World Language Essential Standards 2012-2013 Webinar Series DPI Update Broadcast 7:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 3

1. World Language Essential Standards2012-2013 Webinar Series DPI UpdateBroadcast 7:00-8:00 p.m.Thursday, January 31, 2013

2. Today’s Agenda • Webinar Controls & WLES Wiki • State & Race to the Top (RttT) Updates • Tech Tools Focus: Home Base(formerly the IIS) • Next Steps

3. Webinar Controls&WLES Wiki

4. Webinar Controls • Recording  Archives • Archives as PD Resources • Audio controls and monitoring • Questions box • Time Check & Questions between sections

5. WLES Wikihttp://wlnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/ Professional Development Summer Institutes 2011 2012 2013 IHE Institutes 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 Webinars 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014

6. Time Check & Questions

7. State & Race to the Top (RttT)Updates

8. State Updates PD Modules at NC Educationhttp://center.ncsu.edu/nc/ Recently released modules: • Connecting with Our 21st Century Learners • Digital Literacies in the K-12 Classroom • Introduction to Data Literacy • Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects • North Carolina School Executive Standards and Evaluation Process • Understanding Young Student Behavior in the Classroom More Info: Dr. Lynne Johnsonlynne.johnson@dpi.nc.gov Dr. GeetanjaliSonigeetanjali.soni@dpi.nc.gov

9. Online Professional Development • Phase 1 Modules Released 2011 • Phase 2 Modules Released June 2012

10. Phase 1 modules (2011) Available at NC Education: http://center.ncsu.edu/nc/ • The Call for Change • Understanding the Standards • Designing Local Curricula for the 21st Century Learner • NC Professional Teaching Standards • Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy

11. Phase 2 modules Released June 30, 2012 Different from Phase 1: • Designed differently • Include a variety of media and Web 2.0 tools • Designed for flexible implementation

12. Important information! • No cost to school districts or educators • All materials needed to complete the modules provided • Modules available throughout the year—begin at any time • Modules are different lengths • Attendance is not taken by NCDPI • Print a certificate of completion

13. Phase 2 modules Available at NC Education: • Connecting with Our 21st Century Learners • Digital Literacies in the K-12 Classroom • Introduction to Data Literacy • Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects • North Carolina School Executive Standards and Evaluation Process • Understanding Young Student Behavior in the Classroom

14. Connecting with our 21st Century Learners Today's students will face challenges our generation has yet to imagine. This module helps teachers to prepare every student to meet those challenges.

15. Connecting with our 21st Century Learners Module goals: • Explore the 21st Century Skills Framework • Observe and analyze model lessons • Use Web 2.0 tools • Design a lesson incorporating 21st -century skills • Collaborate with colleagues to critique lessons developed by other participants.

16. Digital Literacies in the K-12 Classroom Just as basic literacy must be a part of teaching and learning in every content area, so must digital literacy. This module offers a thorough grounding in digital literacy as it pertains to the classroom.

17. Digital Literacies in the K-12 Classroom Module goals: • Understand digital literacies and their importance in classrooms • Create challenging learning experiences using appropriate digital tools, resources, and media • Develop strategies for locating, organizing, evaluating, and analyzing information from digital sources • Understand relevant policy implicationsand develop a process for advocating forthe use of digital tools in their classrooms

18. Introduction to Data Literacy This module covers types of data, strategies for analyzing and understanding data, and processes for determining how use of data can influence instructional practices.

19. Introduction to Data Literacy Module goals: • Define data literacy and establish why users should be data literate • Identify data and processes that drive improvement of instructional practices • Identify, implement, and evaluate processes for using data to improve instructional practices and student outcomes

20. Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects This introductory module defines literacyin the disciplines, with an overview of the connections between the North Carolina Essential Standards and the Common Core State Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects.

21. Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects Module goals: • Recognize the components of the Common Core State Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects • Explain those standards as they apply toyour discipline • Analyze a task integrating N.C. and Common Core standards • Create a task using the two sets of standards

22. Understanding Young Student Behaviorin the Classroom This module will help preK-5 teachers to understand behavioral health issues in young students, foster long-term connectivity and academic achievement for all students, decrease dropout rates,and increase graduation rates.

23. Understanding Young Student Behaviorin the Classroom Module goal: • Use an enhanced awareness of behavioral health issues in the classroom to foster communication between the school and family that will increase academic achievement and enhance positive social and emotional development.

24. Implementation • Implementation method is a local decision • Depends on needs and resources • We have suggested various methods • Collaborative learning has been shown to be beneficial

25. Implementation Methods • PLC with an on-site facilitator • PLC with an online facilitator • PLC without a facilitator • Independent learning • PLC with an online instructor/District-taught course • Course taught by an NCDPI instructor

26. Implementation guide Available at http://rt3nc.org/pubs/impguide2012/ http://www.rt3nc.org/

27. Phase 2 Module Webinar Opportunity to: • Learn about the current modules • Explore flexible implementation methods • Review strategies to facilitate blended learning • Ask questions and provide feedback

28. Upcoming modules For release June 30, 2013: • Data Literacy Part 2 • Universal Design for Learning • Disciplinary Literacy Part 2 • Supporting the 4Cs through Digital Strategies • North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process • Building and Sustaining Professional Development • 21st-Century Mentoring • Measures of Student Learning: Grades 9-12 (released Dec 20120 • Responsibilities of the21st Century Teacher • North Carolina Principal Evaluation Process • Informational Module: Using the NCEES Evaluation tool

29. NC Teacher Standards & Evaluation ProcessFacilitated Course for Teachers This is a instructor-led module located in the North Carolina e-Learning for Educators catalog on the LEARN NC website. This module provides an in-depth look at the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards, designed to build on the learner’s prior knowledge and analyze the learner’s current practices. How to access this module For registration: http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/7698 Next sessions start: February 18th and April 8th

30. State Updates Preparing Students for the World: Final Report of the State Board of Education’s Task Force on Global Education 5 Commitments (with specific recommendations) 1: Robust and Cutting-edge Teacher Support and Tools 2: Leading-edge Language Instruction 3: New School Models 4: District Networking and Recognition 5: Strategic International Relationships  To download a copy of the final report, go to: http://seclang.ncwiseowl.org/policy___legislation/sbe_task_force_final_report_accepted

31. State Updates 2013 FLANC Spring Fling Saturday, March 2, 2013 in Greenville, NC Go to www.flanc.orgfor more information Kc Kassermankc.kasserman@flanc.org

32. February 5th – Region 1 (Kermit E. White Center in Elizabeth City) February 12th – Region 2 (River Landing Clubhouse in Wallace) February 19th– Region 4 (Mid Pines Inn in Southern Pines) February 26th– Region 3 (McKimmon Center in Raleigh) RttT Updates:Spring RESA Meetings March 5th – Region 5 (Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro) March 12th – Region 6 (UNCC in Charlotte) March 19th – Region 8 (WRESA A-B Tech in Enka) March 21st – Region 7 (NWRESA Holiday Inn Express in North Wilkesboro)

33. World Language Program–specificUpcoming PD Opportunities • Classical Languages: Latin WorkshopBeing planned for National Latin Teacher Recruitment Week, March 4 – 8, 2013 • Dual & Heritage Languages: March 13, 2013World Language Assessment Examples (AEs) Teacher Work Session for Dual Language/Immersion Programs • Face-to-Face and virtual participation options available • Session will run 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Teachers need to bring a laptop and curriculum documents

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

35. OverviewRationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ The central focus of READY is improving student learning ... by enabling and ensuringgreat teaching.

36. What is our goal?Rationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ Before Teaching and Leading Develop effective teachers and leaders in preparation programs Great Teachers and LeadersAn effective teacher in every classroom and leader in every school Student Readiness Achievement and growth for all students During Teaching and Leading Use meaningful evaluation and professional development to increase effectiveness of teachers and leaders

37. Measures of Effective TeachingRationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ This research suggests: • Multiple measures are important. • Including student growth improves objectivity of evaluation.

38. Standards 6 & 8 – The BasicsRationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ • Teachers 1 2 3 4 5 6 Contribute to Academic Success Demonstrate Leadership Establish Environment KnowContent Facilitate Learning Reflect on Practice • Principals (and other Administrators) 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Human Resource Leadership External Development Leadership Micro-politicalLeadership Academic Achievement Leadership Strategic Leadership InstructionalLeadership Cultural Leadership ManagerialLeadership Strategic Leadership

39. Growth ModelRationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ Standards 6 and 8 are measures of Growth • Teachers 6 Contribute to Academic Success • Principals 8 Academic Achievement Leadership Academic Achievement Leadership

40. Teacher Ratings CategoriesRationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ • Teachers 1 2 3 4 5 6 Contribute to Academic Success Demonstrate Leadership Establish Environment KnowContent Facilitate Learning Reflect on Practice • 5 Rating Categories • 3 Rating Categories Not Demonstrated Developing Proficient Accomplished Distinguished Does Not Meet Expected Growth Meets Expected Growth Exceeds Expected Growth

41. Teacher Status Rationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ 1 2 3 4 5 Establish Environment KnowContent Facilitate Learning Demonstrate Leadership Reflect on Practice Standards 1-5In the year Proficient or Higher on Standards1-5 Any rating lower than proficient Accomplishedor Higher on Standards1-5 And/Or And And Standard 6Three-year rolling average Does Not Meet Expected Growth Meets or Exceeds Expected Growth Exceeds Expected Growth ) / 3 ) 6 6 6 + + 2 years ago 1 year ago Currentyear

42. Growth Data for World Language Teachers B A C D Courses Focused on Performance Locally Developed Courses MSLs EOCs,EOGs and VoCATS • Guidance from DPI by 2013- 2014 on appropriate methods to gather and analyze evidence of student learning based on the: • Performance-based nature of content area and NCES • Varying amounts of instructional time and program configurations

43. Time Check & Questions

44. RttT Updates Pearson to Provide Home Base Components Home Base website: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/homebase/ More Info: Sarah McManus Sarah.mcmanus@dpi.nc.gov

45. Tech Tools FocusHome Base

46. One Technology Platform Student Information System (SIS) Instructional Improvement System (IIS) Tools for Teaching and Learning Tools for Information and Data

47. Why Home Base? • Improving teacher effectivenessby providing tools aligned to NC’s Standard Course of Study that promote efficiency by connecting grade books, lessons, instructional resources, and assessments • Ensuring daily parent access to student grades and assignments • Providing time saving toolsthat give ongoing data, results, and recommendations to teachers and students

48. Sign-On Lesson Plans Assessment Professional Development & Educator Evaluation Student Information and Learner Profile Standards & Curriculum Data Analysis and Reporting Instructional Design, Practice & Resources

49. Student Information & Learner Profile • Teachers takes attendance, enters grades, checks students’ performance • Nurse checks immunizations and tracks daily medications • Counselor discusses performance with parents, reviews graduation goals with student • Superintendent views PMR and reports on demographics, dropout rates and appropriates funding • Principal reviews disciplinary action while discussing with parents

50. Standards & Curriculum • Standards in a content area • Learning progressions • Standard Course of Study (Common Core and Essential Standards) and Curriculum Resources • Teacher or Executive Professional Standards