Formative Assessment Project

Webinar #2 - May 29, 2012 - 2-3 pm

Welcome

Focus:

Field Test

Formative Assessment Project

Project Sponsor: Carolyn M. Wood, Ph. D. Assistant State Superintendent for Accountability, Assessment, and Data Systems

Formative Assessment/Assessment for Learning Team:*Denise Hunt-Program Manager

Joshua DorseyStarrette Galanis Deborah KingMelissa SchroppGregory Sucre

Agenda

Assessment for Learning Project Overview✓

Level of Commitment Needed

Process for Applying

Field Test Overview

Benefits for Field Test Participants

Formative Assessment / Assessment for Learning refers to PROCESS not a test

"Formative assessment is a process

used by teachers and students

during instruction that provides

feedback to adjust ongoing teaching

and learning to improve students'

achievement of intended instructional

outcomes.” CCSSO 2007

STUDENT

Minute by Minute / Daily

Weekly

Unit

Quarterly/Interim

Annual Summative

Formative Assessment PracticesAssessment for Learning

Summative AssessmentsAssessment of Learning

Balanced System of Assessment

Standards

Balanced Assessment System

Three Central Questions

Where am I going?

Where am I now?

What are my next steps?

AfL Online Resource System

Teacher Resources

Professional Learning

Administrator Resources

Collaboration

AfL Online Resource System

• Lesson-planning tools

• Instructional resources in the form of videos, documents,

simulations, etc.

• Mobile applications for SmartPhones and tablets

• Research and publications relevant to AfL

• Teacher Learning Modules

Teacher Resources

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Seven Teacher Learning Modules

What is Assessment for Learning

Establish a Collaborative Climate

Share Learning Goals and the Criteria for Success

Elicit and Use Evidence of Learning

Use Descriptive Feedback

Promote Self-Assessment

Putting it All Together

Independent Review

Expert Training

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AfL Online Resource System – For Teachers

Sample for vendor: Actual sessions may be different.

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AfL Online Resource System – For Teachers

Suite of Leadership Resources

A suite of multimedia tutorials, applications, and tools to assist schools that are... - Considering AfL - Starting AfL - Implementing AfL - Sustaining AfL

These include videos, text documents, presentations, templates and rubrics focused on…

- Learning about and applying the Assessment for Learning process - Leading a Professional Learning Community at each stage of implementation

- Communicating AfL messages with district leaders, teachers, parents, and students

AfL Online Resource System – For Administrators

Field Test Overview

Administrator

TeacherTeacher

Phase One: 2012-13

Administrator

TeacherTeacher

Phase Two: 2013-14

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20 Schools: One Administrator and Two Teachers

Administrator• Review and provide feedback on

Suite of Leader Resources• Review and provide feedback on

AfL video learning sessions• Collaborate with other leaders

implementing AfL• Support teacher participants in

planning for Phase 2 implementation

Teacher

Teacher• Review Objects in Online Resource System• Attend 5Training

Sessions (3 Hrs Each)• Attend 4Webinars• Plan for Phase 2

implementation

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Field Test Phase 1 - 2012-2013

20 Schools: One Administrator and Two Teachers

Field Test

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Administrator• Use and provide feedback on Suite

of Leader Resources• Provide leadership to PLC

• Track and provide feedback on the progress of the initiative

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Teacher

Teacher• Use and provide feedback on AfL

Online Resource System• Facilitate a PLC

• Attend 5 Trainings (3 Hrs Each)• Attend 4 webinars

Phase 2 Field Test Phase 2 - 2013-2014

Benefits and Compensation

Students

Achievement

Involvement

Training

Motivation

Self-Regulation

Partnership in Resource

Development

Early Access

Benefits and Compensation

Students

Involvement

Training

AfL Online Resource System

Benefits and Compensation

Students

Involvement

Training

Training Sessions with AfL Experts

Other

Benefits and Compensation

Students

Involvement

Training

Travel/Substitute Reimbursement

Possibility of CPD Credits

Stipends

Tablets

Phase One2012-2013

Phase Two2013-2014

TeachersReview & Provide

Feedback: 60 Hrs/yr

Training: 5 Sessions (3 Hrs Each)

Review & Provide

Feedback: 60 Hrs/yr

Facilitate PLC: 60Hrs/yr

Training: 5 Sessions

(3 Hrs Each)

AdministratorsReview & Provide

Feedback: 20 Hrs/yr

AfL Leaders Introductory

Training

Review & Provide

Feedback: 10 Hrs/yr

Lead PLC: 20 Hrs/yr

AfL Leaders Introductory

Training

Time Commitment

• At the conclusion of this webinar, the AfLContact will receive a follow up e-mail that includes:

– A document providing information about the purpose, benefits, and commitments associated with the Field Test.

– A flyer providing an overview of the Assessment For Learning Project– The Field Test Application Form– A sample cover letter for AfL Contact Person to send to principals

• Each school can submit one Field Test Application, but there is no limitation on the number of applications a district can submit.

AfL Team AfL Contact Principals AfL

Contact AfL Team

Next Steps

Sends e-mail Distribute applications Complete application Collect by June 29th afl@msde.state.md.us

Q & A

Thoughts

Reflections

Questions

THANK YOU!