English Language Arts/ English Language Development Framework Update

Accountability Leadership Institute Burlingame, CA

December 9, 2013 Presenters: Tom Adams, Kristen Cruz Allen, and Cynthia Gunderson - California Department of Education

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

TOM TORLAKSON

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

General Purpose of Frameworks

• Provide support for teachers and guidelines for educational programs • Guidance to school districts in the development of local curriculum • Direction to publishers for the development of instructional materials • Guidelines for local selection of instructional resources (Grades 9 –12) • Reflect current and confirmed research • Guidance for teacher professional development programs, in-service, pre-service and teacher licensing standards

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English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework

Development Process

This chart shows the major steps of the curriculum framework development process.

All meetings are open to the public.

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State Superintendent 1. Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) Appointed by State Board of Education (SBE) March 2012 2. Meetings of Four Focus Groups (Educators Appointed by SSPI) Held to Solicit Input on New Framework May/June 2012 3. SBE Appoints Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee (CFCC) November 2012 4. CFCC Meets 6 Times to Draft Framework February–September 2013 5. Draft Framework Presented to IQC November 2013 6. IQC Conducts 60-Day Field Review; Draft Framework Posted on Internet December–February 2013 7. IQC's ELA/ELD Subject Matter Committee Meets; Suggests Edits to Draft Framework March 2013 8. IQC Meets; Recommends Draft Framework to SBE March 2014 9. Recommended Framework Posted on Internet for 60-Day Public Review May-June 2014 10. SBE Meets; Acts on IQC's Recommendation to Adopt Framework July 2014 11. Framework Posted on Internet; Print Edition Published 2015 3

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Focus Group Meetings

• Purpose is to gather input on revision of framework (

CCR

Title 5 requirement) • Four meetings, open to the public, held May –June 2012 • All focus group members current educators • Focus Group Report used to develop guidelines for work of the framework committee http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/rl/cf/ 4

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Guidelines for 2014 Revision of the ELA/ELD Framework

• Based on input from the focus group meetings, written comments received, and statutory requirements • Reviewed and recommended by the Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) in September, and approved by the State Board of Education (SBE) in November • ELA/ELD CFCC members develop the framework based on the CFCC Guidelines 5 http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/rl/cf/elaeldfwguidelines.asp

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Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee

• Over 125 applications received between June –August 2012 • 20 members appointed by SBE in November 2012 • Teachers: 4 Elementary teachers, 4 middle school teachers; 5 high school teachers • Others: 5 county educators, 1 university professor, 1 self-employed consultant http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/rl/cf/elaeladcfccapplicants.asp

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Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee

• Co-Chairs: Becky Sullivan and Martha Hernandez • Writers: Nancy Brynelson and Hallie Yopp Slowik from the Center for the Advancement of Reading • Writers: Pam Spycher, Rachel Lagunoff, Marcia Kosanovich, Sarah Feldman, Dona Minders, and Sharen Bertrando from WestEd 7

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Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee

Meeting Dates in 2013

February 28 –March 1 March 27 –28 May 30 –31 June 27 –28 July 25 –26 September 26 –27 All meetings held at the CDE Office in Sacramento 8

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Organization and Content ELA/ELD Framework

• Based on the guidelines and other frameworks • Dynamic document • Focus on key themes of CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy standards in grade spans and individual grade levels • Integration of CA ELD Standards • Chapters on professional learning and support, 21 st century learning and technology, equity and access, assessment, and criteria for evaluating instructional materials 9

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New Features

• Use of snapshots and vignettes in all chapters to demonstrate integration of ELA and ELD, examples of implementation of standards in the classroom, and demonstration of different types of assessment • Links to resources and Web sites for additional support • Organizational design around key themes 10

Table of Contents - Chapters

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction 1: Introduction 2: CCSS for ELA/Literacy & CA ELD Standards Overview 3: Key Considerations for ELA/Literacy and ELD Instruction 4-7: Content and Pedagogy for Grades K – 1; 2 – 3; 4 – 5; 6 – 8; and 9 – 12 8: Assessment 11

Table of Contents – Chapters

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction 9: Access and Equity 10: Learning in the 21 st Century 11: Implementing High-Quality ELA/Literacy and ELD Programs: Professional Learning and Distributed Leadership 12: Criteria for Evaluating Instructional Materials Glossary Resources 12

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Goals, Themes, and Contexts for Implementation of the CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy and the CA ELD Standards 13

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Chapter 2 Overview of the Standards

CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy • includes background, intent, nature, and organization/structure CA ELD Standards • includes background, intent, nature, and organization/structure • Interrelationship of the CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy and the CA ELA Standards 14

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Chapter 3 Key Considerations for ELA/Literacy and ELD Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

• Context Considerations • Key Themes and Practices for ELA/Literacy and ELD Instruction (Meaning Making, Language Development, Effective Expression, Content Knowledge, Foundational Skills; Crosscutting Practices in Instruction) • Approaches to Teaching and Learning • English Language Development 15

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Grade-Span Chapters 4

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Grade-Span Overview • Integrated and Interdisciplinary Approach • Key Themes of ELA/Literacy and ELD Instruction (Meaning Making, Language Development, Effective Expression, Content Knowledge, and Foundational Skills) • ELD in the Grade Span • Grade-Level Content and Practice 16

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Grade-Span Chapters 4

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Within each grade level section: • Key Themes of ELA/Literacy and ELD Instruction (Meaning Making; Language Development; Effective Expression; Content Knowledge; Foundational Skills) • Integrated and Interdisciplinary Approach • ELD in the Grade Level • ELA/Literacy and ELD in Action 17

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Chapter Topics

Chapter 8: Assessment

• Purpose and types of assessments • Assessment cycles, highlighting the use of formative assessment to guide instruction • Information on student involvement • Assessment for intervention • Mandated California assessments and Smarter Balanced Assessment System • Technical quality of assessments 18

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Chapter Topics

Chapter 9: Equity and Access

• California’s student diversity • Planning and support for range of leaners using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) • Instructional practices for supporting students experiencing difficulty reading 19

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Chapter Topics

Chapter 10: Learning in the 21 st Century

• Defines 21 st century skills and standards • Instructional practices for developing 21 st century learning • Equitable access to learning and technology • Professional learning and teacher support • Highlights future directions 20

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Chapter Topics

Chapter 11: Implementing High-Quality ELA/Literacy and ELD Instruction: Professional Learning, Leadership, and Program Supports

• Implementing within a collaborative culture • Professional learning, including sources, research, and critical content • Leadership and professional collaboration • Other programs of support (e.g., libraries, extended learning, parents and families) 21

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Activity ELA/ELD Framework “Take a Snapshot”

• Select one of the handouts of a snapshot or figure at your table (different content on different colored paper) • Read your snapshot/figure and then share with your elbow partner(s) or table: 1. How you could use the snapshot/figure in your classroom?

2. How could the snapshot(s)/figure(s) be used for professional development?

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Chapter 12 Criteria for Evaluating Instructional Materials

• Program 1: English Language Arts Basic Program, K – 8 • Program 2: English Language Arts/English Language Development Basic Program, K – 8 • Program 3: Biliteracy Language Arts/English Language Development Basic Program, K – 8 • Program 4: Intensive Intervention Program in English Language Arts, 4 – 8 • Program 5: Specialized Designated English Language Development Program, 4 – 8 23

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction * The Schedule of Significant Events (Timeline) has been updated to reflect SB 300

ELA/ELD Framework

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• More information available at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/rl/cf/

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Questions?

Tom Adams

, Director Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources Division California Department of Education [email protected] 916-319-0663

Kristen Cruz Allen

, Manager Curriculum Frameworks Unit California Department of Education [email protected] 916-323-4867

Cynthia Gunderson

, Education Programs Consultant Curriculum Frameworks Unit California Department of Education [email protected] 916-319-0451 27