Proficiency 101 Project

Year 2: 2012-2013

1st Face-to-Face MeetingMonday, September 24, 2012

Welcome!

With the group, please share:

– Name & Current Title(s)

– Name & Location of District, School, IHE or Organization

– Languages, Programs and Levels Taught

– 2 Strengths You Bring to the Proficiency 201 Team

Proficiency 101 Project

Timeline for 2012 - 2013

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Dates & Locations Tasks → Future Agenda

September 24 – 25Face-to-face: Durham

Reflect on local implementationAssessment (all kinds/perspectives)SWOT analysis of PD needsLaunch new virtual book study

Fall presentationsSpecial ProjectsAssessment (CCSS)Outline PD for 2012-2013

October – NovemberBlended

Present at conferences: FLANC, Immersion, FLICC, ACTFL, etc.Pursue drafting, input and revision of special projects Conduct virtual book study using wiki and webinars

December 3 – 4Face-to-face: Winston-Salem

Plan spring RESA sessions, especially learning stationsOverview SI 2013 needs and goals

December – MarchOnline

Conduct spring RESA sessions and evaluate materialsFinish virtual book study with IPA publication TBAPackage SI 2012 and assessment item PD for local use

April 9 – 10Face-to-face: East TBD

Prepare PD components for SI 2013Plan for SI 2013 and Fall 2013 conference presentations

Morning Agenda

1. Welcome & Icebreaker

2. Proficiency 101 (P101) Accomplishments

3. Reflecting on the Local Implemtation of the SI 2012 WLES Content

– P101 Activities: Implementation & Impact

– Lessons Learned from SI 2012

Afternoon Agenda

4. Assessing Proficiency in the Classroom: MSLs for the NCEES

5. SWOT Analysis of P201 PD Needs

6. Brain Break

7. Assessing Proficiency in the Classroom: AEs for Local Adaptation & Use

Afternoon Agenda

8. Studying Effective Classroom Practices: TELL Sorting Activity

9. Launching the Virtual Book Study

10. Debrief & Overview of September 25th

Introducing the P201 Team

With the group, please share:

– Name & Current Title(s)

– Name & Location of District, School, IHE or Organization

– Languages, Programs and Levels Taught

– 2 Strengths You Bring to the Proficiency 201 Team

WLES Wikihttp://wlnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/

Professional Development• Summer Institutes• RESA• IHE Institutes• Webinars• Proficiency 101 Project

– 2011-2012– 2012-2013– 2013-2014

Direct link: http://wlnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/P101ProjectYear2

Icebreaker: Stationed Over C’s

• Go to your 1st station and complete the quiz– Communication– Cultures– Connections

• Discuss your answers with your team members

• Begin building the answer key• Rotate to the next station when

time is called

Icebreaker: Stationed Over C’s

Communication Quiz Answer Key

1. D 6. C

2. C 7. D

3. B 8. D

4. D 9. B

5. A10. C

Questions? Discussion?

Icebreaker: Stationed Over C’s

Cultures Quiz Answer Key

1. B 6. A

2. D 7. D

3. C 8. D

4. C 9. B

5. A10. Your choice!

Questions? Discussion?

Icebreaker: Stationed Over C’s

Connections Quiz Answer Key

1. C 6. B

2. D 7. D

3. B 8. A

4. A 9. C

5. D10. D

Questions? Discussion?

Proficiency 101 Project

Create a foundation of resources and PD content materials that will help teachers . . .

– Understand the 8 proficiency levels in the WLES

– Know how to teach to build proficiency

– Assess proficiency in the classroom

The central focus of READY is improving student learning ...

by enabling and ensuringgreat teaching.

New Standard Course of Study

Balanced Assessment System

New Accountability Model

Strong Leaders

A Fair Evaluation System

Support in Low-AchievingLEAs and Schools

Improved Supply of Teachers

Tools and Training toImprove Practice

PROJECTMAP

Collaboration

Author: Paul Sandrock

Co-editor: Lynn Fulton-Archer

Proficiency 101 Project

Highlights from 2011-2012

• Blended approach

• Virtual book study

• P101 background information

• Review of RESA materials

• Creation of:– P101 Lesson Plan Template– SI 2012 Materials

Timeline for the Proficiency 101 Project

Dates & Locations

Agenda & Tasks

Nov. 7-8, 2011Face-to-Face

1st Team Meeting• Introduction to ACTFL collaboration with ACTFL and goals • Standards and Proficiency-Based Teaching & Assessment• Launch of the virtual book study and e-LinguaFolio accounts• Opening of virtual workspace

Nov. 9, 2011 – Feb. 14, 2012

Virtual

Virtual Book Study• The Keys to Assessing Language Performance, including ACTFL K-12 Performance & Proficiency Guidelines

• 21st Century Skills Map for World Languages

• WIDA Consortium Proficiency Standards and Model Performance Indicators

• World Language Essential Standards and Assessment Prototypes

Timeline for the Proficiency 101 Project

Dates & Locations

Agenda & Tasks

Feb. 23-24, 2012

Face-to-Face

2nd Team Meeting• Drafting content materials, activities, and information to be

shared during RttT webinars and the spring RESA sessions• Outlining review and feedback loops, including deadlines,

for Proficiency 101 content materials

Mid-February – March, 2012

Face-to-Face and Virtual

RESA Sessions plus Virtual Work• Collecting feedback from reviewers, revising Proficiency 101 content materials• Possible: Conducting school site visits for videotaping of team members and classroom teachers using Proficiency 101 approaches in the classroom

Timeline for the Proficiency 101 Project

Dates & Locations

Agenda & Tasks

April 3-4, 2012

Face-to-Face

3rd Team Meeting Review of feedback from spring RESA session participants Drafting of additional Proficiency 101 content materials,

activities, and information Planning for 2012 Summer Institute presentations focused

on Proficiency 101 Analyzing how the collected Proficiency 101 materials could

be shared through blended and online delivery systems as a module

Mid-April – early June, 2012

Virtual

Virtual WorkRevise and publish Proficiency 101 content materials and prepare for 2012 Summer Institute presentations

July 2012Face-to-Face

2012 Summer InstitutesCo-presenting on Proficiency 101 content materials at district’s/school’s regional site

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WLES Wikihttp://wlnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/

Professional DevelopmentSummer Institutes 2012

P101 Part I: Overview of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCS)

P101 Part II: Introduce the Backwards Design Process with the P101 Lesson Plan Template

P101 Part III: Link Communication Modes & Culture to Assessment Products

P101 Part IV: Focus on the Spiraling of Proficiency Levels & the Impact of Formative Assessment

P101 Part VI: Investigate Different Types of Proficiency-Based Assessment

P101 Part VII: Introduce Proficiency-Based Prompts & Rubrics

Proficiency 101 Activities

Implementation & Impact

Leslie BaldwinMara Cobe

Other P101 Team Members

Lessons Learned from SI 2012

Paul Sandrock

RttT Updates

SI 2012

World LanguageContent Session

Evaluation SurveyResults

Feedback

Loved the hands-on activities!

P101 information and explanations

P101 videos showing best practices and Backwards Design “examples in the content area always reign supreme”

Networking, collaborating and connecting with other WL educators

SI 2012Evaluation Results

Top 10 Most Useful Proficiency 101 Activities1. ACTFL Proficiency Level Posters2. ACTFL Speaking Proficiency Examples3. Rubric DOs & DON’Ts4. COs & Proficiency Levels 5. Penzu Reflection Journal6. Proficiency 101 Video Clips7. Learning Scenarios8. Comic Strip Sort9. Venn Diagram with AEs10. WLES Press Release

SI 2012Evaluation Results

What would you like the webinar series to include this year?More information on . . . Standard VI: Teachers facilitate student academic growth.Standard IV:Teachers facilitate learning for their students.

> 60 %

> 25 %

A Tech Tools Focus in some or all of the broadcasts. - Google Docs and Forms - Audio and video options - Student engagement tools - Anything with WL examples and/or assessment aids

Feedback

Need MORE . . .

Information on

Assessment

Assessing Proficiency in the Classroom

MSLs for the NCEES

Jennifer PrestonDonna Albaugh

Agenda For Institute

Educator Effectiveness

www.ncpublicschools.org/educatoreffect/

Draft – March 2012. Check http://www.ncpublicschools.org/ready/resources/ for Updates to this Presentation

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This research suggests:

• Multiple measures are important.• Including student growth improves

objectivity of evaluation.

Measures of Effective TeachingRationale - MET Research - Standards 6 & 8 - Status - Support - MSLs

Standards 6 & 8 – The Basics

65432Establish Environment

KnowContent

Facilitate Learning

Reflect on Practice

Contribute to Academic

Success

865432 7InstructionalLeadership

Cultural Leadership

Human Resource

Leadership

ManagerialLeadership

External Development

Leadership

Micro-political

Leadership

Academic Achievement

Leadership

1Demonstrate Leadership

Principals (and other Administrators)

1Strategic Leadership

Teachers

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

P201 PD Resource Needs

Proficiency 101 Project GoalWhat are the STRENGTHS of

PD related to this goal?What are the WEAKNESSES or

the remaining/ongoing PD needs to address for this

goal?

What OPPORTUNITIES exist to create and/or adapt high

impact PD?

What THREATS must be considered regarding the

dissemination of PD or the implementation of PD in

classroom practice?

Brain Break

Assessing Proficiency in the Classroom

AEs for Local Adaptation & Use

Paul Sandrock

Studying Effective Classroom Practices

TELL

Sorting

Activity

Foundational

Criteria

Self-Assessment

Teacher Effectiveness for Language Learning (TELL)www.tellproject.com

Virtual Book Study

Chapters 5 – 6

September – OctoberSave 4:00-5:00 p.m. on 10/17 & 10/29 for broadcasts

Lead: Dr. Bobby Hobgood

TELL Project Materials

November – December

Lead: TBD

Virtual Book Study

NCEES

January – February

Leads: Donna Albaugh & Ann Marie Gunter

Special Projects• Principals’ Briefs• Guidance & Scheduling

FAQs• Best Practices for

Proficiency-Based Classrooms

• Others?

Debrief&

Overview of Sept. 25th

Debrief Q & A

Morning Agenda

1. Check-in & Refreshments before 8:30 a.m. start time

2. Focusing Fall 2012 Presentations & Workshops

3. Assessing Proficiency in the Classroom: Implications from Common Core

4. Outlining PD Materials and Activities for the 2012-2013 Timeline

Afternoon Agenda

5. Outlining PD Materials andActivities for 2012-2013 Timeline

6. Share Out

7. Debrief & Next Steps

Next Meeting: December 3-4, 2012

Curriculum & InstructionWorld Languages

NCDPI

World

Languages

websitehttp://seclang.ncwiseowl.org/

Helga FascianoSection Chief of K-12 Program AreasHelga.Fasciano@dpi.nc.gov919-807-3864

Ann Marie GunterWorld Language ConsultantAnn.Gunter@dpi.nc.gov 919-807-3865