The Journey to Success: Implementation of the Revised ELA Standards #AQuESTT
AQuESTT AQuESTT is: Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow A framework for a quality education system An opportunity to address “accountability” based on Nebraska’s needs
The State Board of Education believes that every student upon completion of their secondary education shall be prepared for postsecondary educational opportunities and to pursue their career goals. Areas of Focus • Rigorous College & Career Ready Standards for All Content Areas • Technological & Digital Readiness • Support for Career Awareness and
Career/College Goals
The Journey to College and Career Ready Standards
THE REVISION PROCESS
Process • • • • • • • •
State Board Charge Higher Ed Input Revision/Editing Public Input Business Input State Board Subcommittee Higher Ed Signoff Board Approval
College & Career Ready?
Timeline for Adoption & Assessment • 1 year from State Board approval date (9/5/14) • 2015 NeSA-R • 2016 NeSA-R will contain items being field-tested. • 2017 NeSA-R will be aligned with 2014 standards
Reading • Concepts of Print • Phonological Awareness • Word Analysis • Fluency • Vocabulary • Comprehension
Writing • Writing Process • Writing Modes*
Speaking & Listening • Speaking • Listening • Reciprocal Communication
Multiple Literacies • Information Fluency** • Digital Citizenship**
Number/Concentration of Standards 2009 ELA Standards
2014 ELA Draft Standards
12%
11% Reading
19%
49%
Reading
Writing
Writing
42%
23%
Speaking/Listening 20%
Speaking/Listening 24%
Multiple Literacies
Multiple Literacies
Reading
Writing
Speaking/ Listening
Multiple Literacies
2009 Standards
344
140
128
85
2014 Standards
339
198
192
88
+/-
-5
+58
+64
3
(approx. 6 per grade)
(approx. 6 per grade)
What’s New & Different • Enhanced writing standards – Additional writing modes – The recursive nature of writing
• Emphasis on supporting statements with evidence • Digital threads woven throughout • Addition of C&CR Practices • High School Split 9-10 and 11-12
Standards
Curriculum
Instruction
K-12 Comprehensive Content Standards Determined by State Board
Grade Level Standards
Required for all
Curricular Indicators Local Curriculum Lesson Plans Classroom Instructional Strategies Specific Strategies for Individual Students
Determined by Local School Districts/ Classroom Teachers
Questions & Discussion
Tricia Parker Director of Language Arts Education
[email protected] (402)471-4336 @NDE_ELA http://www.education.ne.gov/read
Thank you! #AQuESTT