Maine Cohort for Customized Learning
Leading the development, implementation, and promotion of customized learning.
* Brought together by a common vision
Formally Organized in Spring 2011
MCCL Co-Chairs:
Linda Laughlin: [email protected] Lodge: [email protected]
Maine Cohort Districts
October 2011
9 School Districts19,332
Students
MCCL
29 School Districts
5 Post-Sec. Schools
55,743 Students
Representing30% of Maine’s
K-12Students
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MCCL: GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE> Private, non-profit organization, 501(c)3
> Board of Directors representing all members
-Full members & Associate members
-Institutional & Individual members
-All have voice; only Full members have vote
> FY 14 Budget of approx. $275,000
-Revenue - Full member fees (formula), Conference income
-Expenditures - Professional Development
Curriculum Development
Technology (LMS) Project Management
Institutional Members•University of Maine Farmington, College of Education•University of New England•Thomas College•Western Maine Educational Collaborative•RISC: Re-Inventing Schools Coalition•Unity College•University of Southern Maine, College of Education
Organizational & Individual Members•Maine Department of Education: Diana Doirion, Don Siviski•Maine Learning Technology Initiative•Maine International Center for Digital Learning (MICDL): John Newlin, Bette Manchester•Mary Jane McCalmon•Beatrice McGarvey•Doug Snow, Apple Inc.
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RSU 44 Telstar (814)RSU 10 Western Foothills (2,801)RSU 82 Jackman (179)
RSU 14 Windham & Raymond (3,301) RSU 15 Gray & New Gloucester (2,033) Auburn Auburn School Department (3,627) AuburnLewiston Lewiston School Department (5,067)RSU 4 Litchfield, Sabattus, & Wales (1,429)
Acton Acton (211)MSAD 60/RSU 60 Berwick, Lebanon and North Berwick (3,045)Sanford Sanford Public Schools (3,108) RSU 57 Alfred, Lyman, Shapleigh, Newfield, Limerick, Waterboro (3,270) RSU 6 Bonny Eagle (3,875)
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RSU 25 Bucksport, Orland, Prospect & Verona Island (1,119)MSAD 22 Hampden, Newburgh, Winterport (2144)Milford Milford School Department (307) AOS 91 Mt. Desert Island Regional School System (1,671)Union 93 Blue Hill, Brooksville, Castine, Penobscot, & Surry (538)
RSU 2 Hallowell, Farmingdale, Dresden, Richmond & Monmouth (2,202) RSU 12 Sheepscot Valley (1,468)RSU 40 Medomak (1826)U69 MSAD 28 5 Town CSD Camden/Rockport (1,875)RSU 18 Oakland, Belgrade, China, Sidney, & Rome (2,877) RSU 3 Brooks, Freedom, Jackson, Knox, Liberty, Monroe, Montville, Thorndike, Troy, Unity, & Waldo (1,443) MSAD 53 Pittsfield (756)RSU 19 Corinna, Etna, Dixmont, Hartland, Newport, St. Albans (2,279) Maine Academy of Natural Sciences Charter School (46)
RSU 67 Chester, Lincoln, Mattawamkeag (1,120)MSAD 29 Houlton, Hammond, Littleton & Monticello (1,312)
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OUR MISSION STATEMENTOUR MISSION STATEMENT
Leading the development, implementation, and promotion of customized learning.
Maine Cohort for Customized LearningMaine Cohort for Customized Learning
PURPOSEPURPOSE
The Maine Cohort for Customized Learning is a statewide coalition of school systems, organizations, and individuals committed to supporting performance-based education in Maine school systems.
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OUR MISSION:OUR MISSION:Leading the development,
implementation, and promotion of customized learning.
Maine Cohort for Customized LearningMaine Cohort for Customized Learning
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OUR PRINCIPLES ABOUT LEARNING & LEARNERSOUR PRINCIPLES ABOUT LEARNING & LEARNERS
Learners learn in different ways and in different time frames.
Learners like to learn, can learn and want to be successful.
Learners learn best in a safe and welcoming environment.
Learning is enhanced when connected to relevant, real world, experiences.
Success breeds success and influences attitude, esteem, and motivation.
Mistakes are inherent to learning.
Includes NewElementary Vision
About the Vision
Motivation & Engagement
Growth Mindset
About Leadership
Curriculum & Grading
STRATEGIC DIRECTION & ALIGNMENTSTRATEGIC DIRECTION & ALIGNMENT
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CurriculumCurriculum InstructionInstruction AssessmentAssessment ReportingReporting
The Structure or Delivery SystemThe Industrial Age Assembly-Line
Guaranteed & Viable
Measurement Topics Scopes, Scales
Learning Goals
Content, Reasoning Processes, Habits of
Mind
A Common Instructional
Language(Framework)
“The Art & Science
of Teaching”
Learning Opportunitie
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Goals
Flexible Options
Formative Assessment
Practices Inform
Instruction
Evidence of Proficiency
Provide Learners
with Feedback Specific to Learning
Goals
Electronic Resources Help Track
Student Progress
Research-BasedBest Practices
Research-BasedBest Practices
About
Learnin
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with this content knowledge
to practice getting better at these life-long learning habits
doing these reasoning processes
ComplexReasoning
ContentKnowledge
A Model of CurriculumWe want learners to be:
Life-LongHabitsof Mind
Learning OpportunitiesLessonsUnitsProject-basedIntegrated Units
Etc. Etc…..
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The Design of the Curriculum Allows For:
The Design of the Curriculum Allows For:
• Multiple Pathways• Combination of Learning Opportunities
• Anytime, Anywhere Learning• Student Choice• Outside Learning Opportunities
ELA SCOPE OF MEASURMENT TOPICS
CONTENT AREA STRAND MEASUREMENT TOPICNUMBER OF LEVELS OF THE SCOPE & SEQUENCE FOR EACH
MEASUREMENT TOPIC1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Reading Foundations Print Concepts 1 2 3 4
Reading FoundationsPhonological Awareness
1 2 3 4 5
Reading Foundations Phonics 1 2 3 4 Reading Foundations Word Recognition 1 2 3 4 5 Reading Literature Plot Development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Reading Literature Theme 1 2 3 4 5 6
Reading LiteratureCharacter
Development1 2 3 4 5 6
Reading Literature Narration 1 2 3 4 Reading Informational Rhetorical Modes 1 2 3 4 5 6 Reading Informational Central Idea 1 2 3 4 5 6
Reading InformationalText Structures &
Features1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading InformationalAuthor's
Reasoning/Point of View
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Writing Types & PurposesInformative/Explanatory
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Writing Types & Purposes Opinion/Arguments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Writing Types & Purposes Technical Writing 1 2 3 4 Writing Types & Purposes Narratives 1 2 3 4 5 6 Writing Types & Purposes Writing Process 1 2 3 4 5 Writing Types & Purposes Research Process 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Language Conventions Nouns & Pronouns 1 2 3 4 Language Conventions Adverbs 1 2 3 Language Conventions Adjectives 1 2 3 4 5 Language Conventions Verbs 1 2 3 4 5 6
Language ConventionsSentences,
Conjunctions, & Phrases
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Language Conventions Capitalization 1 2 3 4 Language Conventions Punctuation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Language Conventions Spelling 1 2 3 4 5 Language Acquisition Use of Language 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Language Acquisition Vocabulary 1 2 3 4
SCIENCE SCOPE OF MEASURMENT TOPICSCONTENT
AREASTRAND
MEASUREMENT TOPIC
NUMBER OF LEVELS OF THE SCOPE & SEQUENCE FOR EACH MEASUREMENT TOPIC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
ScienceNature of Science
Scientific Inquiry
Moved to Reasoning ProcessesScienceNature of Science
Science & technology
ScienceNature of Science
History, Research & Ethics
Science Life ScienceBiodiversity &
Evolution1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Science Life ScienceEnvironmental
Science1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Science Life ScienceHuman Body
Systems1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Science Life Science Cells & Organisms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Science Life ScienceHeredity &
Reproduction1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
SciencePhysical Science
Matter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
SciencePhysical Science
Forces & Motion 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
SciencePhysical Science
Mechanical Systems
1 2 3 4 5
SciencePhysical Science
Waves 1 2 3 4 5
SciencePhysical Science
Heat Energy 1 2 3 4
SciencePhysical Science
Electricity & Magnetism
1 2 3 4 5
Science Earth & SpaceComposition &
Structure of Earth1 2 3 4 5
Science Earth & SpaceAtmosphere &
Weather1 2 3 4 5 6
Science Earth & Space Universe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
SOCIAL STUDIES SCOPE OF MEASURMENT TOPICS
CONTENT AREA
STRAND MEASUREMENT TOPICNUMBER OF LEVELS OF THE SCOPE & SEQUENCE FOR EACH
MEASUREMENT TOPIC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Social Studies Geography US Regions 1 2 3 4
Social Studies Geography World Geography 1 2 3 4 5 6
Social Studies Geography Maps & Tools 1 2 3 4 5 6
Social StudiesGovernment &
CivicsUS Constitution & The
Legal System1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Social StudiesGovernment &
Civics
Rights & Responsibilities of
Citizenship1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Social Studies Economics Personal Economics 1 2 3 4 5 6
Social Studies Economics Functional Economics 1 2 3 4 5
Social Studies CultureAwareness &
Understanding1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Social Studies US History Transformation 1 2 3 4
Social Studies US History War & Diplomacy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Social Studies US HistoryUS Economic
Transformation1 2 3 4
Social Studies US HistorySocial, Political & Economic Reform
1 2 3 4
Social Studies US History Popular Culture 1 2 3 4
Social Studies World HistoryComparative Government
1 2 3
Social Studies World History Leadership & People 1 2 3 4
Social Studies World History War & Diplomacy 1 2 3 4 5
Social Studies World History Globalization 1 2 3 4 5
Social Studies World HistoryReligion, Diversity &
Identify1 2 3 4 5
Social Studies World HistoryEconomic
Transformation1 2 3
Social Studies World HistoryTechnology &
Innovation1 2 3
MATH SCOPE OF MEASURMENT TOPICS
CONTENT AREA
STRANDMEASUREMENT
TOPIC
NUMBER OF LEVELS OF THE SCOPE & SEQUENCE FOR EACH MEASUREMENT TOPIC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Mathematics OperationsAddition & Subtraction
1 2 3 4
Mathematics OperationsMultiplication &
Division1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Mathematics Number SenseCounting & Cardinality
1 2 3 4
Mathematics Number Sense Place Value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Mathematics Number SenseFractions, Decimals
& Percents1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Mathematics Number & Quantity Number Systems 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Mathematics GeometryAttributes & Properties
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Mathematics GeometryGeometric
Measurement1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Mathematics Geometry Coordinate System 1 2 3
Mathematics AlgebraExpressions, Equations & Inequalities
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Mathematics Algebra Foundational Algebra 1 2 3 4
Mathematics AlgebraInterpreting Functions
1 2 3 4
Mathematics Algebra Building Functions 1 2 3
MathematicsStatistics/Probability
Measurement 1 2 3 4 5 6
MathematicsStatistics/Probability
Data Analysis 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
MathematicsStatistics/Probability
Inferences 1 2
MathematicsStatistics/Probability
Probability 1 2 3
MathematicsTools of
MeasurementMeasurement 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
MathematicsTools of
MeasurementMoney 1 2 3
MathematicsTools of
MeasurementTime 1 2 3 4
Mathematics Number SystemMatrix Quantities
(Acceleration)
Mathematics FunctionsLinear, Quadratic,
Exponential Models (acceleration)
Mathematics FunctionsTrigonometric
Functions (acceleration)
THE “SCOPE” of a MEASUREMENT TOPIC
ComplexReasoning
ContentKnowledge
Life-LongHabitsof Mind
Measurement Topics, Scopes, Scales
THE “SCOPE” of a MEASUREMENT TOPIC
ComplexReasoning
ContentKnowledge
Life-LongHabitsof Mind
Measurement Topics, Scopes, Scales
SCORING SCALE
Proficiency
Levels
Learning Goals/Targe
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Evidence….
Level of
Rigor
Voice & Choice
Learning Goals/Targe
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Evidence….
Level of
Rigor
SCORING SCALE
Proficiency
Levels
EDUCATE -- OUR LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Scopes of 2 Measurement Topics Drill Down
One more step
Proficiency
Rigor Level
Learning Goals/Targets
If Your District Is A Member of the Cohort: What does the
cohort provide???
If Your District Is A Member of the Cohort: What does the
cohort provide???COLLABORATION, COLLABORATION, COLLABORATIONCurriculum Revision & Support
Professional Development for Full Member Districts…•Consortium Training•Curriculum: Habits of Mind, Reasoning Processes•Leadership•Instructional: “Art & Science of Teaching”
Technology Development & Advice
Content: units, lessons, assessments, etc.
Leadership development & support
Strategic implementation planning & support***Your cohort membership does NOT give you automatic access to the Educate software… You must still buy licenses…
What If Your District Is Not a Member???
You can access a read-only version of the curriculum.
You can purchase seats at the some trainings.
You can still visit schools in the cohort.
You can purchase Educate on your own…
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THREE THINGS TO CONSIDERABOUT A VISIONVISION:
Why is MCL getting so much attention???
The Vision is COMPELLINGCOMPELLING?Positive feedback amongst a variety of stakeholdersThe Vision is LOGICALLOGICAL?Research: learning styles, rates, motivation & engagement, team teaching, & multi-age classrooms, & differentiated instructionThe Vision is DOABLEDOABLE?Using customizing technology
Building a Student-Centered Learning
Environment
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MCCL Co-Chairs:
Linda Laughlin: [email protected]
gLori Lodge: