2011 - 2012
Overview of Curriculum Revision Aligned to Common Core-Based Assessments 2012 - 2013 2013 - 2014
* Begin adding Next Generation Assessments (NGA) to our Benchmark tests. * Align all assessments to the new Lexile levels. * Prepare for online assessments grades 3-11. * Continue Data Team training.
* Parent communication plan developed. * Pilot online elementary assessments. * Additional NGA items added to our benchmark tests. * Implement new Lexile Bands in all assessments. * Use of data teams in all schools to monitor instruction and learning.
* All assessment is completed online. * Implement all 11 EOC/ NGA if available through DESE pilot.
2014 - 2015
* Full use of NGA. What is CCSS? Missouri adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in June of 2010. These serve as valuable and important replacement curriculum standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics in the St. Joseph School District. Rooted in college and career readiness, rigor, evidence, and international benchmarks, the CSS adds a deep scope and sequence of learning to prepare each student for success beyond high school.
T F A R D
* Introduce Common Core to coordinators and complete gap analysis. * Introduce Common Core to teachers through technology. * Conduct gap analysis with kindergarten teachers, and produce a list of transitional skills/ processes that must be taught beginning this year. * Conduct gap analysis with first and second grade teachers, and produce a list of transitional skills/processes that must be taught beginning in the 20122013 year. * Revise our curriculum writing process. * Begin to craft SJSD vocabulary study, nonfiction writing, and research practices. * Provide principal professional development to focus on nonfiction writing and SJSD research model. * Provide elementary professional development in the area of Math through Developing Math Ideas (DMI). * Introduce Lexile levels to all teachers.
* First and Second Grades implement identified curricular transitional skills/ processes. * Curriculum re-writes to be completed by Math and English Language Arts (ELA) * Science curriculum revision begins.
* Principal Professional Development to focus on Differentiated Instruction and text complexity. * Professional Development for teachers will be district wide in the areas of nonfiction writing and text complexity. * Professional development for ELL support offered by district and will continue each year as needed. * Mathematics professional development provided for additional elementary schools through DMI. * Teams of teachers will participate in AP training.
* Full use of new SJSD ELA and Math curricula. * Science curriculum completed. * Professional development for principals and teachers will focus on new curriculum and differentiated learning. * DMI training continues.
What is the purpose of CCSS implementation? St. Joseph’s Common Core State Standards will be used to prepare teachers and students for the implementation of national standards through the curriculum writing process. This foundation will lead to an increased instructional focus for several areas and the need for professional development within those critical components. A focus on Common Core State Standards will also provide alignment with impending assessment improvements in the coming years. However, regardless of the state assessment, the movement to CCSS provides the opportunity for St. Joseph to increase rigor, college and career readiness and technology literacy for 21st century learners. What are the benefits of CCSS? * Focus on student outcomes * Focus on college and career anchor standards * More detailed work on standards * Curriculum content team collaboration * District-wide alignment of curriculum scope and sequence * Efficiency of resources
Green = Assessment Blue = Curriculum Pink = Professional Development
St. Joseph School District Educating each child for success
9/2011