The Regents
Reform Agenda
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Oceanside’s Journey
November 4, 2013
Overview
 Presentation
 FAQ
 Updates
 Additional Questions from the Audience
 Feedback
Regents Reform Agenda – Three Areas
Common Core Learning Standards
Assessments
Accountability for
Teachers and
Principals - APPR
History of the Standards/
Reform Movement
 1983 – A Nation at Risk
 1994 – ESEA – Elementary and Secondary
Education Act
 2001 – NCLB – No Child Left Behind
 2009 – CCLS – Common Core Learning Standards
 2009 – RTTT – Race to the Top
 2012 – APPR (NY State) – Annual Professional
Performance Review
New York State – Pursuing RTTT
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Adopt the Common Core Learning Standards
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Application for RTTT grant denied
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Newly Appointed Commissioner King Composes a Stronger
Approach
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Governor Cuomo Intervenes Pushing for 40% Student Data in
APPR
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NYSUT Launches Lawsuit/Compromise Reached
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Application of New York State Accepted in Round 2 – $700 million
The Common Core Learning Standards
– Purpose/Promise
Mission Statement:
The Common Core Learning Standards 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.
Instructional Shifts - ELA
Instructional Shifts - Math
Oceanside’s Response Program Adoptions
 English Language Arts –
2012/13
 Reading Street –
Grades K-6
 Mathematics – 2011-13
 EnVision Math CCLS
– Grades K-5
 Digits – Grades 6/7
 Math XL – Grade 8
(Algebra)
Oceanside’s Response –
Curriculum Revision
 English Language Arts
 Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10
 Math
 Grades 6, 7, 8 (Algebra)
 Social Studies
 K-6 On-Line Resources
 Grades 7 & 8 Revisions
 Science
 Exploration of the Next
Generation Science
Standards (Adoption
Anticipated)
Oceanside’s Response Leadership Structure
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Having K-12 Directors in place as
experts in their content areas has
allowed us to engage in this effort
with our classroom teachers in a
thoughtful manner.
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Principals as Instructional
Leaders
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All under direct leadership of
Assistant Superintendent for
Curriculum, Instruction, and
Assessment
Oceanside’s Response Professional Development - Conferences
Math Common Core Learning Standards
ELA Common Core Learning Standards
Intro to the Common Core Standards for History/SS
The NYS Common Core Learning Standards for Science
Using the CC Learning Standards in the Math Class
Strategies for Success with the CCLS K-12
Changes to MS Science under the Framework for K-12 Science
Ed. & the Next Generation Science
Update on the NYS CC Assessments & PARCC
Implementing the CCLS Mathematics
LICSS Social Studies Common Core
Reviewing the Next Generation Science Standards NGSS
Road Maps to the Common Core
Common Core: A Collaborative path to a New Vision for Learning
CCLS and the Common Core
Oceanside’s Response Professional Development Courses
Maximizing Instructional Time in Group Settings
Problem Based Interactive Learning
Problem Based Interactive Learning II
Small Group & Close Read Instruction Strategies using
Reading Street
Aligning your Math Lessons with the CCLS
Fractions: Strategies for Success with the CCLS
Integrated Workshop to Address the Common Core in
ELA/SS
Implementing Reading Street I & II
Reading Street Grade 6
A Closer Look At Reading Street
Small Group & Close Read Instruction Strategies Using
Reading Street
Technological Aspects of Reading Street
S/S A Closer Look at the Putnam/Westchester BOCES
Preparing for the Common Core Algebra 1
Preparing for the Common Core Geometry
My Sidewalks for ESL Teachers
My Sidewalks for AIS Teachers
My Sidewalks for Resource Room Teachers
Integrating the Common Core into your Library Program
Ratios & Proportions: Strategies for Success with the
CCLS
Integrating the ELA Common Core in Science
A New Visual Approach to Solving Problems in EnVison
Math
EnVision Math & Compatible Numbers
Using etools with EnVision Math Lessons
Smart Notebook & EnVision Math A Closer Look
Examining Common Core Standards Grades K-2
New Common Core Topics in Algebra 1
The Common Core Standards & the School Library
System
The Common Core Standards for High School
Mathematics
Science & the ELA Common Core Standards
Teaching the iGeneration- Technology in the Science
Classroom
Changing Assessments in New York State
Technology Tools for the Common Core Standards
Understanding the Common Core Standards
Common Core Standards
ELA in the Time of the Common Core
Poetry & the Common Core Standards
EnVision Math in the ELA Classroom
EnVision Math Center Activities
Smart Notebook & EnVision Math Grades K-2 (4x)
Smart Notebook & EnVision Math Grades 3-6
EnVision Math in the Middle School Classroom
EnVison Math
Understanding the Common Core Learning Standards in
Math
Oceanside’s Response –
Parent Education –
PASS, BOE Presentations, Workshops
Update: State Assessment Results
Report on Student Assessments
Update on New Elementary Reading Program, Reading Street
Update: Common Core Standards
Report on Common Core Standards
Update on Assessments – Grades 3-8
Elementary enVision Math Program
Update on Assessments – Grades 3-8
New ELA Program K-6
Changing Assessments in NYS: Where Do We Go From Here?
The New K-6 enVision Math Program
Individual Sessions by Grade Level to Address Elementary ELA and Math
Programs
What to Expect Regarding enVision
Troubleshooting Tips for Pearson’s Math & ELA Programs
Troubleshooting Tips for Pearson’s Math & ELA Programs
Oceanside’s APPR Plan
HEDI Rating
Highly Effective 91-100
Effective
75-90
Developing
65-74
Ineffective
0-64
20 Points:
Growth Measure
60 Points:
Other Measures
Category
Explanation:
•The 60 points Other Measures Category was derived through the
observation/summative process using the Danielson (Teachers) or
Mulitdimensional (Principals) Rubric.
•The 20 points Local Assessment (school-wide) Measure category was
derived by:
20 Points:
Local Assessment
(school-wide)
Measure
•Elementary: Each individual school’s combined performance on
the New York State Assessments in ELA and Math
•Middle School: The school’s combined performance on the New
York State Assessments in ELA and Math
•Oceanside High School: Advanced Regents Diploma Rate and
College and Career Readiness Rate
•Oceanside High School Castleton: Regents Diploma Rate
•Kindergarten Center: Combined performance on all pre-tests and
post-tests
•The 20 points Growth Measure category was attained either from:
•Grades 4-8 ELA & Math: Scores on the New York State
Assessments in ELA & Math, provided by the State
•All others: Through the pre and post-test process
Frequently Asked Questions
As a result of the CCLS,
what changes have been
made to my child’s day?
I am having trouble
helping my child do
his/her homework. What
should I do?
Why does the curriculum
seem so structured?
Will parents know when
the spring K-6
assessment schedule?
Can parents ‘opt out’ of
state/summative/SLO
assessments?
Why is my child with special
needs forced to take a test
far beyond his/her
readiness level?
What is InBloom? Can the Board of
Education refuse to participate in the
sharing of student data?
What is the relationship between
InBloom and RTTT?
Updates
 Board of Regents Update
 Smarter Testing Options
 Eliminate and/or Reduce Field Testing
 Grants to Assist School Districts –
Reduce Testing
 PARCC Assessments
Additional Resources
EngageNY.org
AchievetheCore.org
OceansideSchools.org