2013-14 Webinar Series Part 4:
Career- and College-Ready Learning Standards System Implications
Leading & Planning for 2014/15
Presented by: Jessica Vavrus, OSPI Assistant Superintendent ,
Teaching and Learning
“These standards are not intended to be
new names for old ways of doing business.” (CCSS-M)
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Our
Time
Today
Topics
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Updates since March – Staying
Connected
Leading and Planning the
Transition into 2014/15
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PowerPoint Presentation
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Handout:
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WA CCR Implementation:The Shifts & Top Resources
(Updated!) (Word)
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Foundational Documents/Articles:
 Building on the Common Core, David Conley
(PDF)
Resources for each
Implementation Phase
Communication Resources
Planning Tools and Templates
Smarter Balanced Updates
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Conley’s 4 Keys of Career and College Readiness (PPT)
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Fundamentals of Learning, Part 2, Margaret
Heritage (PDF)
Game Planning for the Common Core, etc – blog
compilation (Word)
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Materials (posted online)
Action Planning Resources:
 CCSS Self-Assessment for Principals – from
AWSP (Word)
 CCR Action Planning & Goal Document (Word)
 Communications Planning Template (Word)
 Year-at-a-Glance Planning Calendar Template
(Word)
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Before we dig in…some formative
information gathering
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Who’s out there?
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How engaged have you been?
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What are you most proud of from 2013/14?
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What do you need support with for 2014/15?
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OSPI CCR Quarterly Webinar Series
http://www.k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/UpdatesEvents.aspx#Webinar
2013-14 Topics
Dates
1. CCR Standards &
System Implications
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Audience: District and
Building Leaders
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Relevant state standards and assessment
updates
Resources for building capacity among
district and building leaders for CCSS /
NGSS transitions and implementation
Focus on system/planning issues & resources
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Sept. 2013
Jan. 2014
March 2014
May 27, 2014
2. CCSS-Mathematics
Anne Gallagher
Katy Absten
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Grade-band specific foci
Digging into instructional tools and
resources focused on CCSS-M
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Sept. 2013
Dec. 2013
March 2014
May 29, 2014
3. CCSS-English language
arts
Liisa Moilanen Potts
Amy BaunsgardHeusser
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Digging into instructional tools and
resources focused on CCSS-ELA
ELA within the content areas – tools and
how it looks in classrooms
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Sept. 2013
Dec. 2013
March 2014
May 27, 2014
4. Science and the NGSS
Ellen Ebert & Amber
Farthing
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WA 2009 Science standards and the
transition to NGSS
Orientation to state supports and 4-year
Transition Plan (starting with “Year 0”)
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Sept. 2013
Dec.2013
March 2014
May 28, 2014
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Instructional Materials
Updates since March
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Supports from this year
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March 2014 CCR Webinar – tools and processes
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April 30, 2014 Instructional Materials Webinar with Sandra Alberti
(Achieve the Core)
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http://k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/InstructionalMaterialsReview.aspx
OER resources and reviews (handout)
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http://k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/UpdatesEvents.aspx
https://digitallearning.k12.wa.us/oer/events.php
On the horizon
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Formalizing collaborative work with other states –
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materials reviews (WA and Louisiana)
OER development (ID, UT, WA)
Coming this Fall! EdReports.org
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Leading and Planning the
Transitions
The “What” and the “How”
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CCSS and NGSS
Washington’s Implementation Phases and Timelines
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Phase 1: CCSS and NGSS
Exploration
Phase 2: Build Awareness
& Begin Building
Statewide Capacity
Phase 3: Build Statewide
Capacity and Classroom
Transitions
Phase 4: Statewide
Application and
Assessment
Ongoing: Statewide
Coordination and
Collaboration to Support
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Guiding Beliefs and Approach toward
CCR Implementation in WA
2-Prongs
The What: Content Shifts (for students and
educators)
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Belief that past standards implementation efforts have provided a strong
foundation on which to build for CCSS;
HOWEVER there are shifts that need to be attended to in the content.
The How: System “Remodeling”
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Belief that successful CCSS implementation will not take place top down
or bottom up – it must be “both, and…”
Comprehensive Professional Learning Systems are KEY
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CCR Implementation – through a district,
building, and classroom lens
Phase 1: CCSS Exploration
Phase 2: Build Awareness & Begin
Building Capacity
Phase 3: Build State & District
Capacity and Classroom Transitions
Phase 4: Statewide Application and
Assessment
Ongoing: Statewide Coordination
and Collaboration to Support
Implementation
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Where to Start…
FIRST: Phase 1 Exploration and Awareness
Among…
 District leaders and leadership teams
 Building leaders and building teams
Take the time to immerse yourself in and learn about…
 The WHY and the WHAT –
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The background and vision of the CCR standards
Major shifts in the content
Connections across contents and initiatives (e.g., TPEP)
The HOW –
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Our state’s approach toward supporting implementation
Emerging resources and support systems
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Washington’s Vision for Education
Every Washington public school student
will graduate from high school globally
competitive for work and postsecondary
education and prepared for life in the
21st century.
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Class of 2011: Bridgeport High School
Implementing Career- and College- Ready
Standards in Washington State
Our Vision: Every student will have access to CCR standards
through high quality instruction aligned with the standards every day;
and every educator is prepared and supported to implement the
standards in their classrooms every day.
Our Purpose: To develop a statewide system with resources that
supports all school districts in their preparation of educators and
students.
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The “What”:
Conley’s 4 Keys of College and Career
Readiness
Resource & Protocol:
• Building on the Common Core, Conley Article
(Handout)
• Use with District/Building Leadership Teams to build
your vision for CCR (Jigsaw activity)
Source: Education Policy Improvement
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The “What”:
Key Content Shifts – ELA, Math, Science
Shifts in ELA
Shifts in Mathematics
Building knowledge through
content-rich nonfiction and
informational texts in addition to
literature
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Reading and writing grounded in
evidence from the text
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Regular practice with complex
text and its academic vocabulary
These apply to content area (social studies,
science, and technical subject) teachers as
well as to English teachers.
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Focus: fewer topics focused on deeply
in each grade
Coherence: Concepts logically
connected from one grade to the next
and linked to other major topics within
the grade
Rigor: Fluency with arithmetic,
application of knowledge to real world
situations, and deep understanding of
mathematical concepts
Shifts in Science
1.
The NGSS Reflect the Interconnected Nature of Science through Focus,
Understanding, and Application of Content
2.
The Science Concepts in the NGSS Build Coherently from K–12.
3.
Science and Engineering are Integrated across K–12 in the NGSS.
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The “What”:
The Power of the Shifts
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Know them – both the what and the why
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Internalize them
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Apply them to decisions about
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Time
Energy
Resources
Conversations with parents, students, colleagues, partners
This effort is about much more than implementing the next
version of the standards. It is about preparing all students for
college and careers.
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NEXT: Phase 2 – Build Capacity
Start the transition by Setting the Course!
 Identify a core implementation leadership team
(across grades and subjects; parents? Community
partners?)
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Establish a shared vision that will guide implementation with all
students and educators – what will it mean for your
district/building?
Take stock of current instructional practices, strengths, and
challenges
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Fundamentals of Learning
Instructional Practice Guides - www.achievethecore.org
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Possible Protocol: Unpacking the
Fundamentals of Learning
1. Unpack the Fundamentals
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Making Meaning
Managing Learning
Participating & Contributing
As you read…
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Highlight key words/phrases to share
Jot down brief summary on implications to your work
After you read…
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Each person shares 1 phrase and reflects on implications to their work
Team members briefly respond (3-4 minutes/person)
2. Apply to Instruction in Action
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Teaching Channel Video 6th Grade Geometry - “Table for 22”
As you watch the video…
Refer to pages 11-13 in the Fundamentals article
Underline or star items on the lists you see demonstrated in the lesson
After the video…
Debrief with your group
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NEXT: Phases 2 (Build Capacity), 3 (Classroom
Transitions), & 4 (Assessment Transitions)
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Identify targeted professional learning opportunities in
which to engage
 For district/building leaders
 For teachers, specialists, and paraprofessionals
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Support review and analysis of instructional materials for
quality
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Develop School-Specific Transition / Implementation Plans
 In relation to your district’s overall vision and transition plan
 Access Achieve and Learning Forward materials to inform
professional learning
 Establish short and long term goals to begin moving forward
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Resource Updates
Top Resources for CCSS Support & Communications
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Top Resources Handout – General, ELA, Math
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Practices “Placemats”
New App Available!
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Core Talk – A comprehensive resource for teachers,
education leaders, and parents who are enthusiastic (or even
cautious) followers of developments in standards-based
education.You will find current news, live commentary, state
updates, and an exhaustive catalogue of standards-related
professional development (PD).
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Communications Resources for Families
OSPI CCSS Family Resources http://www.k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/Families/default.aspx
Nat’l PTA Parent Guides http://pta.org/parents/content.cfm?ItemNumber=2583&RDtoken=48160&userID
CGCS Parent Roadmaps ELA – http://www.cgcs.org/Page/328
CGCS Parent Roadmaps Math - http://www.cgcs.org/Page/244
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Communications Planning
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The “How”: ACTION PLANNING!
Grounded in the Power of the Shifts
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Know them – both the what and the why
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Internalize them
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Apply them to decisions about
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Time
Energy
Resources
Conversations with parents, students, colleagues, partners
This effort is about much more than implementing the next
version of the standards. It is about preparing all students for
college and careers.
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Action Planning – Self-Assessment for
Building Leaders
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CCR Action Plan & Goals Document
What are three key actions I can
take to create/improve systems
that support CCR
implementation?
1. ______________________________
2. ______________________________
3. ______________________________
Supportive
Systems
Climate sets the foundation.
Systems support the climate.
Instruction shows the
evidence.
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School
Culture
What are three key actions I can
take to influence our school’s
culture around CCR
implementation?
1. ______________________________
2. ______________________________
3. ______________________________
Instructional
Leadership
What are three key actions I can
take to align instruction with CCR
implementation?
1. ______________________________
2. ______________________________
3. ______________________________
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Through the lens of building and classroom
leaders…
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Smarter Balanced Updates
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OSPI Smarter Balanced Informational
Webinars (http://www.k12.wa.us/TestAdministration/Trainings/default.aspx)
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Focus:
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Smarter Balanced Field Testing in Spring 2014
General Smarter Balanced Updates
As available – more information on Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments
Dates/Times:
 Future webinars are scheduled for 3:30-4:30 PM on:
June 10
July 15
August 13
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PowerPoints and answers to questions raised during the webinars are
posted on OSPI’s Smarter Balanced web-page
http://www.k12.wa.us/smarter/default.aspx; audio recording of
webinars are included.
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We will minimize repeating previously provided information, so please
check the webpage.
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Smarter Balanced Assessment
System Components
Common
Core State
Standards
specify
K-12
expectations
for college
and career
readiness
Summative:
College and career
readiness
assessments for
accountability
Teachers and
schools have
information and
tools they need to
improve teaching
rand learning
Formative Educator
Resources:
Digital Library with
Instructional and
professional learning
resources that include
embedded formative
assessment processes
All students
leave
high school
college
and career
ready
Interim:
Flexible and open
assessments, used
for actionable
feedback
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✔
Balanced Assessment
✔
Summative
Assessments for
Accountability
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•Coverage of full breadth/depth of Common Core
•Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)
• Precise assessment of all students
• More engaging assessment experience
•Performance Tasks – real world problems
Interim
Assessments to
Signal Improvement
Formative Tools and
Resources for
Improved
Instruction
•Optional for district, school or classroom use
•Fully aligned with Common Core – same item pool
•Focus on set of standards or mirror summative test
•Teachers can review and score responses
•Digital library gives access to high-quality resources
•Tools/materials for classroom-based assessments
•Professional social networking (Web-based PLCs)
•Useful for in-service and pre-service development
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Digital Library Updates
Communication Coming to Districts:
Will include details about accessing the
DL and Log-in process
Digital Library Basics, 2-26-14
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All Resources are Grounded in the Four
Attributes of the Formative Assessment Process
and Reviewed using Quality Criteria
Clarify
Intended
Learning
Elicit
Evidence
Act on
Evidence
Interpret
Evidence
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Interim Assessment Design Principles
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Administered through the same system as Summative
Can be administered at various points in the year
Optional for districts
Online administration
Adaptive as appropriate
Adhere to Usability, Accessibility, and Accommodations
Guidelines
Items drawn from same pool as Summative; full array of
item types
Not intended for accountability decisions
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Interim Assessment Components
Interim
Assessment
Interim
Comprehensive
Assessment (ICA)
Interim Assessment
Blocks
Digital Library Basics, 2-26-14
(IAB)
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Interim Comprehensive Assessments
(ICA): Sample Use Cases
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Mid-year (e.g., February), a teacher might want to know
how students are doing in preparation for the
summative test, to better know what areas to focus
more efforts/attention on.
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Beginning of the year, students entered a class from
another state, and the teacher did not have data for
them. A teacher decides to give these students the
previous year’s ICA to complete the data for the class.
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Interim Assessment Blocks (IABs)
Sample Use Cases
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A teacher is providing focused instruction on opinion in
grades 3-5 writing (argumentative in the higher grades).
Teacher could use a block focused on opinion writing to
determine degree of students’ understanding before or
after the instruction.
An 8th grade math team of teachers wants to be
informed about how their students are doing in
geometry after teaching a geometry unit.
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Interim Assessments Timeline
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Interim Assessments will be available in late fall of
2014
– Items have to get through field testing, scoring, and
standard setting
Initial release will include a fixed form Interim
Comprehensive Assessment (ICA) for each grade
level and content area
– Adaptive forms will be available as the item pool allows
Initial release will also include a fixed form Interim
Assessment Block (IAB) for most blocks
– Adaptive IABs will be available as the item pool allows
– All blocks will have adaptive IABs after 2014-15
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Current Timelines
All components of Smarter Balanced operational in
2014-15
 Digital Library available fall 2014 (end of Sept)
 Preview begins June 3 – sign-ups needed (more info
next week)
 Interim assessments available late fall 2014 (Dec?)
 Summative assessments administered in spring 2015
 11th grade – last 7 weeks of year
 3-8th grade – last 12 weeks of year
• Grade 3 ELA results must be returned in time for
principals to meet with parents before the end of the
year (test window is March 9 to April 23 for online, and
March 9 to April 15 for paper/pencil)
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Staying Connected…
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Upcoming OSPI Standards and Assessment Webinars:
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CCR Series (for CCSS and Science) – May (Part 4)
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http://www.k12.wa.us/TestAdministration/Trainings/default.aspx
http://www.k12.wa.us/SMARTER/default.aspx
OSPI Teaching and Learning Newsletter
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State Learning Standards: http://www.k12.wa.us/curriculumInstruct/default.aspx
CCSS: http://www.k12.wa.us/Corestandards/default.aspx
Science and NGSS: http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/NGSS.aspx
OSPI’s Testing Information and Smarter Balanced
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OSPI Smarter Balanced Series – August 2014
OSPI’s State Learning Standards Web Sites
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Look for new dates starting in September 2014!
TEACH: http://www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/news.aspx
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We will survive!!!
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Thank you for your contributions this year:
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field testing, teacher involvement, asking questions, preparing
Keep the end goal in mind – education is the world’s
most important work.
Display the attitude you want from others.
Take time to recoup and restore!
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Enjoy your Summer!
Washington’s 1 million students
are counting on us!
Class of 2025
Class of 2024
Class of 2021
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Thank You!!!!!
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