About the BEC
COSA Seaside Conference
June 25, 2009
Presenter
Tamra Busch-JohnsenBusiness Education Compact
Rebecca SteinkeProficiency Intern, BEC
Business Education Compact
About the BEC
Who is the BEC?
Established: 1984, Non-profit
Service area: State of Oregon
Clients: Business, industry, public
sector
Education institutions (K-20)
Board of Directors: 15 education members
15 business members
About the BEC
BEC Vision & Mission
Teachers inspire learningStudents engage in learningBusinesses thriveV
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We make learning real by:
Connecting the classroom and workplace with hands-on, innovative learning experiences for students and teachers
Creating and leading working partnerships with business and education
Advocating for quality education in Oregon
Mis
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About the BEC
Student Internships
Year-round internships make learning real
High school: sample potential career fields
College: apply classroom learning
Highlights
~2,500 students placed
High school through doctoral candidates
Diverse jobs in diverse industries
Impact
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Educator Excellence Program
Enhances ability to provide career advice to students
Interns solve real business problems
Teachers connect experiences to classroom
Highlights
> 1,000
internships
1,700 workplace visitations
Radically changes curriculum and learning
Impact
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National Engineers Month
24 supporting companies
400 engineers visited 975 classrooms
26,800 students reached across 22 Oregon counties
Since 1995 launch:
~ 275,000 students reached
Impact 2009
Engineers visit K-12 classrooms each February
Students engage in hands-on activities
Generates excitement for STEM (science, technology, engineering & math)
Highlights
About the BEC
Teacher Development InitiativeProficiency-based Teaching and Learning
Assess students’ knowledge/skills strictly on demonstrated proficiency in state standards
Support wider use of proficiency in new high school diploma requirements
Provide training for K-12 educators on proficiency practices and strategies
Highlights
Produces higher student achievement in all classes—including math!
Dramatically lowers drop out rates
Hundreds of schools and districts served —from Coos Bay to Redmond to Union-Baker
~1,000 teachers have participated in BEC workshops
Impact
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BEC Board Members
Business Members Education Members
Buchanan Angeli Altschul & Sullivan Beaverton School District
Intel Corporation Colton School District
Legacy Health System Forest Grove School District
Microsoft Marylhurst University
NIKE, Inc. NW Regional ESD
Oregon Building Congress Oregon Department of Education
Portland General Electric Oregon Education Association
Precision Wire Components PAVTEC/ PCC
The Standard Portland Community College
Vernier Software & Technology Portland Public Schools
Washington Mutual Portland State University
Western Oregon University
West Linn-Wilsonville SD
About the BEC
Change in Education is Needed
Unacceptable gap between output of education system and needs of economy and communities
• 30% of entering 9th grades don’t finish high school in four years
• 40% of those who do graduate are not ready to succeed in postsecondary education
• More than 25% of college freshmen need remedial classes in reading, writing & math
Outdated delivery system to help students reach necessary levels of achievement
About the BEC
Carnegie Unit of Credit
Teacher –centered approach
Teacher sets the instructional pace
Promotes passive learners
Behavior often reflected in grades
Leads to grade inflation (high GPA – low SAT)
About the BEC
What’s not working about how we teach and evaluate students now?
Practices that are connected to grading
Attendance
Attitude
Behavior
Effort
Extra Credit
Glitter & sparkle
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Proficiency Defined
Routinely demonstrating ability to know and understand standards
Targeted level of achievement (Oregon State Standards)
Students demonstrate proficiency in the standards by subject, course and/or grade level
Students move ahead by demonstrating knowledge and skills regardless of time spent in a classroom
About the BEC
Sufficiency & Proficiency
Sufficiency is the 1st question: Does the student have enough evidence to show he understands and can apply the standards identified for the project?
Proficiency is the 2nd question: Does the collection of evidence reflect a proficient level of understanding and application of knowledge and skills?
About the BEC
Proficiency Based Teaching and Learning – Paradigm Shift
Role of the Teacher
Role of the Student
Grading
Seat Time vs. Proficiency
Instruction
K-12 system
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Proficiency Based Teaching and Learning – Role of Teacher
Facilitator or coach
Personalization of learning
Learning outcomes planned between student and teacher
Class instruction varies
Class Group Individual Online College Class Internship
About the BEC
Proficiency Based Teaching and Learning – Role of Student
Ownership of their learning
Self-directed
Passive learner to active learner
Personalized learning
About the BEC
Proficiency Based Teaching and Learning – Grading Changes
Grades reflect what students know, not what they do
“Zero” is not an option
Students have multiple opportunities to meet each standard in multiple ways
Daily work and class work are considered practicing for the standard and generally not collected
Class credit given when students demonstrate they have met all the standards
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Proficiency Based Teaching and Learning – Proficiency into
Grades
Grades of A, B, C and I A = Mastery of the Standards B = Exceed in the Standards C = Meets the Standards I = In progress
Personal Traits graded under CRL
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Serving Students Through Proficiency
Compact content
Identify what a student knows and can do
Communicate clearly what a student needs to learn
Differentiate for each student or groups of students based on levels of proficiency
Allow students to create their own learning contracts
Develop learning plans that target areas where students need to concentrate
Communicate more effectively with parents about levels of student achievement
About the BEC
6 Perspectives of Grading
GRADING . . . Is not essential for learning
Is complicated
Is subjective and emotional
Is inescapable
Has a limited research base
Has no single best practice
(How to Grade for Learning, Ken O’Connor—2005)
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Results
Redmond High School Enrollment – 0% of freshmen dropped out of
Redmond High School with no planned destination compared to 18% from the previous year
Discipline – 9.2% of office referrals compared to 40.9%
Students who failed 2 or more courses – less than 3.8% compared to 17.9%
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Results (cont’d)
Scappoose High School 52 out of 55 freshmen who consistently failed in
math passed Pre Algebra/Algebra
Forest Grove High School Math teacher reports the highest success rate she
has ever seen in her class
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Science Strands—Oaks Testing 2009
10 out of 12 Earth
Science Standards
Assessed in a PB Model
About the BEC
Science Strands—Oaks Testing 2009
Traditional Teaching
and Assessment
About the BEC
Science Strands—Oaks Testing 2009
100% Life Science
Standards Assessed in a PB Model
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Math Scores—Scappoose
Scappoose Math vs. State Math Scores
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2004/2005 2005/2006 2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009
School Year
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Science Scores—Scappoose
Scappoose Science vs. State Science Scores
01020304050607080
2004
/200
5
2005
/200
6
2006
/200
7
2007
/200
8
2008
/200
9
School Year
% P
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How does this impact the Drop Out Rate?
Scappoose vs. State Drop Out Rates
00.5
11.5
22.5
33.5
44.5
5
2004
/200
5
2005
/200
6
2006
/200
7
2007
/200
8
School Year
% D
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Drop Out Rates
Drop Out Rates State
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Workshops Statistics Through May 09
Total Schools: 184 Total Districts/Org: 103 Total Participants: 838 Total Counties: 25
About the BEC
Proficiency Based Teaching and Learning – Challenges
Complex change in instruction
Professional development for teachers and administrators
Resources/Time
Supportive school leadership
Clear communication to parents
About the BEC
Resources:
Get Ready Oregon! Website
http://www.getreadyoregon.org/
About the BEC
Contact Information
Business Education Compact12655 SW Center St. Suite 430
Beaverton, Oregon 97005www.becpdx.org
Tamra Busch-JohnsenExecutive Director503-646-0242 ext. [email protected]
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