What’s New? English Language Arts and Mathematics Grade Level Content Expectations

1. What’s New? English Language Arts and Mathematics Grade Level Content Expectations OEAA Conference 2005 Office of School Improvement

2. Where are We Headed?

3. Our Focus

4. Standards – Broad Content Learning Statements Benchmarks – More Discrete Grade Span Learning Expectations “OLD” MEAP GLCE – Grade Level Content Performance Expectations NEWMEAP Locally-Based Curricular Alignment *LBA The Structure of Curriculum Classroom–Based Instructional Design *TM

5. What are Grade Level Content Expectations? • Further clarification of student expectations on grade level assessments • Rigorous academic targets • Basis for assessment items in the annual collection of student achievement data to measure skills and concepts over time • Requirement of No Child Left Behind Legislation of 2001

6. Remember… The Michigan Curriculum FrameworkStandards and Benchmarks continue to represent the full scope of the curriculum!

7. Purpose of Companion Documents • Connect assessment with curriculum • GLCE re-emphasize the importance of the Michigan Curriculum Framework, including the Teaching, Learning & Assessment Standards • Connects the familiar (MCF) with the new (GLCE)

9. Grade Specific Website DRAFT

10. Grade Specific Links to… • Michigan Curriculum Framework • Teaching, Learning,& Assessment Standards • Grade Level Content Expectations

11. Grade Specific Links to… • Content Expectations Across the Grades* • Alignment at a Glance • MCF Alignment Document

12. Grade Specific Links to… • Reading First • MLPP • MiCLASS • Clarification Document* • Reading & Writing Genre Matrix, K-8* • Educators’ Guide to Lexiles* • Vocabulary Lists* • Genre Definitions* • Dolch Words • Parent’s Guide • Scope Alignment* • MiClimb

13. Mathematics

14. Taking a Second Look • Our Purpose To make the Grade Level Content Expectations more teacher friendly by ensuring that: • There is parallel text across the grades • The intent of the expectations are clear • The content is correct • There is a proper flow of concepts and skills across the grades – no repetitions or gaps

16. Protocol for Development and Dissemination of Curricular Documents • Document development by work group of scholars • Review by small group of MDE & representative practitioners • MDE internal review • State Board of Education review • Web review • Work group of scholars revises documents • Draft documents sent for National Review • Edits based on National Review • Final documents to State Board of Education for approval • Final documents disseminated

17. Resources for Parents The Parent’s Guides are companion documents for Mathematics and English Language Arts Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCE). The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has completed booklets for families of children in kindergarten through eighth grade. The documents are available on www.michigan.gov/glce

18. Parent’s Guides • Grade level and content focused, user-friendly booklets describing the GLCE • Contain a brief letter that can be customized for each school site • Can be easily reproduced in the school • Translations coming in Spanish and Arabic

20. GLCE’ Impact on MEAP Test Design • GLCE represent the content students should master by the end of the grade level. • Future testing will occur in the fall. • ELA assesses previous years’ outcomes (cumulative). • Mathematics assesses the outcomes from the previous year.

21. Differentiating Instruction • How do we work with the GLCE to meet the needs of all students? • What are ways that Special Education and general education teachers can work together with the GLCE? • How do we meet the needs of English Language Learners? • How can we create a common vision?

22. Collaboration and Integration • Educators working together to meet the needs of all students • Using multiple methods to address learning styles and teach concepts • Integrating technology throughout the curriculum

23. What Else? • What initiatives are going on in your school or district? • What can you do to incorporate the GLCE into your curriculum and assessment practices? • What do you need to support your efforts?

24. Next Steps • Have frequent conversations about the GLCE. • Look at classroom/building/district curricula and assessment. • Look at current practices and align to GLCE. • Use Data – what are student strengths and what do they need. • CELEBRATE SUCCESSES!

25. Contacts For more information on the Grade Level Content Expectations or Michigan Educational Assessment Program

26. WEB Resources • www.oakland.k12.mi.us/scope SCoPE Curriculum • www.michigan.gov/glce GLCE Website • www.michigan.gov/meap OEAA Website • www.educ.msu.edu/k12outreach MSU K-12 Outreach Website • http://mtn.merit.edu/index.html The Michigan Teacher Network

27. Dr. Yvonne Caamal Canul Betty Underwood Director Assistant Director Office of School Improvement (OSI) OSI, Curriculum and Instruction Canuly@michigan.govUnderwoodb@michigan.gov Gale Sharpe, GLCE Support Ruth Anne Hodges, Math Consultant OSI, Curriculum and Instruction OSI, Curriculum and Instruction Sharpeg@michigan.govHodgesra@michigan.gov Lynnette VanDyke, English Language Arts Consultant OSI, Curriculum and Instruction Vandykel@michigan.gov Office of School Improvement

28. Edward Roeber Senior Executive Director OEAA Roebere@michigan.gov Jane Faulds English Language Arts Assessment Consultant OEAA Fauldsj@michigan.gov Mike Radke MEAP Testing Coordinator OEAA Radkem@michigan.gov Kyle Ward Mathematics Assessment Consultant OEAA Wardk@michigan.gov Office of Educational Assessment and Accountability

29. Thank youfor all that you do for Michigan students!