Goals of This SessionProvide background for

program review development

Describe document make-up

Program ReviewA systematic method of analyzing

components of an instructional program, including instructional practices, aligned and enacted curriculum, student work samples, formative and summative assessments, professional development and support services, and administrative supports and monitoring

KRS 158.6453 (1)(i)

Goals of Program ReviewsTo improve teaching and learning for all

students in all programs

To allow equal access to all students the skills that will assist them in being productive citizens

To allow students to demonstrate their understanding beyond a paper-and-pencil test

Action Timeline

Share Arts & Humanities Program Review with districts

April 2009

Develop Guiding Framework for all Program Reviews

Spring 2009

Disseminate Guiding Frameworks for all Program Reviews

Summer 2009

Develop Program Review Drafts Summer/Fall 2009

Action Timeline

Pilot Program Reviews in a small number of districts to gather evidence and further inform the design

Spring 2010

All schools have access to Program Reviews in draft form

Spring 2010

Revise Program Reviews based on pilot results

Spring 2010

Program reviews finalized; Professional Development provided to schools and districts

Spring/Summer 2010

All schools/districts implement Program Reviews for new state assessment system

2011-2012 School Year

Parameters

Other ConsiderationsDoable

Allows for diversity between schools

Encourages Innovation

Measureable

StandardsCurriculum & Instruction

Formative & Summative Assessments

Professional Development & Support Services

Administrative/Leadership Support & Monitoring

GuidelinesNumber of Demonstrators

Learning Climate/Environment

Administrative Support

Identify Weaknesses

Characteristics

The ProcessEstablish Teams

School Visits by content teams

Writing Days

Virtual Writing and Revisions

ArrangementStandard

Demonstrator

Characteristics

Highlights for WritingPromotes a whole school vision for

developing students’ writing and communication skills to compete in the 21st century world

Moves expectations beyond simply writing on paper to communicating for a variety of purposes and audiences using a variety of technological modes

Highlights for WritingEmphasizes an assessment process which

informs instruction and allows students to take ownership of their learning

Sets the stage for whole school and on-going support through empowering teachers and administrators as instructional leaders, coaches, and collaborators

Highlights for Arts & HumanitiesA rigorous arts curriculum provides access to

a common academic core for all students as defined by state and national standards in the arts

Teachers examine and discuss student work and use this information to inform their practices

Highlights for Arts & HumanitiesStudents’ arts assessment is based on clearly-

defined standards that identify the skills and knowledge expected of students in each art form and for each arts course

Creating, performing and responding attainment levels are clearly communicated to the student, evidenced in classrooms, and observable in student work

Highlights for PL/CSOpportunity to showcase innovative

programming utilizing technology, project-based instruction and promoting student leadership and achievements.

Emphasis on collaboration with community/business partners, parents and other academic teachers is a key component

Emphasis on school leadership to support high quality instructional PL/CS programs

Highlights for PL/CSImportance of program related professional

development is a key component of the professional development plan

Provides an opportunity to integrate non-traditional types of assessments (e.g. technology driven projects, electronic portfolios and performance/skill based test)

EvidenceSuggested, partial list

How were schools chosen?

• 48 schools, 34 districts • Districts volunteered

– Some suggested schools and programs

• Remaining schools randomly selected• Equal distribution of:

– Geography– Grade level– Locale– Achievement– (Demographics & Size)

Web PageLocated under “Instructional Resources”

Find drafts of the Program Review documents

Dedicated email address for general inquiries

Will continue to be updated throughout the next few months

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