Alignment Plans for 2010 2011

Alignment Plans for 2010 – 2011

Note: The month of September for Iowa Core will be discussions on the quality of the Iowa Core Implementation Plans. This process is currently being created by the Iowa Department of Education. The process will be conducted within the AEA boundaries. Districts will be notified in August of the process and dates.

Iowa Core Outcomes 4 and 6 are required to be addressed within the next 2 years. Below are the specific targets as outlined in the Self-Study and Implementation Handbook (pg. 4).

1. Complete an initial alignment of local content with Core Curriculum Essential Concepts and Skills in Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and 21st Century Skills (Civic Literacy, Health Literacy, Financial Literacy, Technology Literacy, and Employability Skills) and steps to address any gaps.  Due July 1, 2012 for grades 9-12  Due 2013-2014 for grades K-8

2. Complete initial analysis of professional development needs in the areas of instruction and assessment and integrate into the District Professional Development Plans (following CSIP procedures).  Due July 1, 2012 for grades 9-12  Due 2013-2014 for grades K-8

It is the intent of Keystone to assist districts with the merging of these 2 requirements during the next 2 years along with the use of Collaborative Learning Teams (PLCs, per Outcome 6.a.1).

Keystone has established 4 half-day Alignment trainings across 2010-2011 for small groups of districts. It is expected that each district will appoint a team to be trained; that team might be the original Leadership Team plus at least one teacher from each building. The team, plus the Keystone District Iowa Core Lead, will plan and deliver alignment to the remainder of the staff. The half-days will be in October, November, January, and May. Below are the agendas for those days.

D:\Docs\2017-12-29\0e555d293e59cf2769ab46ffa92e0c18.doc Agendas for Alignment for 2010-2011

Alignment: Needs Assessment - Day 1

I. Why Study Alignment? - Purpose of the Work A. Regulatory/Compliance B. School Improvement C. Research/Evaluation

II. What Is Alignment? A. Elements B. Foundation C. Characteristics of Alignment D. Data Needs E. Performance Criteria F. Systemic Process

III. What Will We Take Back to Our Staff? What Is Our District Purpose?

Alignment: Planning - Day 2

I. Considerations When Choosing Local Processes/Tools A. Best Practices/Research B. Resources 1. Time 2. Financial 3. Technical Assistance 4. Technology and Tools 5. Stakeholders and Skills (Evaluate Multi-Pass Experiences) 6. How Can Curriculum/Diary Maps Be Used 7. ICAT 8. Other

II. Selecting Local Processes/Tools Which Direction Will Our District Go?

Alignment: Implementation - Day 3

I. Preparing to Use the Selected Processes/Tools A. Organizing Resources (Time, Financial, Technical, Tools) B. Training to Teachers 1. Purpose 2. How to Engage 3. Using Alignment Data

II. Developing Local Alignment Plan A. Areas to Focus On B. Materials Collected C. Creating New Instruments D. Step by Step Instructions

III. Engaging in Alignment

D:\Docs\2017-12-29\0e555d293e59cf2769ab46ffa92e0c18.doc Alignment: Evaluation - Day 4

I. Using Alignment Data A. Gathering/Organizing Data B. Analyze, Interpret Data C. Conclusions from Data

II. Evaluate A. Did Implementation Match Original Purpose? B. Were Resources Adequate? C. Were Tools Based on Best Practice/Research? D. Was Alignment Done with Fidelity? E. Does Next Plan Match Needs?

III. Next Steps A. Plan to Address Depth of Content Across Curriculum B. Plan to Address Gaps C. Assessment D. Instruction E. Instructional Resources

D:\Docs\2017-12-29\0e555d293e59cf2769ab46ffa92e0c18.doc Alignment Dates and Sites 2010 – 2011

Dates Districts October November January May Site South Winneshiek Oct. 6, 2010 Nov. 3, 2010 Jan. 12, 2011 May 12, 2011 NICC Dairy Center Turkey Valley 12:30-3:30 p.m. 12:30-3:30 p.m. 12:30-3:30 p.m. 12:30-3:30 p.m. New Hampton Oct. 5, 2010 Nov. 2, 2010 Jan. 11, 2011 May 3, 2011 Fredericksburg Elementary Sumner-Fredericksburg 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Howard-Winn Oct. 6, 2010 Nov. 3, 2010 Jan. 12, 2011 May 12, 2011 Crestwood High School, Riceville 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. NICC Center Decorah Oct. 13, 2010 Nov. 9, 2010 Jan. 18, 2011 May 11, 2011 Keystone Sector Office, North Winn 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Decorah Allamakee Oct. 12, 2010 Nov. 10, 2010 Jan. 13, 2011 May 12, 2011 Waukon, NICC Center Eastern Allamakee 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Clayton Ridge Oct. 26, 2010 Nov. 17, 2010 Jan. 19, 2011 May 16, 2011 Keystone AEA Conference MFL MarMac 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Center Postville Central Oct. 26, 2010 Nov. 16, 1020 Jan. 5, 2011 May 16, 2011 Keystone AEA Conference North Fayette 12:30-3:30 p.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Center Valley Oelwein Oct. 5, 2010 Nov. 2, 2010 Jan. 11, 2011 May 3, 2011 Oelwein, RAM Center Starmont 12:30-3:30 p.m. 12:30-3:30 p.m. 12:30-3:30 p.m. 12:30-3:30 p.m. West Central Western Dubuque Oct. 20, 2010 Nov. 8, 2010 Jan. 25, 2011 May 9, 2011 Western Dubuque 8:30-11:30 a.m. 12:30-3:30 p.m. 12:30-3:30 p.m. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Administrative Offices Ed-Co Oct. 27, 2010 Nov. 15, 2010 Jan. 20, 2011 May 17, 2011 Ed-Co Oct./Jan. Maquoketa Valley 8:30-11:30 a.m. 12:30-3:30 p.m. 12:30-3:30 p.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Maq. Valley Nov./May West Delaware

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