English Language Arts/ English Language Development Framework Update Sonoma County Office of Education EL Leadership Conference Santa Rosa, CA February 6, 2015 Presenters: Cynthia Gunderson and Elena Fajardo CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
General Purpose of Frameworks • Provide support for teachers and guidelines for TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 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. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent 2. Meetings of Four Focus 1. Instructional Quality 3. SBE Appoints of Public Instruction Groups (Educators 4. CFCC Meets 6 Times to Commission (IQC) Curriculum Framework Appointed by SSPI) Held to Draft Framework Appointed by State Board and Evaluation Criteria Solicit Input on New February–September 2013 of Education (SBE) Committee (CFCC) Framework March 2012 November 2012 May/June 2012 6. IQC Conducts 60-Day 7. IQC's ELA/ELD Subject 8. IQC Meets; 5. Draft Framework Field Review; Draft Matter Committee Meets; Recommends Draft Presented to IQC Framework Posted on Suggests Edits to Draft Framework to SBE November 2013 Internet Framework March 2014 December–February 2013 March 2013 9. Recommended 10. SBE Meets; Acts on 11. Framework Posted on Framework Posted on IQC's Recommendation to Internet; Print Edition Internet for Adopt Framework Published 60-Day Public Review July 2014 2015 May-June 2014 3
Focus Group Meetings • Purpose is to gather input on revision of TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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
Guidelines for 2014 Revision of the ELA/ELD Framework TOM TORLAKSON • Based on input from the focus group State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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
Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee • Over 125 applications received between TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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 6
Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction • 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
Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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
Organization and Content ELA/ELD Framework • Based on the guidelines and other TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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
New Features • Use of snapshots and vignettes in all chapters to demonstrate integration of TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent ELA and ELD, examples of of Public Instruction 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 1: Introduction TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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 (Cont.) 9: Access and Equity TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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
Goals, Themes, and Contexts for Implementation of the CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy and the CA ELD Standards TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 13
Chapter 2 Overview of the Standards CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent • includes background, intent, nature, and of Public Instruction 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
Chapter 3 Key Considerations for ELA/Literacy and ELD Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction • 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
Grade-Span Chapters 4 – 7 At-A-Glance TOM TORLAKSON Grade-Span Overview State Superintendent of Public Instruction • 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
Grade-Span Chapters 4 – 7 (Cont.) TOM TORLAKSON Within each grade level section: State Superintendent of Public Instruction • 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
Chapter Topics Chapter 8: Assessment • Purpose and types of assessments TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction • 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
Chapter Topics Chapter 9: Equity and Access • California’s student diversity TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction • 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
Chapter Topics Chapter 10: Learning in the 21 st Century • Defines 21 st century skills and standards TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Instructional practices for developing 21 st century learning • Equitable access to learning and technology • Professional learning and teacher support • Highlights future directions 20
Chapter Topics Chapter 11: Implementing High-Quality ELA/Literacy and ELD Instruction: TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent Professional Learning, Leadership, and of Public Instruction 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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