scas panel session - unique solutions and practical ideas

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SCAS Panel Session: Unique Solutions and Practical Ideas

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Facilitator - Karlene McCormick Lee, Ed.D., NewLeef LLC

• Panelist Introductions• SCAS Overview • Panel Questions• Audience Questions • Submit Comment Cards

Session Process

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Panelist Introductions

• Laura Fidler• National Academy Foundation

• Carol Hedgspeth• WestED

• Kathy Horton• Homestead High School

• Debbie Moore• Raymond S. Kellis High School

• Peter Weinstein• Pearson Foundation

Our Panelists

• Is responsible for supporting the use of NAF curriculum, instructional, and assessment practices in addition to supporting the development of work-based plans.

Laura Fidler Instructional Manager, NAF

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• Conducts alignment and validation studies, and manages assessment development projects including the development of assessments for NAF SCAS.

Carol A Hedgspeth, PhDAssessment & Standards Development, WestEd

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• Provides leadership for NAF academies and teaches students how to be entrepreneurs by exposing them to the Entrepreneurship Curriculum.

Kathy HortonMiami-Dade Public Schools

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• Teaches students on our campus and involves them in community service through PBL. I get to help students find their career pathway!

Ms. Deb MooreMarketing Educator, Peoria School District, AZ

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• Leads the development and maintenance of the whole NAF Curriculum, which now includes 30 courses across four academy themes.

Peter Weinstein, MA Pearson Foundation

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SCAS Overview

NAF College and Career Readiness Credential

StudentCertificationAssessmentSystem

Getting Ready for the IAs

Student Certification Assessment System – SCAS• A Rigorous Certification• A Secure Assessment Program• A Measurement of College and Career

Readiness • Aligned with Industry Standards• Designed with National Curriculum and

Assessments Experts • Developed with NAF Network Input

What SCAS is…

• A Learning Management System• A District Student Information

System (SIS)• A Student Portfolio• A Lesson Planning Tool• A Formative Classroom

Assessment

What SCAS is NOT…

Issued upon graduation to a student who has:• Completed 4 NAF courses receive a

passing score on each of the 4 culminating projects and end-of-course exams or end of course exams in 2 year-long courses for AOE.

• Received a satisfactory rating on the internship assessment.

• Met all local high school graduation requirements.

SCAS Requirements…

• Online System• Policy and Practice• Training and Outreach• Value Add

Where NAF Is Going With SCAS

Support and Resources • Guide• FAQs • Videos• Webinars • Coaching• Professional development • Pilot Participation • Technical Support

Where To Find SCAS Information

• To participate in SCAS or for information about SCAS training, contact a member of your NAF Instructional Management Team.

• If you have questions about SCAS general practices or continue to have difficulty, please contact SCAS@naf.org.

Where To Find SCAS Information

Panel Questions

Why is SCAS crucial to the NAF Model and students?

Question 1

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What practical ideas or tips can you share about using SCAS?

Question 2

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What challenges have you faced and overcome in using or working with SCAS? How did you resolve the challenges?

Question 3

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How do you or would you encourage and support the use of SCAS within a NAF academy?

Question 4

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What is one final thought or practical idea that you would like to share?

Question 5

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SCAS ?Just Ask.

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