PROFICIENCY 101
COSA PROFICIENCY CONFERENCE
APRIL 30, 2
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WHAT IT IS – WHAT IT ISN’TIt is not just•Talking about standards during PLC time OR•Teaching to learning targets OR•Empowering students to reach defined levels of learning OR•Monitoring and re-evaluating student learning OR•Defining and measuring personal management skills OR•Changing your grading scale…..
It is each of these and more!
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PROFICIENCY IS...Sufficient evidence of student demonstrated knowledge and skills that meet or exceed defined levels of performance
Learning is the constant; time is the variable.
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OPTIONS In class
Out of Class
Prior Learning
Not based on the Carnegie Unit - Effective in all K-12 classrooms
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AD-Education Philosophy AE-District GoalsGCL-Professional Development IA-Instructional GoalsIF-Curriculum Alignment/Program Review IGBA-Students with DisabilitiesIGBB-Talented and Gifted IGBHA-Alternative ProgramsIIA-Instructional Materials IK-Academic AchievementIKA-Grading systems IKAD-Grade Reduction/Credit DenialIKB-Homework IKE-Promotion, Retention/Graduation Req. IKFA-Early Graduation
IT IS ALSO POLICY ISSUES
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CREATE AND SUSTAIN A PROFICIENCY CULTURE
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• Community PR• Professional development• Hiring procedures• District calendars• Learning Conferences (student/teacher/parent)• Grade configuration• Facility usage• Report cards• Student teacher placement• And….
GENERAL BENEFITS
Best practices in teaching and learningHigh level of student ownership and engagementFocus on what students know and can do instead of pointsEffective assessment practicesImproved collaboration and fewer silosCalendar, clock, and curriculum don’t drive learning
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WHY? HB 2220-EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013
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• Measure a student’s progress in becoming proficient in the knowledge and skills of the student’s current grade level
• Clearly show …whether the student is making progress toward meeting or exceeding the academic content standards at the student’s current grade level
• Be based on the student’s progress toward becoming proficient in a continuum of knowledge and skills
…district shall adopt a grading system …shall:
• Clearly show … whether the student is achieving…at the student’s current grade level
• Be based on the student’s progress toward becoming proficient in a continuum of knowledge and skills
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HB 2220 cont’d
• Improved assessment scores• Reduced SpEd numbers• Pre-Alg. & Alg. 1 into middle school• “Fast track” high school & access to advanced classes• Changing classroom roles of teachers and students• Reduced classroom management issues• More effective use of learning time
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What are we learning?
STUDENT STATE ACHIEVEMENT DATA
17% increase in % of high school students who met or exceeded the OAKS math in 2010-11 over 2009-10
11% increase in % of high school students who met or exceeded the OAKS reading/literature in 2010-11 over 2009-10
84% of 11th graders in 2010-11 on track to meet 2012 Essential Skill requirements
11.84% fewer students earned more than one failing grade in 2010-11 over 2009-10
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78% stated they enjoyed coming to a proficiency-based classroom compared to 66% in the pre-survey
75% stated they understood standards more clearly in their proficiency classroom than other classes as compared to 64% during the pre-survey
71.3% stated that they are involved with their learning goals as compared to 63.1% in the pre-survey
Student Surveys (1438 student responses)
• Reflects proficiency used with 44,813 students
• Projects possible students in proficiency classrooms at 213,395
• 89% - Using proficiency fosters equity for students
• 88% - Proficiency improves student academic achievement
• 92% - Proficiency improves their teaching practice
• 67% - Proficiency supports more collaboration with colleagues
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Teacher Surveys
RESOURCES
BEC onsite training/coaching
It’s About Time – Proficiency workbook
Proficiency Portal: http://bec.orvsd.org
Online support: webinars, email support Database information
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Diane Smith
Director of Teaching and Learning
Business Education Compact
503-646-0242 Ext.28
Business Education Compact12655 SW Center St. Suite 430
Beaverton, Oregon 97005www.becpdx.org