‘Acting on Evidence of Student Learning’ Modules Now Available for Mathematics and Science
Each of these modules is designed to address the unique needs of acting on evidence of student learning in reading and writing or social studies. Participants will learn about the characteristics of meaningful teacher, self and peer feedback, strategies to support meaningful feedback, as well as strategies to adjust instruction based on evidence of student learning.
The “Acting on Evidence of Student Learning” modules are components of the sixth part in the Balanced Assessment series and are available on the Balanced Assessment Professional Learning Modules webpage. The modules consists of a PowerPoint and facilitator’s guide and an additional PowerPoint and facilitator’s guide for a teacher collaboration activity. An overview video is available to provide orientation to all the components.
The first five components of the Balanced Assessment series were released earlier this school year. In order to get the most value out of the “Acting on Evidence of Student Learning” module, it is recommended to begin with the foundational modules linked below.
- Balanced Assessment Professional Learning Modules
- Module 1: Comprehensive, Balanced Systems of Assessment
- Module 2: Understanding Formative Assessment
- Module 3: Clarifying and Sharing Learning Goals and Success Criteria
- Module 4: Eliciting Evidence of Student Learning
- Module 5: Interpreting Evidence of Student Learning
Social Studies Student Work Samples - A Workshop for Teachers: Application closing soon!
A unique opportunity is available for K-12 social studies teachers to learn how to implement assignments strongly aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Social Studies using the Social Studies Student Assignment Library. This work will last the entire 2021-2022 school year, beginning in summer 2021.
Teachers will receive a stipend for their participation in this workshop and also for the collection and analysis of student work. Complete the Social Studies Student Work Samples Workshop application if you are interested in this opportunity.
This application will close on Friday, April 30.
For more information, email kdesocialstudies@education.ky.gov.
Social Emotional Academic Development (SEAD) within the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Mathematics – Workshop for Teachers
The Kentucky Department of Education is offering a new professional learning opportunity: “A Roadmap to Integrating SEAD within the KAS for Mathematics - A Workshop for Teachers.” Teachers will receive a stipend for their participation in the workshop and for evidence of authentic artifacts aligned to the KAS for Mathematics and integration of social-emotional learning.
The goal of the workshop is to gain experience with resources focused on grounding instruction in the KAS for Mathematics. Resources to be covered include:
The workshop will consist of an introduction meeting in the summer and four sessions throughout the school year, where participants will showcase their learning of the KAS for Mathematics and SEAD through the use of authentic artifacts, interactive activities and other strategies (including the utilization of the Roadmap tool). The workshop will provide built-in time for teachers to intentionally think about, receive input on and make changes to their instructional practice by engaging in reflection and taking actionable next steps.
There are a limited number of spots available for the workshop. Teachers interested in this opportunity should apply online no later than Friday, May 14, 2021.
Please submit any questions to kdemath@education.ky.gov.
KDE Issues New Guidance on Accelerating Summer Learning
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released new guidance on April 12 regarding summer learning programs and opportunities to provide educational boosts during the subsequent school year.
The guidance was created to help school districts that are planning to hold summer programs to support students in areas of unfinished learning due to extended school closures amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The document, “Accelerating Student Learning During Summer Learning Programs and Through the Academic Year,” discusses how to create effective accelerated summer learning programs and follow up with support for students throughout the 2021-2022 regular school year via high-intensity tutoring and academies held during vacation breaks.
The recommendations, which are based on research by the RAND Organization and Wallace Foundation, include: holding a summer program for five to six weeks; small class sizes; and a combination of math, reading and enrichment activities.
Such programs also must address students’ social-emotional and behavioral needs, the guidance says.
Best practices for student support during the school year include high-intensity individualized tutoring three or more times a week, and 25 hours of targeted instruction on a single subject during a week of breaks in class, such as fall and winter break.
Guidance on COVID-19 and assessment may continue to change as the pandemic evolves, and as it does, the KDE will issue new documents.
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