1. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Curriculum/Instruction & Assessment Monthly Updates for February 24, 2015 Good Morning Curriculum Directors/Instructional Leaders. Welcome to today's Monthly Updates/Webinar for February 24, 2015. The approximate start time is 10:00 a.m. Today's presenters are from Curriculum/Instruction and Assessment. We will be starting in a few moments. Please be patient. 7/2/20151

2. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Curriculum/Instruction & Assessment Monthly Updates for February 24, 2015 All documents and the recorded webinar file will be posted on the Curriculum and Instruction webpage. Please look on the right side at the bottom of the page under CIA Newsletter. Curriculum and Instruction webpage link: http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and- Assessment/Curriculum-and-Instruction/Pages/default.aspx 7/2/20152

3. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Agenda Items State Board of Education Updates for January Early Intervention Program Mathematics Assessment Health/Physical Education NCAA Requirements Science STEM Learning Resources/Textbooks Announcements Questions 7/2/20153

4. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org February 19, 2015 State Board of Education Meeting Update: The State Board of Education (SBOE) approved three mathematics high school courses. The State Board of Education Rule 160-4-2-.20 LIST OF STATE-FUNDED K-8 SUBJECTS AND 9-12 COURSES FOR STUDENTS ENTERING NINTH GRADE IN 2008 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS has been amended and posted for 30 days of public review and comment. The SBOE adopted two Cybersecurity Pathway Courses. The SBOE approved amendments for Rule 160-4-3-.13 YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS. 7/2/20154

5. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org February 19, 2015 State Board of Education Meeting Update: The SBOE voted to rename the Georgia Performance Standards to Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE). The current implementation of CCGPS in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics will continue until the end of this school year 2014-2015. The recently revised and SBOE approved ELA and mathematics standards for implementation beginning for the 2015-2016 school year will be called the ELA and Mathematics Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE). All coding for standards and related instructional resources will be updated with the new GSE for use beginning in the 2015-2016 school year. For example, ELACC3RF3 will be changed to ELAGSE3RF3. All GPS and related documents in other content areas will also be renamed to reflect the GSE as revisions occur. 7/2/20155

6. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Computer Science Task Force Timeline February 19, 2015 – Include specific language with designated courses in the SBOE Rule (160-4-2-.20) for the list of State- Funded courses as meeting foreign language, or fourth mathematics, or fourth science requirements 2015-2016 School Year – Students will be able to count designated Computer Science courses as foreign language, or fourth mathematics, or fourth science core credit in meeting high school graduation requirements. Check admission requirements for USG or TCSG. (See slide 7 for proposed/designated Computer Science courses.) 2016-2017 School Year – New Computer Science Pathway course options will be developed; An additional AP Computer Science Principles course will be available for the 2016-17 school year. 7/2/20156

7. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org DRAFT Computer Science Course Options See below for proposed courses included in Draft Rule for 2015- 2016 to count as fourth science, or fourth math, or foreign language : 1)Advanced Placement Computer Science A (already meets fourth science requirement) 2)*International Baccalaureate Computer Science, Year One 3)*International Baccalaureate Computer Science, Year Two 4)Computer Science Principles 5)Programming, Games, Apps and Society * IB schools must satisfy IB requirements that may differ from this state option. 7/2/20157

8. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Early Intervention Program (EIP) The 2015-2016 Early Intervention Program (EIP) Guidance and Rubrics are being reviewed for updates and will be posted by March 1, 2015, from the Curriculum and Instruction Home page via the EIP link under “Other Programs”. Contacts: Gail Humble ghumble@doe.k12.ga.us andghumble@doe.k12.ga.us Pam Smith pamsmith@doe.k12.ga.uspamsmith@doe.k12.ga.us 7/2/20158

9. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Updates in Mathematics 7/2/20159

10. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Mathematics Standards Review Summary of Changes for Mathematics Standards Kindergarten – Grade 8 for 2015-2016 Complete Listing of K-8, Algebra I, Coordinate Algebra, Geometry, and Analytic Geometry High School Working Committee to reconvene for proposed Algebra II/Advanced Algebra and Pre-Calculus standards 7/2/201510

11. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Foundations of Algebra Foundation of Algebra Standard Set Guidance for the student identification process IKAN step-by-step instructions at February 25 th web session scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4255963584979759873 Session will be recorded 7/2/201511

12. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Foundations of Algebra Course ELIGIBILITY GUIDANCE Step I: Middle school administrators/teachers will identify students who Did Not Meet expectations on the 5th, 6th, and 7 th grade CRCT. These are students who may have significant gaps in their mathematics achievement. Step II: Middle schools will administer Individual Knowledge Assessment of Number (IKAN) diagnostic to students identified in Step I (No costs will be incurred by the state or districts.) Step III: During the scheduling process, high schools will enroll students scoring at IKAN Stage 5 (equivalent to 4 th grade mathematics) or below in Foundations of Algebra. 12/8/14

13. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Foundations of Algebra: Q & A How would the course fit into our high school mathematics sequences? 12/8/14 GradeOption 1Option 2Option 3 9thCoordinate Algebra or Algebra I Accelerated Coordinate Algebra/Analytic Geometry A or Accelerated Algebra I /Geometry A Foundations of Algebra 10thAnalytic Geometry or Geometry Accelerated Analytic Geometry B/ Advanced Algebra or Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Coordinate Algebra or Algebra I 11thAdvanced Algebra or Algebra II Accelerated Pre-CalculusAnalytic Geometry or Geometry 12thPre-Calculus or Other 4 th Course Option AP Calculus or Other 4 th Course Option Advanced Algebra or Algebra II

14. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Algebra I and Geometry Algebra I and Geometry Standard Sets Impact on Coordinate Algebra and Analytic Geometry for 2015-2016 Transition Packet 7/2/201514

15. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Summer Professional Learning 7/2/201515 Each district is asked to submit a district point of contact to Sandi Woodall by March 3, 2015.

16. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Summer Professional Learning 7/2/201516

17. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org ELA ListServe! ELA District SupportJoin-ela-districtsupport@list.doe.k12.ga.usJoin-ela-districtsupport@list.doe.k12.ga.us ELA AdministratorsJoin-ela-admin@list.doe.k12.ga.usJoin-ela-admin@list.doe.k12.ga.us ELA K-5Join-ela-k-5@list.doe.k12.ga.usJoin-ela-k-5@list.doe.k12.ga.us ELA 6-8Join-ela-6-8@list.doe.k12.ga.usJoin-ela-6-8@list.doe.k12.ga.us ELA 9-12Join-ela-9-12@list.doe.k12.ga.usJoin-ela-9-12@list.doe.k12.ga.us 7/2/201517

18. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Assessment The following assessment windows are on the State Testing Calendar for the months of February and March 2015: Georgia Milestones End of Course (EOC) Mid-Month Administrations February 9 – 20, 2015 and March 2 – 13, 2015 Georgia Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (GKIDS) Window closes May 8, 2015 Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA) Main Administration and HS Retest Open through March 27, 2015 Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT) Spring Administration March 16 – 27, 2015  Remember: There is no longer a Summer GHSGT Administration! Make sure this is publicized to students/former students who may need this information. ACCESS for ELLs January 20 – March 3, 2015 NAEP January 26 – March 6, 2015 (Sampled Systems/Schools Only) 7/2/201518

19. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Health & Physical Education February Update Therese McGuire, Ed.S. tmcguire@doe.k12.ga.ustmcguire@doe.k12.ga.us Mike Tenoschok, Ed.D. mtenoschok@doe.k12.ga.usmtenoschok@doe.k12.ga.us 7/2/201519

20. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org 160-4-2-.12 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM PLAN. Definitions (d) Fitness assessment program – annual assessment measuring and reporting health related fitness in the areas of aerobic capacity, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. Requirements (b) Each school containing any grade K-5 shall provide a minimum of 90 contact hours of instruction at each grade level K-5 in health and physical education. (c) Each school containing any grade 6-12 shall make available instruction in health and physical education. http://www.gadoe.org/External-Affairs-and-Policy/State-Board-of- Education/SBOE%20Rules/160-4-2-.12.pdf 7/2/201520

21. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Power Up for 30 The program empowers teachers and staff to incorporate more physical activity into the school day using innovative strategies. The training sessions will guide training teams from the elementary schools on how to maximize the use of facilities and personnel before, during, and after school to integrate physical activity. 7/2/201521

22. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Power Up for 30 7/2/201522

23. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Power Up for 30 To learn more about how schools can get involved or for information about upcoming training dates and locations, please contact: powerupfor30@georgiashape.org 7/2/201523

24. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org 7/2/201524

25. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) 7/2/201525 The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science (including computer science) teaching. Recipients of the award receive the following: A certificate signed by the President of the United States. A paid trip for two to Washington, D.C., to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities. A $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation. To nominate a talented secondary science teachers (7-12) to participate in this year’s program, please visit the PAEMST website. (https://www.paemst.org/controllers/home.cfc?method=view)https://www.paemst.org/controllers/home.cfc?method=view Nominations close on April 1, 2015.

26. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics STEM STEM Georgia Educator Laureates Awards Program The STEM Georgia Educator Laureate Awards are designed to reward Georgia K-12 classroom teachers for exceptional work in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Teachers are provided a list of activities that may be completed in order to earn digital badges worth specific points. Georgia Power will be sponsoring the top three teachers to attend a professional learning conference of their choice anywhere in the continental United States. To register go to: http://goo.gl/WcIfbZhttp://goo.gl/WcIfbZ 7/2/201526

27. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Learning Resources/Textbooks K-12 Foreign/Modern Languages & Latin K-12 ESOL Summer of 2015 Request for Members & Evaluation Sites One Site per Congressional District See Attached Documents in Your Email Contact: Randall N. Lee at rlee@doe.k12.ga.usrlee@doe.k12.ga.us Telephone: 404-656-0476 http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Curriculum-and- Instruction/Pages/Learning-Resources.aspx 7/2/201527