The NAF Student Certification Assessment System (SCAS)

Why Should I Do This and How Will NAF Support Me?

…with a special focus on the components that strengthen and assess work-based learning.

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Why Should I Do This?

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College AND Career

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Student

Certification

Assessment

System

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Culminating Project

Assessments

End of Course Exams

Internship Assessment

Student

Certification

Assessment

System

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Earning the NAFStudent Certificate

In 4 NAF Courses: Project Assessment End of Course Exam

Internship Assessment Graduation Requirements

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Why the SCAS?Helps Set Clear Targets for Learning That

MattersHelps Students Improve Learning That MattersHelps You Evaluate Student Learning That

MattersHelps NAF Improve Programs and ServicesHelps Schools Demonstrate Effectiveness and

Fund ProgramsEnhances Students’ College and Career

Opportunities Through Postsecondary and Employer Recognition of Achievements

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Strengthening and AssessingWork-Based Learning

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Work-Based Learning Assessed Through Internship

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Work-Based Learning Assessed Through Internship

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Work-Based Learning Assessed Through Internship

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Work-Based Learning Assessed Through Internship

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Work-Based Learning Assessed Through Internship

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Strengthening Work-Based Learning Through Internship AssessmentGuide to the NAF Supervisor Assessment

of College and Career Readiness (SACCR)

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Strengthening and AssessingWork-Based Learning

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Culminating Project Assessment

Self -Assessment

Teamwork andCollaboration

Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Research Skills

Reading and Writing, Quantitative Reasoning.

Application of disciplinary knowledge

Application of Career and Technical

Knowledge

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Strengthening and Assessing Work - Based Learning Through Culminating Project Assessmentso All NAF-developed courses have

culminating projectso All culminating projects share

these features: Driving question that sets up

opportunity for interaction with industry and community professionals

Planning and Implementation Stage Products and a Final Product

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Culminating ProjectDriving Questions

“How can we educate our families and fellow students about issues critical to a person’s financial literacy?”

“How can we best design an all-inclusive vacation package that is attractive to high school students?”

“How do we best design a ‘dream’ computer system that meets a specific purpose and stays within budget?”

“How can we as a team of consultants best inform patients with a particular disease about the professionals who will contribute to their care?"

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• Research• Rough Drafts of Display Board, Brochure, and Talking Points

• Business Proposal• Special Meal Plan, Itinerary, Promotion Plan, Brochure

• Project Planner Report• Component Price List and Presentation Reference Sheet

• Informational Profile of a Disease • Compiled Interview Notes and Professional Profile Sheets

Culminating ProjectPlanning and Implementation Products

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• Display Board, Brochure, and Talking Points

• Vacation Package and Vacation Package Presentation

• Dream Computer PowerPoint Presentation

• Health Professionals Pamphlet and Pitch

Culminating ProjectFinal Products

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Culminating ProjectWork Sample and Related Learning Objectives

Health Careers Example

Work Sample Learning Objective

Informational Profile of a Disease (Lesson 5, Step 5, Student Resource 5.3)

2.4.3: Identify major public health issues

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1. What ideas, concepts, and skills from the specific learning objectives did you apply while developing this work?

2. How does the work sample you selected demonstrate your understanding and application of the ideas, concepts, and skills from the specific learning objectives you mentioned above?

3. Describe the quality of your work sample in relationship to the specific learning objectives.

4. Describe what you could improve about your work sample.5. Describe how you contributed to the development of the

selected work sample.

Culminating ProjectReflection Questions

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• Demonstrates understanding of the major ideas, concepts, and skills covered in the targeted learning objectives.

• Demonstrates ability to apply the knowledge and skills covered in the targeted learning objectives.

• Demonstrates ability to reflect on the quality of his/her work in relationship to the targeted learning objectives, providing examples of strengths and limitations of work samples and the final product..

• Demonstrates contribution in the group through all stages (i.e., work samples and the final product).

Culminating Project Assessment Rubric

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Strengthening Work - Based Learning Through Culminating Project Assessments:

When students know expectations

Then they rise to the challenge!

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Strengthening Work - Based Learning Through Culminating Project Assessments:

WhenStudents are informed at the very beginning of the project that the project is part of the certification assessment, and that to be successful, they must complete each step, upload work samples and answer reflection questions, and they are given the reflection questions and certification assessment rubric,

Specifically, that means …

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Strengthening Work - Based Learning Through Culminating Project Assessments:

Then Students will see and understand the big picture of each culminating project as a stepping stone and an opportunity to hone the skills that they will need to be successful in pursuing postsecondary certificates and degrees, and in pursuing a career.

Specifically, that means …

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How Will NAF Support ME?

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Making the SCAS easy to use

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Making the SCAS easy to use

Easier to find, at naf.org/scas

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Making the SCAS easy to use

Single Sign On, On The Way

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Making the SCAS easy to use

Other ease of use improvements in the works:• Pre-populating student

accounts• Check-off method for

enrolling students in classes

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Support materials currently available:• Course-specific Admin Guides • Scoring Guides• Online Help• Slide Decks• Concise Guides

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Training and support in the works:• Frequently Asked Questions• Short videos demonstrating

how to perform each step online

• Regularly scheduled webinars

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o Training for district level leadership and staff, principals, and other site-level leadership and staff with need to know but who do not touch the SCAS directly

o Training for advisory boards on SCAS with particular emphasis on the work-based learning components (projects and internship) that are opportunities for advisory board engagement.

o Training for teachers in how to incorporate SCAS requirements into lesson plans to ensure students perform well on Culminating project assessment and End of course exam

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o Training for NAF Field Services staff to provide front-line support for first-time users, and troubleshooting assistance.

o Training for school site IT support in conducting System Checks and preferred methods for accessing Secure Browser

o ITS Technical Support available Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm EST. If you are in need of immediate assistance please call us at 1-800-514-8494. You can also email support through the 'Support' button at the top of the system interface or send an email directly to NAFsupport@testsys.com.

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Now let’s hear from early adopters …

And your questions?

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Michael J. Strait, Ph.D.

DirectorStudent Certification & AssessmentNational Academy Foundationmstrait@naf.org415.692.1569

Mike Henson

DirectorDistrict EngagementNational Academy Foundationmhenson@naf.org559.719.0771