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In Search of Standards-aligned Instruction Update on S.E.C. in Delaware. Mike Stetter Director of Curriculum Delaware Department of Education September 11, 2007. DE-S.E.C. Start up Plan. Phase I (2005-06) DDOE core team training Initial Coding effort- Math, ELA
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In Search of Standards-aligned Instruction Update on S.E.C. in Delaware Mike Stetter Director of Curriculum Delaware Department of Education September 11, 2007
DE-S.E.C. Start up Plan Phase I (2005-06) • DDOE core team training • Initial Coding effort- Math, ELA • Pilot study- Middle Schools (Spring 06)
What did the SEC Middle School Pilot Reveal about Math? Mathematics 2006Highlights • Alignment Index 0.45-0.6 across schools in study • Over-emphasis on memorization • Under-emphasis on Data Analysis, Probability, Statistics • Opportunities to integrate technology as described in standards not fully used
What did the SEC Middle School Pilot Reveal about ELA? Reading 2006 Highlights • Alignment Index 0.43- 0.49 across schools in study • Repetitive content focus across grades • Over-emphasis on vocabulary • Higher level of cognitive demand needed • Suggested check on Grade Level Expectations (GLE’s)
Data spurs action • Development of Five-year differentiated Professional Development Plan for state’s mathematics teachers and specialists • English Language Arts focus on critical reading skills and writing across the curriculum
SEC Project Lessons Learned • Timing of SEC Teacher Survey and 301 • Project Communications are key • Written agreements with schools • Plan on technology glitches • Build local capacity to use SEC data
DE-S.E.C. Phase II (2006-07) • Coding SEC Science • Participate in SEC/Social Studies survey design and field testing • High School Study • SEC required for MSP
2007 Delaware HS/MS SEC Study • School districts eye Regulation 502 • Principals’ briefing and written agreements • Flexibility in SEC scheduling and 301 • Training for district SEC facilitators • Participation: 13 High Schools (42% of schools) 7 Middle Schools (22% of schools)* *Total MS(2006,2007)=14 (44% of schools)
Phase III (2007-08) Planned Activities • Reg. 502 Local Curriculum Alignment • Decision on Grade 7/8 Reading Recoding-Compare 2006 and 2007 MS results • Schedule SEC Science /SEC Social Studies study-use existing local facilitators
Phase III (2007-08) Planned Activities • Development of SEC analysis workbook with Learning Point Associates, CCSSO and Mid-Atlantic Comprehensive Center (MACC) • Review MSP SEC results • Incorporate SEC into technical assistance to underperforming schools