1. Using Student Portfolios

2. Objectives Understand the value of a student-managed portfolio Review a brief history of the Artsfolio journey Consider the Linguafolio model Examine portfolio samples & google doc Recognize barriers Identify next steps …

3. ArtsFolio Supports arts learning in a variety of ways Allows learners to reflect on their skills, artistic competencies, and arts experiences. Set short-term & long-range goals Provides a holistic view of performance within each strand of the arts curriculum – explains what students can do Accompanies the learner throughout life and is suitable for documenting competencies for a wide variety of uses

4. ArtsFolio What it is... Student driven (self-evaluate) Teacher facilitated Formative Proficiency-based Standards-based Documents growth Longitudinal Can extend beyond K-12 Personalized What it is not... Teacher driven Summative Punitive Single Format/tightly scripted Platform specific Required to be high tech Substitute for other assessments Scrapbook

5. The Value of ArtsFolio Students Evaluate & describe proficiency in clear, simple terms Document & reflect on arts learning (inside & outside classroom) Display proficiency when changing schools, apply for jobs/internships, future programs Set & map towards personal goals Educators Identify needs & motivators of individual students Develop programs based on learner strengths/needs Obtain info about previous experiences Evaluate & Produce evidence of arts learning

6. The Value of ArtsFolio Parents Understand their child’s arts learning processes Assist their child in setting and achieving goals See evidence of the student’s performance during parent- teacher conferences Employers See arts skills that transfer to business – make better use of these to advance company’s objectives Determine the depth of an applicant’s skills Profile arts proficiency of employees or job applicants for future use

7. ArtsFolio History Arts Coordinators Discussed the concept of digital portfolios Think Tank members Explored models (e.g.Linguafolio) Considered platforms Working Group Included teachers to write sample assessments Pilot programs (digital and paper)

8. Linguafolio Tracks Language Proficiencies in all Domains (Speaking/Reading/Listening/Writing) Can help with appropriate placement @ secondary level Self-assessment Checklists Can-do statements Opportunities outside of school experiential language opportunities State-wide E-platform that allows teachers access to a digital portfolio Usage varies across the state - even within districts

9. Paper/Pencil

11. Samples & Resources Portfolio Examples Weebly w/ step by step instructions ( Middle School Strings Teacher) Weebly Google Doc Working group suggestions Living Document Designed to guide teachers

12. Promoters / Barriers / Questions Areas of Concern Most Excited About ?

13. It is... ●not about more things for teachers to do ●about students choosing how to represent themselves ●designed to provide logistical assistance via a helpful tips document or forum ●designed to support a community of educators who believe in this process

14. Next Steps Access to Google Doc – Contribute ideas & comments – Try some of the items Online Forums – Post questions – Share successes and concerns Webinars – Everyone can learn from your experiences – Holds us all accountable to forward motion

15. Contact Us Janae Copeland Janae.Copeland@onslow.k12.nc.us Liz Grimes Droessler Egrimes-droessler@wcpss.net Nancy Heath nheath@sampson.k12.nc.us Jane Austen Behan jbehan@pitt.k12.nc.us