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Developing Formative Assessment PlansCarmella FairNC FALCON COORDINATOR, Learning Systems DivisionNorth Carolina Department of Public Instruction

June 14 15, 2012

Hello and thank you for your interest in developing formative assessment plans for use by NC teachers.This part of the presentation will cover the purpose and expectations for participants, the timeline for the project, guidelines for developing plans, details of the review process, and stipend information. 1FA Plan Development TimelineJune 14 15Webinars with DPI consultants to discuss new standards & writing FA plans.June 15 25Teachers write FA plans.June 25 (Deadline)Teachers upload complete FA plans for review no later than June 25. June 26 July 10DPI consultants review FA plans and provide feedback to teachers.July 10 August 1Teachers adjust FA plans based on feedback from DPI consultants.August 1 (Deadline)Teachers upload edited FA plans for review no later than August 1.August 6 10Content consultants review FA plans and provide approval for plans that meet established criteria.August 13 17Completed, accepted plans posted for availability to NC teachers.

This it the timeline for the project. The timeline was sent in a previous email.2Definition of Formative AssessmentFormative assessment is a process used by teachers and students during instruction that provides feedback to adjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve intended instructional outcomes (CCSSO FAST SCASS, 2006).

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Balanced Assessment System

4Purpose and ExpectationsDevelop Formative Assessment (FA) Plansnew NC Standard Course of Study (SCS) Standards or Career and Technical Education (CTE) StandardsWrite plans around NC FALCON principlesFA Plan TemplateInclude supporting documents and filesactivities, descriptions of experiences, strategies, etc.

(Point 1) Develop formative assessment plans for new NCSCOS standards or Career and Technical Education StandardsNCSCS for Common Core State Standards for Mathematics or English Language ArtsNCSCS for the North Carolina Essential Standards in other content areasCareer and Technical Education standards(Point 2) Write plans around NC FALCON principles included on the FA plan templatePlans will be developed using the Formative Assessment Template (found in NC FALCON) with an emphasis on Learning Targets, Criteria for Success, and strategies to Collect and Document evidence of student learning.(Point 3) Include activities, descriptions of experiences, strategies, and other necessary files and documents.All documents and files that are needed to implement the plan must be provided for other teachers to use with the plan.

5Purpose and Expectations (contd)Participate in a peer review process with other teachers in this projectUpload plans for review by content consultantsfeedback adjust plans as neededupload edited plans for review Post completed and accepted plans

(Point 4) Participate in peer review process with other teachers in the projectAfter plans are completed, each plan should be reviewed by at least one peer participating in the project prior to posting the plan for the DPI content consultants to review. If feedback is provided during the peer review, the feedback should be considered and the plan edited if necessary prior to submitting for DPI review.(Point 5) Upload plans for DPI review; once feedback is received, adjust plans based on the feedback and upload edited plans for DPI review according to the timeline.(Point 6) Completed and accepted plans will be posted for availability to NC Teachers

You will receive an email (week of June 18) with detailed information about uploading/posting FA plans

6FA Plan Review ProcessThe review process is a two part process initially. Once the content consultant has reviewed your plan you can have another peer review after adjusting the plan or submit it for review by the consultant again

7GuidelinesNC FALCON PrinciplesSample list of strategiesSupporting DocumentsFormattingCopyrightGeneral criteria for reviewContent specific criteria for reviewCriteria for stipends

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Formative Assessment Model

9Grade/ Subject: Big Idea/Objective/Standard: Learning TargetCriteria for Success Collecting EvidenceDocumenting EvidenceWhat misconceptions do you think students might have?

What will you do to address the misconceptions to move learning forward (e.g., how will you adjust instruction, what descriptive feedback will you provide)? Formative Assessment Plan

10Sample Strategies for Collecting and Documenting Evidence of Student LearningMental Notes Giving special attention while listening to student discourse with intent to remember and provide descriptive feedback.

Symbolic Indicators Record any symbol, understood by you and your students, on your class roster that indicates where the student is in reaching the learning target.

Matrix A chart with names down the left side and the learning targets written across the top. As students reach each target, check it off or record short phrases to indicate where each student is in the learning process.

Audio/Video Recordings Live documented footage of what a student does and/or says which indicates where they are in reaching the learning target. The advantage of this strategy is that growth can be documented at different intervals.

11Supporting DocumentsSubmit documents that support the implementation of the formative assessment plan All documents should be developed electronicallyWord filePDFDo not use copyrighted materials (including documents, graphics, video, etc.)

Submit documents that support your plan including but not limited to activities, descriptions of experiences, strategies, etc. Everything needed to implement the plan should be included as a document or written in the FA plan so that any teacher can implement the plan once they download it and supporting documents.Submit your documents in Word and PDF formats; If you use SMART notebook to develop files, provide them in notebook and pdf formatsCopyrighted materials cannot be posted on the DPI website; do not use copyrighted materials12General Criteria for Completed PlansPlan is completed electronically on the FA plan templatePlan includes the grade level, subject, big idea/objective/standardPlan is grade level appropriate (aligned with grade level standards)Plan follows NC FALCON principles (all columns are complete)

13General Criteria for Completed PlansMisconceptions are identified and a plan to address them is includedSupporting documents for each part of the lesson are provided (material, graphics, etc. should not be copyrighted material)

14Specific Content Criteria forCompleted PlansContent consultants will provide specific information about the criteria for the content of your plans.

15Wiki page for NC FALCON Project for ALL K-12 Program AreasGo to http://tinyurl.com/FAplansK12Programs

which is . . .

http://ances.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/NC+FALCON+Project+2012

Wiki page for NC FALCON Project 2012Teacher lists (Arts Education, English as a Second Language, Healthful Living, World Languages)FA Plan TemplatePPT and link to recorded WebinarAdditional resources16Arts Education Considerations FA Teacher List Discipline, Grade Span, Contact Information, and Standards AssignmentPeer review within discipline and across arts disciplines necessary for Theatre ArtsPlease be especially cognizant of copyright issues for the arts

WIDA ConsortiumFA Teacher List with Discipline, Grade Span, Contact Information, and Standards Assignment (http://ances.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/NC+FALCON+Project+2012)Peer review within discipline and across arts disciplines encouraged (necessary for Theatre Arts)Please be especially cognizant of copyright issues for the arts (please do not use worksheets, activities, samples from copyrighted arts textbooks)

17Arts Education ResourcesArts Education Wiki

NC Arts Education Essential Standards for Dance, Music, Theatre Arts, and Visual Arts, K-12

Arts Education Instructional ToolsUnpackingI Can Statements by Grade Span

The standards themselves will of course be a useful resources these can be accessed directly from the arts education wiki, as can all of the resources listsed belowYou may also wish to use the Unpacking documents for your discipline, which helps to provide a synthesis of what the standard might look like within each grade span. The I Can statements for your discipline may also be helpful in looking at standards-based outcomes for student learning within each span.

18ELD Considerations Organized to appropriate English language learning progressionsAppropriately sequenced language functions, vocabulary and grammarAppropriate measures for students current and next language proficiency levels

Possible contexts for ELD instruction Formative assessment plans for ESL teachers Formative assessment plans for collaborative teacher in co-taught classroomsFormative assessment plans for content area teachers

WIDA Consortium19ELD ResourcesWIDA ELD StandardsCan Do StatementsModel Performance IndicatorsFeatures of Academic LanguageDiscourse ComplexityLanguage Forms and ConventionsVocabulary UsageLanguage for AchievementTaxonomy: Academic English Language Functions Common Core and Essential Standards

Following graphics included in Pocket Guide (Slides follow but probably will be hyperlinked)Recruit veterans to review these resources with the larger group (cued with laminated cards provided to recruits earlier)

20Healthful Living Considerations FA Teacher List Contact Information, Program Area and Standards Assignment

Please be especially cognizant of copyright issues for materials and resources referenced

FA Teacher List with Discipline, Grade Span, Contact Information, and Standards Assignment (http://ances.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/NC+FALCON+Project+2012)Peer review within discipline and across arts disciplines encouraged (necessary for Theatre Arts)Please be especially cognizant of copyright issues for the arts (please do not use worksheets, activities, samples from copyrighted arts textbooks)

21Healthful Living ResourcesHealthful Living Wiki

NC Healthful Living Essential Standards Health Education: K 2, 3 5, 6 8, and High SchoolPhysical Education: K High School

Instructional Toolkit for Healthful Living5 Crosswalk Documents 8 Unpacked Standards DocumentsThe standards themselves will of course be a useful resources these can be accessed directly from the arts education wiki, as can all of the resources listsed belowYou may also wish to use the Unpacking documents for your discipline, which helps to provide a synthesis of what the standard might look like within each grade span. The I Can statements for your discipline may also be helpful in looking at standards-based outcomes for student learning within each span.

22World Language Considerations FA Teacher List Contact Information, Proficiency Levels Assigned and Essential Standards Writers will choose 1-5 Claryifying Objectives from within 2 of the 4 Essential Standards for each proficiency level.Use Proficiency Level/World Language program(s) in the Grade/Subject area of the FA Plan [Example: Novice High/Classical, Dual & Heritage, and/or Modern]Please be especially cognizant of copyright issues for any resource materials included

FA Teacher List with Discipline, Grade Span, Contact Information, and Standards Assignment (http://ances.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/NC+FALCON+Project+2012)Peer review within discipline and across arts disciplines encouraged (necessary for Theatre Arts)Please be especially cognizant of copyright issues for the arts (please do not use worksheets, activities, samples from copyrighted arts textbooks)

Writers will choose two of the four and write FA plans for the proficiency levels specified.

23World Language ResourcesWorld Language WikiLinguaFolioNC World Language Essential Standards (WLES)K-12 proficiency-based with student outcomes for all 3 WL Programs

Instructional Toolkit for World LanguageCrosswalk5 Unpacked Standards Documents8 Graphic OrganizersThe standards themselves will of course be a useful resources these can be accessed directly from the arts education wiki, as can all of the resources listsed belowYou may also wish to use the Unpacking documents for your discipline, which helps to provide a synthesis of what the standard might look like within each grade span. The I Can statements for your discipline may also be helpful in looking at standards-based outcomes for student learning within each span.

24Criteria to Receive StipendsParticipation or review of webinarParticipation in review process (with peers and content consultants)Plans are modified as needed based on feedback during the review processPlans are uploaded as indicated in the timelinePlans are completed, accepted, and posted by the deadline on the timelineMust have an original, completed, and signed contract and W-9 form on file *Teachers will receive a $200 stipend for a completed, accepted formative assessment plan.

25Final NotesAfter the webinar, most of your contact will be with the content consultants, especially if it pertains to the content of your plans

If you need to contact me concerning the process or stipends, use the email below that has been established for this projectncfalcon@dpi.nc.gov

26Thank YouCarmella FairNC FALCON Coordinatorncfalcon@dpi.nc.gov

Thank you for participating to provide plans for NC Teachers to use during the implementation of formative assessment in classroom across the state.

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