Systems and Structures for Implementing Standards-Based Grading
Day 2 Topics Grading and Reporting PBGRs & Transcripts Implementation Tools Organizational Assets Community Engagement Implementation Action Plans
Workshop Learning Targets: Day 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. I can articulate many necessary components of a grading and reporting system that will inform my use and/or choice of grading systems. I can understand the importance of the transcript with implementing SBG and recognize strategies for aligning grades to PBGRs. I can describe strategies for building capacity around SBG. I can identify systems, structures and tools that support implementation of SBG/PBGRs. I can recognize assets of my organization as they relate to SBG. I can create an action plan that has the potential to move the work forward in my school.
Gradebooks & Reporting Grades entered for specific learning targets Organization should emphasize learning, not product Reports should guide conversations about learning *Not all work needs to be scored - feedback can happen without an entry into the gradebook
INPUTS: Activity View
INPUTS: Unit View student/lt/assessment
Grade Reports
Progress Reports - by Learning Target
Progress Reports - by assessment
Proficiency Reports by Parent Standard Parent Standards
Selecting a Grading and Reporting System. Factors to consider: How much does grading and reporting... 1. 2. 3. 4....drive the conversation about student learning?...impact teachers practice?...provide continuity prek-12?...allow for tracking of PBGRs? Resource Link: Selecting a Reporting System
Grade Calculations Power Law Decaying Average Most Recent Score Weighted Average Highest Score *Generally speaking, use calculation methods that favor more recent evidence.
Grades...Currency For??? Extra Curricular Eligibility Honor Roll Family Incentives Car Insurance/Deals Ski Passes College Admission
Activity: Grading and Reporting for Who? LT#1: I can articulate many necessary components of a grading and reporting system that will inform my use and/or choice of grading systems. What is the purpose of grades? Does your current grading/reporting system serve students and families in light of SBG/PBL? What can/needs to change right away? What will take time to shift? How long?
Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements Body of Evidence Verification Mathematical Verification In a proficiency based system, students earn their diplomas by demonstrating mastery of transferable skills and content. Resource Links: AOE PBGR link, Mt Abe Draft, SPED considerations
Implications of PBGRs Impacts graduating class of 2020 Changes the meaning of a diploma Holds a higher bar for students Resource Links: Policy Brief, Research Brief
Transcripts Consider a dual transcript during transition Highlight content and transferable skills Consider impacts on GPA, honor roll, eligibility etc Modify school profile to reflect the changes *Ideally the transcript will serve as a living document that informs PLPs Resource Link: Sample Transcript
Activity: What s in Your Transcript? LT#2 I can understand the importance of the transcript with implementing SBG and recognize strategies for aligning grades to PBGRs. What does your current transcript and school profile reflect? What changes need to be made in light of SBG and PBL?
15 Minute Break
Implementation Tools Professional Development Policies Gradebook Vision/Mission Community Engagement Staff Evaluation & Supervision Resource Link: Typology of Tools
Implementation Tool: Activity LT#4: I can identify systems, structures and tools that support implementation of SBG/PBGRs. At Your Table: Have each person select a tool to reflect on. Individually: Define your tool. What does it entail (be as specific as you can)? What products need to be created? Who is responsible for creation, decision-making, etc? What barriers or challenges do you foresee? (10 minutes) At Your Table: Share your findings for your tool. (~5 min) At Your Table: Prioritize the tools according to your organization's perceived importance. (5 minutes) Resource Link: Implementation tools worksheet
Organizational Assets Resource: Asset Mapping
Activity: Asset Mapping LT#5: I can recognize assets of my organization as they relate to SBG. Individually: Look over the document and grade your organization based on the benchmarks Collaboratively: Share your scores with each other and identify commonalities & differences. Collaboratively: Discuss which assets might provide the most leverage.
Implementation Challenges: Discussion What do you see as challenges or barriers to moving forward with implementing standards-based grading as a systemic change? How might the assets discussed earlier help with mediating these challenges/barriers?
Lunch from 12:00-12:45
Work Time: Actions & Artifacts LT#6: I can create an action plan that has the potential to move the work forward in my school. 1) 2) 3) Future: Identify the key elements of your vision for SBG. What are the key elements you want to see in place in 3-5 years. (Think 2020.) Present: Recall what assets you already have in place from asset mapping. Time in between: Bridge the present to the future with a list of actions and artifacts that need to be developed to move SBG forward in your organization. Consider creating a 3 year plan. Actions: Specific steps to be taken and individuals responsible Artifacts: Documents/resources to help with building capacity Resource Link: CSIP
Communication Strategies/Considerations Consider the established communication modes of your community Seek avenues to reach a diversity of stakeholders Don t underestimate the power of effective communication Fill empty airwaves before others do Brand SBG Work
Community Engagement 5 Town Promise PBL Brochure Shaping our Future Flier
Implementation Considerations 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Establish a sense of urgency Form guiding coalition Create a vision Communicate the vision Empower others to act with the vision Plan for and create short-term wins Consider improvements & produce more change Institutionalize new approaches
Thank You!
Andrew Jones andrew.byron.jones@gmail.com Gabe Hamilton gabechenoa@gmail.com