World Language Essential Standards 2012-2013 Webinar Series RttT SI Group Broadcast 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, January

1. World Language Essential Standards2012-2013 Webinar Series RttTSI GroupBroadcast 3:30-4:30 p.m.Thursday, January 17, 2013

2. Today’s Agenda • Webinar Controls & WLES Wiki • State & Race to the Top (RttT) Updates • Tech Tools Focus: Home Base(formerly the IIS) • Next Steps & FI RttT Survey

3. Webinar Controls&WLES Wiki

4. Webinar Controls • Recording  Archives • Archives as PD Resources • Audio controls and monitoring • Questions box • Time Check & Questions between sections

5. WLES Wikihttp://wlnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/ Professional Development Summer Institutes 2011 2012 2013 IHE Institutes 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 Webinars 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014

6. Time Check & Questions

7. State & Race to the Top (RttT)Updates

8. State Updates New PD Modules at NC Educationhttp://center.ncsu.edu/nc/ Recently released modules: • Connecting with Our 21st Century Learners • Digital Literacies in the K-12 Classroom • Introduction to Data Literacy • Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects • North Carolina School Executive Standards and Evaluation Process • Understanding Young Student Behavior in the Classroom 2012-2013 Implementation Guide http://rt3nc.org/pubs/impguide2012/ More Info: Dr. Lynne Johnsonlynne.johnson@dpi.nc.gov Dr. GeetanjaliSonigeetanjali.soni@dpi.nc.gov

9. State Updates Preparing Students for the World: Final Report of the State Board of Education’s Task Force on Global Education 5 Commitments (with specific recommendations) 1: Robust and Cutting-edge Teacher Support and Tools 2: Leading-edge Language Instruction 3: New School Models 4: District Networking and Recognition 5: Strategic International Relationships  To download a copy of the final report, go to: http://seclang.ncwiseowl.org/policy___legislation/sbe_task_force_final_report_accepted

10. State Updates 2013 FLANC Spring Fling Saturday, March 2, 2013 in Greenville, NC Go to www.flanc.orgfor more information Kc Kassermankc.kasserman@flanc.org

11. February 5th – Region 1 (Kermit E. White Center in Elizabeth City) February 12th – Region 2 (River Landing Clubhouse in Wallace) February 19th– Region 4 (Mid Pines Inn in Southern Pines) February 26th– Region 3 (McKimmon Center in Raleigh) RttT Updates:Spring RESA Meetings March 5th – Region 5 (Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro) March 12th – Region 6 (UNCC in Charlotte) March 19th – Region 8 (WRESA A-B Tech in Enka) March 21st – Region 7 (NWRESA Holiday Inn Express in North Wilkesboro)

12. World Language Program–specificUpcoming PD Opportunities • Classical Languages: Latin WorkshopBeing planned for National Latin Teacher Recruitment Week, March 4 – 8, 2013 • Dual & Heritage Languages: March 13, 2013World Language Assessment Examples (AEs) Teacher Work Session for Dual Language/Immersion Programs • Face-to-Face and virtual participation options available • Session will run 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Teachers need to bring a laptop and curriculum documents

13. RttT Updates Pearson to Provide Home Base Components Home Base website: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/homebase/ More Info: Sarah McManus Sarah.mcmanus@dpi.nc.gov

14. Agenda For Institute Educator Effectiveness www.ncpublicschools.org/educatoreffect/

15. OverviewRationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ The central focus of READY is improving student learning ... by enabling and ensuringgreat teaching.

16. What is our goal?Rationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ Before Teaching and Leading Develop effective teachers and leaders in preparation programs Great Teachers and LeadersAn effective teacher in every classroom and leader in every school Student Readiness Achievement and growth for all students During Teaching and Leading Use meaningful evaluation and professional development to increase effectiveness of teachers and leaders

17. Measures of Effective TeachingRationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ This research suggests: • Multiple measures are important. • Including student growth improves objectivity of evaluation.

18. Standards 6 & 8 – The BasicsRationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ • Teachers 1 2 3 4 5 6 Contribute to Academic Success Demonstrate Leadership Establish Environment KnowContent Facilitate Learning Reflect on Practice • Principals (and other Administrators) 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Human Resource Leadership External Development Leadership Micro-politicalLeadership Academic Achievement Leadership Strategic Leadership InstructionalLeadership Cultural Leadership ManagerialLeadership Strategic Leadership

19. Growth ModelRationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ Standards 6 and 8 are measures of Growth • Teachers 6 Contribute to Academic Success • Principals 8 Academic Achievement Leadership Academic Achievement Leadership

20. Teacher Ratings CategoriesRationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ • Teachers 1 2 3 4 5 6 Contribute to Academic Success Demonstrate Leadership Establish Environment KnowContent Facilitate Learning Reflect on Practice • 5 Rating Categories • 3 Rating Categories Not Demonstrated Developing Proficient Accomplished Distinguished Does Not Meet Expected Growth Meets Expected Growth Exceeds Expected Growth

21. Teacher Status Rationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs ▲ 1 2 3 4 5 Establish Environment KnowContent Facilitate Learning Demonstrate Leadership Reflect on Practice Standards 1-5In the year Proficient or Higher on Standards1-5 Any rating lower than proficient Accomplishedor Higher on Standards1-5 And/Or And And Standard 6Three-year rolling average Does Not Meet Expected Growth Meets or Exceeds Expected Growth Exceeds Expected Growth ) / 3 ) 6 6 6 + + 2 years ago 1 year ago Currentyear

22. Growth Data for World Language Teachers B A C D Courses Focused on Performance Locally Developed Courses MSLs EOCs,EOGs and VoCATS • Guidance from DPI by 2013- 2014 on appropriate methods to gather and analyze evidence of student learning based on the: • Performance-based nature of content area and NCES • Varying amounts of instructional time and program configurations

23. Time Check & Questions

24. Tech Tools FocusHome Base

25. Welcome to Home Base

27. One Technology Platform Student Information System (SIS) Instructional Improvement System (IIS) Tools for Teaching and Learning Tools for Information and Data

28. Why Home Base? • Improving teacher effectivenessby providing tools aligned to NC’s Standard Course of Study that promote efficiency by connecting grade books, lessons, instructional resources, and assessments • Ensuring daily parent access to student grades and assignments • Providing time saving toolsthat give ongoing data, results, and recommendations to teachers and students

29. Sign-On Lesson Plans Assessment Professional Development & Educator Evaluation Student Information and Learner Profile Standards & Curriculum Data Analysis and Reporting Instructional Design, Practice & Resources

30. Student Information & Learner Profile • Teachers takes attendance, enters grades, checks students’ performance • Nurse checks immunizations and tracks daily medications • Counselor discusses performance with parents, reviews graduation goals with student • Superintendent views PMR and reports on demographics, dropout rates and appropriates funding • Principal reviews disciplinary action while discussing with parents

31. Standards & Curriculum • Standards in a content area • Learning progressions • Standard Course of Study (Common Core and Essential Standards) and Curriculum Resources • Teacher or Executive Professional Standards

32. Instructional Design, Practice & Resources • Find sample lesson plans, units, resources • Create lesson plans and link to appropriate resources • Differentiate lessons for students • Access Open EducationResources Lesson Plans

33. Assessments • Search for assessment items/tasks • Create, administer, and score assessments at classroom, school, and district levels • Administer statewide assessments • Formative Assessment Strategies and Resources

34. Data Analysis & Reporting • Customizable views • Role-based Information • Multiple Data Comparisons • Attendance • Grades • Test Scores • Discipline

35. Professional Development & Educator Evaluation • View, register for, participate in PD • Get suggestions for PD based on class performance or observation/evaluation data • Implement educator evaluation processes

39. Timeline Began transition to new SIS Preparing Content for Home Base IIS Vendor Approval & Contract Award September 2012  Fall 2012  December2012  Integration of the SIS and the IIS Pilots for IIS Components of Home Base Home Base goes Live* Early 2013  Mid - 2013  Starting 2013-14 School Year * Includes the Student Information, Curriculum, Instruction and Educator Evaluation components, with other components to follow.

40. Website www.ncpublicschools.org/homebase

41. Contact: Remedy homebase.incidents@its.nc.gov You can email your questions about Home Base (the system, implementation or training) Questions will be logged into Remedy for assistance Support personnel provide the answer, research or assign to the appropriate area for resolution Incidents are categorized for statistical reporting to aid in identifying problem areas as well as providing a knowledge base  If you have a question that is not about the system, implementation or training, you may contact the Home Base staff at home_base_ready@dpi.nc.gov

42. Time Check & Questions

43. Next Steps&FI RttT Survey

44. Next Steps • Continue to explore the resources available on the WLES wiki (http://wlnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/) • Learn more about Home Base and the final report from the Global Education Task Force • Look for emails about registering for Spring RESA sessions, program-specific workshops, webinars, etc.

45. 2012 – 2013 World Language Webinar Series RttT SI Group Thursdays at 3:30-4:30 p.m. • September 20, 2012 • January 17, 2013 • March 7, 2013 • June 6, 2013

46. 2012 – 2013 World Language Webinar Series DPI Update 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. • Thursday, January 31, 2013 • Monday, April 22, 2013 Note: The DPI Update from Round 1 of FLANC 2012 will be recorded and posted on the webinar page.

47. 2012 – 2013 World Language Webinar Series Topical Webinars Various times and dates • LinguaFolioThursday, November 1, 20123:30 – 4:30 p.m. • Proficiency-based RubricsWednesday, February 20, 20134:00 – 5:00 p.m. • Sharing Local PD on the WLES wikiMay 2013 with details TBD

48. Helga FascianoSection Chief of K-12 Program AreasHelga.Fasciano@dpi.nc.gov919-807-3864 Ann Marie GunterWorld Language ConsultantAnn.Gunter@dpi.nc.gov919-807-3865 Curriculum & InstructionWorld Languages NCDPI World Languages websitehttp://seclang.ncwiseowl.org/

49. Please complete the RttT Webinar Survey at www.go.ncsu.edu/webinarbyThursday, January 24

50. Q & A