Reading Academies Authorized Provider Webinar

April 29, 2020

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Agenda

Cohort Leader Screener – Window 1 Takeaways Cohort Leader Training – Schedule &

Registration Reading Academies Cohort Request Process Consulting Conversations Fast Track Update

Agenda

Cohort Leader Screener –Window 1 Takeaways

What is the screening process? The screener is NOT an assessment, such as the forthcoming Science

of Teaching Reading exam, but rather a process to ensure that any cohort leaders have sufficient knowledge and skills to complete Cohort Leader training and work successfully. This task evaluates: Knowledge and skills grounded in scientifically based reading practices Communication and coaching skill Technical ability to function as cohort leader – Canvas use is required for all

Cohort Leaders and some basic technological competence is required for success

This screener has limited test security and while applicants are asked to complete the exercise on their own there is no verification.

Common Issues from Panel Graded Artifacts*included in ‘Comprehensive Guide’ shared with all Participants Technical Issues Video not audible Video missing or inaccessible Video access was denied Candidate name did not match

name on video Child in the video (even if your own)

In Window 2, all applicants are required to use the Canvas video tool. Familiarity with Canvas is essential for Cohort Leaders.

Content Issues Modeling (direct teach) confused

with guided practice Video lacked features of direct

instruction/explicit instruction General confusion or lack of grasp

of Phonological Awareness Incorrect production of phonemes Adding schwa to clipped sounds Vague/unclear coaching in the

scenario-based/summative artifacts

Cohort Leader Screener – Window 1 Recap of Results

Total Candidates(Registered)

DID NOT PASSAssessment

DID NOT PASSCanvas-Graded

Artifacts

DID NOT PASSPanel-Graded

Artifacts

PASSEnglish

PASSBiliteracy Qualified

Number of Candidates 1,004 288 160 333 157 66

Percentage* 100% 29% 16% 33% 16% 7%

*Each number is rounded to the nearest percentage; the numbers do not add up to 100% because of rounding.

• 23% of all registrants PASSED in English or Biliteracy (Combined)• 27% of all registrants *who fully attempted the screener

PASSED in English OR Biliteracy (223 of 823)

Cohort Leader Screener – Window 1 Recap of Results

Total Candidates(Registered)

DID NOT PASSAssessment

DID NOT PASSCanvas-Graded

Artifacts

DID NOT PASSPanel-Graded

Artifacts

PASSEnglish

PASSBiliteracy Qualified

Number of Candidates 1,004 288 160 333 157 66

Percentage* 100% 29% 16% 33% 16% 7%

*Each number is rounded to the nearest percent; numbers do not add up to 100% because of rounding.

• 68% of all registrants *who fully attempted the screener reached the Panel-Graded Artifacts Stage (556 of 823)

• 40% of these individuals passed 2 of 3 Panel-Graded Artifacts (223 of 556)• Westat leads this stage of the screener process

Westat Leads Cohort Leader Screening

Westat, the Regional Comprehensive Center supporting Texas, leads the Cohort Leader screening process. Westat has convened a panel of

statewide and national experts in the Science of Teaching Reading who review materials submitted by cohort leader applicants.

Panel Profile 12 members 9 English; 3 Biliteracy 8 located in Texas; 4 Other US states 5 educational consultants; 2 district

staff; 2 professors; 1 charter; 2 other organizations (National Center for Improving Literacy; Dyslexia Center of Austin)

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Westat and Review Panel: Key Takeaways

Overall, the expert panel had serious concerns about those who passed and required assurance that even many applicants who passed would have further training given the magnitude of errors around crucial conceptions such as phoneme articulation. The screening process further showed that many highly qualified

individuals with advanced education have not been grounded in the same research regarding scientifically based-reading practices.

Q: Can I have individualized feedback on my performance?

We do not have the capacity to provide individualized feedback.We have created the ‘comprehensive guide’ to reflect the most

common concerns among ALL aspiring Cohort Leaders.

Cohort Leader Screening Dates

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WINDOW SCREENER COURSE DATES REGISTRATION NOTIFICATION DATE

Window #1 March 9 - 31, 2020 March 9 - 31, 2020 April 15

Window #2 April 22 - May 4, 2020 April 15 – April 29, 2020 May 18

Window #3 May 22 – June 8, 2020 May 19 - June 2, 2020 June 22

• Window 2 Registration ends today, Wed., April 29.• Window 2 Screener ends Monday, May 4 at 5PM CST.• Window 2 Notification Date is Monday, May 18 (between ~12PM-5PM CST).

Cohort Leader Training –Schedule & Registration

*Revised Cohort Leader Training – Registration Process1. Is the Cohort Leader employed by an Authorized Provider, or a

district operating locally, under MOU with an Authorized Provider?2. Has the Cohort Leader passed the Screener?

If “Yes” to both 1 & 2, then the Authorized Provider can register the Cohort Leader, beginning today.

3. Has Region 11 ESC assigned the Cohort Leader to a TEA-approved Reading Academies cohort with a confirmed launch date?

If “Yes” to 3, then the Cohort Leader will be assigned a training date.

*Revised Cohort Leader Training Dates

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Training Cohort Launch Training Dates Registration Window Location

#1 July June 29 – July 1, 2020 April 29 – June 24, 2020 Virtual

#2 August July 27 – July 29, 2020 April 29 – July 22, 2020 Virtual

#3 September+ August 31 – Sept. 2, 2020 April 29 – Aug. 26, 2020 Virtual

• Virtual trainings will help address capacity concerns.• Pre-Work may be assigned once a Cohort Leader is registered.

R11 ESC: Requesting a Cohort

The Cohort Request Form is found on the Authorized Provider Hub.

Please fill out all sections of the request form.

The Region 11 development team will use this information to create the Catalog listing for your cohort (course).

Review of options for target audience:

Reminder:

All sections of the form must be filled out completely.

Sample naming conventions:

“ESC 5 Comprehensive Cohort Sept 2020”

“ESC 10 Blended Cohort for Plano ISD Aug 2020”

“El Paso ISD Administrator Cohort 2020-21”

Cohort Leader information must be included.

Cohort Leaders must have passed the appropriate screener and be employed.

When will coursework become available to participants?

Enrollment window?

Other information?

Lyndsae Benton Project Managerlbenton@esc11.net

Giovanna PiazzaTechnical Team Leadgpiazza@esc11.net

Jodi MataInstructional Design Team Leadjmata@esc11.net

Authorized Provider Technical Assistance: TEALearnHelp@esc11.net

TEA:Consulting Conversations

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Consulting Conversations

Cohorts requested via Region 11 ESC will not be created until after approval from TEA

TEA may require a “consulting conversation” with the corresponding Authorized Provider to ensure proper planning is in place

Consulting conversations will be scheduled before May 29

Fast Track Providers

We have received 10 requests from Authorized Providers to host Fast Track cohortsWe will send a request for additional information from

those Authorized ProvidersWe may include this topic in our consulting conversationsWe will announce who is approved before May 29

Fast Track Providers

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Thank you!