Cougar Ridge Assessment Results 2013Dr. Debra HawkinsDirector, Assessment and ResearchTeaching and Learning Division

Goals for Tonight Explain the Superintendents vision of a

Comprehensive Assessment System for the ISD

Provide an Overview of the Assessments given K-5 and Recent Results

Identify what is changing in the world of Assessment

Improving Learning Thru a Comprehensive Assessment System District created position paper

synthesized from an OSPI initiated paper on assessment based on the work of Dr. Joe Ryan, Professor Emeritus at Arizona State University

Why Common Assessments ? Measurement of the effectiveness of our

curriculum and instruction in meeting state standards

Greater continuity and consistency in the implementation of our curriculum across all of our schools

Better understanding of our needs for professional development

Federal/State Level Testing Requirements National Assessment of Educational

Progress (NAEP) Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) Washington English Language Proficiency

(WELPA)/Placement and Annual Test Second Grade Reading Assessment Classroom Based Assessment/Civics

District Assessments Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessment

Everyday Math

Physical Education Common Assessment

Stanford Achievement Test

Annual Measurable Objectives Annual Measurable Objectives are unique yearly targets in

reading and mathematics for specific subgroups, schools and districts.

These targets focus on reducing achievement gaps with the goal of reducing by half the percent of students who are not proficient in AYP categories by spring of 2017.

The categories are: All, American Indian, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, White, Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Limited English, SPED, and Low Income. Each subgroup has unique annual targets.

Annual Measureable Objectives calculations use the 2010-2011 scores as a baseline and add six equal annual increments to reach the spring 2017 target.

What is Coming in the Assessment World?

Common Core Standards English Language Arts (ELA) The ELA Standards address

Literary and Informational Reading Writing Speaking Listening Language Skills

Common Core Math StandardsStandards for Mathematical Content

K-8 standards grouped by grade level

High school standards grouped by conceptual them

Standards for Mathematical Practice

Carry across all grade levels

Describe habits of mind of a mathematically expert student

Resources for Parents http://www.smarterbalanced.org/pilot-test/ http://www.corestandards.org/ http://

reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/summary.aspx?year=2012-13

Arne Duncan’s audio clip: http://bit.ly/1bscc2w

November 7 OSPI press release: http://bit.ly/1hPUdWM