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Curriculum and Instruction Meetings

Curriculum and Instruction Meetings. April 2 nd , 3 rd , 9 th , & 10 th 2019. Summer Learning Opportunities. Mega Conference ~ July 15-19 AETC ~ June 12-14 AMSTI Summer Institutes ARI Summer Achievement Program Summer eLearning Courses ~ June 6-July19

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Curriculum and Instruction Meetings

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  1. Curriculum and Instruction Meetings April 2nd, 3rd, 9th, & 10th 2019

  2. Summer Learning Opportunities • Mega Conference ~ July 15-19 • AETC ~ June 12-14 • AMSTI Summer Institutes • ARI Summer Achievement Program • Summer eLearning Courses ~ June 6-July19 • A+ College Ready Summer Training for Math Teachers • Regional Inservice Center Summer Trainings Click here to see the Facebook Ad for this summer's ALEX resource summits.

  3. Regional Inservice Center (RIC) Summer Professional Development http://www.aricworks.org

  4. Developing a State Support System for Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for English Learners

  5. Evidence – Based Awareness

  6. Evidence – Based Awareness

  7. Evidence – Based Awareness Ohio’s Clearinghouse Link: https://essa.chrr.ohio-state.edu/home

  8. Evidence – Based Awareness What Works Clearinghouse Link: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/

  9. AL State Systemic Improvement Plan AL State Personnel Development Grant SSIP: 2015-2020 SPDG: Creating Effective School Climates and Cultures (Project CESCC) 10/2017-9/2022 Goals: To improve post-school outcomes through 1) Improved school climates; 2) Improved transition services 5-6 objectives for each goal: selection, training, coaching, data/dissemination, infrastructure (and transition state infrastructure) • Goal: Improve post-school outcomes (Indicator 17) • 7 objectives: effective instruction, classroom behavior, schoolwide behavior, systems of support, transition sites, transition infrastructure, project management, parent and stakeholder collaboration Center Street Consulting

  10. State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP): 2015-2020 Center Street Consulting

  11. State Personnel Development Grant: Project Creating Effective Inclusive Environments (CESCC) Center Street Consulting

  12. SSIP vs. SPDG: SPDG Sites Cohort 1 (5 feeder patterns): Andalusia (ES, JHS/HS), Calhoun (Saks ES, MS, HS and White Plains), Hale (Greensboro ES, MS, HS), Midfield City (Rutledge) Center Street Consulting

  13. SSIP vs. SPDG: SSIP Sites Cohort 2 (4 feeder patterns and 13 Sites): Bibb (BCH, CMS), Chickasaw (CH & CE), Enterprise (EH), Marshall (AH), Monroe (MH), Montgomery (CHM), Oxford (OH & DE), Tarrant (TE, TI, TH) Center Street Consulting

  14. SSIP vs. SPDG: SPDG Sites Cohort 2 (3 feeder patterns and 8 Sites): Calhoun (WE & WH, WE & WH, & AM) Hale (HCM), Midfield (ME & MH), Center Street Consulting

  15. SSIP vs. SPDG: SPDG Transition • Cohort 1: Selection occurring now for 8 schools (middle and high schools) Center Street Consulting

  16. SSIP: Academic Gains

  17. Percentage of SSIP Sites Showing Improvements in Attendance Measures

  18. There has been a 60% decrease in the median number of tardies at SSIP Sites.

  19. Decrease of 32 students chronically absent per site compared to baseline.

  20. There has been a 72% decrease in office discipline referrals.

  21. The median number of total suspensions decreased by 72% over the prior four semesters.

  22. The Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) April 2019 Curriculum and Instruction Meetings

  23. DIBELS Update – Superintendent Memorandum • 2019-2020 Transition Year: During the transition year, the ALSDE will: • Continue to pay for the data management system for the 2019-2020 school year • Districts choosing to use DIBELS as an assessment have the option of printing the student booklets, teacher administration guides, and scoring guides in-house with no outsourcing to a third party, or they may contact a company licensed to print and sell DIBELS materials • Support district and school leaders in analyzing DIBELS data for making instructional decisions

  24. On-Going Support for Dyslexia - Alabama’s 11 Dyslexia Learning Lab Schools    • Tuscumbia City Schools – GW Trenholm Primary • Blount County Schools – Blountsville Elementary • Boaz City Schools • Tuscaloosa City Schools – Verner Elementary • Trussville City Schools • Oxford City Schools – Oxford Elementary • Sylacauga City Schools • Montgomery County Schools – Flowers Elementary • Lee County Schools – West Smiths Station Elementary • Mobile County Schools • Pike County Schools – Pike County Elementary        

  25. Alabama Reading Initiative Training for ARI Reading SpecialistsPhase II – ARI Certified Module Facilitator Training • Phase I – 2018-2019 ARI Coaching Residency • Phase II – Summer 2019 ARI Certified Module Facilitator Training • Phase III – 2019-2020 Gradual Release – Module Facilitation • Phase IV – Summer 2020 ARI Certified Module Facilitators for 11 Regional Inservice Centers, Higher Ed preservice, district new teacher training/veteran teacher retooling

  26. On-Going Support for Dyslexia, Summer Learning Opportunities ARI Structured Literacy Training • Deepen reading content knowledge and expertise in recognizing systematic and explicit instruction • Gain confidence with examining and identifying components structured literacy • Experience (hands-on interaction) with multisensory literacy instruction, routines, and procedures MEGA CONFERENCE REGIONAL INSERVICE CENTERS

  27. 32 Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools were selected to receive intensive summer support from the ALSDE ARI and OSI staffs. These ASAP schools will: Develop a Journey to Success plan for successful summer learning for CSI schools Participate in summer learning training and materials for the teachers, coach(es), and administrator(s) Receive on-going summer support from OSI and ARI staff ASAP - Alabama Summer Achievement Program

  28. What’s Ahead? • LETRS Study for ARI staff • LETRS Collaborative with Higher Education Partners • LETRS training for ARI reading coaches

  29. Contact: Karen Porter Coordinator, ARIkporter@alsde.edu 334.694.4632

  30. Curriculum and Instruction Meeting April 2019 Updates

  31. AMSTI Regional Directors and LEA Supports • The regional AMSTI Director is your link to AMSTI services! • Services that can be provided: • ACLD Approved PLUs • Math and Science training – dependent on availability of resources • Planning with LEAs for differentiated support and professional learning in math, science, and STEM based on targeted needs • For all other inquiries and needs: • Dr. Sandy Ledwell • 334-694-4727 • sledwell@alsde.edu

  32. Summer Institute FAQs • Specific questions answered on the handout • For any other question, contact myself or the regional director. • www.amsti.org/sites

  33. Alabama Science in Motion (ASIM) • Alabama Science in Motion (ASIM) is the Grades 9-12 science component of the Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI). The program helps students become college and career ready by providing inquiry based labs and state-of-the art equipment in physics, biology and chemistry. • ASIM is offered to ALL high school science teachers in the state of Alabama absolutely FREE. All teachers have to do to receive this valuable PD, service, and equipment is attend training! • What does ASIM provide? • High Quality Professional Development opportunities which address: • Content Knowledge • Scientific 5E Inquiry • Pedagogy and Best Practices • 3 Dimensional Standards and Assessment • Teacher support • Troubleshooting • Coaching • Equipment and Lab Activities • Over 200 labs offered in each discipline • Correlated to the Alabama Course of Study: Science • Provides equity of opportunity for students across the state To schedule training for your teachers, please contact your local ASIM specialists for available training dates! https://cws.auburn.edu/asim

  34. CS Certification Updates • Legislation – House Bill 216 • Certification Summary – December 2018 (see attachment) • Full Certification Route • Endorsement • Provisional • Course-Specific Permits • Course-Specific Permits • Middle School (4) – Computer Science Discoveries, CS Makers, CS for Innovators and Makers – PLTW, and App Creators - PLTW • High School (8)– CS IB (SL & HL), AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, Exploring Computer Science, CS Essentials (PLTW), Introduction to Computer Science -TEALS, Cybersecurity – PLTW, • Fall ALSDE Certification Memorandum

  35. Upcoming CS Professional Development Opportunities • CS Summit - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-computer-science-education-summit-app-challenge-tickets-54293408045 • CS Summer 2019 PD Flowchart – Who Takes What? • 2019 CS Offerings Summary Flyer • The University of Alabama Computer Science Praxis Preparation Course • Please contact Dr. Jeff Gray at gray@cs.ua.edu

  36. Upcoming CS Professional Development Opportunities • 2019 Elementary CS Fundamentals Information • ECS4Alabama - www.ecs4alabama.org • Partnership between Tuskegee University, University of Alabama, Auburn University, ECS, A+ College Ready, ALSDE to provide experiences to high school students in CS through the Exploring Computer Science (ECS) course

  37. Upcoming CS Student Events • April 6: Alabama Robotics Contest • http://outreach.cs.ua.edu/robotics-contest/ • June: UA Computer Science Summer Camps • http://outreach.cs.ua.edu/camps/

  38. Overview http://www.atim.us/

  39. Find your ATiM Specialist by your Regional Inservice Center: 1 - University of North Alabama – Dr. Barry Wiginton 2 - Athens State University – Courtney Hamilton 3 - Alabama A & M University – Aundria Campbell 4 - University of Alabama – Dr. Robert Mayben 5 - University of Alabama Birmingham – Elizabeth Whitehead 6 - Jacksonville State University – Brandi Caldwell 7 - University of Montevallo – Brooke Veazey 8 - Alabama State University –Vanessa Webster 9 - Auburn University – Carol Foster 10 - University of South Alabama – Elizabeth Sessions 11 - Troy University – Dr. Roland Weldon Project Director- Nikkesha Hooks

  40. To meet the varying needs and time constraints for professional development, ATIM offers a variety of delivery options: Face to Face trainings Regional Trainings & Camps Professional Learning Groups Online Courses and Virtual Classrooms Webinars- ATiM Tech “KNOW”logy Digital Literacy and Computer Science COS aligned training ATiM provides FREE job-embedded professional development for teachers to promote the use of technology in teaching and learning. The program offers services, materials and training that support teachers' professional growth in effective teaching practices, the creation of technology-rich learning environments and project-based learning.

  41. eLearning Alabama offers FREE professional development classes to all Alabama educators. Courses are offered online and typically run 6-weeks. To register for eLearning courses: Go to https://pdweb.alsde.edu Log in and search for the PD Title number for the eLearning course. Select “List” to see available offerings Click “Enroll now” to register for the course Check your email for registration confirmation. Go to: http://elearning.alsde.edu to view the full schedule of courses offered. Summer 2019 June 5 – July 23 EDU4403 Virtual Tours EDU4404 Learning Styles EDU4407 Special Students EDU4422 Classroom Management in the 21st Century EDU4435 Digital Citizenship for the 21st C. Student EDU4437 Visual Strategies to Improve Student Thinking EDU4468 Using Google Classroom EDU4473 Twitter and Facebook EDU4481 Flipped Classroom EDU4499 Teaching First ELLs EDU6611 Becoming Online FAC (10wks/55hrs) REA6451 Dyslexia: What is It an What to Do CIS2201 Computer Science and Digital Literacy Course of Study (K-5) CIS3201 Computer Science and Digital Literacy Course of Study (6-12)

  42. Join ATiM at ALSDE Upcoming Events… • AETC June 12-14, 2019 • Mobile Alabama • http://www.alabamaetc.com/ • Alabama MEGA Conference • July 15-19, 2019 Mobile, Alabama • http://bit.ly/MEGA2019

  43. Contact Alabama Technology in Motion or eLearning Alabama: ALSDE office number: 334.694.4641 Email: atim@alsde.edu or nhooks@alsde.edu

  44. Accountability

  45. Letter Grades:Schools without a Grade 12 The letter grade will be comprised of the individual Indicator Scores that compose the Accountability Reporting System. The summed numerical score will be matched to the traditional grading scale and the resulting letter grade will be displayed in the Accountability Reporting System.

  46. Letter Grades: Schools with a Grade 12 and Systems The letter grade will be comprised of the individual Indicator Scores that compose the Accountability Reporting System. The summed numerical score will be matched to the traditional grading scale and the resulting letter grade will be displayed in the Accountability Reporting System.

  47. Accountability System and Reporting:Proposed Changes to ESSA Plan • Change the definition of chronic absence from 15 to 18 days. • Change the scoring process for the Progress of English Language Proficiency category • Add clarifying information about long-term goals, stating that Alabama will continue using unweighted data for long-term goals and targets for school improvement.

  48. Accountability System and Reporting: Proposed Changes to ESSA Plan • Change the identification of Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools from those falling in the bottom 6% of all Title I schools to those falling in the bottom 5% of all Title I schools. • Remove schools that fall more than 10 percentage points below the state’s average graduation rate from the Comprehensive Support Schools list. ALSDE will use the recommended measure of graduation rate of 67% or below to identify schools.

  49. Accountability System and Reporting:Proposed Changes to ESSA Plan • Modify the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) calculations beginning in the Fall of 2019-20. • Modify the Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) calculations beginning in 2021-2022 school year. • Remove the five-year cohort weight of 20% from the calculation of the graduation rate indicator. Alabama began using 100% of four-year cohort based on stakeholder feedback for Fall 2018.

  50. ACAP Summative Online Tools Training

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