Madison Public Schools
Curriculum and Instruction
BOE Presentation
June 26, 2012
The Year in Review •
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Getting the lay of the land
Assessing Current Curriculum
District Curriculum Renewal Process Planning for State and Federal Initiative's
– Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
– Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Assessment
– Excellent Educators for NJ (EE4NJ)
Tonight’s Agenda • Madison Curriculum Highlights 2011‐2012
• Navigating the LATEST State and Federal initiatives ☺
• Madison Moving Forward World Language •
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Rosetta Stone Grades 3 to 5 Researching and piloting K‐2 Programs Chinese 3 offered at the secondary level
Chinese 4 Curriculum Development
ESL Students using Rosetta Stone
Hispanic Parent Group Offered Rosetta Stone Mathematics
• K‐5 Math Committee – Researched New Programs to replace current materials
• New Textbooks at the Junior School • New Placement Criteria Grades 7‐9
• Course Changes at the HS to meet NCAA requirements
• Algebra III (New Course) • Elementary Committee is researching programs that address struggling readers
• MJS – Teachers collaborated with SS to Plan for interdisciplinary units and literature
• MJS – Revised Summer Reading Assignments • MHS – Changes in 12th grade elective offerings
• Reading Lists re‐distributed throughout grade levels
Science
• Change of Sequence: Physics First
– 2011‐2012 – Student Choice
– 2012‐2013 – All Freshman will be taking Physics
– Student Surveys
– STEM • Robotics
• Engineering New Specials/Electives • MHS – New Guitar Class, and Advanced Band/Wind Ensemble
• MJS ‐ 21st Century News, Craft Studio, Design Squad (STEM), Guitar Class, International Sports and Games, Performing Arts, Drawing and Painting, and Scratch.
• Robotics will be added next year at MJS
• Engineering/Robotics @ MHS 2013
Virtual High School (VHS)
Doubling the Seats for 2012‐2013
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Assessment
• Piloted in 2nd Grade • The MAP Assessments:
– Fully adaptive tests that produce a true measure of student growth and achievement
– Student growth that can be measured over time from kindergarten to high school
– Aggregated Data that meets the needs of decision makers at all levels
– Create instructional groupings, determine place, predict proficiency on high stakes tests and more…
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Assessment
• Next Year ‐ 2nd, 3rd, and 6th graders will use MAP
• Scalable data informs decisions at every level:
– Teachers will use MAP data to differentiate instruction, create flexible groupings of students and inform intervention strategies.
– School and District Administrators will use MAP to predict proficiency on high‐stakes tests and use data to find and fill gaps in the curriculum and instructional programs.
Navigating the New State and Federal Initiatives Common Core Standards
Replaces the 2009 version of the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards in Language Arts and Mathematics Mission Statement
“The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.”
(http://www.corestandards.org/)
Common Core Standards
(CCSS)
The Common Core State Standards define the rigorous skills and knowledge in English Language Arts and Mathematics that need to be effectively taught and learned for students to be ready to succeed academically in credit‐
bearing, college‐entry courses and in workforce training programs. These standards have been developed to be: •Fewer, clearer, and higher, to best drive effective policy and practice •Aligned with college and work expectations, so that all students are prepared for success upon graduating from high school •Inclusive of rigorous content and applications of knowledge through higher‐
order skills, so that all students are prepared for the 21st century
•Internationally benchmarked, so that all students are prepared for succeeding in our global economy and society •Research and evidence‐based
(http://www.corestandards.org/)
Madison and CCSS • Most MHS and MJS Language Arts and Mathematics Curriculum documents have been revised to reflect the Common Core Standards
• All core teachers will be involved in a Curriculum Mapping project and Gap analysis beginning next year
• Professional development will be offered to assist with Common Core teaching methodologies • New materials and/or technology will be purchased as necessary PARCC Assessment •
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Anticipated 2014‐2015
Replaces the NJ ASK 3 to 8 and HSPA
Students will be assessed on Computer
May be administered up to four times a year
Aligned with Common Core Standards Madison and PARCC
• Participated in National Technology Survey • Attended Webinars for district readiness • Began the process of student preparation (MAP)
• Focusing on Curriculum Gaps and CCSS • Addressing anticipated issues with technology New Teacher Evaluation
Excellent Educators for NJ
• All schools will be required to prepare to implement a researched‐based teacher evaluation system
• Form a District Evaluation Advisory Committee
• Adopt an evidence‐supported teaching practice observation instrument
• Train teachers in the teaching practice observation instrument
• Thoroughly train observers to ensure fair and consistent application of the instrument
Excellent Educators for NJ
Excellent Educators for NJ
• Measures of Student Achievement include: – Student achievement on state‐approved assessments or performance‐based evaluations
– State‐approved school‐wide performance measures
– Districts have the option of also including additional performance measures
Excellent Educators for NJ
• Measures of Teacher Practice include:
– Use of a state‐approved teacher practice evaluation framework and measurement tools to collect and review evidence of teacher practice, including classroom observation as a major component
– At least one additional tool to assess teacher practice
EE4NJ Changes in Observation and Evaluation Practices
Madison and EE4NJ
• Continue to utilize the Danielson Frameworks for Teachers as an Evaluation Model
• Application to participate in the EE4NJ Cohort 2 Pilot Program
• Utilization of Teachscape for administrative walkthroughs, professional development, and electronically housing evaluations and summative reports Moving Forward CAR Framework Aligning and Improving Curriculum for the 21st Century Student We need to keep these questions in mind:
•What do we want Madison students to know?
•What strategies do students need in order to master the student learning objectives?
•What instructional activities will help teach students the content, skills, and strategies they need to master the student learning objectives? •How do we know when they know it?
•What do we do if they don’t or already do?
•How can we best address these questions in order to build knowledge, skills, and strategies effectively and consistently across grade levels and content areas?
Curriculum Mapping
• Curriculum mapping is a multifaceted, ongoing process designed to improve student learning. • All curricular decisions are data driven and in the student’s best interest.
• Curriculum maps represents both the planned and operational learning.
• Curriculum maps should be created and assessed using 21st century technology.
• Teachers are leaders in curriculum design a curricular decision‐making processes.
• Administrators encourage and support teacher‐leader environments.
• Curriculum reviews are conducted on an ongoing and regular basis.
• Collaborate inquiry and dialogue are based on curriculum maps and other data sources.
• Action plans aide in designing, revising, and refining maps.
• Curriculum‐mapping intra‐organizations facilitate sustainability.
Curricuplan Website • A curriculum mapping/collaboration tool that enables districts and schools to affect student achievement by transforming schools into high‐
performing learning communities
• Curricuplan provides a comprehensive professional development tool for using data in instructional decision making, aligning curriculum, determining instruction, assessing with standards, and designing innovative and engaging classroom instruction
Professional Development
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Madison Seminar Series Professional Learning Communities
Technology Training Teachscape (Danielson Frameworks)
Model Lessons Video (Curricuplan)
Differentiated Instructional Practices
Content Specific Keeping Current
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Flipping the Classroom
Use of Technology in the Classroom
Blended Learning
New Teaching Materials Aligned with CCSS
Understanding the 21st Century Student
Response to Intervention (RTI)
Formative Assessments to Drive Instruction Technology • Parent Portal
• Edmodo ‐
http://madisonpublicschools.edmodo.com/
• Technology Taskforce
• Web 2.0 Tools • Website Improvements • New Mac Lab – for Journalism • Digital Portfolio
• FM Systems in the elementary classroom
Technology Taskforce (TT)
• The TT adopted benchmarks to guide the technology goals in the district:
– Paper Becomes Digital: Technology automates standard class activities
– Audience ‐from one to many: Students publish their work individually on the web
– All Kids Create Together: Students collaborate locally as they research and develop content – Limitless Boundaries: Students connect with experts and peers globally to gain broader perspective
– Building Legacy: Students develop work that grows over time. They are building Legacy. • In order to meet the technology goals and objectives, the following improvements were suggested:
– Increase internet speed
– Wireless internet access in all buildings – Consideration of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
– Replace older equipment – Consistent technology in every classroom
Basic Skills Instruction (BSI)
• Content Specific Support in Language Arts and Mathematics for general education students not meeting proficiency levels with the following components:
– A method for identify struggling learners
– Supplemental time and materials to address individual needs
– Benchmark assessments to drive instruction with the eventually goal of exiting the program
Gifted and Talented
• Will be coordinated via Elementary Supervisor
• Include a broad range of advanced‐level enrichment activities for ALL students in grades K‐2
• Provide further advanced‐level opportunities in grades 3‐5 based on strengths and interest through flexible grouping • Advanced Classes at the middle and secondary levels
Final Thoughts and Accolades • Madison Continues to outperform the State and District Factor Group averages on current standardized assessments
• Recognized for AP achievements by College Board
• A Reward School District • MHS Makes Newsweek’s Best High Schools list
• MHS Rotating Block Schedule Thank You!
…and Have a GREAT Summer!