Goals of Program ReviewsTo improve teaching and learning for all
students in all programs
To allow equal access to all students the skills that will assist them in being productive citizens
To allow students to demonstrate their understanding beyond a paper-and-pencil test
Action Timeline
Pilot Program Reviews in a small number of districts to gather evidence and further inform the design
Spring 2010
All schools have access to Program Reviews in draft form
Spring 2010
Revise Program Reviews based on pilot results
Spring 2010
Program reviews finalized; Professional Development provided to schools and districts
Spring/Summer 2010
All schools/districts implement Program Reviews for new state assessment system
2011-2012 School Year
StandardsProfessional Development & Support
Services
Curriculum & Instruction
Formative & Summative Assessments
Administrative/Leadership Support & Monitoring
Highlights for Arts & HumanitiesA rigorous arts curriculum provides access to
a common academic core for all students as defined by state and national standards in the arts
Teachers examine and discuss student work and use this information to inform their practices
Highlights for Arts & HumanitiesStudents’ arts assessment is based on clearly-
defined standards that identify the skills and knowledge expected of students in each art form and for each arts course
Creating, performing and responding attainment levels are clearly communicated to the student, evidenced in classrooms, and observable in student work
Highlights for PL/CSOpportunity to showcase innovative
programming utilizing technology, project-based instruction and promoting student leadership and achievements.
Emphasis on collaboration with community/business partners, parents and other academic teachers is a key component
Emphasis on school leadership to support high quality instructional PL/CS programs
Highlights for PL/CSImportance of program related professional
development is a key component of the professional development plan
Provides an opportunity to integrate non-traditional types of assessments (e.g. technology driven projects, electronic portfolios and performance/skill based test)
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