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Honors Level Course Rubric. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Curriculum & Instruction Division Dr. Maria Pitre-Martin, Director Linda Brannan, Student Support Services Consultant. Framework: Reasons for Change.
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Honors Level Course Rubric North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Curriculum & Instruction Division Dr. Maria Pitre-Martin, Director Linda Brannan, Student Support Services Consultant
Framework: Reasons for Change • Revision needed in the Honors Level Course Rubric in order to inform and guide future changes to the current NCDPI Honors Level Course Implementation Guide as a result of the adoption of the new NC Standard Course of Study including the Common Core Standards and the NC Essential Standards • Need for more rigor than standard level which is distinguished through the depth and scope of work required • Developed as an integral component of the differentiated program of study for advanced learners
New Honors Level Rubric Outline Overview: definition of honors level courses; role definition; facility requirements; purpose of rubric, etc. Portfolio Sections • Curriculum Content: How is the course adapted and differentiated for advanced learners? How does this curriculum support vertical alignment for college and career readiness? • Instructional Materials: How is the course taught? Is there evidence of differentiation in instructional practices for advanced learners indicating complexity above the standard level course? • Assessment: Is there evidence of authentic assessments and ongoing student self and peer assessment to adjust and improve learning? • Scoring – Met/Not Met for each section with a Comments section Glossary of Terms – a “living” document to adjust as needed with continuous feedback from the LEAs
Development and Vetting Process • Honors Level Course Rubric Team – included representatives from all curriculum areas • Vetting included representatives from all curriculum areas through the various curriculum area email listserves, DPI Race to the Top Newsletter and Institutes of Higher Education over a two-week period of time • Positive changes in the rubric occurred as a result of the vetting feedback
Timeline • 2012-13 • NCDPI Honors Level Course Implementation Guide developed with NCDPI offering professional development and support to the LEAs • First random selection of participants • 2013-14 • Review process and supportive feedback from NCDPI to LEAs • Second random selection of remaining LEAs/participants • 2014-15 • Review process and supportive feedback from NCDPI to LEAs • Third random selection of remaining LEAs/participants • 2015-2016 • Review process and supportive feedback from NCDPI to LEAs