiry to develop new ideas and novel ways of thinking.
Respect, empathy, and collaboration are at the core of community
Students will broaden their perspectives by seeking to understand the perspectives and experiences of others to enable them to work collaboratively. Students will understand their role and responsibilities in our local and global community.
Ellen
Talking points:
Can review quickly, however if your training connects explicitly to one of these beliefs, make those concrete connections here.

14. Instructional Strategic Plan Directions
We will design and implement systems of learning that honor individual student goals and dreams, while building college and career readiness in an environment that supports social, emotional, and physical well being.
Support a culture of ongoing learning and growth.
Embrace equity and diversity.
Know our students and meet their social, emotional, and academic needs.
Foster students’ ability to develop academic, life, and career skills.
Teach in ways that are relevant, engaging, innovative, student-driven, and rigorous.
Ellen

15. Now think about assessment...
Discuss with a partner - How should our assessment practices reflect our Instructional Strategic Plan?
Ellen

16. Guiding Principles
The purpose of assessment in Shoreline Public Schools is to accurately and efficiently measure all students’ progress toward meeting district standards and achieving college and career readiness.
In order to do this, assessments should:
be designed to inform instruction;
produce actionable/meaningful data; and
maximize instructional/learning time.
Ellen

17. Assessment Framework Guiding Principles
Comprehensive Assessment System
Questions Guiding Our Work
Purpose of Assessment...
Ellen

18. Assessment Framework Each Teach - In teams of 3
Each person read one section and be ready to teach your group, including:
A brief summary
Key points
One example/application
Ellen

19. Assessment Framework Guiding Principles
Comprehensive Assessment System
Questions Guiding Our Work
Purpose of Assessment...
Ellen

20. Each Teach
In your team of 3, take turns sharing about your section, including
A brief summary
Key points
One example/application
Ellen

21. Group Debrief
What are the essential elements of the Assessment Framework and Instructional Strategic Plan that we need to consider when selecting assessments?
Ellen

23. Our Norms Fully Engaged Open Collaborative Understand first
Solution oriented

24. What are the big picture priorities for Shoreline district assessments?
How will we know if an assessment meets our needs?

25. Group Work: Establish Priorities
Form 4 groups with elementary, secondary, and SLC staff in each.
You will be assigned a group category
Based on the ISP and assessment frameworks, identify key elements of a rubric for reviewing assessments. Consider philosophical, practical, and technical perspectives. Go nuts!
Write those on your chart.
When time is called, rotate to the other charts and add additional ideas to their category.
CATEGORIES
Test Administration
Curriculum Alignment
Assessment Reports
Technology

26. FALL MEETING DATES
All meetings will be from 4:30-6:30 in room I-107
October 7 - TONIGHT
October 19
November 8
December 6
December 13
January 4
Dates for 3-4 more meetings in the spring will be
agreed upon later.