1. Proficiency 101 Project Year 2: 2012-2013 1 st Face-to-Face Meeting Monday, September 24, 2012

2. Welcome! With the group, please share: –Name & Current Title(s) –Name & Location of District, School, IHE or Organization –Languages, Programs and Levels Taught –2 Strengths You Bring to the Proficiency 201 Team

3. Proficiency 101 Project

4. Timeline for 2012 - 2013 page 4 Dates & LocationsTasks → Future Agenda September 24 – 25 Face-to-face: Durham Reflect on local implementation Assessment (all kinds/perspectives) SWOT analysis of PD needs Launch new virtual book study Fall presentations Special Projects Assessment (CCSS) Outline PD for 2012-2013 October – November Blended Present at conferences: FLANC, Immersion, FLICC, ACTFL, etc. Pursue drafting, input and revision of special projects Conduct virtual book study using wiki and webinars December 3 – 4 Face-to-face: Winston-Salem Plan spring RESA sessions, especially learning stations Overview SI 2013 needs and goals December – March Online Conduct spring RESA sessions and evaluate materials Finish virtual book study with IPA publication TBA Package SI 2012 and assessment item PD for local use April 9 – 10 Face-to-face: East TBD Prepare PD components for SI 2013 Plan for SI 2013 and Fall 2013 conference presentations

5. Morning Agenda 1.Welcome & Icebreaker 2.Proficiency 101 (P101) Accomplishments 3.Reflecting on the Local Implemtation of the SI 2012 WLES Content –P101 Activities: Implementation & Impact –Lessons Learned from SI 2012

6. Afternoon Agenda 4.Assessing Proficiency in the Classroom: MSLs for the NCEES 5.SWOT Analysis of P201 PD Needs 6.Brain Break 7.Assessing Proficiency in the Classroom: AEs for Local Adaptation & Use

7. Afternoon Agenda 8.Studying Effective Classroom Practices: TELL Sorting Activity 9.Launching the Virtual Book Study 10.Debrief & Overview of September 25 th

8. Introducing the P201 Team With the group, please share: –Name & Current Title(s) –Name & Location of District, School, IHE or Organization –Languages, Programs and Levels Taught –2 Strengths You Bring to the Proficiency 201 Team

9. WLES Wiki http://wlnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/ http://wlnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/ Professional Development Summer Institutes RESA IHE Institutes Webinars Proficiency 101 Project –2011-2012 –2012-20132012-2013 –2013-2014 Direct link: http://wlnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/ P101ProjectYear2 http://wlnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/ P101ProjectYear2

10. Icebreaker: Stationed Over C’s Go to your 1 st station and complete the quiz –Communication –Cultures –Connections Discuss your answers with your team members Begin building the answer key Rotate to the next station when time is called

11. Icebreaker: Stationed Over C’s Communication Quiz Answer Key 1.D6. C 2.C7. D 3. B8. D 4.D9. B 5. A10. C Questions? Discussion?

12. Icebreaker: Stationed Over C’s Cultures Quiz Answer Key 1.B6. A 2.D7. D 3. C8. D 4.C9. B 5. A10. Your choice! Questions? Discussion?

13. Icebreaker: Stationed Over C’s Connections Quiz Answer Key 1.C6. B 2.D7. D 3. B8. A 4.A9. C 5. D10. D Questions? Discussion?

14. Proficiency 101 Project Create a foundation of resources and PD content materials that will help teachers... –Understand the 8 proficiency levels in the WLES –Know how to teach to build proficiency –Assess proficiency in the classroom

15. The central focus of READY is improving student learning... by enabling and ensuring great teaching.

16. New Standard Course of Study Balanced Assessment System New Accountability Model Strong Leaders A Fair Evaluation System Support in Low-Achieving LEAs and Schools Improved Supply of Teachers Tools and Training to Improve Practice   PROJECT MAP

17. Collaboration Author: Paul Sandrock Co-editor: Lynn Fulton-Archer

18. Proficiency 101 Project Highlights from 2011-2012 Blended approach Virtual book study P101 background information Review of RESA materials Creation of: –P101 Lesson Plan Template –SI 2012 Materials

19. Timeline for the Proficiency 101 Project Dates & Locations Agenda & Tasks Nov. 7-8, 2011 Face-to-Face 1 st Team Meeting Introduction to ACTFL collaboration with ACTFL and goals Standards and Proficiency-Based Teaching & Assessment Launch of the virtual book study and e-LinguaFolio accounts Opening of virtual workspace Nov. 9, 2011 – Feb. 14, 2012 Virtual Virtual Book Study The Keys to Assessing Language Performance, including ACTFL K- 12 Performance & Proficiency Guidelines 21 st Century Skills Map for World Languages WIDA Consortium Proficiency Standards and Model Performance Indicators World Language Essential Standards and Assessment Prototypes

20. Timeline for the Proficiency 101 Project Dates & Locations Agenda & Tasks Feb. 23-24, 2012 Face-to-Face 2 nd Team Meeting Drafting content materials, activities, and information to be shared during RttT webinars and the spring RESA sessions Outlining review and feedback loops, including deadlines, for Proficiency 101 content materials Mid-February – March, 2012 Face-to-Face and Virtual RESA Sessions plus Virtual Work Collecting feedback from reviewers, revising Proficiency 101 content materials Possible: Conducting school site visits for videotaping of team members and classroom teachers using Proficiency 101 approaches in the classroom

21. Timeline for the Proficiency 101 Project Dates & Locations Agenda & Tasks April 3-4, 2012 Face-to-Face 3 rd Team Meeting  Review of feedback from spring RESA session participants  Drafting of additional Proficiency 101 content materials, activities, and information  Planning for 2012 Summer Institute presentations focused on Proficiency 101  Analyzing how the collected Proficiency 101 materials could be shared through blended and online delivery systems as a module Mid-April – early June, 2012 Virtual Virtual Work Revise and publish Proficiency 101 content materials and prepare for 2012 Summer Institute presentations July 2012 Face-to-Face 2012 Summer Institutes Co-presenting on Proficiency 101 content materials at district’s/school’s regional site page 21

22. WLES Wiki http://wlnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/ http://wlnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/ Professional Development Summer Institutes 2012 P101 Part I: Overview of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCS) P101 Part II: Introduce the Backwards Design Process with the P101 Lesson Plan Template P101 Part III: Link Communication Modes & Culture to Assessment Products P101 Part IV: Focus on the Spiraling of Proficiency Levels & the Impact of Formative Assessment P101 Part VI: Investigate Different Types of Proficiency-Based Assessment P101 Part VII: Introduce Proficiency-Based Prompts & Rubrics

23. Proficiency 101 Activities Implementation & Impact Leslie Baldwin Mara Cobe Other P101 Team Members

24. Lessons Learned from SI 2012 Paul Sandrock

25. RttT Updates SI 2012 World Language Content Session Evaluation Survey Results

26. Feedback Loved the hands-on activities! P101 information and explanations P101 videos showing best practices and Backwards Design “examples in the content area always reign supreme” Networking, collaborating and connecting with other WL educators

27. SI 2012 Evaluation Results Top 10 Most Useful Proficiency 101 Activities 1.ACTFL Proficiency Level Posters 2.ACTFL Speaking Proficiency Examples 3.Rubric DOs & DON’Ts 4.COs & Proficiency Levels 5.Penzu Reflection Journal 6.Proficiency 101 Video Clips 7.Learning Scenarios 8.Comic Strip Sort 9.Venn Diagram with AEs 10.WLES Press Release

28. SI 2012 Evaluation Results What would you like the webinar series to include this year? More information on... Standard VI: Teachers facilitate student academic growth. Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students. > 60 % > 25 % A Tech Tools Focus in some or all of the broadcasts. - Google Docs and Forms - Audio and video options - Student engagement tools - Anything with WL examples and/or assessment aids

29. Feedback Need MORE... Information on Assessment

30. Assessing Proficiency in the Classroom MSLs for the NCEES Jennifer Preston Donna Albaugh

31. Agenda For Institute Educator Effectiveness www.ncpublicschools.org/ educatoreffect/

32. Draft – March 2012. Check http://www.ncpublicschools.org/ready/resources/ for Updates to this Presentationhttp://www.ncpublicschools.org/ready/resources/ ▲ This research suggests: Multiple measures are important. Including student growth improves objectivity of evaluation. Measures of Effective Teaching Rationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs

33. Standards 6 & 8 – The Basics 65432 Establish Environment Know Content Facilitate Learning Reflect on Practice Contribute to Academic Success 8 65432 7 Instructional Leadership Cultural Leadership Human Resource Leadership Managerial Leadership External Development Leadership Micro- political Leadership Academic Achievement Leadership 1 Demonstrate Leadership Principals (and other Administrators) 1 Strategic Leadership Teachers

34. SWOT Analysis Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats

35. P201 PD Resource Needs Proficiency 101 Project Goal What are the STRENGTHS of PD related to this goal? What are the WEAKNESSES or the remaining/ongoing PD needs to address for this goal? What OPPORTUNITIES exist to create and/or adapt high impact PD? What THREATS must be considered regarding the dissemination of PD or the implementation of PD in classroom practice?

36. Brain Break

37. Assessing Proficiency in the Classroom AEs for Local Adaptation & Use Paul Sandrock

38. Studying Effective Classroom Practices TELL Sorting Activity Foundational Criteria Self- Assessment Teacher Effectiveness for Language Learning (TELL) www.tellproject.com

39. Virtual Book Study Chapters 5 – 6 September – October Save 4:00-5:00 p.m. on 10/17 & 10/29 for broadcasts Lead: Dr. Bobby Hobgood TELL Project Materials November – December Lead: TBD

40. Virtual Book Study NCEES January – February Leads: Donna Albaugh & Ann Marie Gunter Special Projects Principals’ Briefs Guidance & Scheduling FAQs Best Practices for Proficiency-Based Classrooms Others?

41. Debrief & Overview of Sept. 25 th

42. Debrief Q & A

43. Morning Agenda 1.Check-in & Refreshments before 8:30 a.m. start time 2.Focusing Fall 2012 Presentations & Workshops 3.Assessing Proficiency in the Classroom: Implications from Common Core 4.Outlining PD Materials and Activities for the 2012-2013 Timeline

44. Afternoon Agenda 5.Outlining PD Materials andActivities for 2012-2013 Timeline 6.Share Out 7.Debrief & Next Steps Next Meeting: December 3-4, 2012

45. Curriculum & Instruction World Languages NCDPI World Languages website http://seclang. ncwiseowl.org/ http://seclang. ncwiseowl.org/ Helga Fasciano Section Chief of K-12 Program Areas Helga.Fasciano@dpi.nc.gov 919-807-3864 Helga.Fasciano@dpi.nc.gov Ann Marie Gunter World Language Consultant Ann.Gunter@dpi.nc.gov 919-807-3865 Ann.Gunter@dpi.nc.gov