2 Louisiana Believes The Department is providing

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2 Louisiana Believes The Department is providing districts increased, intensive support in preparation for the 14-15 school year. These calls bring together functions across districts to make sure that all planning decisions are made with one, shared view of what is necessary to be ready for the next school year. Who: Superintendents along with senior staff (academics, technology, finance) This call will: Review curriculum packages and guidebooks Describe Teacher Leader registration and launch process Explain field test support plan Explain Compass mid-year report Welcome 3 Louisiana Believes Curriculum Packages and Guidebooks Teacher Leader Launch and Registration Spring Field Test Compass Mid-Year Report Calendar & Next Steps Preparing for the 14-15 School Year 4 Louisiana Believes Focus Area – Curriculum and Assessment 5 Louisiana Believes Resources 6 Louisiana Believes Specific to curriculum and assessment, the DOE has released: Curriculum, assessment, and professional development guidance Curricular reviews 6-8 ELA and math Guidebooks (Each district will receive three printed copies of every Guidebook, each participant at the Teacher Leader Summit will receive one guidebook of their choice) All materials can be found here: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/academics/2014-2015-curricular-package Districts should aim to decide on their curriculum, assessment, and professional development, begin purchasing materials, and communicate their decisions to schools by May. Curriculum and Assessment Resources 7 Louisiana Believes ELA Curriculum and Assessment 8 Louisiana Believes Math Curriculum and Assessment 9 Louisiana Believes Curriculum and Assessment 10 Louisiana Believes ELA Curriculum and Assessment 11 Louisiana Believes It is critical that schools, teachers, and students start the school year comfortable with their curriculum. To support this, districts can: Make curriculum decisions early and communicate by May with schools and principals. Create a plan for professional development that ensures (1) all DOE delivered training is redelivered to all math and ELA teachers in the districts, (2) set up additional PD where appropriate, (3) ensure effective collaboration structures are in place. Get the tools in the hands of teachers immediately following testing. Have teachers use a unit or the math tasks with students in May. This will: Make better use of post testing time Give teachers space to practice with their tools and better prepare them for the summer training Ensure students continue rich instructional practice to prepare them for their upcoming school year Curriculum and Assessment Resources 12 Louisiana Believes Curriculum Packages and Guidebooks Teacher Leader Launch and Registration Spring Field Test Compass Mid-Year Report Calendar & Next Steps Preparing