2. 2 Louisiana Believes The Department is providing districts increased, intensive support in preparation for the 14-15 school year. These calls bring together functions across districts to make sure that all planning decisions are made with one, shared view of what is necessary to be ready for the next school year. Who: Superintendents along with senior staff (academics, technology, finance) On this call, we will: 1.Review field test progress, successes, challenges 2.Review new curriculum guides and assessment guides for 2014-15 3.Summarize the 4 th grade promotion guidance Welcome

3. 3 Louisiana Believes Spring Field Test Curriculum & Summer Professional Development Fourth Grade Promotion Additional Key Resources Calendar & Next Steps Preparing for the 14-15 School Year

4. 4 Louisiana Believes Focus Area – Curriculum and Assessment MILESTONEDECISIONS FOR CONSIDERATION Choose high quality curricula and train teachers to use these curricula Use benchmark assessments at scheduled points in the year to assess student progress Plan for state assessments  Establish assessment calendar that includes state assessments.  Ensure principals and teachers are familiar with contents of Department’s assessment guides 7.  Familiarize students and teachers with the assessment features using tools released by the Department. Ensure schools are technologically equipped to support curriculum, academics, and assessments

5. Sample Items and Tutorials Louisiana Believes 5 The Department has shared two tools that will allow parents, teachers, students and district staff to learn the testing platform for the field test. TutorialTutorial: This tutorial guides users through all of the features of the online system. The tutorial can be accessed an unlimited number of times. Sample itemsSample items: These are previously released PARCC items that have now been loaded onto the technology platform. These can be accessed an unlimited number of times. Practice testsPractice tests: These are newly released practice tests for the ELA performance based assessment (phase I) in grades 3-11. Please ensure you check the technology specifications for use of these assessments. Please send any feedback to districtsupport@la.gov.technology specifications districtsupport@la.gov

6. Field Test Update Louisiana Believes 6 Over 15,000 students have successfully taken the field test since last Monday No major technology issues in Louisiana or nationwide. Local issues were resolved quickly. Students have found the test to be easy to navigate if they had engaged in the tutorial items. Department has fielded and resolved over 100 calls to the triage hotline. Districts have reported PearsonAccess is user-friendly. Key notes for those who have yet to administer: On the constructed response items, students are often writing very short responses. Please be sure to emphasize that students should be writing thorough responses. SIGNING OUT OF TEST SESSIONS? Districts have found the infrastructure trial to be integral to successful administration Please check your EOY rosters Key feedback: Equation editor needs to be easier to use Student data upload needs to streamlined Student ‘exit’ button needs to be removed Focus groups will be organized soon. Please send additional feedback to: assessment@la.gov

7. Field Test Resources Louisiana Believes 7 The most important field test resources are: LDOE field test website The Field Test Support Resources Field Test Preparation Checklist for computer testing and paper testingcomputer testingpaper testing Test Coordinator Manual Live Q&A Sessions: Mondays beginning March 10 at 1:00pm Click here to enter the conference Or call 888-278-0296 Access Code: 1542513 here Accessibility and accommodations guides Additional face to face sessions for EOY preparation

8. Field Test Support Louisiana Believes 8 The Department is committed to ensuring districts have support during the field test. Beginning the week of March 24, the Department will use the hotline below to answer all field test related questions. March 17 – April 11 1-800-233-2950 Hours of Support: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM After hours: Assessment@la.govAssessment@la.gov Additional support is available through your Network Data Specialists.

9. 9 Louisiana Believes Spring Field Test Curriculum & Summer Professional Development Fourth Grade Promotion Additional Key Resources Calendar & Next Steps Preparing for the 14-15 School Year

10. 10 Louisiana Believes Focus Area – Curriculum and Assessment MILESTONEDECISIONS FOR CONSIDERATION Choose high quality curricula and train teachers to use these curricula Use Department ELA and math curriculum recommendations 4 to build your plan for K-12 math and K-12 ELA curricula. If deviating from the Department’s recommendation, use the Department’s instructional resource reviews 5 to choose which curriculum resources to adopt. Based on this plan, determine which materials will need to be purchased and which materials should be discarded. Materials include textbooks, text sets, consumables, interventions, and assessments. Use Department recommended 14-15 ELA and math professional development 5 support to determine which school based and district staff will participate in which of these trainings. Determine what additional trainings need to be accessed in addition to Department offerings. For other content areas, determine if any curriculum adjustments are necessary. Use benchmark assessments at scheduled points in the year to assess student progress Plan for state assessments Ensure schools are technologically equipped to support curriculum, academics, and assessments

11. 11 Louisiana Believes It is critical that schools, teachers, and students start the school year comfortable with their curriculum. To support this, districts can: Make curriculum decisions early and communicate by May with schools and principals. Create a plan for professional development that ensures (1) all DOE delivered training is redelivered to all math and ELA teachers in the districts, (2) set up additional PD where appropriate, (3) ensure effective collaboration structures are in place. Get the tools in the hands of teachers immediately following testing. Have teachers use a unit or the math tasks with students in May. This will: -Make better use of post testing time -Give teachers space to practice with their tools and better prepare them for the summer training -Ensure students continue rich instructional practice to prepare them for their upcoming school year Curriculum and Assessment Resources

12. 12 Louisiana Believes 6-8 Guidebooks: -All districts have received three printed copies of the 6-8 Guidebooks -Districts can have additional copies printed through the state printing offices (information available in Tuesday’s newsletter) High School Guidebooks: -High school Guidebooks are now posted -11 th Grade ELA will be posted as a final ELA Guidebook on April 10 th K-5 Guidebooks: As a reminder, the K-5 Guidebooks will be available: -3-5: May 1 -K-2: June 1 As a reminder, all curricular materials can be found here: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/academics/2014-2015-curricular-package http://www.louisianabelieves.com/academics/2014-2015-curricular-package Guidebook Update

13. 13 Louisiana Believes Core Knowledge Information Sessions: To learn more about the pre-k through 3 rd grade program join an information session or contact INCLUDE INFORMATION: April 1, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Alexandria, LA April 2, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in West Monroe, LA April 3, 3:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. in Bossier City, LA Eureka Math Printed Materials Now Available: -Louisiana printed Eureka Math materials are now available -To find all information visit the curriculum page: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/academics/2014-2015-curricular- package http://www.louisianabelieves.com/academics/2014-2015-curricular- package State contracts have been signed for both Eureka Math and Core Knowledge Tier 1 Curricular Information

14. Teacher Leaders – Professional Development Louisiana Believes 14 The Department of Education is providing a significantly expanded set of professional development support to districts and their Teacher Leader cohorts. Information: Calendar and information released in Tuesday’s newsletter All PD only available to districts’ Teacher Leader cohort Each event will have separate registration, information will be available via Superintendent newsletters District next steps: Review the dates and district allotments for each events Determine who from your cohort will join each training (NOTE: be careful not to sign up the same teacher for math and ELA trainings that occur on the same day) Complete district registration when each window opens Prepare to purchase additional Eureka Math training seats and webinars based on district needs Ensure Teacher Leaders have time for redelivery

15. 15 Louisiana Believes Teacher Leader Summit EventType – DatesSession DetailsAvailable SeatsRegistration and Logistics Information Teacher Leader Summit In person June 3 and 4, New Orleans Over 50 available sessions including:  Training led by Eureka Math, Core Knowledge, and LearnZillion  Principal specific sessions  District specific sessions  Math instructional support  ELA instructional support Districts can send their entire Teacher Leader cohort  Registration open April 18-May 5 (information available via the district newsletter April 18)  District Teacher Leader Points of Contact will be responsible for getting registration information out to the appropriate cohort members

16. 16 Louisiana Believes ELA Summer Professional Development EventType – DatesSession DetailsAvailable SeatsRegistration and Logistics Information ELA Content Institutes In Person July 14-19: Lafayette  K-5: July 14 and 15  6-12: July 16 and 17 July 21-25: Bossier  K-5: July 21 and 22  6-12: July 23 and 24  Two days of grade-band specific ELA training  1 day focused on key content strategies  1 day prepares teachers to teach ELA units (Core Knowledge included for the K-2 band training) 1,200 total seats Each district’s seats are determined by the size of their Teacher Leader Cohort Review Appendix II Review Appendix II for your districts specific seat access  Registration open June 8-16 (information available via the district newsletter June 8)  Districts will bulk register in Courseware  Seats are first-come, first-served (districts are not required to distribute their seats evenly among the locations or grade bands)  Each district will max out at the number listed in the appendix  There will NOT be additional seats for purchase beyond a district’s allotted amount ELA Book Clubs Virtual Kick-off August 19  Bi-weekly, grade specific calls prepare teachers to teach the unit plans All webinars available in the Teacher Toolbox after webinars Districts can sign up their entire ELA cohort Registration and kick-off information will be available July 15 in the district newsletter

17. 17 Louisiana Believes Math Summer Professional Development EventType – DatesSession DetailsAvailable SeatsRegistration and Logistics Information Eureka Math Content Institutes In Person  July 14-19: Lafayette  July 21-25: Bossier  July 14-19: Alexandria  July 14-19: St. Charles See Appendix IIISee Appendix III for specific schedule by grade band  Two days of grade- band specific math training led by Eureka Math  1 day focused on key content strategies  1 day prepares teachers to teach module 1 1,200 total seats Each district’s seats are determined by the size of their Teacher Leader Cohort Review Appendix IIReview Appendix II for your districts specific seat access  Registration open XX-XX (information available via the district newsletter XX)  All registration will occur directly with Eureka Math  The DOE will pay Eureka directly for the allotted seats by each district noted in Appendix II Appendix II  If districts register for more seats than what is noted in the appendix, they will be billed directly at a cost of $150/seat  Seats are first-come, first-served (districts are not required to distribute seats evenly among the grade bands) Eureka Math Webinars Virtual Kick-off August 19 WHAT SHOULD WE INCLUDE HERE? 300 DOE offered webinars Each district’s webinar access numbers are determined by the size of their Teacher Leader Cohort. Review Appendix IIReview Appendix II for your districts specific seat access Additional webinar spots available at $400 per space (districts, schools, and teachers can purchase)  Webinar registration will begin XX at XX  The DOE will pay Eureka directly for the allotted seats by each district noted in Appendix II Appendix II  If districts register for more webinars than what is noted in the appendix, they will be billed directly at a cost of $400/webinar access

18. Teacher Leaders – Professional Development Louisiana Believes 18 The Department of Education is providing a significantly expanded set of professional development support to districts and their Teacher Leader cohorts. District next steps: Review the dates and district allotments for each events. Please note that districts cannot switch the number of math and ELA seats allotted. Within math or ELA, districts can choose which gradebands participants will attend. Determine who from your cohort will join each training (NOTE: be careful not to sign up the same teacher for math and ELA trainings that occur on the same day) Complete district registration when each window opens Prepare to purchase additional Eureka Math training seats and webinars based on district needs All seats are first come, first served.

19. 19 Louisiana Believes Spring Field Test Curriculum & Summer Professional Development Fourth Grade Promotion Additional Key Resources Calendar & Next Steps Preparing for the 14-15 School Year

20. 4 th Grade Promotion Policy Overview 20 Louisiana Believes Given the transition to higher standards, BESE is committed to ensuring students and teachers have a period of time to learn these new standards and expectations. As such, BESE has passed a set of promotion policies that allow educators and administrators greater discretion in the decision to promote or retain a fourth grade student next year. The Department has published additional guidance for districts making this decision.guidance

21. Considerations for 2013-2014 21 Louisiana Believes Changes in AssessmentsWhat this means for districts Students in grades 3-8 will take the LEAP and iLEAP. Results will be available in May 2014.  LEAs electing to use fourth grade promotion waivers should update their pupil progression plans and outline what criteria will be used in place of the LEAP to determine if students are prepared for fifth grade.  Pupil progression plans should be updated no later than 30 days following the BESE policy becoming rule. The promotion policies are scheduled to become rule on April 20 th.  Local school boards must approve these changes to the pupil progression plan. Upon approval, the revised pupil progression plan should be submitted to Susannah Craig at Susannah.Craig@LA.GOV.  Students who do not earn the passing standard on the LEAP must attend summer remediation and retest before being placed in fifth grade via the waiver.

22. Looking Ahead to 2014-2015 22 Louisiana Believes Changes in AssessmentsWhat this means for districts Students in grades 3-8 will take PARCC in ELA and Math. Test results will likely not be available until late summer 2015.  Pupil progression plans must include guidance outlining what evidence should be considered in the place of statewide assessment.  LEAs must continue to offer summer remediation to non- proficient students. However, no retest will be available during summer 2015. Identifying non-proficient students Because statewide assessment data will not be available until late summer, districts should establish their own criteria for identifying non-proficient students. When establishing these criteria, multiple types of data should be considered. These non-proficient students should attend summer remediation in summer 2015. Determining successful completion of summer remediation Statewide assessment data will not be available until early fall 2015. Because of this, districts should establish their own criteria for determining if a student has achieved adequate academic growth upon completion summer remediation.

23. District Action Needed 23 Louisiana Believes 1.Update Pupil Progression Plan by May 20, 2014 and submit to Susannah.Craig@LA.GOV. A template will be coming soon. Susannah.Craig@LA.GOV 2.Create a communication plan for schools and parents. 3.Develop a process for addressing questions. 4.Determine how you will identify students who will need summer remediation for summer 2015.

24. 24 Louisiana Believes Spring Field Test Curriculum & Summer Professional Development Fourth Grade Promotion Additional Key Resources Calendar & Next Steps Preparing for the 14-15 School Year

25. Important District Resources Louisiana Believes 25 2014-15 Assessment Guides2014-15 Assessment Guides: The assessment guides for grades 3-8 ELA and math have been published. School Models GuidanceSchool Models Guidance: Districts around the state use several school models to support observation and collaboration structures. These providers are organizing a series of webinars so other districts can learn more. Providers include: LearnZillion Relay Graduate School of Education Professional Learning Communities at Work NIET District Allocations: The April BESE agenda includes several grant awards for districts including: Math/Science Partnership Believe and Prepare JumpStart

26. 26 Louisiana Believes Spring Field Test Curriculum & Summer Professional Development Fourth Grade Promotion Additional Key Resources Calendar & Next Steps Preparing for the 14-15 School Year

27. 27 Louisiana Believes Resources DateResources Released January District planning guide Updated use of funds guidance 14-15 assessment schedule Instructional resource reviews (begin, ongoing through the spring) Technology footprint & related support services Technology footprint & related support services March Curriculum and Assessment Guidance 1 ELA and 1 math guidebook (grades 6-8)ELAmath K-12 ELA text sets (for purchasing) K-12 ELA text sets PARCC ELA and Math assessment guides Recommended School model structures and training guide Recommended School model structures and training guide Full PD Summer Calendar April High School ELA and math guidebooks End of year Compass resources May 1 ELA and math guidebooks (3-5) (K-2 math and ELA guidebooks release June 1) ELA interactive framework 14-15 new EAGLE vision SLT guidance (including new 14-15 samples) LEAP, iLEAP, End-of-Course exams, ACT, EXPLORE, & PLAN results (late May)ACT, EXPLORE, PLAN

28. District Planning Calls Louisiana Believes 28 DateTopics February 5-Preview of Curriculum Guidebooks -Technology Footprint -Field test basics February 19-Math curriculum and training plan -ELA curriculum and training plan -Field test updates March 12-Curriculum Guidebook Review -Final field test prep -Compass mid year review April 2-Assessment guides -Field test update -Compass final evaluation information May 7-Unified Application -Field test update -Teacher Leader Conference preparation June 11-Streamlined district reporting -Field test wrap up -Summer support

29. District Next Steps Upcoming Resources -Monthly calls for district test coordinators starting in May -Additional guidebooks -End of year Compass resources -eGMS Next Steps -Choose your curriculum and assessments for the 14-15 school year -Give teachers access to next year’s curriculum so they can begin planning -Develop your district’s plan for 4 th grade promotion Our next call will be May 7 at 1 pm. For questions: districtsupport@la.govdistrictsupport@la.gov Available resources: This presentation, along with all other materials, is available in the district toolbox here: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/classroom-support- toolbox/district-support-toolboxhttp://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/classroom-support- toolbox/district-support-toolbox Louisiana Believes