Welcome
Focus:
Field Test
Formative Assessment Project
Webinar #2 - May 29, 2012 - 2-3 pm
Formative Assessment Project
Project Sponsor:
Carolyn M. Wood, Ph. D.
Assistant State Superintendent for Accountability, Assessment, and Data Systems
Formative Assessment/Assessment for Learning Team:
*Denise Hunt-Program Manager
Joshua Dorsey
Starrette Galanis
Deborah King
Melissa Schropp
Gregory Sucre
Agenda
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Assessment for Learning Project Overview
Field Test Overview
Benefits for Field Test Participants
Level of Commitment Needed
Process for Applying
"Formative assessment is a process
used by teachers and students
during instruction that provides
feedback to adjust ongoing teaching
and learning to improve students'
achievement of intended instructional
outcomes.”
CCSSO 2007
Formative Assessment / Assessment for Learning
refers to PROCESS not a test
Balanced System of Assessment
Balanced Assessment System
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Standards
Unit
Quarterly/
Interim
Annual
Summative
Weekly
Minute by Minute / Daily
Formative Assessment Practices
Assessment for Learning
Summative Assessments
Assessment of Learning
Three Central Questions
Where
am I
going?
Where
am I
now?
What
are my
next
steps?
AfL Online Resource System
AfL Online Resource System
Teacher
Resources
Professional
Learning
Administrator
Resources
Collaboration
Teacher Resources
• Lesson-planning tools
• Instructional resources in the form of videos, documents,
simulations, etc.
• Mobile applications for SmartPhones and tablets
• Research and publications relevant to AfL
• Teacher Learning Modules
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AfL Online Resource System – For Teachers
Seven Teacher Learning Modules
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What is Assessment for Learning
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Establish a Collaborative Climate
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Share Learning Goals and the Criteria for Success
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Elicit and Use Evidence of Learning
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Use Descriptive Feedback
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Promote Self-Assessment
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Putting it All Together
Independent Review
Expert Training
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AfL Online Resource System – For Teachers
Sample for vendor: Actual sessions may be different.
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AfL Online Resource System –
For Administrators
Suite of Leadership Resources
A suite of multimedia tutorials, applications, and tools to assist schools that are...
- Considering AfL
- Starting AfL
- Implementing AfL
- Sustaining AfL
These include videos, text documents, presentations, templates and rubrics focused
on…
- Learning about and applying the Assessment for Learning process
- Leading a Professional Learning Community at each stage of implementation
- Communicating AfL messages with district leaders, teachers, parents,
and students
Field Test Overview
Phase Two: 2013-14
Phase One: 2012-13
Administrator
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Field Test
Phase 1 - 2012-2013
20 Schools: One Administrator and Two Teachers
Administrator
•Review and provide feedback on Suite
of Leader Resources
•Review and provide feedback on AfL
video learning sessions
•Collaborate with other leaders
implementing AfL
•Support teacher participants in
planning for Phase 2 implementation
Teacher
•Review Objects in Online
Resource System
•Attend 5Training Sessions
(3 Hrs Each)
•Attend 4Webinars
•Plan for Phase 2
implementation
Teacher
Back
Field
Test
Field Test
Phase 2 2
- 2013-2014
Phase
20 Schools: One Administrator and Two Teachers
Administrator
•Use and provide feedback on Suite
of Leader Resources
•Provide leadership to PLC
•Track and provide feedback on
the progress of the initiative
Teacher
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•Use and provide feedback on AfL
Online Resource System
•Facilitate a PLC
•Attend 5 Trainings (3 Hrs Each)
•Attend 4 webinars
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Benefits and Compensation
Achievement
Students
Involvement
Training
Motivation
Self-Regulation
Benefits and Compensation
Students
Partnership in
Resource
Development
Involvement
Early Access
Training
Benefits and Compensation
Students
Involvement
Training
Training Sessions
with AfL Experts
AfL Online
Resource System
Benefits and Compensation
Travel/Substitute
Reimbursement
Students
Possibility of
CPD Credits
Involvement
Other
Stipends
Training
Tablets
Time Commitment
Phase One
Phase Two
2012-2013
2013-2014
Teachers
Review &
Provide
Feedback:
60 Hrs/yr
Administrators
Review &
Provide
Feedback:
20 Hrs/yr
Training:
5 Sessions
(3 Hrs Each)
AfL Leaders
Introductory
Training
Review &
Provide
Feedback:
60 Hrs/yr
Review &
Provide
Feedback:
10 Hrs/yr
Facilitate PLC:
60Hrs/yr
Training:
5 Sessions
(3 Hrs Each)
Lead PLC:
20 Hrs/yr
AfL Leaders
Introductory
Training
Next Steps
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At the conclusion of this webinar, the AfLContact will receive a follow up
e-mail that includes:
– A document providing information about the purpose, benefits, and commitments
associated with the Field Test.
– A flyer providing an overview of the Assessment For Learning Project
– The Field Test Application Form
– A sample cover letter for AfL Contact Person to send to principals
AfL Team
Sends e-mail
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AfL
Contact
Distribute applications
Principals
Complete application
AfL
Contact
Collect by June 29th
AfL Team
afl@msde.state.md.us
Each school can submit one Field Test Application, but there is no limitation
on the number of applications a district can submit.
Thoughts
Reflections
Questions
Q&A
THANK YOU!