StandardsBased Instruction . . .

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Standards-Based Instruction . . .

• Georgia Staff Development
• Council Spring Conference
• March 11-12, 2009
• Paula Herrema
• Professional Learning Specialist
• Georgia Department of Education
• Leigh Ann Putman
• Professional Learning Coordinator
• MRESA

What does that really mean?
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Standards-Based, what does that mean?

• What do you think of when you hear
  standards-based?
• Use your think sheet to brainstorm!

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Goals for the Day

• Essential Question
• If I were in a Standards-Based Classroom/School,
  what would I see?
• Articulate components of a Standards-Based
  classroom/school.
• Observe a Standards-Based classroom and determine
  evidence and artifacts.
• Determine next steps in my work to support
  student achievement through a standards based
  process.
• Awareness of the teacher standards within the
  Class Keys.

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Georgia School Keys-Instruction Strand

• Instruction Standard 2 highlights research based
  best practices for implementing standards-based
  instruction.

Instructional Strand
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Thinking about standards-based instruction

• Practices and Procedures
• What are the clear and concise procedures for
  daily routines such as entering the classroom,
  gathering materials, moving from task to task,
  etc.?
• Standards-based Structures
• What structures are in place that serve as the
  foundation for standards-based classrooms? (i.e.
  classroom design, instructional delivery modes,
  scheduling, unit development, etc.)
• Standards-based Instruction
• What instructional strategies are in place to
  support standards-based learning,
  differentiation, student engagement, etc.?
• Standards-based Assessment
• What assessment opportunities are provided to
  hold student work to the standards and provide
  feedback to move students toward standards?
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Categorize your thoughts

• Use the
• graphic
• organizer to
• file your
• thoughts!

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Instructional Frameworks by Content

• Opening
• Work Session
• Closing

• Mathematics
• Science
• ELA Writing
• ELA Reading
• Social Studies

Instructional frameworks
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Its time for a ten minute break!
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High Impact Rubric on SBC

• Assessments are aligned to the GPS and used
  frequently to adjust instruction and provide
  students with feedback.
• Examples of student work are displayed for
  student use. Benchmarks are provided to gauge
  progress over time. Exemplars are provided to
  exemplify the standards.
• 8. Student performance tasks require students to
  show progress toward meeting the
  standard(s)/element(s).
• 9. Students receive feedback through written or
  verbal commentary aligned with the standards that
  results in revision of work, if needed.
• 10. Student work reflects understanding of the
  Georgia Performance Standards.

• The GPS are utilized as the curriculum in the
  school, and there is a shared understanding of
  the standards.
• Standards are accessible to all students.
• Teachers sequence the lesson or their instruction
  in a logical, predictable manner referencing
  standards throughout.
• A variety of delivery modes are incorporated into
  instruction to ensure that all students have
  access to and meet standards.
• Students are expected to meet the same standards
  and instruction is differentiated by content,
  process, and/or product.

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When the rubber meets the road
Standards-Based Instruction checklist
Check any of the items for which you can
identify artifacts or evidence. Graduation
Counts! DVD 6, science/mathematics classrooms,
middle school science 1
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What did you see?

• Awareness Walk on what should be seen in a
  Standards-Based Classroom

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The Implementation Resource

• A collection of best practices and suggested
  action steps, along with artifacts and evidences
  for each.

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Language of the Standards

• Is a review of the days focus standard
• Is a part of the daily routines and rituals for
  each class
• Does require explicit teaching of vocabulary of
  the standard in a way that students understand
• Is the foundation of the lesson
• Focus standard(s) are clearly visible in the
  classroom and referred to often and throughout
  the Instructional Framework

LOTS
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Class Keys

• Curriculum and Planning
• Assessment
• Standards Based Instruction
• Professionalism
• Student Achievement

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Possesses Deep Knowledge of Content and Delivery
Plans Interdisciplinary Instruction with Real
World Connections
Demonstrates a Clear Understanding of the GPS
Clear Understanding of the GPS
Curriculum and Planning
Uses the GPS to Plan Instruction and Assessment
Uses an Organizing Framework
Plans Assessment to Measure Mastery of GPS
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Uses Diagnostic Assessment Strategies
Uses Formative Assessment Strategies
Assessment
Uses a Variety of Summative Strategies
Uses Data to Design
Interventions
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Uses Research-Based Strategies
Promotes Higher Order Thinking Skills
Uses Flexible Grouping Practices
Uses Appropriate Differentiation
Standards-Based Instruction
Uses Effective Feedback and Grading
Uses Accessible Technology
Demonstrates High Expectations
Communicates Learning Expectations
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Establishes Classroom Rules and Procedures
Fosters a Sense of Community and Belonging
Helps Students Take Responsibility for Learning
Maximizes Instructional Time
Professionalism
Grows Professionally through Job-Embedded Learning
Enhances Knowledge and Skills through
Professional Development
Actively Supports the School Improvement Plan
Establishes Relationships with Families and
Community
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In Summary

• Tools for implementing the standards-based
  classroom
• Georgia School Keys
• Implementation Resource Guide
• High-Impact Practices Rubric
• Standards-Based Classroom (4 box) Handout
• Class Keys Teacher Standards
• Instructional Frameworks
• Georgiastandards.org

http//www.gadoe.org/
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Ticket out the door

• What are your next steps in ensuring the
  implementation of standards-based classrooms
  and/or schools to support student achievement?

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Thank you for your hard work!
Paula Herrema Professional Learning
Specialist Georgia Department of
Education pherrema_at_doe.k12.ga.us Leigh Ann
Putman Professional Learning Specialist MRESA leig
hann.putman_at_mresa.org