Transcript Standards-Based Assessment System

Looking Ahead to 2009-2010
Continuing Efforts & Initiatives
COHASSET PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Opening Convocation
WELCOME BACK
August 31, 2009
Denise M. Walsh, Ed.D.
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Opening
Convocation
August 31, 2009
Year in Review
Goals & Priorities
Student Achievements
Longstanding Challenges
District Initiatives
Professional Development
Looking Ahead
YEAR IN REVIEW
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Fiscal Stress…a catalyst for change
 Fiscal stress created opportunities
 rethink questions about our organization
 learning is the work for everyone – Michael Fullan
 Leadership in challenging times
 program supervisors & content specialists
 teacher teams
 recognition of service & new staff introduction
GOALS & PRIORITIES
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“Did you know?”
Shift Happens
 World of education is
shifting beneath our feet
 What our students need to
be successful in the 21st
century
 Preparing our students for
their future
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What will they study 10 years
from now?
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
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Results illustrate our accomplishments
 AP scores (2009)
 increased number taking tests (125 students; 227 tests)
 183 tests scored 3 or higher (80%)
 Newsweek ranking
 #6 in the state; #338 in the nation
 Northeastern University survey of graduates
 ACT measurement of college readiness
 Cohasset composite score 24.4 (Massachusetts 23.9)
LONGSTANDING CHALLENGES
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A rising tide raises all boats
● Math MCAS Progress (proficient & advanced)
MCAS MA
Grade 10
Grade 8
Grade 5
2004
89%
75%
NA
2005
89%
56%
NA
2006
94%
70%
72%
2007
81%
78%
70%
2008
93%
77%
77%
2009
96%
83%
87%
● ELA MCAS Progress (proficient & advanced)
MCAS ELA 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Grade 4
75% 60% 65% 76% 73% 73%
Grade 3
78% 84% 82% 81% 75% 77%
DISTRICT INITIATIVES
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21st Century Learning
& Global Education
Instructional
Technology
StandardsBased
Assessment
Curriculum
Renewal
Performance
based learning
activities
Breakdown
curriculum
silos
21st century
literacy:
podcasts, blogs,
wikis
K-5 standardsbased progress
report
English, Foreign Language,
Fine Arts
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Professional Learning Communities
 Consultants
 Dr. Jenny Tsankova, Mathematics (G2-3)
 Lornie Bullerwell, Science & Technology/Engineering (K-5)
 Dr. Ilda King, Literacy & Assessment (G3-5)
 Primary Source, Teachers 21, Northeastern University
 Special Programs
 Differentiating Instruction (summer graduate course)
 Going Global (October 9 in-service)
 21st Century Classrooms in Action (January 15 in-service)
 3 C’s of 21st Century Learning (winter graduate course)
LOOKING AHEAD
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Meeting 21st
Century Themes
& Skills
Prepare students
for their future
not our past
– Bill Daggett
Program of Studies
in a “flat world”
• 21st century learning in
all subjects
• 21st century skills in all
classroms
LOOKING AHEAD
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"World Class Education"
International Literacy
 Global education: world is
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our marketplace
Cross-cultural collaboration
Education system to keep
pace with a changing world
International content
becomes part of core
curriculum
Virtual journey & authentic
learning experiences
LOOKING AHEAD
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CPS world class
education
challenge
Analyze what is in place
Highlight best practices
Develop a strategic plan
Support professional development
Reach out to global community
Engage students & parents
DO YOU BELIEVE?
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