2012-13 Webinar Series Part II:

1. Materials Posted Online: • PowerPoint Presentation • Handout 1: CCSS-SBAC Hot Topics • Handout 2: Game Planning for the Common Core Blog • Handout 3: WA CCSS Implementation 2012-13 Webinar Series Part II: Common Core Standards and Assessments Overview for School Directors and Leaders Dec. 12, 2012

2. Before we begin…About You • We’d like to know a little about who is out there. • Time for a poll. CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

3. Our time today • Shared Learning • Common Core State Standards – English language arts and Mathematics • Washington’s approach toward implementation • Smarter Balanced Assessment System and Washington Transitions • Discussion with Jonelle Adams, WSSDA Executive Director • Opportunities and potential roles for School Directors CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

4. What are the Common Core State Standards? Define knowledge and skills students should have in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics throughout their K-12 education careers so that they will graduate high school able to succeed in careers and college. The English language arts and mathematics standards: • Align to expectations for career and college readiness • Are based on evidence • Are honest about time They do not: • Dictate how teachers teach • Dictate what instructional / curricular materials should be used CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

5. Common Core State Standards Adoption Common Core State Standards Adoption CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems 45 states, DoDEA, and D.C. have fully adopted the Common Core and Minnesota has adopted only the ELA standards.

6. “Common Core State Standards call for “game changing” shifts in not only what students are expected to know and do, but also major shifts in how teachers design and facilitate instruction, and how principals support teachers to make the shifts.” - Learning Forward, 2012 Handout 2: Game Planning for the Common Core Blog CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems “These standards are not intended to be new names for old ways of doing business.” CCSSM, page 5

7. Washington’s Context • Superintendent Dorn’s Priorities • McCleary Case – Basic Ed Funding Implications • Implementation of state statutes and initiatives that impact professional learning systems at all levels • Approved ESEA Flexibility Request and new accountability systems (CCSS and TPEP) CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

8. Our State Learning Goals are the Foundation (HB 1209+) Read with comprehension, write effectively, and communicate successfully in a variety of ways and settings and with a variety of audiences; • Know and apply the core concepts and principles of mathematics; social, physical, and life sciences; civics and history, including different cultures and participation in representative government; geography; arts; and health and fitness; • Think analytically, logically, and creatively, and to integrate technology literacy and fluency as well as different experiences and knowledge to form reasoned judgments and solve problems; and • Understand the importance of work and finance and how performance, effort, and decisions directly affect future career and educational opportunities. • Updated in 2011: SSB 5392) CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

9. Why Common Core State Standards for Washington? • C: Clarity. The standards are focused on what’s most important. They are coherent and clear. They are honest about time. • C: Collaboration. States can pool resources and expertise to implement the standards. • S: Student success. The standards are benchmarked to high national and international standards. Students will develop the knowledge and skills they need to be successful. • S: Same. Expectations are the same for students across most states, so they don’t lose ground when they move from one state to another. CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

10. Washington’s K-12 Learning Standards Landscape(CCSS-M, CCSS-ELA, EALRS, GLEs, PEs,) CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

11. Washington’s CCSS Involvement – Summer 2009 to Present For more details and resources visit Washington’s CCSS Web site: http://k12.wa.us/Corestandards/default.aspx CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

12. CCSS and NGSSWashington’s Implementation Timeline & Activities CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

13. Vision Every Washington Student and Educator Purpose Core Values Career and college ready learning expectations for k-12 All students leave high school college and career ready Our Purpose: To develop a statewide system with resources that support partners at all levels in their preparation of educators and students to implement the CCSS. 13

14. Our guiding beliefs and approach for CCSS Implementation in WA 2-Prongs: • The What: Content Shifts (for students and educators) • Belief that past standards implementation efforts have provided a strong foundation on which to build for CCSS; HOWEVER there are shifts that need to be attended to in the content. • The How: System “Remodeling” • Belief that successful CCSS implementation will not take place top down or bottom up – it must be “both, and…” • Professional learning systems are critical A Vision for the Common Core CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

15. A Vision for the Common Core • INSERT QUICK TIME FILE HERE (link from previous page) CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

16. The What: CCSS Content Shifts CCSSELA and Mathematics What are they are why are they important? CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

17. The “What”:ELA and Math Content Shifts • Shifts in ELA • Building knowledge through content-rich nonfiction and informational texts in addition to literature • Reading and writing grounded in evidence from the text • Regular practice with complex text and its academic vocabulary These apply to content area (social studies, science, and technical subject) teachers as well as to English teachers. • Shifts in Mathematics • Focus: 2-3 topics focused on deeply in each grade • Coherence: Concepts logically connected from one grade to the next and linked to other major topics within the grade • Rigor: Fluency with arithmetic, application of knowledge to real world situations, and deep understanding of mathematical concepts CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

18. WA 3-Year Transition Plans and Standards Comparisons • Washington’s 3-Year Transition Plans for Mathematics and English Language Arts • Articulate foci of state-developed and delivered professional learning supports each year. • Attend to: • Comparisons of current WA standards with CCSS (structural and content) • Current MSP/HSPE test maps CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

19. The How: System “Remodeling” “Professional learning is an individual and collective responsibility that fosters shared accountability among the entire education workforce for student achievement.” ~ KY Professional Learning Task Force Report, 2012 CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

20. 1. What do all students need to know and be able to do as a result of the CCSS? 3. How do we design a professional learning system to support them? 2. What do the adults in the system need to know and be able to do to support all students? CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

21. Washington The Key? Connected Professional Learning Opportunities & Partners Across WA • Including: • School Districts • Higher Education • Education and Educator Content Associations • Third Party Providers / Vendors CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

22. CCSS Statewide Support System (Handout 3) CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

23. Where to Start…FIRST: Phase 1 – CCSS Exploration and Awareness Among… • District leaders, Boards, and leadership teams • Building leaders and building teams • Key community stakeholders Immerse in … • The WHY - The background and vision of the CCSS • The WHAT - The major CCSS shifts in ELA and Math • The HOW – • Our state’s approach toward supporting implementation • Emerging resources and support systems CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

24. NEXT: Consider Phase 2 within your District / Community Context Start the transition by Setting the Course! • Identify a core group of leaders (across roles, grades, and subjects) as a lead CCSS implementation team • Establish a shared vision and plan that will guide CCSS implementation with all students and educators – what will it mean for your district/community? • What will your district, buildings, and teachers need to do differently as a result of the CCSS? • What is your role as a Director to create the conditions that will facilitate the transition and support to all educators? CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

25. Building Educator Capacity is KEY “Current teachers must receive extensive professional development on the Common Core standards, curricular materials, and strategies on teaching that now require students to delve deeper and develop critical thinking and analytical skills that previous standards did not adequately address…” ~ National Association of State Boards of Education (2011) CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

26. To Discuss and Consider What is your role in supporting your district’s transition to the CCSS? • What opportunities and challenges and do you anticipate with your district’s transition to the CCSS? • How can school directors create the conditions for this transition? • Vision-setting? • Resource direction / mobilization? • Instructional materials? • Professional learning structures and time? • Cross-program/educator professional learning? CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

27. What about the Assessment System? CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

28. New Assessments Source: Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 68 / Friday, April 9, 2010 pp. 18171-85 • More rigorous tests measuring student progress toward “college and career readiness” • Have common, comparable scoresacross member states, and across consortia • Provide achievement and growth information to help make better educational decisions and professional development opportunities • Assess all students, except those with “significant cognitive disabilities” • Administer online, with timely results • Use multiple measures CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

29. SMARTER Balanced:A National Consortium of States 27 states representing 43% of K-12 students 21 governing, 6 advisory states Washington state is fiscal agent WestEd provides project management services CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

30. Smarter Balanced Assessment SystemComponents Summative assessments Benchmarked to college and career readiness Teachers and schools have information and tools they need to improve teaching and learning Common Core State Standards specify K-12 expectations for college and career readiness All students leave high school college and career ready Teacher resources for formative assessment practices to improve instruction Interim assessments Flexible, open, used for actionable feedback CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

31. Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) Portion Setting Performance Standards (Cut Scores) • Built on solid technology • Coverage of full breadth/depth of Common Core • Precise assessment of all students • K-12, higher ed, business, and policymakers part of decision-making • Broad review of “Achievement Level Descriptors” • Field testing includes PISA, TIMSS, NAEP items • Longitudinal data systems used for triangulation Summative Assessments for Accountability in English Language Arts/Literacy and Math Performance Task (PT) Portion • Deeper learning with thematic and scenario-based tasks • Real-world problems aligned to Common Core • PT scores combined with CAT for overall score

32. A Balanced Assessment System English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, Grades 3-8 and High School School Year Last 12 weeks of the year* DIGITAL CLEARINGHOUSE of formative tools, processes and exemplars; released items and tasks; model curriculum units; educator training; professional development tools and resources; scorer training modules; and teacher collaboration tools. Optional Interim Assessment Optional Interim Assessment • PERFORMANCE TASKS • ELA/Literacy • Mathematics • COMPUTER ADAPTIVE TESTS • ELA/Literacy • Mathematics Computer Adaptive Assessment and Performance Tasks Computer Adaptive Assessment and Performance Tasks Re-take option Scope, sequence, number and timing of interim assessments locally determined *Time windows may be adjusted based on results from the research agenda and final implementation decisions. CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

33. Sample Items and Performance TasksSmarter Balanced Website • http://www.smarterbalanced.org/sample-items-and-performance-tasks/ CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

34. Purpose of Sample Items and Performance Tasks • Demonstrate rigor and complexity of ELA/literacy and mathematics questions • Showcase variety of item types: • Selected response • Constructed response • Technology enhanced • Performance tasks • Help teachers continue planning shifts in instruction related to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

35. Washington’s Involvement • OSPI staff involved in workgroups 2010-2014 • Higher Ed representation on key SBAC committees • Teachers involved in item writing Summer/Fall 2012 • 47 districts invited to conduct Small Scale Trials in October/November 2012 • Sample Released Items – October 2012 CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

36. Smarter Balanced Timeline CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

37. Testing System Transition Current Testing System • Reading and Math: Grades 3–8 and 10 • Writing: Grades 4, 7, 10 • Science: Grades 5, 8, 10 SMARTER Balanced (SBAC) / Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Testing System • English/Language Arts and Math: Grade 3–8 and 11* • Science exams are required under ESEA but are not included in SBAC *11th grade to measure college- and career-readiness. We are working with higher ed to explore the possible use of these measures as an alternative for college placement (or entrance). CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

38. Current StatewideSummative (Student) Assessments CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

39. Washington’s Context…Likely Summative Assessments in 2014–15 * CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

40. Current Testing Requirements for High School Graduation by Class CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

41. What About Graduation Requirements? Smarter Balanced tests measure college and career readiness. Should this be criteria for graduation? CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems * %s of 2012 (reading) , 2013 (math), and 2015 (Biology) who met standard on exit exams or Certificate of Academic Achievement options ** Some Washington students are included in the national sample but no state level is available

42. Note: 10th grade exams measure high school proficiency with passage required for graduation; 11th grade exams measure career and college-ready standards.* 10th grade math exams could be separate Algebra and Geometry EOC exams. Using SBAC for High School Graduation Tests * CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

43. HighSchoolTesting: Policy Considerations • How much is appropriate? • Currently five at 10th grade: Algebra, Geometry, Reading, Writing, Biology • 2014–15 Add two (SMARTER Balanced likely choice): • 11th grade ELA • 11th grade math • How many should be passed for graduation? • Class of 2015 (2012–13 sophomores) must pass five • College and career-ready cut score for 11th grade exams is likely too high for graduation • How much do graduation tests cost? • Approximately $10M for Collection of Evidence (COE) for Class of 2015 • 11th grade tests will add $30/student/test CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems

44. Ways to Stay Connected CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems • Dec. 12th Webinar for School Directors • OSPI CCSS Web Site http://www.k12.wa.us/Corestandards/default.aspx • OSPI Smarter Balanced Web Site http://www.k12.wa.us/SMARTER/default.aspx • OSPI Teaching and Learning Monthly Newsletter, TEACH http://www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/news.aspx

45. Thank you! • Common Core Supports: • OSPI Lead Team: • General Support: • - General email: corestandards@k12.wa.us • - Jessica Vavrus, jessica.vavrus@k12.wa.us • Math / CCSS Grant-Specific Support: • - Greta Bornemann, Greta.Bornemann@k12.wa.us • ELA Support: • - LiisaMoilanen Potts, Liisa.moilanenpotts@k12.wa.us CCSS 2012-13 Webinar Series - Part II Systems