1. Module Assessments: A Deep Dive Principal Strand NTI December, 2014

2. 2 Norms for Collaboration How are we doing? Any opportunities for growth? Select a personal goal for the day.

3. 3 Learning Targets Day 2 1.I can explain the rationale behind the assessment design of the modules. 1.I can analyze a case study school’s implementation of data inquiry teams to determine how to support teachers and students in formative assessment strategies connected to module assessments. 1.I can select module assessments and data inquiry protocols to support teacher and student growth. 1.I can create a plan to implement data processes by providing intentional professional development for my staff.

4. Assessment Design 1.I can explain the rationale behind the assessment design of the modules. 4

5. Standards-Aligned Assessment Design Locate The Great Deltoid student work sample p.X Locate the Analyzing Student Work Through the Standards document p. x 5

6. Assessment Design Student Work Review Individually read “The Great Deltoid.” Using specific language from standards reference document, determine with which grade level standard is this student work aligned. Pair/share with a partner to discuss which grade- level and why using the language of the standards. 6

7. Standards-Aligned Assessment Design Locate pages 1 and 2 of the Overview for 6M.1.U3 p.X Individually review the overview, noting how this overview details the standards aligned with the performance task In groups of 4, discuss the implications for principals to ensure that teachers are well- prepared to effectively provide instruction aligned with the standards and assessments. 7

8. Assessment Design Video Locate the document Assessment Design in Expeditionary Learning Grades 3-8 Curriculum Individually review the bolded headings on the document Be looking for evidence of these components in the video What additional insight did you gain into the assessments that could be shared with teachers? 8

9. Tapestry Case Study Locate Case Study materials p. X-X Document overview Four A’s Protocol  What do you Assume the school leader believes about instruction, student learning, and student work?  What Alignments do you see between this case study and the current practices in your school?  What do you Aspire to make happen in your school that happens in this case study school?  Where might you need to make Adjustments to turn aspirations into practice in your school? 9

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14. Tapestry Case Study Choose groups of 4 Read/take notes on A’s – 15 min. Choose Facilitator/Timekeeper Discuss each A for 5 minute  Total 20 minutes 14

15. Synthesizing 1.What does a team of teachers learn when they analyze the assessments prior to teaching? 1.How does the structure of the assessment design and types of assessments in the modules support teachers with implementing a structured data/student work inquiry process? 15

16. Action Planning “There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.” – John F. Kennedy 16

17. Action Planning Locate the action planning template p. X 17

18. Consultancy Protocol 1 st presenter:  Shares vision for implementing data inquiry teams.  Shares current thinking about what is reasonable to accomplish this year.  Shares current thinking about next steps (5 min. to present).  Partner provides stars: things that are positive and good like good moves, and stairs: things to consider in order to improve the plan. Partner may provide these in the form of questions if they choose. (5 min. for sharing stars and stairs)  Open dialogue. (10 min) 18

19. Reflection Journal/capture your next steps after having received feedback from a colleague, and to summarize your new learning from yesterday and today. Please finish the sentence: “I used to think data inquiry teams…but now I think data inquiry teams…” 19

20. Learning Targets 1.Explain the rationale behind the assessment design of the modules. 1.Analyze a case study school’s implementation of data inquiry teams to determine how to support teachers and students in formative assessment strategies connected to module assessments. 1.Select module assessments and data inquiry protocols to support teacher and student growth. 1.Create a plan to implement data processes by providing intentional professional development for my staff. 20