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Assessment and Teaching and Learning Science Webinar

Join this webinar to learn about assessment information and updates for the Washington State Biology EOC, as well as the Washington State Environmental and Sustainability Literacy Plan.

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Assessment and Teaching and Learning Science Webinar

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  1. Assessment andTeaching and LearningScience Webinar October 24, 2011

  2. Presenters • Ellen Ebert • Science Director Teaching and Learning, OSPI • Gilda Wheeler • Program Supervisor, Environmental and Sustainability Education, OSPI • Cinda Parton • Director of Assessment DevelopmentAssessment and Student Information, OSPI • Linda Cabe Smith • Science Assessment CoordinatorAssessment and Student Information, OSPI

  3. Goals for the Webinar: Assessment Information and Update Washington State Environmental and Sustainability Literacy Plan Dissemination November 21 Webinar Information

  4. Biology EOCAssessment Information and Update

  5. Who Takes the Biology EOC? • Biology EOC in 2012 will be administered to: • Any student enrolled in a course credited as high school level biology (Course codes: Biology 03051) • All 10th graders to meet the requirements of NCLB • First retake opportunity will be January/ February 2013

  6. How will the Biology EOC beadministered? • Testing window: May 7 through June 15, 2012 • Locally determined schedule, during last three weeks of the course • May be administered in three 50 minute class settings, or in a single session of approximately 150 minutes • First retake opportunity will be Winter 2013

  7. Biology EOC Test Map

  8. Biology EOC Test Map

  9. Biology EOC Resources

  10. Science Assessment Webpage http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/Assessments.aspx

  11. Science Assessment Webpage, cont. http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/EducatorResources.aspx

  12. Updates for 2012 Biology EOC • Contents: • Background information on the biology EOC • Student pages with sample scenarios and items • Inquiry scenario • Two systems scenarios • Application scenario • 17 items, multiple choice and short answer • Teacher pages • Scoring guides/rubrics • Sample student responses • Annotations with scoring notes for the sample responses http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/pubdocs/ScienceBioEOCUpdate2012.pdf

  13. Science Assessment Webpage, cont. http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/EducatorResources.aspx

  14. Science Assessment Webpage, cont. http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/ItemTemplates.aspx

  15. Science Assessment Webpage, cont. http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/EducatorResources.aspx

  16. Science Assessment Webpage, cont. http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/Assessments.aspx

  17. Science Assessment Webpage, cont. http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/TestItemSpec.aspx

  18. Science Assessment Webpage, cont. http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/Assessments.aspx

  19. Science Assessment Webpage, cont. http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/ProfDevelopment.aspx

  20. Teacher Resource Tool http://www.k12.wa.us/TeacherResourceTool2010-11/default.aspx

  21. Questions? • Science Assessment Contact Information • Science@k12.wa.us • Cinda Parton, Director of Assessment Development • Linda Cabe Smith, Secondary Science Assessment • Kara Monroe, Elementary Science Assessment • Jessica Cole, Administrative Assistant • Science Assessment Web Page • http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/Assessments.aspx

  22. Thank you for your participation! This Webinar and PowerPoint will be available at: http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/Standards.asp

  23. Washington State Environmental and Sustainability Literacy Plan October 2011

  24. What is the WA State Environmental and Sustainability Literacy Plan? Road map for ensuring that K-12 students are environmentally and sustainability literate. Audience: School Districts, Schools, Teachers, Students, Informal educators, Agencies, and Community Partners.

  25. Why This? Why Now? Leverage existing Washington State environmental and sustainability education policies, programs, and resources Funding and implementation opportunities President Obama’s policy priorities in 2011 Environmental Education part of basic education Sustainability Education a national priority Proposed amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

  26. Summary of Proposed NCLI Legislation Would Provide for: Competitive state sub-grants for teacher professional development Matching grants to improve activities and support environmental and sustainability education Up to $1.5 million in a state the size of Washington

  27. Proposed NCLI Act would Require… States to develop a statewide environmental literacy plan that includes environmental education standards and teacher professional development Students understand, analyze and address major environmental challenges. Field experiences as part of regular school curriculum. Programs that contribute to healthy lifestyles through outdoor recreation and sound nutrition.

  28. Purpose of the WA State Plan Leverage existing environmental and sustainability education programs and initiatives Ensure that students in Washington have opportunities to increase their environmental literacy and enhance their academic achievement through real-world, integrated, project based learning Position Washington State to obtain private and public funding

  29. Plan Development and Implementation Multi-stakeholder Steering Committee Developed Draft Plan - Jan-March, 2011 Public Review Draft and Online Survey - March-April, 2011 Final Plan Approved by State Superintendent- July, 2011 Launch Event – October 18, 2011

  30. Contents of the Plan Executive Summary Introduction and Background Lifelong Learning and Community Connections Standards, Content Areas, Courses, and Curriculum Graduation Requirements Professional Development Assessment Implementation and Funding

  31. Plan 2021 Vision Excellent and relevant environmental and sustainability education for each student, in and outside of school, at all grades.

  32. Outcomes and Strategies The Plan includes outcomes and key strategies in each of the six goal areas. To ensure that the Plan would be realistic, attainable, and transformational, the steering committee developed a set of criteria to guide the development of the Plan’s outcomes and strategies.

  33. Theory of change Each goal area includes a theory of change statement articulating the underlying assumptions that were made as to why the strategies will achieve the desired goals and outcomes. The theory of change shows a causal pathway from action to outcome.

  34. Systems Thinking The Plan reflects the E3 (Education, Environment, Economy) initiative to link educators and systems thinkers in order to bring environmental and sustainability education to scale. A systems thinking perspective can help decision-makers better understand the system and its complexity resulting in resilient, responsive, and effective policies.

  35. Goal 1 – Lifelong Learning and Community Connections The community surrounding the K-12 system supports students’ environmental and sustainability literacy. Environmental and sustainability education resources and opportunities are available to all and accessed by many people in Washington State, from the youngest children to senior citizens.

  36. GOAL 2 – Learning Standards, Content Areas, Courses, and Instructional Materials School districts, schools, and teachers in Washington State have the necessary resources to support integrated environmental and sustainability education learning opportunities for each student.

  37. GOAL 3 – Graduation Requirements All students in Washington State have the opportunity to graduate from high school with proficiency in environmental and sustainability literacy and are prepared to continue their education and/or enter related careers.

  38. GOAL 4 – Professional Development A comprehensive environmental and sustainability education professional development program addressing the needs of informal and formal educators is developed and implemented in Washington State.

  39. GOAL 5 – Assessment System Multiple assessments, including summative and formative assessment processes, are used to measure students’ environmental and sustainability literacy and inform teaching and learning.

  40. GOAL 6 – Implementation and Funding Obtain ongoing diversified funding to implement, track, measure, and manage the Washington State Environmental and Sustainability Literacy Plan.

  41. Other NewsGreen Ribbon Schools Washington State will participate in the pilot year of the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools recognition program. This voluntary federal program rewards schools that meet criteria in three pillars: Environmental Impact and Energy Efficiency Healthy School Environments Environmental and Sustainability Education School Application will be available November 30 http://www.k12.wa.us/EnvironmentSustainability/RecognitionProgram.aspx

  42. Thank You! • For more information: • Gilda Wheeler, OSPI : Gilda.Wheeler@k12.wa.us • Abby Ruskey, E3 Washington: Aruskey@EEAW.org

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