Meeting of the Staff and Curriculum Development Network December 2, 2010

1. Implementing Race to the Top Delivering the Regents Reform Agenda with Measured Success Meeting of the Staff and Curriculum Development Network December 2, 2010

2. Network Teams • Capacity to deliver- tools, resources, outcomes and change • Participation in NYSED-sponsored professional development to ensure consistency and quality in delivery to LEAs • “Fidelity of Transfer” • Regional trainings of team facilitators • Implementation of the train-the-trainer model • Regional Coordination to develop and share best practices • Impact analytics • Designing and measuring key indicators of success • Frequent measurement of penetration and the effectiveness of implementation • Feedback loops via surveys of teachers, principals, DSs and charter leads • Identification and measurement of leading indicators of success • Using measurement data to inform additional training and/or determining success • SED-led school and regional visits • Train Inquiry Teams on student assessment data analytics

3. Key Network Team Deliverables • 2011-12 • Training on implementation of the Common Core Standards for ELA and Math • Training on implementation of curriculum models aligned with the Common Core Standards • Training on implementing the new performance evaluations for teachers and principals in core course areas • Training on the use of formative assessments aligned with Common Core • 2012-2013 • Training on access and use of Early Warning Data Systems • Implementation and training of the school-based inquiry teams • Training on accessing and using the Instructional Reporting System to improve instruction • Training on implementing new Annual Professional Performance Review for all remaining teachers and principals • 2013-2014 • Training for implementing the PARCC summative assessments in ELA and math • Training on implementing performance evaluations for all teachers and principals utilizing the State-developed value-added growth model decisions to alter trajectorie

4. Deliverable Metrics

5. Deliverable Metrics

6. Deliverable Metrics

7. Inquiry TeamsThe Key to a Culture of Reflective Practice • School-based teams of 3(+/-) – determined by school need, led by principal • In house data translation experts – helping teachers to make meaning of data • OutcomesFocused– using a systematic, data-informed approach (e.g., formative assessment analysis) to train teachers and improve instruction • Small Group Focus –by teams of teachers, particularly on those kids who struggle while supporting the learning of all students • Research-based Instructional Strategies– developed and deepened by design (e.g., use of video reflection activities, lesson study) • Systemic and Sustainable Change – promoted through shared leadership and a culture of reflective practice • Trained by Network Teams

8. Next Steps • Upon approval by USDOE, notify LEAs that FS-10s are to be submitted • Complete hiring of RTTT positions • Coordinate network team training format with DSs and S/CDN • Complete draft implementation metrics for network teams • Design and request feedback on implementation surveys • Finalize training, metrics and surveys • Communicate, communicate, communicate!!!

9. Questions? • 3 categories of answers • Time • Content • Expertise • SCDN’s role • DS’s role • SoW review • Year 5 • The budget…. • Outcomes….