1. Superintendent Parent Forum Academic Standards

2. Welcome

3. Quick Announcements Interpretation ELA DAC @ Superintendent Parent Forum

4. Purpose of the Superintendent Parent Forum Open Dialogue Share key district initiatives Share information to support students Tools to share information

5. Parent Forum Representative Responsibilities Attend at least four Forums Register within one week Be active and engaged at Forum Access Forum materials at face.dpsk12.org 4 Share with school community

6. Academic Standards Video http://vimeo.com/51933492

7. Standards: Not So New 1993 Colorado lawmakers approve first state academic standards 1997 Students begin being tested every year (CSAP, then TCAP) 2008 Colorado lawmakers pass law calling for updated standards 2014 Colorado Measures of Academic Success begin to measure progress 2010 Colorado Academic Standards in 10 content areas (including Common Core standards in language arts and math) approved

8. Academic Standards Video

9. 7 Facts About CMAS CMAS = Colorado Measures of Academic Success Replaces CSAP and TCAP Encompasses four assessments: language arts, math, science and social studies Includes PARCC, a national exam, in language arts and math Includes first statewide social studies exam, given last year Spanish language version available for language arts, grades 3 and 4; audio and directions for math, science and social studies available in Spanish All tests are moving online 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

10. About the Standards Differentiation Data-driven Instruction Rigorous Tasks

11. The Poetry of Success Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbvn1aDnDgY&feature=youtu.be&edufilter=tbARfBHuyG3mpAruEjLFww

12. Resources for Parents More resources online at: standards.dpsk12.org

13. What questions will you have for teachers about the academic standards?

14. Teacher Panel Discussion  Sara Carlson, Rocky Mountain Prep  Debbie Dedrick, Trevista ECE-8  Kenna Moreland, Teacher Effectiveness Coach Henry World School / West Leadership  Steven Rounds, John F. Kennedy High School  Karina Sauceda, Henry World School  Martha Rojas, Farrell B. Howell K -8  Tomas Esquibel, Abraham Lincoln High School

15. Question&Answer

16. Parents as Academic Partners DPS’ Parent Learning Guides and other resources More resources online at standards.dpsk12.org Parent Teacher Conferences and Academic Standards trainings 3 ways to support your children’s learning at home

17. Next Superintendent Parent Forum Tuesday, December 2 nd Topic: Success Factors Temple Emmanuel, 51 Grape Street --Pre-Register by November 28 th -- To receive reminders and updates regarding the Superintendent Parent Forum, text @dpsforum to 720-545-1740 after you register for reminders and updates!