Approaching Core Knowledge and Student Skills as “Instructional Leaders"

Robert C. McCracken, Ed. D.

Approaching Core Knowledge and Student Skills as “Instructional Leaders“

Perceptions and RealitiesThe Importance of ReadingDiverse Learners and AccountabilityLooking at Core Areas; Virginia StyleCurriculum versus AssessmentData..Data..Data..Data

Perception and Realities

Teaching to the Test Standards of Learning (SOL’s) –

Nothing New? Accountability Norm Reference vs Criteron

referenced

The Importance of Reading

Reading Sample/Examination Traditional Beliefs –

Reading/Language Arts and Vocabulary

Alignment Issues in Virginia; Materials and Standards

Local/State Curriculum?

Diverse Learners and Accountability

SOL’s IDEA NCLB

Looking at Core Areas; Virginia Style

Complexity and Confusion; Where’s Waldo?

Language Arts; Reading, Writing, and Literature

Mathematics; Statistics in Kindergarten Social Sciences/History; Practical

Issues Science; Accreditation versus NCLB

Curriculum versus Assessment

Revisit “Teaching to the Test” How Do You Determine Success;

Multiple Criteria or Not? How Will You Lead Teachers; Can

You Master all Knowledge in all Content Areas – Habla Espanol?

Data..Data..Data..Data What Data Do You Have? What Tools Do You Have to Analyze

Data? How Will You Ensure Data Analysis by

Faculty and/or Staff? How Will You Create Ownership in Data

versus Perception? Use of Technology is a MUST for Leaders,

Instructors and Students