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Systems and Structures for Implementing Standards-Based Grading
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Systems and Structures for Implementing
Standards-Based Grading
Day 2 TopicsGrading and Reporting
PBGRs & Transcripts
Implementation Tools
Organizational Assets
Community Engagement
Implementation Action Plans
Workshop Learning Targets: Day 21. I can articulate many necessary components of a grading and reporting
system that will inform my use and/or choice of grading systems.2. I can understand the importance of the transcript with implementing SBG
and recognize strategies for aligning grades to PBGRs.3. I can describe strategies for building capacity around SBG.4. I can identify systems, structures and tools that support implementation
of SBG/PBGRs.5. I can recognize assets of my organization as they relate to SBG.6. I can create an action plan that has the potential to move the work
forward in my school.
Gradebooks & ReportingGrades entered for specific learning targets
Organization should emphasize learning, not product
Reports should guide conversations about learning
*Not all work needs to be scored - feedback can happen without an entry into the gradebook
INPUTS:
Activity View
INPUTS: Unit View → student/LT/assessment
Grade Reports
Progress Reports - by Learning Target
Progress Reports - by assessment
Proficiency Reports by Parent Standard
Parent Standards
Selecting a Grading and Reporting System.
Factors to consider:
How much does grading and reporting...
1. ...drive the conversation about student learning?2. ...impact teachers’ practice?3. ...provide continuity preK-12?4. ...allow for tracking of PBGRs?
Resource Link: Selecting a Reporting System
Grade Calculations
Power LawDecaying AverageMost Recent ScoreWeighted AverageHighest Score
*Generally speaking, use calculation methods that favor more recent evidence.
Grades...Currency For???Extra Curricular Eligibility
Honor Roll
Family Incentives
Car Insurance/Deals
Ski Passes
College Admission
Activity: Grading and Reporting for Who?
What is the purpose of grades?
Does your current grading/reporting system serve students and families in light of SBG/PBL?
What can/needs to change right away?
What will take time to shift? How long?
LT#1: I can articulate many necessary components of a grading and reporting system that will inform my use and/or choice of grading systems.
Proficiency-Based Graduation RequirementsBody of Evidence Verification
Mathematical Verification
Resource Links: AOE PBGR link, Mt Abe Draft, SPED considerations
In a proficiency based system, students earn their diplomas by demonstrating mastery of transferable skills and content.
Implications of PBGRs
Impacts graduating class of 2020Changes the meaning of a diplomaHolds a higher bar for students
Resource Links: Policy Brief, Research Brief
TranscriptsConsider a dual transcript during transition
Highlight content and transferable skills
Consider impacts on GPA, honor roll, eligibility etc
Modify school profile to reflect the changes
*Ideally the transcript will serve as a living document that informs PLPs
Resource Link: Sample Transcript
Activity: What’s in Your Transcript?
What does your current transcript and school profile reflect?
What changes need to be made in light of SBG and PBL?
LT#2 I can understand the importance of the transcript with implementing SBG and recognize strategies for aligning grades to PBGRs.
15 Minute Break
Implementation Tools
Professional DevelopmentPoliciesGradebookVision/MissionCommunity EngagementStaff Evaluation & Supervision
Resource Link: Typology of Tools
Implementation Tool: Activity
At Your Table: Have each person select a tool to reflect on.
Individually: Define your tool. What does it entail (be as specific as you can)? What products need to be created? Who is responsible for creation, decision-making, etc? What barriers or challenges do you foresee? (10 minutes)
At Your Table: Share your findings for your tool. (~5 min)
At Your Table: Prioritize the tools according to your organization's perceived importance. (5 minutes)
Resource Link: Implementation tools worksheet
LT#4: I can identify systems, structures and tools that support implementation
of SBG/PBGRs.
Organizational Assets
Resource: Asset Mapping
Activity: Asset Mapping
Individually: Look over the document and “grade” your organization based on the benchmarks
Collaboratively: Share your scores with each other and identify commonalities & differences.
Collaboratively: Discuss which assets might provide the most leverage.
LT#5: I can recognize assets of my organization as they relate to SBG.
Implementation Challenges: Discussion
What do you see as challenges or barriers to moving forward with implementing standards-based grading as a systemic change?
How might the assets discussed earlier help with mediating these challenges/barriers?
Lunch from 12:00-12:45
Work Time: Actions & Artifacts
1) Future: Identify the key elements of your vision for SBG. What are the key elements you want to see in place in 3-5 years. (Think 2020.)
2) Present: Recall what assets you already have in place from asset mapping.3) Time in between: Bridge the present to the future with a list of actions
and artifacts that need to be developed to move SBG forward in your organization. Consider creating a 3 year plan.
Actions: Specific steps to be taken and individuals responsible
Artifacts: Documents/resources to help with building capacity
Resource Link: CSIP
LT#6: I can create an action plan that has the potential to move the work forward in my school.
Communication Strategies/ConsiderationsConsider the established communication modes of your community
Seek avenues to reach a diversity of stakeholders
Don’t underestimate the power of effective communication
Fill empty airwaves before others do
Brand SBG Work
Community Engagement
5 Town PromisePBL BrochureShaping our Future Flier
Implementation Considerations
1. Establish a sense of urgency2. Form guiding coalition3. Create a vision4. Communicate the vision5. Empower others to act with the vision6. Plan for and create short-term wins7. Consider improvements & produce more change8. Institutionalize new approaches
Thank You!
