PLANNING FOR EARLY LITERACY SUCCESS: Intersections Between WMELS and CCSS ELA An Overview of Materials

GOAL To gain familiarity with professional learning resources intended to guide a process of establishing 4K and 5K literacy learning expectations.

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4 Next Steps: Possibilities: Professional learning about standards Locating additional local literacy data sources Articulating vision for early literacy learning 4K learning expectations Background: How does this work connect with other education initiatives?

Ensuring That Students Have Highly Effective Teachers and Schools Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities 4e Growing and Developing Professionally

6 “Every child must graduate ready for future education and the workforce. We must align our efforts so all our students are prepared to succeed in college or a career.” - State Superintendent Tony Evers Wisconsin’s Vision for ALL Learners

7 Every student has the right to learn. Instruction must be rigorous and relevant. Purposeful assessment drives instruction and affects learning. Responsive environments engage learners. Learning is a collaborative responsibility. Guiding Principles of Teaching and Learning

8 Response to Intervention

9 Wisconsin Common Core State Standards

Back Channeling Participate in discussion – Ask / Respond to questions – Post resources and comments 10

11 Next Steps: Possibilities: Professional learning about standards Locating additional local literacy data sources Articulating vision for early literacy learning 4K learning expectations Background: How does this work connect with other education initiatives? Playful Literacy Learning : Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

Ensuring That Students Have Highly Effective Teachers and Schools Domain 1: Planning and Preparation 1b Demonstrating Knowledge of Students

13 PURPOSE: Beliefs and Research Consider your beliefs and what research says when making decisions about learning expectations, resources, and assessment

National Beliefs and Research

Wisconsin Beliefs and Research

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Task: Beliefs and Research Supplies: “Considering Research & Beliefs” (Think Sheet) Packet of Guiding Principles 1.Consider Wisconsin Beliefs & Research – Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning – WMELS Guiding Principles – Foundations for ELA 2.List local beliefs and research 17

18 Next Steps: Possibilities: Professional learning about standards Locating additional local literacy data sources Articulating vision for early literacy learning 4K learning expectations Background: How does this work connect with other education initiatives? Playful Literacy Learning : Dr. Kathy Hirsch-Pasek (keynote)

Examining Relevant Standards Birth thru Age 3 4K5K Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS) Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (CCSS ELA) 19

Wisconsin Standards 20

Correlation Charts 21

Features of the charts 22

Scenario 1: Most likely occurs prior to 4K. 23 Sample: Correlation for Reading – pages 1 or 3

24 Sample: Early Literacy Section – page 57

Scenario 2: No corresponding 5K / grade Sample: Correlation for Reading – pages 1 or 3

Scenario 3: Direct match 26 Sample: Correlation for Reading – pages 2 or 3

Scenario 4: No step in the continuum. 27 Sample: Correlation for Reading – pages 7 or 12

Scenario 2: No corresponding 5K / grade Sample: Correlation for Reading – pages 1 or 3

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30 Next Steps: Possibilities: Professional learning about standards Locating additional local literacy data sources Articulating vision for early literacy learning 4K learning expectations Background: How does this work connect with other education initiatives? Playful Literacy Learning : Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek (keynote)

Balanced Assessment System 31

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33 Next Steps: Possibilities: Professional learning about standards Locating additional local literacy data sources Articulating vision for early literacy learning 4K learning expectations Background: How does this work connect with other education initiatives? Playful Literacy Learning : Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek (keynote)

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Continuing Learning 1.Visit CCSSI website at DPI: Select “Professional Learning On Demand” (from buttons in right column) 3.Choose the “Planning for Early Literacy Success” Livebinder 35

Contact Information Laura Adams, Literacy Consultant Barb Novak, Literacy Consultant Gaye Tylka, Office of Early Learning Arlene Wright, WMELS Statewide Coordinator 36