Webinar Series - Extended Learning Opportunities in High School

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1 Webinar Series KEEPING IT FLEXIBLE Extended Learning Opportunities in Today s High Schools

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7 PRESENTERS

8 Craig Kesselheim Senior Associate Great Schools

9 Jon Ingram Senior Associate Great Schools

10 Sheila Ward, M.Ed. ELO Coordinator Pittsfield School District Pittsfield, New Hampshire

11 OUTCOMES Understand Extended Learning Opportunities in the context of public schooling and programming

12 OUTCOMES Relate ELOs as a complement to the design of proficiency-based learning systems

13 OUTCOMES Explore aspects of school policy, practice and public will through the context of providing ELOs in a secondary school

14 POLL What stage of implementation is your school or district in?

15 MASTERY PROFICIENCY COMPETENCY is a student s ability to transfer learning in and/or across content areas.

16 Proficiency-Based Learning Simplified

17 A Great Schools Partnership Learning Model Graduation Requirement Reporting Method Assessment Method YES Transcripts and Report Cards Cross-Curricular Graduation Standards 5 8 standards taught in all content areas Body of Evidence Students demonstrate achievement of standards through a YES Transcripts and Report Cards Content-Area Graduation Standards 5 8 standards for each content area Students demonstrate achievement of content-area graduation standards through their aggregate performance on summative assessments over time NO Progress Reports Performance Indicators 5 10 indicators for each cross-curricular and content- and the achievement of graduation standards Summative Assessment Graded summative assessments are used to evaluate the achievement of performance indicators NO Teacher Feedback Learning Objectives Learning objectives guide the design of curriculum achievement of performance indicators Formative Assessment Ungraded formative assessments are used to evaluate student learning progress This work by Great Schools Partnership is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

18 A Great Schools Partnership Learning Model Graduation Requirement Reporting Method Assessment Method YES Transcripts and Report Cards Cross-Curricular Graduation Standards 5 8 standards taught in all content areas Body of Evidence Students demonstrate achievement of standards through a YES Transcripts and Report Cards Content-Area Graduation Standards 5 8 standards for each content area Students demonstrate achievement of content-area graduation standards through their aggregate performance on summative assessments over time NO Progress Reports Performance Indicators 5 10 indicators for each cross-curricular and content- and the achievement of graduation standards Summative Assessment Graded summative assessments are used to evaluate the achievement of performance indicators NO Teacher Feedback Learning Objectives Learning objectives guide the design of curriculum achievement of performance indicators Formative Assessment Ungraded formative assessments are used to evaluate student learning progress This work by Great Schools Partnership is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

19 A Great Schools Partnership Learning Model Graduation Requirement Reporting Method Assessment Method YES Transcripts and Report Cards Cross-Curricular Graduation Standards 5 8 standards taught in all content areas Body of Evidence Students demonstrate achievement of standards through a YES NO NO Transcripts and Report Cards Progress Reports Teacher Feedback Content-Area Graduation Standards 5 8 standards for each content area Performance Indicators 5 10 indicators for each cross-curricular and content- and the achievement of graduation standards Learning Objectives Learning objectives guide the design of curriculum achievement of performance indicators Cross-Curricular Graduation Standards 5 8 standards taught in all content areas Students demonstrate achievement of content-area graduation standards through their aggregate performance on summative assessments over time Summative Assessment Graded summative assessments are used to evaluate the achievement of performance indicators Formative Assessment Ungraded formative assessments are used to evaluate student learning progress This work by Great Schools Partnership is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

20 A Great Schools Partnership Learning Model Graduation Requirement Reporting Method Assessment Method YES Transcripts and Report Cards Cross-Curricular Graduation Standards 5 8 standards taught in all content areas Body of Evidence Students demonstrate achievement of standards through a YES Transcripts and Report Cards Content-Area Graduation Standards 5 8 standards for each content area Students demonstrate achievement of content-area graduation standards through their aggregate performance on summative assessments over time NO Progress Reports Performance Indicators 5 10 indicators for each cross-curricular and content- and the achievement of graduation standards Summative Assessment Graded summative assessments are used to evaluate the achievement of performance indicators NO Teacher Feedback Learning Objectives Learning objectives guide the design of curriculum achievement of performance indicators Formative Assessment Ungraded formative assessments are used to evaluate student learning progress This work by Great Schools Partnership is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

21 A Great Schools Partnership Learning Model Graduation Requirement Reporting Method Assessment Method Assessment Method YES Transcripts and Report Cards Body of Evidence Cross-Curricular Graduation Standards 5 8 standards taught in all content areas Students demonstrate achievement of standards through a Body of Evidence Students demonstrate achievement of standards through a YES NO NO Transcripts and Report Cards Progress Reports Teacher Feedback Content-Area Graduation Standards 5 8 standards for each content area Students demonstrate achievement of content-area graduation standards through their aggregate performance on summative assessments over time Performance Indicators 5 10 indicators for each cross-curricular and content- and the achievement of graduation standards Summative Assessment Graded summative assessments are used to evaluate the achievement of performance indicators Learning Objectives Learning objectives guide the design of curriculum achievement of performance indicators Formative Assessment Ungraded formative assessments are used to evaluate student learning progress Students demonstrate achievement of content-area graduation standards through their aggregate performance on summative assessments over time Summative Assessment Graded summative assessments are used to evaluate the achievement of performance indicators Formative Assessment Ungraded formative assessments are used to evaluate student learning progress This work by Great Schools Partnership is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

22 A Great Schools Partnership Learning Model LESS Student Choice in Learning OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 COMMON Learning Experiences UNIQUE Learning Experiences UNIQUE Learning Experiences COMMON Demonstration Tasks COMMON Demonstration Tasks UNIQUE Demonstration Tasks COMMON Scoring Guides COMMON Scoring Guides COMMON Scoring Guides VALID and RELIABLE results that are COMPARABLE across STUDENTS, COURSES, SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, or STATES MORE Student Choice in Learning OPTION 4 UNIQUE Learning Experiences UNIQUE Demonstration Tasks UNIQUE Scoring Guides VALID and RELIABLE results This work by Great Schools Partnership is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

23 Policy, Practice + Public Will

24 Sheila Ward, M.Ed. ELO Coordinator Pittsfield School District Pittsfield, New Hampshire

25 PMHS Demographics Small, rural, single- town school district 45% FRL, 25% IEP, <600 students pre-k-12 in 2 schools 2009: 5th lowest performing high school in NH based on 2 years of NECAP scores DISTRICT DRIVERS: NH Dept. of Education Minimum School Standards Nellie Mae Educational Foundation District Level Systems Change Grant School Improvement Grant I-3 Authentic Assessment Grant NEASC

26 Extended Learning Opportunities Defined the primary acquisition of knowledge and skills through instruction or study outside of the traditional classroom methodology

27 What That Means.. Voice and choice Personalized Learning Community relations and partnerships Multiple pathways School to Work, Enhanced Learning Community-Based Learning

28 An Effective ELO.. High Academic Expectations School-Community Partnerships Presentation Research Student Interests, Passions, and Needs Reflection Project Authentic Learning

29 The ELO Process Idea Development Planning Insurance Paperwork ELO Team Meeting Application D.O.L Paperwork Signatures HQT Community Partner/Site ID Approval

30 ELOs Can Be Job Shadows Virtual/Online Learning Apprenticeships Private Instruction Clubs + Organizations School-Based Enterprises Internships Service Learning Independent Studies Travel

31 ELO Credit Elective credit Core credit Competency recovery No restriction on number or credit limit

32 ELO Credit Demonstration of Mastery = Proficient 4 Point Evaluation Scale, 3 = Proficient Included in the overall evaluation: learning activities, required assessments, selfassessments, community partner/mentor evaluations

33 ELO Models Traditional HQT, community partner/mentor Online Rosetta Stone Hybrid Online with mentor

34 Place, Pace, and Path

35 ELOs For All Students Accelerated Track At risk Middle of the road Enrichmentseeking Identified Disengaged

36 ELO Coordinator Development &! Supervision Community Partner Mentor, applied learning activities & assessment HQT Competencies &! Assessment

37 Developing Relationships Community Partners + Mentors Conversations (Rotary, Chamber of Commerce) Visits Training/Preparation Frequent check-ins Open communication Student/ELO assessment/ evaluation

38 ELO Assessment Measures Celebration Night Essay Presentation Research Competencies Reflection Project Reflection Journal Final Project

39 ELO Assessment Measures ELO Coordinator Regular check-ins Site visits Portfolios (rubrics) Project/Presentation (rubrics) HQT Regular check-ins with student Competencies (rubrics) Project/Presentation (rubrics) Student Reflection journal Mid-point self-assessment Final self-assessment ELO reflection Community Partner Regular feedback Mid-point assessment Final assessment

40 ELO Required Assessments As a result of my ELO, I was able to answer my essential question: Do I feel suitable for the dentistry field? Reflection and application journal Learning activities Formative + summative assessments Portfolio Final product that provides value to ELO site Final Presentation

41 RUBRICS ELO Assessment Measures Competencies Portfolio Research Reflection Project Presentation Pittsfield Middle High School ELO Job Shadow Portfolio Rubric

42 ELO Celebration Night Invite: school board, administration, faculty/staff, mentors, family/friends, community PR: school/town website, local papers Prepare the students! watch a student presentation

43 ELO Reporting Pittsfield Middle High School ~CLASS OF 2013~ CEEB: TESTING 2013 SAT Participation: 93% Average SAT Scores: Critical Reading 514 Mathematics 513 Writing 478 HONORS Class rank is calculated based on the grading system used through the end of the academic year and includes all students on the 4.0 scale Valedictorian Class Rank: 1st Salutatorian Class Rank: 2nd Honor Cords-given to seniors who have maintained a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA throughout high school. POST-SECONDARY ACCEPTANCE 71% of the Senior Class was accepted to a Post- Secondary Institution COMPETENCY-BASED GRADING The competency-based assessment and evaluation system at Pittsfield Middle High School is founded on common expectations for high levels of student learning. Each course has a set of established core competencies that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do as a result of completing the course's learning requirements. The chart below details the level of expectation with the corresponding rubric score, letter, and numerical grade. RUBRIC SCORE LETTER GRADE NUMERICAL GRADE A B C F STUDENT CENTERED & MULTIPLE PATHWAYS Student centered learning is at the core of Pittsfield Middle High School and our community. All students create and maintain personal learning plans that allow students to connect learning to their interests, passions, and future ambitions. Students may engage in extended learning opportunities (ELOs), online courses, dual enrollment courses, learning studios, etc. to increase their exposure to relevant, real-world learning experiences guided by student interest and motivation. These learning experiences encompass a rigorous set of competencies which students must master. Student voice and choice are foundational components of the student centered approach. Site Council - A decision making body composed of students, educators, parents and community members, that will review, modify and make decisions regarding areas of high interest including but not limited to procedures, practices, and policies or structures in order to have a positive impact on the educational process and school climate. Restorative Justice - The Justice Committee works to provide students with an alternative to traditional discipline methods utilizing student voice and choice. We believe that giving our students an opportunity to be an integral part in helping to restore injustices made within the school community is empowering and aligned with student centered learning. SNAPSHOT OF THE CLASS OF Members of the Senior Class 96% Graduated with a Diploma 47% Graduated with a 3.0 or better 24% Graduated as a NH Scholar 100% Completed Required Community Service 100% Participated in the Advisory Program 65% Completed & Earned Credit in a Dual Enrollment Course 58% Completed an Online Course 38% Completed at least one ELO COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES Class of 2013 GPA Distribution 10% 2% 12% Members of the Class of 2013 were accepted to the following: Becker College, Clarkson University, Drexel University, Emerson College, Emmanuel College, Fisher College, Florida State University, Franklin Pierce University, George Mason University, Great Bay Community College, Keene State College, Lakes Region Community College, Middlesex Community College, Mount Ida College, New England College, New England Culinary Institute, New Hampshire 38% Four Year College Technical Institute, Northwestern University, Norwich University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 43% Two Year College Rochester Institute of Technology, Saint Anselm College, Southern NH University, Unity College, 7% Military Service University of Maine, University of Maine at Machias, University of New England, University of 3% Trade School Program New Hampshire, University of New Haven, University of Tampa, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Wyotech. 37% 16% 23% Student Name: Date of Birth: Gender:_ NH SASID # Pittsfield High School 23 Oneida Street Pittsfield, NH Phone: (603) Fax: (603) Cumulative Information GPA: Earned Credits: Class Rank: 2 out of37 Expected Graduation Year: 2013 Graduation Status: Graduated 6/15/2013 NH Scholar Withdrawal Date: N/A Grade 9 GPA: Credits: 6.75 Grade 10 GPA: Credits: 6.50 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 'F Credits Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Credits Pittsfield Middle High School Pittsfield Middle High School Advisory/Study HS P P P P P 0.25 Advisory 10 P P P P P 0.25 Biology A A-.A.- A- B Algebra II A B+ A Drawing & Painting A A A 0,50 Algebra II B B A A English 9 A A A A A 1.00 American Govt. A A- A 0.50 Geometry CP A- B- B C B Driver Education P 0.25 GeoPolitical Studies A A A A- A 1.00 Economics A- A- A Physical Ed. 9 & 10 A A- A 0.50 English 10: Individual and Society A A B Prin. Art & Design A A A 0.50 English 10: Individual and Society B A A- A Spanish I CP A A A A A 1.00 Health I A A A 0.50 IPEP A 0.50 Physical Science B A A A 1.00 Physical Science A A A Spanish II A A A Spanish II B A A A 1.00 Grade 11 GPA: Credits: 6.50 Grade 12 GPA:3.800 Credits: 5.00 Ql Q2 Q3 Q4 F Credits Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Credits Pittsfield Middle High School Pittsfield Middle High School Advanced Math A A- B+ A- B Advisory 12 A 0.25 Advisory II P P P P P 0.25 Applied Physics I: Robotics A 0.50 Chemistry B B B A- B 1.00 Community Service P 0.25 ELO Job Shadow: Exploring Vet. Science A A 0.25 Intro. Calculus A 1.00 English 11: American Literature A- A A A A 1.00 Introduction to Literature A 1.00 Global Issues B A A A 0.50 Physics B 1.00 Human Biology A B- B Yearbook Production A 1.00 US History A- A- A A A Virtual Learning Academy Charter School Spanish 3 Segment I(Reg) A 0.50 Spanish 3 Segment 2(Reg) A 0.50 Course Types AP : Advanced Placement CP : College Preparatory Tp: Tech. Preparatory Tr. : Transferred Course V = Online Grades - Prior to A: P=Pass B : WP=Withdrew Passing C = WF=Withdrew Failing D = I=Incomplete F = 64-below J=Audit Ab=Excessive Absences (No credit earned) School Official Signature: --;;;-_--:-_--,-=-c:-;--:-:;-_~ :_- ; : ;_-, Date: June 26, 2013 Transcript not official without signature and raised seal Grades and later A = B = NC = or less Quarter grades are no longer issued. I\ll=A New England Association of SC Schools and Colleges (NEASC) -- -

44 Know Before You Start Federal and State Law School Board Policy D.O.L. Rules + Regulations District Insurance Coverage Always Keep in Mind Student safety

45 ELO Challenges Policy Development HQT Professional Development Compensation Transportation

46 What s Next? Expanding ELO options to include dual enrollment Partnering with local manufacturers Bring community experts in to the classroom NH ELO Coordinators Group

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