1. Norwalk – La Mirada Unified School District Common Core Implementation Plan Presented by: Dr. Lila Bronson – Assistant Superintendent of Ed. Services Shannon Baker – Coordinator of Curriculum, Assessment and Evaluation

2. Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District Profile Program Improvement Year 3 District 28 schools 56.5% ELA Proficiency (2010-11) 51.6 % Math Proficiency (2010-11)

3. NLMUSD Implementation Plan Three year plan – Spring 2012 – Spring 2015 Four Phases Phase I – Awareness and Dissemination of Information (2012- 2013) Phase 2- Transition (Summer 2013, 2013-2014) Phase 3-Implementation: Putting Standards Into Practice (2013- 2014) Phase 4- Transformation (2014-2015) NLMUSD 3

4. NLMUSD Implementation Plan Key Features of the Plan: Stakeholder Involvement in all phases Procedures for the communication and dissemination of information to all stakeholder groups Formation of district and school teams to support implementation of the standards Revise Units of Study for CCSS- Curriculum development (K- 12 – ELA and Math) Alignment of curriculum, instructional materials, and assessments Professional development through Principal Leadership Academy PD Modules and Lesson Study Identification of CCSS curricular materials Upgrade of technology infrastructure in preparation for SBAC

5. Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District’s LEA Plan Initiatives

6. LEA Master Plan Initiative- Promote a 21 st Century Learning Environment Shift to personalized learning using innovative strategies Digital Interventions iReady- Computer Adaptive Diagnostic Assessment and instructional licenses in ELA and Math (K-9) Reading Plus- Computer Adaptive Literacy Program- Special Education and ELLs (4-12, ELL, SPED) E2020 Virtual Learning Solutions- Independent study and alternative pathways to graduation credit I-Lit- 9 th grade ELA intervention support on iPads Model Technology Classrooms

7. Phase 1 – Awareness and Dissemination of Information (2012-2013)-SBAC Preparation of technology infrastructure for Smarter Balanced Assessment system (SBAC) through increased student access Spring 2012- Inventory of the District Computers to determine # that meet the minimum specs for SBAC Summer 2012- Technology technicians visit all computer labs to upgrade them to the latest version of Safari or Firefox or Internet Explorer Summer 2012-Built 3 new 40 station computer labs, 1 in each comprehensive high school Fall 2012-All MS (6 sites) and Elementary (17 sites) computer labs were upgraded with memory or older models replaced so labs were available for assessments and interventions Winter 2012- Built 2 more MS labs making two labs available at every MS

8. Phase 1 – Awareness and Dissemination of Information (2012-2013)-SBAC Spring 2012- Develop parameters, policies, and funding for the iPad I:I initiative in each middle school Summer 2012- Purchase and prepare iPads, and train MS iPad teachers Fall 2012- Distribute iPads for parent purchase or District loan, hold parent trainings, teacher iPad training Winter 2012-13-Review the iPad parent purchase/District loan program and determine ways to expand the program for 2013-14 Spring 2013- Additional training for new and veteran teachers as well as those from other sites using iPads instructionally.

9. Phase 1 – Awareness and Dissemination of Information (2012-2013)-SBAC Fall 2012 – Chavez Elementary School Pilot Computer Based Testing through ETS Winter 2013 – Meeting with SBAC pilot school principals, district administration, instructional technology personnel Spring 2013 – Foster Road Elementary, Glazier Elementary, Moffitt Elementary, and La Pluma Elementary pilot SBAC assessment What we are learning so far: Preparation is extensive – computers ready, installation of software, scheduling and logistics Student expressed interest, but some were tired after engaging with the tasks

10. Phase 1 – Awareness and Dissemination of Information (2012-2013) Goal – Form Teams: Form teams using an application process that includes members from all stakeholder groups to assist with planning for implementation of the Common Core Standards and the dissemination of information. Teams provide input about the district vision and assist with the planning of professional development for: curriculum development, use of instructional materials, development of assessments, incorporation of instructional best practices, and technology integration District Common Core Implementation Team – six district administrators, seven site administrators, three coaches, eight teachers, one parent, union president Common Core Curriculum Teams: ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, ELD – five district administrators, 20 site administrators, 17 coaches, 41 teachers Student Study Team: Two students from each high school (one ASB and one AVID student) Kindergarten Common Core Curriculum Team – Designing pilot curriculum units based on the Common Core Standards

11. District Organization Chart – Common Core Implementation

12. Phase 1 – Awareness and Dissemination of Information (2012-2013) Goal: Communicate with Stakeholders Communication Tool #1 – News Letters for Staff and Parents

13. Phase 1 – Awareness and Dissemination of Information (2012-2013) Goal: Communicate with Stakeholders Communication Tool #2 – District Website (http://nlmusd.org)

14. Phase 1 – Awareness and Dissemination of Information (2012-2013) Goal – Design Professional Development Develop professional development modules for site administrators. Administrators experience the PD as participants and then present the information to staff members. Outcomes for the modules are as follows: Understand the rationale of the vision and design of the Common Core Standards Know the design and organization of the CCSS document Become familiar with the instructional shifts associated with rigorous instruction that are required by the Common Core Standards Recognize the vertical alignment inherent in the design of the Common Core Standards Learn about the Smarter Balanced Assessment System (SBAC): key features, assessment types, timeline for implementation, and considerations for item development Review sample performance tasks and discuss implications for instruction and collaboration Learn to “crosswalk” the California State Standards and the Common Core Standards Understand the technology demands required by the Common Core Standards and the Smarter Balanced Assessments

15. Phase 1 – Awareness and Dissemination of Information (2012-2013)

16. Phase 2 – Transition (Summer 2012 Continuing Into 2013) Goal: Organize a Summer Institute for School Common Core Teams School teams attend a five-day institute that will be centered around three focus areas in literacy and mathematics, project based learning and technology integration. On the fifth day teams will meet to create an implementation plan for their site. Focus areas for literacy (all ELA, Social Studies, and Science classes) Close Reading Writing Arguments Technology Integration Focus areas for math Problem solving and developing perseverance Constructing mathematical arguments Technology Integration Elementary Common Core TeamSecondary Common Core Team  School Principal  Literacy Lead  Math Lead  Technology Integration Lead  School Principal  Assistant Principal – Curriculum and Instruction  ELA Lead  Social Studies Lead  Science/CTE Lead  Math Lead  Technology Integration Lead

17. Phase 2 – Transition (Summer 2012 Continuing Into 2012-2013) Goal: Select District Common Core Coaches Grades Levels & Content Focus Job Responsibilities Grades K-2 (Literacy) Grades K-2 (Math) Grades 3-5 (Literacy) Grades 3-5 (Math) Middle School (Literacy) Middle School (Math) High School (Literacy) High School (Math) Design and facilitate professional development for administrators and teachers Train Common Core School Leads to facilitate the Lesson Study process Lead curriculum revision work with groups of teachers Provide input on the selection of instructional materials Support individual schools with the implementation of Common Core standards through demonstration lessons and coaching

18. Phase 2 – Transition (Summer 2012 Continuing Into 2012 - 2013) Goal – Revise curriculum to incorporate the Common Core Standards A subset of teachers from each Common Core Curriculum Team and the District Core Coaches will meet to create/revise curriculum based on the Common Core Standards. This work will be organized and planned by the Curriculum Teams during their Spring 2013 meetings. The Curriculum Development Process includes the following steps: Determine instructional implications for teachers and learning implications for students as required by the Common Core by unpacking the standards Determine the depth of knowledge required by each standard “Crosswalk” the California State Standards and the Common Core Standards Revise district units of study to incorporate the shifts in standards and instruction that have been previously determined Choose new instructional materials if needed Design formative and summative assessments that align to the Smarter Balanced assessment sample items

19. Phase 3 – Implementation: Putting Standards Into Practice (2013-2014) Goal: Roll out learning from the Summer Institute to teachers Rollout #1 – Lesson Study

20. Phase 3 – Implementation: Putting Standards Into Practice (2013-2014) Goal: Roll out learning from Summer Institute to Teachers Rollout #1 – Lesson Study Common Core Leads from school teams will be trained to facilitate the lesson study process by the District Common Core Coaches The leads and coaches will use the lesson study process at sites during the year to help teachers plan and analyze lessons based on the Common Core Standards using new instructional materials The lessons developed during Lesson Study will be centered on the focus areas highlighted during the Summer Institute

21. Phase 3 – Implementation: Putting Standards Into Practice (2013-2014) Goal: Roll out learning from Summer Institute to Teachers Rollout #2 – Professional Development Modules Common Core School Teams meet monthly and share knowledge with staff members using district developed PD modules Teachers put learning from professional development into their instructional practice with support from School Common Core Leads, District Common Core Coaches, and site administrators Teachers plan collaboratively in grade level or content teams using new curriculum documents and instructional materials Teachers use district created summative assessments modeled after SBAC items to assess learning and adjust instruction Teachers create formative assessments collaboratively using a variety of SBAC item types Teachers integrate technology into instructional practice and student learning opportunities

22. Phase 4 – Transformation (2014-2015) Goals: Common Core School teams will use a needs assessment to determine a site focus for the continued implementation of the Common Core Standards. Common Core School Teams will refine processes for collaboration, curriculum and lesson planning, assessment development, and implementing instructional shifts based on staff need Staff will prepare for first administration of the Smarter Balanced Assessments