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Curriculum Calibration

Curriculum Calibration. Sylvia Fajardo January 13, 2009. What is Curriculum Calibration?. It is the collection and analysis of student work to measure the alignment of assignments to grade level standards. Why are we doing this?. Why are we doing this?. PI-5 Corrective Action

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Curriculum Calibration

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  1. Curriculum Calibration Sylvia Fajardo January 13, 2009

  2. What is Curriculum Calibration? • It is the collection and analysis of student work to measure the alignment of assignments to grade level standards

  3. Why are we doing this?

  4. Why are we doing this? • PI-5 Corrective Action • State Sanction- SAIT • DataWorks is an approved SAIT • Charter Renewal Sept. 2011: Begin Charter Renewal Process Jan 2013: We are notified of our renewal status! Must make AYP! Must make AYP! Off Academic Probation ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ‘13

  5. The Process of Curriculum Calibration • Teachers received folder • Collected samples for 3 students/1 week • Work was sent to DataWorks • DataWorks analyzed 2064 student samples • Reports were created • Findings were presented to the faculty

  6. Improvement Steps • Training on California Standards • Review textbooks and supplementary materials to verify they are on grade level and match the standards tested. • Identify misaligned textbook chapters that don’t need to be taught and can be skipped. • Obtain and create materials for standards not addressed or not well covered in existing materials

  7. Improvement Steps • Have a ceremonial bonfire to rid the classrooms of inappropriate worksheets. • Meet in grade levels to develop calibrated, grade level worksheets. • Create pacing calendars to ensure coverage of all standards before test date.

  8. Leadership Team/Curriculum Council • Collect random student work to maintain tight alignment to the standards. Tracks B, C, D February 9 Track A February 23 • Provide ongoing feedback

  9. Important Dates • EDI Feedback and Coaching Grades K-2 January 26 and 27 Grades 3-5 February 9 and 10

  10. DataWorks Quotes • Standards are designed to advance students knowledge every year, not to re-teach prior content. • Our goal is to teach grade level content every day

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