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.
Curricular
Competencie
s
Core Competencies
Content
Big Ideas
Specificity
Unde
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Know
Transferability
Wha
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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.