Communicating Student LearningNovember 23, 2015

The next 45 minutes

1. Big shifts in the new curriculumA look at the curriculum (8 min.)

2. Timelines (2 min.)

3. Changes in how learning is communicatedA look at the report (20 min.)

4. Q& A (15 min.)

Two Big Shifts: Start with the big picture

Two Big Shifts: Competencies are key.

Core Competencies

Curricular Competencies

Science

Curricular Competencies

Socials Studies

Curricular Competencies

Math

Curricular Competencies

Physical & Health

Education

Curricular Competencies

Language Arts

Two Big Shifts: Competencies are key.

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Core Competencies

Content

Big Ideas

Specificity

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Timelines

2013-2015K Pilot

2015-2016K – New ReportGrade 4 Pilot

2016-2017K – continueGrade 1-7 new model

What’s different on the report?1. Language Used: Competencies and Content

2. Strength-Baseda) Subjects: Beginning, Developing, Acquired, Exceeding b) Core Competencies: Occasionally, Often, Consistentlyc) No Letter Grades

3. More flexibility in Ways to support.

4. Student Reflectiona) Opportunity for students to reflect on learning in the report, or link to

learning.