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Unbridled Learning: Next Generation Education in Kentucky. Terry Holliday, Ph.D. Commissioner of Education Principals Webinar February 15, 2011. Senate Bill 1 - 2009. Focus on college readiness Revise standards in English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies New assessments
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Unbridled Learning:Next Generation Education in Kentucky Terry Holliday, Ph.D. Commissioner of Education Principals Webinar February 15, 2011
Senate Bill 1 - 2009 • Focus on college readiness • Revise standards in English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies • New assessments • New program reviews • New accountability system
KDE website: www.education.ky.gov
Our Vision: Every child proficient and prepared for success
New Standards • Leadership Network trainings – designed to build capacity district-wide; lead teachers, principals, and district administrators should be designing a systemic roll-out within their districts • Grade-by-grade level expectations/progressions – focus on mastery learning • Greater focus on fewer concepts – go deeper with the intended learning • Course and assessment alignment – curriculum, resource, and assessment alignment to ensure teaching and learning are aligned to new student expectations and high school end-of-course tests • New standards – mean different conversations with professional development and PLCs focused on discussions about new expectations for students • Integrated approach to learning – other content area teachers need to be engaged (science, social studies, technical skills) • Formative assessment strategies – essential in monitoring student growth and learning
Program Reviews • Arts and Humanities • Practical Living/Career Studies • Writing
Next Generation Accountability Next Generation Learners Next Generation Professionals Next Generation Schools/Districts Next Generation Support Systems