Presentation Overview

1. Common Core ConferenceFresno County Office of EducationSeptember 28, 2011Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Assessments

2. Presentation Overview • Common Core State Standards • Legislative Activities • Materials • Professional Learning Activities • Assessment • Accountability • Transition to the Common Core System

3. Common Core State Standards: Implementation The SBE adopted the CCSS on 2010 Last SBE mathematics adoption in 2007 Last SBE English language arts adoption in 2008 New assessments scheduled for 2014 Next likely SBE adoption of materials in 2018

4. Common Core State Standards: Resources CCSS Web page: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cc The standards FAQ Informational flyers California resources Resources from the CCSSO Grade Level Curriculum documents Webinars and presentations Information about the SSPI’s Supplemental Instructional Materials Review

5. Source: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cc/

6. Common Core State Standards:CDE on iTunes U Source: http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/mm/it/

7. Legislative Activity AB 250 - Brownley Superintendent sponsored Begin a process for the development and adoption of curriculum frameworks and instructional materials aligned to the common core state standards Extend the operative date of the state’s assessment system by one year Create professional development training opportunities

8. Materials: Implementation Timeline 1 Assumes the passage of Assembly Bill 250 (Brownley), which partially lifts the suspension under EC Section 60200.7, and Curriculum Commission funding for 2011 and subsequent years.

9. Materials: ImplementationTimeline 2 Reflects Senate Bill 70, which extended the legislative suspension under EC Section 60200.7 through July 1, 2015.

10. Curriculum FrameworksTimeline: Mathematics

11. Curriculum FrameworksTimeline: English Language Arts

12. Materials: Superintendent’s Review of Supplemental Materials The Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson, is inviting publishers of currently adopted instructional materials in mathematics and English Language Arts to submit supplemental materials for review. Materials designed to bridge the gap between the content in the adopted materials and the Common Core State Standards

13. Materials: Purpose of the Review To determine the degree to which the supplemental materials—in conjunction with the adopted materials—provide full coverage of the Common Core State Standards with California additions for the given subject and grade level(s). Intent: Supplemental materials include the minimum amount of content needed to fully address the Common Core State Standards; and Costs for districts to purchase and implement the supplements be kept as low as possible

14. Materials: Evaluation Criteria Aligned to the CCSS Conform to Standards for Evaluating Instructional Materials for Social Content Must be accurate, use proper grammar and spelling, and be free from all errors Meaningful assessments included Comprehensive teacher guidance in efficient instruction for all students Clear instructions for supplemental materials integration

15. Materials: Project Overview

16. Legislative Activity SB 140 – Lowenthal State developed list of supplemental instructional materials that are aligned to the CCSS Allow school districts to adopt instructional materials other than those on the state’s list if the materials meet specific criteria

17. Materials: California Learning Resources Network (CLRN) Resource for supplemental electronic instructional materials Currently reviewing instructional materials and online courses for alignment to the Common Core State Standards http://www.clrn.org/

18. Professional Learning Activities • Subject to AB 250, the CDE will: • Compile a list of existing professional learning (PL) activities and resources currently available • Determine what PL activities and resources are needed by districts • Refine the existing Web site to better communicate activities aimed at transitioning to the Common Core State Standards • Develop and post learning modules to the CDE Web site

19. Professional Learning Activities: Possible Learning Modules Common Core State Standards Instructional strategies to support all learners including English learners, pupils with disabilities and underperforming students Instructional strategies that promote creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and communication skills Integration of subject area content knowledge Instructional leadership and coaching

20. Professional Learning Activities: Possible Learning Modules Audience Teachers Administrators School Leaders Modules will be designed for individual study or group activities

21. Professional Learning Activities: Possible Learning Modules Timeline 2011-12 - development of 4 to 6 modules 2012-14 – development of 8 to 10 modules 2012-14 – module seminars

22. Assessment:CA Joins SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) June 2011 - California joined the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) as a governing state Memorandum of Understanding signed by Governor Brown, Superintendent Torlakson, and State Board of Education President Michael Kirst Governing state role Decision-making capacity

23. Assessment: SBAC • Consortium of 29 states • 19 Governing • 10 Participating • Washington is fiscal agent • WestEd is Project Manager • http://www.k12.wa.us/SMARTER

24. Governing States:CaliforniaConnecticutHawaii Idaho Iowa KansasMaine Michigan MissouriMontana NevadaNew Hampshire North CarolinaOregonUtahVermont WashingtonWest Virginia Wisconsin Advisory States: Alabama Delaware Colorado Kentucky Ohio Pennsylvania North DakotaSouth DakotaWyoming South Carolina Assessments: SBAC States

25. Assessment: SBAC Focus Assessments are aligned to college and career readiness standards Must assess students annually in grades three through eight in English-language arts and mathematics and once in grades ten through twelve Current federal requirements Required technology component

26. Assessments: SBAC Basics Single end-of-year summative assessment; includes performance tasks Computer-adaptive Optional interim assessment tools to be used for diagnostic purposes throughout the school year Optional formative resources (best practices, instructional resources)

27. Assessments: SBAC Timeline

28. Assessments:CDE SBAC Work Groups • Transition to CCSS • Technology Approach* • Assessment Design: Item Development • Assessment Design: Performance Tasks* • Assessment Design: Test Design* • Assessment Design: Test Administration • Reporting • Formative Processes and Tools/Professional Development* • Accessibility and Accommodations (English learner expert*) • Validation and Psychometrics Work Groups denoted with an asterisk are those with representatives from California

29. Assessments: SBAC Opportunities for Teacher Involvement • Feedback on draft contentspecifications • Writing and reviewing of test items and tasks • Range-finding and score validation • Scoring of performance tasks • Collaborate on designing score reports and Web tools

30. SBAC information: www.smarterbalanced.org (Outside Source) www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/smarterbalanced.asp Assessments: SBAC Resources 30

31. Accountability: California’s Future • Implications for existing API structure • ESEA reauthorization • SSPI letter to Secretary Duncan • Mislabel schools as failing who are improving • Request to freeze sanctions • Federal waivers have required commitments beyond ESEA

32. Accountability: Legislative Activity SB 547 – Steinberg Superintendent sponsored Sunset existing Education Code related to API Create a multiple measures system of public school accountability: Education Quality Index: State Assessment Index Graduation Rate Index (high school only) College Preparedness Index (high school only) Career Readiness Index (high school only) Additional index for elementary (e.g., Pupil Engagement or Creativity and Innovation)

33. Transitioning: Common Core System 33

34. Transitioning: Implementation Activities • State Collaborative on Assessment and Student Standards–Implementing the Common Core System (SCASS-ICCS) • SBE updated on CCSS and assessment in July 2011(Item 14) • CCSS and Assessment Transition Planning Meeting with 100 Stakeholders across California August, 23 2011 • SBE action on implementation plan scheduled for November 2011 (tentative)

35. Transitioning: Stakeholder Meetings • A CCSS and Assessment Transition Planning Meeting was held on August 23, 2011, in Sacramento, California. • Worked with stakeholders from across the state to contribute to the development of a CCSS and Assessment transition plan • Approximately 100 participants attended, which included a diverse population representative of: • Teachers, administrators, superintendents, governmental affairs and State Board of Education staff/members, Regional Assessment Network members, Technical Advisory Group (TAG) members, Technical Design Group (TDG) members, organization representatives. • Additional Stakeholder meetings are anticipated over the next 3 years.

36. Transitioning: August 23 Meeting Feedback • Create an implementation plan with specific steps. • Develop a comprehensive communication plan that incorporates a variety of strategies, designed to target the information needs of stakeholder groups. • Create multi-faceted strategies for identifying and addressing equity issues throughout the state

37. Transitioning:Common Core Integrated Action Team • Common Core Integrated Action Team • Use input from stakeholders to create a comprehensive department wide plan for CCSS systems implementation • Design, establish, and monitor systems to ensure effective plan implementation

38. Reflective Tool

39. Tom Adams, Director, Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources, tadams@cde.ca.gov (916) 319-0663 Phil Lafontaine, Director, Professional Learning & Support, plafonta@cde.ca.gov Rachel Perry, Director, Assessment & Accountability, rperry@cde.ca.gov Deb Sigman, Deputy, Curriculum Learning and Accountability, dsigman@cde.ca.gov Contacts