1. Professional Development that Matters NTI March, 2015

2. 2 Learning Target 1.I can describe the qualities of effective professional development around curriculum design.

3. Components of Curriculum PD Models Criteria for quality Application Lots of time Collaboration Growth mindset 3

4. Curriculum PD Learning Targets 1.I can describe the “4Ts” of Common Core-aligned curriculum design. 2.I can analyze the Common Core ELA standards for their implications for curriculum design. 3.I can “bundle” focused sets of ELA standards in order to create a focused set of standards. 4.I can choose compelling topics that ensure that students build knowledge of the world. 5.I can select appropriately complex, standards-aligned texts for a module. 6.I can create assessment tasks that align with focused sets of targets. 7.I can give and receive quality feedback in order to ensure that curriculum and assessments are Common Core-aligned. 4

5. Curriculum PD Learning Targets Please locate the standards on pg. 121. Conduct a self-assessment. What is best point for your school/district? 5

6. Curriculum PD Learning Targets 1.I can describe the “4Ts” of Common Core-aligned curriculum design. 2.I can analyze the Common Core ELA standards for their implications for curriculum design. 3.I can “bundle” focused sets of ELA standards in order to create a focused set of standards. 4.I can choose compelling topics that ensure that students build knowledge of the world. 5.I can select appropriately complex, standards-aligned texts for a module. 6.I can create assessment tasks that align with focused sets of targets. 7.I can give and receive quality feedback in order to ensure that curriculum and assessments are Common Core-aligned. 6

7. PD Materials Please locate…  Assessment Design Task Card p. 122  Teacher PD Agendas – March NTI 2015 7