Examination of Transition Alignment Guide (TAG) Tool

Introduction to TAG Tool

First 4 pages of each grade level document introduces the tool (one document for the whole year)

– Information of when standards will be implemented

– 3 steps to consider when preparing for new standard implementation

– 4 TAG Tool components• How to read the components• Snapshot of the components• Description of each component

Steps to Consider to Prepare for Standard Implementation

• Step 1: Side-by-Side standard study (a side-by-side is NOT included in the TAG tool – encourage districts to look at all of the standards not just the gap standards)

• Step 2: District consideration of potential gaps regarding their current district curriculum

• Step 3: CSCOPE’s consideration of potential gaps and how to address them (analyzed VAD specificity and Unit IFD components)

4 TAG Tool Components

TAG Tool: Component #1Grade 4 YAG Pacing Considerations

When considering adding new mathematics standards in the current curriculum, CSCOPE re-calibrated the current, published CSCOPE YAG to include the suggested additional time that may be needed. While we hope to provide guidance on how these new standards might be infused, the decision about pacing is left to teachers and local control on how best to compress or extend instruction based on student needs and the district’s school calendar. The Grade 4 YAG Pacing Considerations above reflect a summary of the suggested time considerations for infusing new standards into current CSCOPE Unit IFDs and should be used in conjunction with the current CSCOPE Grade 4 YAG.

TAG Tool: Component #2Grade 4 Gap Identification Matrix

NOTE: New standards listed reflect two gap considerations: 1.) gaps due to the new standard changes in the grade level they are entering and 2.) gaps due to new standards in which students did not receive instruction during the prior year. CSCOPE considered both of these situations by identifying new standards that reflect potential gaps in comparison to current standards and in comparison to current CSCOPE VAD specificity for all grade levels. Districts are encouraged to examine their implemented curriculum and their prior implementation of all CSCOPE VAD specificity to determine additional potential gaps.

TAG Tool: Component #3Grade 4 Gap Identification At-a-Glance

TAG Tool: Component #4Grade 5 Unit IFD Consideration Tool

Grade 4 Unit IFD

Consideration Tool

TAG Tool: Component #4Grade 3 Unit IFD Consideration Tool

Location of TAG Tool

Where are the TAG Tools in the CSCOPE site?

Log into CSCOPEQuick Search – Choose grade level

CSCOPE Resources

Resource(s)

Resource(s)

CSCOPE Resources

Embedded in CSCOPE Instructional Focus Document (IFD)

RESOURCE(S)

Embedded in CSCOPE Instructional Focus Document (IFD)

Consideration of Transition Alignment Guide (TAG) Tool for

Planning Purposes

Transition: Consider Current District Curriculum

• What is your current curriculum?• District calendar• Learning gaps identified in the TAG Tools

are based on:– CSCOPE VAD/TCD specificity – CSCOPE YAG– CSCOPE bundled units

Transition: YAG + TAG Together!Use Current YAG in conjunction with the TAG Tool for 2013-14 (K-8) and 2013-14 & 15 (HS)

Transition: YAG & District Calendar Reconciliation

What TAG Tools are Currently Posted?

• All of K – 12 Mathematics TAG Tools are posted.

Christine Robson• christine.robson@esc2.us

Toni Norrell• toni.norrell@esc2.us

Patty Callaway• patricia.callaway@esc2.us