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Colorado Academic Standards Review Process Overview

Learn about upcoming revisions to Colorado Academic Standards. Understand the process, legislative requirements, and how to get involved. Discover key components and timelines for review.

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Colorado Academic Standards Review Process Overview

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  1. Upcoming Standards Review and Revision Process Melissa Colsman, Ph.D. Karol Gates February 2, 2017

  2. Introductions • Melissa Colsman, Associate Commissioner, Student Learning Division • Karol Gates, Director, Office of Standards and Instructional Support 2

  3. Purpose • To provide participants with information about the state plans for the standards revision process and how local boards of education, parents, and community members can be involved in the process • To gather input on the standards review and revision process 3

  4. The Relationship to Standards to Classroom Instruction Broad goals articulating what students should know, understand, and be able to do over a given time period. State • An organized plan of instruction: a sequence of instructional units. • Can be a published program or district developed Local Districts Learning experiences designed to meet the needs of students.

  5. What Are the Legislative Requirements for the Colorado Academic Standards? 5

  6. CAP4K Timeline • 2008: CAP4K passes; school readiness and postsecondary workforce readiness defined by the State Board of Education • 2009: Standards revision process conducted; new standards adopted in all ten content areas (called the Colorado Academic Standards) • 2010: Assessment system attributes defined; Common Core State Standards in mathematics and English/language arts adopted; standards in these two content areas reissued • 2011-13: Transition process to new standards and assessments • 2013-14: Full implementation of standards and continued transition to new assessment system • July 1, 2018: The first review and revision cycle for the Colorado Academic Standards is set to conclude (and every six years thereafter) 6

  7. Key Components of CAP4K Related to Standards The Colorado Academic Standards must: • Minimally include: reading, writing, mathematics, science, history, geography, visual arts, performing arts, physical education, world languages, English language competency, economics, civics, financial literacy • HB 16-1198 requires addition of optional, secondary computer science standards by July 2018 • Be comparable in scope, relevance, and rigor to the highest national and international standards • Require the development of creativity and innovation skills; critical-thinking and problem-solving skills; communication and collaboration skills; social and cultural awareness; civic engagement; initiative and self-direction; flexibility; productivity and accountability; character and leadership; and information technology application skills • Be aligned with career and technical education standards, as practicable • Be aligned with the state’s postsecondary and workforce description • Lead to postsecondary and workforce readiness 7

  8. Computer Science Standards • The Colorado General Assembly passed House Bill 16-1198 during the 2016 legislative session requiring the development of secondary computer science standardsto be adopted by the State Board of Education by July 1, 2018. • The standards need to identify the knowledge and skills secondary students should acquire related to computer science, including computer coding. • The standards are to be articulated in one or more courses that districts could choose to qualify as a graduation requirement for mathematics or science. • Districts may choose to adopt the standards. • CDE will engage a committee to develop recommended computer science standards during the same timeline as the standards review and revision process. 8

  9. What Are the Components of the Review and Revision Proposal? 9

  10. Guiding Principles for Process • Transparent: Process and decisions are public • Announcements on the website, CDE communications and monthly webinars • Online application elements • Inclusive: Process involves key stakeholders • Variety of stakeholders included: educators, administrators, higher education, parents, community members • Representation of all regions within the state • Blind Review: Vetting based on qualifications • Blind application process-all applications will be given an application ID number • Review teams of 4-5 to recommend committee members using vetting rubrics • Review teams will consist of CDE staff and external partners

  11. Roles and Responsibilities 11

  12. Basic Process Public Input Public Input 12

  13. Review and Revision Timeline 13

  14. Standards Committee Application Process

  15. Standards Review and Revision Committees • Thirteen content area committees: Arts (consisting of four content areas: drama; dance and theatre arts; music; visual arts); comprehensive health and physical education; mathematics; reading, writing, and communicating; science; social studies to include personal financial literacy; world languages; English language development; computer science • Committee composition: Educators from each grade span (P - 2, 3 -5, 6 - 8, 9 - 12) and representatives from higher education, parents, English learners, special education, business, administrators and community partners to the extent possible.

  16. Standards Review and Revision Committees • Content area committees to represent educators, business leaders, representatives from higher education, and parents/community members in content area committees. • CDE will solicit committee participation through an online application process for each of the thirteen standards areas. • Applicants will be required to demonstrate content area expertise and willingness to serve. • Applications will be considered using a blind-review process, considering only the applicants’ qualifications. • The review committees will utilize feedback from stakeholders and research to inform recommended revisions to the Colorado Academic Standards.

  17. Application Categories • Professional Sector (PreK, Elementary, Middle, High School, Higher Education, Community, Parents) • Geographic Region (Denver Metro Region, North Central Region, Northeast Region, Northwest Region, Pikes Peak Region, West Central Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region) • Specialized Education Experience (Gifted and Talented, Students with Disabilities ELL Students, and Early Childhood) • Expertise in Standards Related Work

  18. Anticipated Key Dates • February 15, 2017: Application Window Opens • March  15, 2017: Application Window Closes • March 20-28, 2017: Application Reviews Conducted • March 28-30, 2017: Applicants Notified • April 3, 2017: Committee Membership Announced

  19. What’s Happening Now? • Results of Standards Perception Survey • Online Standards Feedback System • Purpose: Gain specific feedback on each standard to inform the planning process and the work of the standards committees • Timeline: November 9 – April 30*, 2017 19

  20. Computer Science Standards Input Meetings • Purpose: Seek input from stakeholders on initial planning for the computer science standards development process • Timeline: October - November • 170 registrants • Facilitated by Education Commission of the States • Meetings held in Denver, Pueblo, and Grand Junction with a webinar conducted for those unable to attend

  21. Key Themes from Computer Science Standards Input Meetings Colorado’s computer science standards ought to: • Be adaptable to the rapid changes in technology • Require mastery and application of skills, including in real-world contexts • Be integrated into other disciplines • Consider student learning prior to the secondary level • Raise student awareness of computer science job opportunities • Increase business partnerships, including through work-based learning opportunities • Increase in number of Colorado youth pursuing computer science careers

  22. Standards Perception Survey • Purpose: Gain the general perceptions of the standards from multiple stakeholder groups to inform the planning process • Timeline: October 19 – November 13 • Responses: • 2,833 total responses • From all counties except Custer, Dolores, and Hinsdale • From 146 out of 178 school districts 22

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  24. Roles of Educator Respondents N = 1,762 24

  25. Overall Impressions of the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) N=2,316 • Overall, around half of all survey respondents view the CAS positively (49%). • Education policy advocates (71%) and K-12 educators (53%) are more supportive of the CAS than other respondent groups. • K-12 teachers who receive higher levels of training and support have more favorable opinions of the CAS than those with less training or support. 25

  26. Positive Impression of the CAS by Role 26 Combined “Very Positive” and “Positive”

  27. Educators’ Positive Impression of the CAS by Familiarity, Training, and Support 27 Combined “Very Positive” and “Positive”

  28. Perceived Rigor of the CAS by School Level 28

  29. Perceived Level of CAS Revision Needed by Content Area 29

  30. Importance of Factors for the CAS Revision Process 30

  31. How effective are the CAS in promoting higher student performance and improved student outcomes? By Role 31

  32. Status of Online Standards Feedback System • Purpose: Gain specific feedback on each standard to inform the planning process and the work of the standards committees • Timeline: November 9 – April 30 • To date number of unique users: 136 • To date number of comments provided: 453 32

  33. What’s Happening Now? • Screen shot examples: 33

  34. Online Standards Feedback System 34

  35. Distribution of Comments Within Online Standards Review Systems 35

  36. What’s On the Horizon? • Early 2017 • Launch communications for the standards review and revision process • February - March 2017 • Application window for the standards review and revision committees • Monthly through July 2018 • Communication to stakeholders about the progress of the review and revision process and information about how to be involved • Webinar series beginning February 7 • Updates to State Board of Education and decision points for the standards review and revision process 36

  37. Questions, Comments, and Feedback 37

  38. Your Input Welcome 38

  39. How To Become Involved • Provide input using the online standards feedback system https://www.cde.state.co.us/apps/costandardsreview/login • Provide your comments to the department about the review and revision process: standardsreview2018@cde.state.co.us • Sign up to receive standards review and revision updates: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/standardsupdate • Apply to be on a committee or recruit members 39

  40. Communications Resources Parent Guides Comprehensive FAQs Standards Development History

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