1. Formative Assessment Project Webinar #2 - May 29, 2012 - 2-3 pm Welcome Focus: Field Test

2. Formative Assessment Project Project Sponsor: Carolyn M. Wood, Ph. D. Assistant State Superintendent for Accountability, Assessment, and Data Systems Formative Assessment/Assessment for Learning Team: *Denise Hunt-Program Manager Joshua Dorsey Starrette Galanis Deborah King Melissa Schropp Gregory Sucre

3. Agenda Assessment for Learning Project Overview ✓ Level of Commitment Needed Process for Applying Field Test Overview Benefits for Field Test Participants

4. Formative Assessment / Assessment for Learning refers to PROCESS not a test "Formative assessment is a process used by teachers and students during instruction that provides feedback to adjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve students' achievement of intended instructional outcomes.” CCSSO 2007

5. STUDENTSTUDENT Minute by Minute / Daily Weekly Unit Quarterly/ Interim Annual Summative Formative Assessment Practices Assessment for Learning Summative Assessments Assessment of Learning Balanced System of Assessment Standards Balanced Assessment System

6. Three Central Questions Where am I going? Where am I now? What are my next steps?

7. AfL Online Resource System Teacher Resources Professional Learning Administrator Resources Collaboration AfL Online Resource System

8. Lesson-planning tools Instructional resources in the form of videos, documents, simulations, etc. Mobile applications for SmartPhones and tablets Research and publications relevant to AfL Teacher Learning Modules Teacher Resources Back

9. Seven Teacher Learning Modules What is Assessment for Learning Establish a Collaborative Climate Share Learning Goals and the Criteria for Success Elicit and Use Evidence of Learning Use Descriptive Feedback Promote Self-Assessment Putting it All Together Independent Review Expert Training Back AfL Online Resource System – For Teachers

10. Sample for vendor: Actual sessions may be different. Back AfL Online Resource System – For Teachers

11. Suite of Leadership Resources A suite of multimedia tutorials, applications, and tools to assist schools that are... - Considering AfL - Starting AfL - Implementing AfL - Sustaining AfL These include videos, text documents, presentations, templates and rubrics focused on… - Learning about and applying the Assessment for Learning process - Leading a Professional Learning Community at each stage of implementation - Communicating AfL messages with district leaders, teachers, parents, and students AfL Online Resource System – For Administrators AfL Online Resource System – For Administrators

12. Field Test Overview Administrator Teacher Phase One: 2012-13 Administrator Teacher Phase Two: 2013-14 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

13. 20 Schools: One Administrator and Two Teachers Administrator Review and provide feedback on Suite of Leader Resources Review and provide feedback on AfL video learning sessions Collaborate with other leaders implementing AfL Support teacher participants in planning for Phase 2 implementation Administrator Review and provide feedback on Suite of Leader Resources Review and provide feedback on AfL video learning sessions Collaborate with other leaders implementing AfL Support teacher participants in planning for Phase 2 implementation Teacher Review Objects in Online Resource System Attend 5Training Sessions (3 Hrs Each) Attend 4Webinars Plan for Phase 2 implementation Teacher Review Objects in Online Resource System Attend 5Training Sessions (3 Hrs Each) Attend 4Webinars Plan for Phase 2 implementation Back Field Test Phase 1 - 2012-2013

14. 20 Schools: One Administrator and Two Teachers Field Test T T T T T T Administrator Use and provide feedback on Suite of Leader Resources Provide leadership to PLC Track and provide feedback on the progress of the initiative Administrator Use and provide feedback on Suite of Leader Resources Provide leadership to PLC Track and provide feedback on the progress of the initiative T T T T T T T T T T Teacher Use and provide feedback on AfL Online Resource System Facilitate a PLC Attend 5 Trainings (3 Hrs Each) Attend 4 webinars Teacher Use and provide feedback on AfL Online Resource System Facilitate a PLC Attend 5 Trainings (3 Hrs Each) Attend 4 webinars Phase 2 Field Test Phase 2 - 2013-2014

15. Benefits and Compensation Students Achievement Involvement Training Motivation Self-Regulation

16. Partnership in Resource Development Early Access Benefits and Compensation Students Involvement Training

17. AfL Online Resource System Benefits and Compensation Students Involvement Training Training Sessions with AfL Experts

18. Other Benefits and Compensation Students Involvement Training Travel/Substitute Reimbursement Possibility of CPD Credits Stipends Tablets

19. Phase One 2012-2013 Phase Two 2013-2014 Teachers Review & Provide Feedback: 60 Hrs/yr Training: 5 Sessions (3 Hrs Each) Review & Provide Feedback: 60 Hrs/yr Facilitate PLC: 60Hrs/yr Training: 5 Sessions (3 Hrs Each) Administrators Review & Provide Feedback: 20 Hrs/yr AfL Leaders Introductory Training Review & Provide Feedback: 10 Hrs/yr Lead PLC: 20 Hrs/yr AfL Leaders Introductory Training Time Commitment

20. At the conclusion of this webinar, the AfLContact will receive a follow up e-mail that includes: –A document providing information about the purpose, benefits, and commitments associated with the Field Test. –A flyer providing an overview of the Assessment For Learning Project –The Field Test Application Form –A sample cover letter for AfL Contact Person to send to principals Each school can submit one Field Test Application, but there is no limitation on the number of applications a district can submit. AfL Team AfL Contact Principals AfL Contact AfL Team Next Steps Sends e-mail Distribute applicationsComplete application Collect by June 29th afl@msde.state.md.us

22. Q & A Thoughts Reflections Questions

23. THANK YOU!