KY's Unbridled Learning: What's Changing and Why

October 2012

1. Overview of Major Areas of Unbridled Learning

2. Explanation of Rationale behind Changes

3. In-Depth Review of Next Generation Learners

4. Outline of Information to Expect and Interpretation

Assistance

5. Q/A

Next-Generation Instructional Programs and Support

Next-Generation ProfessionalsNext-Generation Learners

Unbridled Learning:College and Career Readiness

for All

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‘A Program Review is

…a 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 support and monitoring. - KRS

158.6453(1)(i)

Writing

K-3

Arts and Humanities

Practical Living/Career Studies

Next-Generation Instructional Programs and Support

Program Reviews

Next-Generation Instructional Programs and Support

Next-Generation ProfessionalsNext-Generation Learners

Unbridled Learning:College and Career Readiness

for All

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Gap

Next Generation Learners

Next-Generation Learners

Growth

Graduation

College/Career

Readiness

Achievement (Proficiency)

1

2

3Aligned

assessments

21st century competencies

New standards

Next-Generation Learners

Achievement (Proficiency)

Next-Generation Instructional Programs and Support

Next-Generation ProfessionalsNext-Generation Learners

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for All

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INTRODUCTION to Kentucky’s New Accountability and Assessment System

INTRODUCTION to Kentucky’s New Accountability and Assessment System

“A Balanced Approach!”“A Balanced Approach!”

New Scale

So what does this mean for our schools

and district?(Scale 100-140)

District Score 2011 – 100 Elementary Average Score – 104

Middle School Average Score – 103High School Average Score - 91

We can’t compare the scores under the old system to the scores

under the new system!

EXPECT the numerical value for both the

school and district to be lower than in past

years!

What other changes will impact school and student

scores?• New Standards in ELA and Mathematics means increased

rigor of content and a more difficult test in these areas.• The cut scores identifying what it takes to be Proficient

and Distinguished have changed and are much harder to achieve in an effort to match the rise in expectations.

So what does this mean for your student’s

scores?

So what does this mean for your student’s

scores?We can’t compare

student scores under the old

system to their scores under the

new system in MATH & ELA!

New School and District Classification System

Standard Setting

SupportPriorityFocus

RecognitionHigh Progress Schools and Districts Top 10% in Improvement

Recognition• High Distinction

Schools and Districts 95th Percentile

• Highest Performing Schools and Districts 90th Percentile

Other Categories

Let’s Take A Closer LOOK!

2011-2012 Results

100%

Subjects: reading, math, science, social studies and writingTests: KREP – 3rd-8th All subjects and 10th/11th Writing, EOC High School: Alg. II, Eng. II, Bio, US Hist.Format: MC, Open Response, Short Answer

Subjects: reading, math, science, social studies and writingTests: KREP – 3rd-8th All subjects and 10th/11th Writing, EOC High School: Alg. II, Eng. II, Bio, US Hist.Format: MC, Open Response, Short Answer

Subjects: reading and mathTests: KREP – 3rd-8th, Plan to ACT at High School

College Readiness: Pass ACT Benchmarks or Placement Tests for High School, meet EXPLORE Benchmarks for Middle School Career Readiness: Pass ASVAB or Work Keys AND Pass the KOSSA Test or earn an Industry Certificate. Must be enrolled as a career/tech student.

Graduation Rate has gone through many changes in terms of method of calculation and what is calculated:LEAVERAFGRCOHORT

We can’t compare graduation rate under the old system to the

graduation rate under the new

system!

New Student Report

Where can you get more information?• Your handout has a basic overview• Our website will provide you with numerous

resources• Contact your student’s school for specific

questions