1. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION OSPI Updates: Assessment Update and Math Graduation Requirements Common Core State Standards and Assessment Initiatives ESD 113 Regional Superintendent’s Meeting September 22, 2010

2. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Assessment Updates: End of Course 3 rd Credit of Math Christopher Hanzrik, Director of Assessment Operations Greta Bornemann, OSPI Teaching and Learning Math Director

3. | Slide 3 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Transition to new testing Spring 2010  First year of grades 3-8 Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) and High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE)  New grades 3-8 mathematics assessments aligned to new content standards  Began online testing in grades 6-8 in reading and math Coming up...Spring 2011  End-of-course math exams; new Gr 5 & 8 science exams  Online testing: Add grades 4 and 5 in reading and math and grades 5 and 8 in science

4. | Slide 4 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Math test changes  In Spring 2010, grades 3-8 MSP tested students on new math learning standards  2010 results set new baseline for grades 3-8 MSP  Comparisons to previous years are inevitable, but not apples-to-apples because of new test and new standards  Need at least three years of data to determine effectiveness of new math standards.

5. | Slide 5 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION End of Course and Collection of Evidence Update EOC:  Alg 1/Int 1 and Geom/Int2 scheduled last three weeks of 2010-11  Students take EOC in course of enrollment  Graduation requirement for Class of 2013 to reach proficiency in both exams  “Make-ups” for those who completed Alg or Geom sequence prior to 2010-11 will be available (but are not required to be taken this year)  OSPI is developing a legislative proposal that, if approved, will reduce the required EOC exams to one COE:  Collection of Evidence opportunities, required under current law for graduation-required tested subjects, cost $600 per portfolio— very expensive

6. | Slide 6 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Impact of First-Year End-of-Course and 2013 Math Test Requirement Current Students Needing to Take EOC  Currently enrolled in Alg1/Int1~ 77,000  Currently enrolled in Geom/Int2~ 77,000 In Gr. 10 or lower, took courses before 2010-11  Previously took Alg1/Int1 Now in Gr 10~69,000 Now in Gr 9~35,000 Now in Gr 8~ 4,000  Previously took Geom/Int2 Now in Gr 10~35,000 Now in Gr 9~ 4,000 ~108,000 ~ 39,000

7. | Slide 7 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Third Credit of Math….  Frequently Asked Questions (handout)  Update from 9/16 State Board of Education Meeting  Plan to revise rules

8. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Common Core State Standards and Assessment Initiative Overview and Update Presented by: Jessica Vavrus, Asst. Superintendent, Teaching and Learning

9. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION The Common Core State Standards Initiative - Background Beginning in the spring of 2009, Governors and state commissioners of education from 48 states, 2 territories and the District of Columbia committed to developing a common core of state K-12 English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics standards.  States agreed to participate in the development process, provide input on drafts, and consider eventual adoption.  Signing MOA did not require commitment to adopt. The Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) with assistance from Project Achieve, ACT and SAT (College Board). OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010 9

10. | Slide 10 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Common Core State Standards Design Building on the strength of current state standards, the CCSS are designed to be: – Focused, coherent, clear and rigorous – Internationally benchmarked – Anchored in college and career readiness* *Ready for first-year credit-bearing, postsecondary coursework in mathematics and English without the need for remediation. – Evidence and research based OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

11. | Slide 11 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Intentional Design Limitations What the Standards do NOT define:  How teachers should teach  All that can or should be taught  The nature of advanced work beyond the core  The interventions needed for students well below grade level  The full range of support for English language learners and students with special needs  Everything needed to be college and career ready Citation: www.corestandards.org/www.corestandards.org/ OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

12. | Slide 12 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION National Process and Timeline K-12 Common Standards: Core writing teams in English Language Arts and Mathematics (See www.corestandards.org for list of team members) drafted standards External and state feedback teams provided on-going feedback to writing teams throughout the process Draft K-12 standards were released for public comment on March 10, 2010; 9,600 comments received nationwide (~ 900 from WA) Validation Committee of leading experts reviewed standards Final standards were released June 2, 2010 As of September 8, 2010, 36 states have formally adopted the common core state standards. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

13. | Slide 13 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Current and Future Focus for Common State Standards Current: K-12 English Language Arts K-12 Mathematics Future:  Science (draft by Fall 2011) (Framework currently under development)  English Language Development Standards (within 1 year)  Social Studies (within 2 years) OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

14. | Slide 14 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION What does this mean for Washington’s existing Learning Standards? Washington’s current Learning Standards in all subjects should continue to be implemented in classrooms. Current state assessments will align with these standards through the 2013-14 school year. If the Common Core State English language arts and mathematics standards are formally adopted in WA, They would be phased in over 2 years to replace WA’s current reading, writing, and mathematics standards by the 2014-15 year. Future Common Core State Standards in other subjects would be considered as they are drafted and finalized. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

15. | Slide 15 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Washington Context for Considering  Involvement since November 2009  Review and input on drafts of English language arts and mathematics standards  Initial comparison of WA standards to Common Core are positive  2010 legislation (E2SSB 6696, Section 601) provides for:E2SSB 6696  “Provisional adoption” by the Superintendent by Aug. 2, 2010  Detailed report due to Legislature in Jan. 2011 o To include: detailed comparison, timeline and costs, recommendations for possible additions  Formal adoption and implementation will begin following 2011 session unless otherwise directed by the Legislature  WA revision cycles for reading and writing standards OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

16. | Slide 16 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Comparison Overview  Two state-level comparisons  External Analysis – Hanover Research (final drafts completed) o Snapshot of “how well” WA standards match to the CCS  Washington-led Comparison (work to be done in late August) o Snapshot of “how well” CCS match to WA standards  So that…  WA educators can have a clear understanding of CCS in relation to current standards  We can determine what areas may need augmentation in which grades for subsequent support  Both available online – late September at http://www.k12.wa.us/Corestandards/default.aspx OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

17. 17 Summer 2010 ― Summer 2011 School Year 2011-2012 School Year 2012-2013 School Year 2013-2014 School Year 2014-2015 Phase 1 Adopt, Align & Plan 1. Provisional adoption (ESSS 6696) 2. Gather input on strategy for implementation Phase 2 Communicate, Develop Process, Resources for Transition &Implementation Phase 3 Transition to Common Core Standards Phase 4 Implementation 1. Spring 2014—pilot the assessment system 2. September 2014-June 2015—full implementation with state-wide assessment system. Draft Implementation Timeline Summer 2010 to the 2014-2015 School Year This is the time to consider and plan for transitioning, while continuing to implement our current standards. It is not the time to stop strong, standards-based instruction…

18. | Slide 18 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Adoption ≠ Implementation State Superintendent has authority to adopt – Following collaboration, input, and buy-in from key partners and stakeholder groups (State Board, Legislature, state curriculum advisors, content experts, etc.) Review of Comparison Documents States must adopt 100% of the common core standards and may consider adding “up to” 15% to the standards, if necessary States responsible for setting the criteria and assessing the additions Once adopted, implementation would be phased in over several school years; assessment of the common core would follow in 2014-15 school year OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

19. | Slide 19 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION How can I learn more and/or provide input?  Join a statewide Webinar  September 28, 3:30 – 5:00pm  October 28, 3:30 – 5:00pm  Attend a public forum (all held from 6:00pm – 7:30pm)  October 13, Yakima, ESD 105 office  October 14, Spokane, ESD 101 Office, Classroom 1  October 21, Vancouver, Location TBD  October 25, Westside, Shoreline Conference Center, Mt. Rainier Room  Complete the online survey about whether or not WA should add to the Common Core Standards ( Iink to survey available at www.k12.wa.us/corestandards/ late September)www.k12.wa.us/corestandards/ Note: OSPI will compile all input and include with recommendations in the report to the Legislature due in January 2011. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

20. | Slide 20 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION We want your input! Please share with us your input on whether or not Washington should add to the standards by completing an online survey available at the end of September. Survey will be accessible through a link at: http://www.k12.wa.us/Corestandards/default.aspx Available for completion through October 30 th. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

21. | Slide 21 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Resources  OSPI Core Standards Informational Web Site: www.k12.wa.us/corestandards/ Email: corestandards@k12.wa.uscorestandards@k12.wa.us  CCSSO/NGA Common Core Standards Initiative Web Site: www.corestandards.org/ www.corestandards.org/Standards/index.htm  Achieve resources: http://www.achieve.org/achievingcommoncore_implementation OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

22. | Slide 22 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Washington Context for Considering, cont.  WA participation in SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium… OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

23. | Slide 23 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium Background  2 Race to the Top Assessment Consortium grants awarded nationally  4 year grant that starts October 1, 2010

24. | Slide 24 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION The Challenge How do we get from here......to here? All students leave high school college and career ready Common Core State Standards specify K-12 expectations for college and career readiness OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010...and, how can an assessment system contribute to this effort?

25. | Slide 25 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION The Purpose of the Consortium To develop a set of comprehensive and innovative assessments for grades 3-8 and high school in English language arts and mathematics aligned to the Common Core State Standards. The assessments shall be operational across Consortium states in the 2014-15 school year. Note: States must have formally adopted the Common Core State Standards by January 2012 in order to remain in the Consortium. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

26. SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium -- Member States -- 26 OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

27. | Slide 27 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION A 31-State Consortium Fiscal Agent: Washington State 17 Governing States 14 Advisory States CT, HI, ID, KS, ME, MI, MO, MT, NC, NM, NV, OR, UT, VT, WA, WI, WV AL, CO, DE, GA, IA, KY, ND, NH, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD Total Number of States = 31 OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

28. 28 OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010 The SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium A theory of action A model of verifiable accomplishments/milestones, leading to the desired outcome Accomplishments/milestones are inter-dependent The theory of action is closely linked to the validation argument for the assessment system

29. 29 OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010 The SMARTER Balanced Theory of Action All students leave high school college and career ready Summative adaptive assessments are benchmarked to college & career readiness Technology supports innovative & comprehensive assessments Technology provides increased access to learning State policies and practices support increased expectations Common Core State Standards specify K-12 expectations for college and career readiness Clear communication of expectations to stakeholders Professional capacity- building PD and other supports for teachers to instruct on the CCSS Teachers design and score assessment items & tasks Interim/Benchmark assessments are used as progress checks Teachers use formative tools and practices to improve instruction

30. | Slide 30 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION System Highlights Summative assessments using online computer adaptive technologies Efficiently provide accurate measurement of all students, across the spectrum of knowledge and skills Incorporate adaptive precision into performance tasks and events Will assess full range of CCSS in English language arts and mathematics Describe both current achievement and growth across time, showing progress toward college- and career-readiness Scores can be reliably used for state-to-state comparability, with standards set against research-based benchmarks The option of giving the summative tests twice a year. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

31. | Slide 31 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Optional interim/benchmark and formative assessments Are aligned to and reported on the same scale as the summative assessments Help identify specific needs of each student, so teachers can provide appropriate, targeted instructional assistance Incorporate significant involvement of teachers in item and task design and scoring Are non-secure and fully accessible for use in instruction and professional development activities Provide students and teachers with clear examples of the expected performance on common standards. System Highlights OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

32. | Slide 32 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Online, tailored reporting system Supports educator access to information about student progress toward college- and career-readiness Allows for exchange of student performance history across districts and states Uses a Consortium-supported backbone, while individual states retain jurisdiction over access permissions and front-end “look” of online reports. System Highlights OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

33. | Slide 33 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Benefits and efficiencies from “economies of scale” due to a multi-state consortium Cost savings: SMARTER English language arts/mathematics estimated at ~$21 per student (below current for almost all SBAC states)  [Interim/benchmark & formative an additional ~$7 per student] Shared interoperable open source software platforms: Item generation, item banking, and adaptive testing no longer exclusive property of vendors Common, agreed-upon protocols for accommodations for students with disabilities and ELL students. System Highlights OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

34. | Slide 34 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION The Deliverables and the Future SMARTER Balanced Consortium Deliverables:  A set of comprehensive and innovative assessments for grades 3-8 and high school in English language arts and mathematics aligned to the Common Core State Standards to be used in the 2014-15 school year. The future…  Support for special education students (1% assessment consortium) – assessments to be based on current Common Core State Standards OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

35. | Slide 35 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION...the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium can be found online at www.k12.wa.us/SMARTER To find out more... OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

36. 36 Thank you. http://www.k12.wa.us