in search of standards-aligned instruction update on s.e.c. in delaware mike stetter director of...
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In Search of Standards-aligned Instruction
Update on S.E.C. in Delaware
Mike StetterDirector of Curriculum
Delaware Department of Education
September 11, 2007
DE-S.E.C. Start up PlanPhase I
(2005-06) DDOE core team
training Initial Coding effort-
Math, ELA Pilot study- Middle
Schools (Spring 06)
What did the SEC Middle School Pilot Reveal about Math?
Mathematics 2006 Highlights Alignment Index 0.45-0.6 across schools in study Over-emphasis on memorization Under-emphasis on Data Analysis, Probability,
Statistics Opportunities to integrate technology as
described in standards not fully used
What did the SEC Middle School Pilot Reveal about ELA?
Reading 2006 Highlights Alignment Index 0.43- 0.49 across schools in
study Repetitive content focus across grades Over-emphasis on vocabulary Higher level of cognitive demand needed Suggested check on Grade Level Expectations
(GLE’s)
Data spurs action Development of Five-year differentiated
Professional Development Plan for state’s mathematics teachers and specialists
English Language Arts focus on critical reading skills and writing across the curriculum
SEC Project Lessons Learned Timing of SEC Teacher Survey and 301
Project Communications are key
Written agreements with schools
Plan on technology glitches
Build local capacity to use SEC data
DE-S.E.C. Phase II (2006-07)
Coding SEC Science
Participate in SEC/Social Studies survey design and field testing
High School Study SEC required for
MSP
2007 Delaware HS/MS SEC Study School districts eye Regulation 502 Principals’ briefing and written agreements Flexibility in SEC scheduling and 301 Training for district SEC facilitators Participation: 13 High Schools (42% of schools)
7 Middle Schools (22% of schools)**Total MS(2006,2007)=14 (44% of schools)
High School Trends
DE Gr 9/10 Reading 2007 Scatterplot
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500 505 510 515 520 525 530 535 540 545 550
DSTP Scaled Scores
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DE Gr 9/10 SEC/DSTP Mathematics Scattereplot
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DSTP Math 2007 Scaled Scores
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Middle School Trends-Is Recoding needed?
Gr 7 Rdg 2007 Scatterplot
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Gr 8 Reading 2007 Scatterplot
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DE Gr 7/8 2007 Reading Scatterplot
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DE Gr. 7/8 Mathematics 2007 Scatterplot
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Phase III (2007-08) Planned Activities Reg. 502 Local Curriculum Alignment
Decision on Grade 7/8 Reading Recoding-Compare 2006 and 2007 MS results
Schedule SEC Science /SEC Social Studies study-use existing local facilitators
Phase III (2007-08) Planned Activities Development of SEC analysis workbook
with Learning Point Associates, CCSSO and Mid-Atlantic Comprehensive Center (MACC)
Review MSP SEC results
Incorporate SEC into technical assistance to underperforming schools
