Curriculum/Instruction & Assessment Monthly Updates for May 12, 2015

1. Curriculum/Instruction & Assessment Monthly Updates for May 12, 2015 Good Morning Curriculum Directors/Instructional Leaders. Welcome to today's Monthly Updates/Webinar for May 12, 2015. The approximate start time is 10:00 a.m. Today's presenters are from Curriculum/Instruction and Assessment. We will be starting in a few moments. Please be patient.

2. Curriculum/Instruction & Assessment Monthly Updates for May 12, 2015 All documents and the recorded webinar file will be posted on the Curriculum and Instruction webpage. Please scroll down to bottom of the page under CIA Newsletter. Curriculum and Instruction webpage link: http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Curriculum-and-Instruction/Pages/default.aspx

3. Agenda Items State Board of Education Updates for May Homeschool Questions – Point of Contact English Language Arts Mathematics Assessment College Readiness Georgia FIP Professional Learning Migration to SLDS Health/Physical Education JROTC & MOWR Social Studies Science STEM Learning Resources/Textbooks Announcements

4. May 7, 2015 State Board of Education Meeting Update • State Board of Education amendments to Rule 160-4-2-.20 LIST OF STATE-FUNDED K-8 SUBJECTS AND 9-12 COURSES FOR STUDENTS ENTERING NINTH GRADE IN 2008 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS are posted for 30 days of public review and comment. • This rule is being amended beginning for school year 2015-2016. • All state-funded K-8 subjects and 9-12 courses are approved by the State Board of Education (SBOE). Once a course is approved by the SBOE, it is then taken back to the SBOE through the initiation of this Rule (Rule 160-4-2-20 List of K-8 Subject and 9-12 Courses for Students Entering Ninth Grade in 2008 and Subsequent Years) for approval to add it to this Rule. This Rule amendment states that once a course is approved by the SBOE, it is also approved to add to the list of state-funded K-8 subjects and 9-12 courses. This Rule amendment separates the text part of the Rule from the actual list of state-funded K-8 subjects and 9-12 courses so that approved courses can be added to the state-funded list on an ongoing basis without awaiting approval by the SBOE for a second time. • Course additions include 10 Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone courses. Deletions include three middle school pathway courses in the area of mechanical occupations.

5. New GaDOE Point of Contact for Homeschool Questions Dr. Linda Dunn Phone: (404) 656-3083 Email: ldunn@doe.k12.ga.us

6. Updates for ELA/Literacy The following resources are available: • ELAGSE (Georgia Standards of Excellence) • Teacher Guidance Documents (revisions to be completed by July 1, 2015) • Curriculum Maps • ELA Glossary • Lesson Planning Template • Crosswalks (CCGPS to ELAGSE) • K-5 Foundational Focus: Grade Level Content Knowledge • GPB Video Project (Timeline/July 1, 2015)

7. ELA/GPB Video Project Online Repository of Videos: • A video library is being created of master teachers demonstrating best practices for teaching the concepts in our Georgia Standards of Excellence – moving from the theoretical to practical application. • The GPB Project will include video-taped segments for professional learning. The session lessons will be (1) standards-based, (2) performance-based, (3) research-based, and (4) TKES aligned. • The videos will be linked to specific standards. Each standard will include a link to specific pages in the Teacher Guidance Documents that will clarify the standard (as requested by teachers during the revision process) and another link to a short video with downloadable resources teachers can use.

8. Cursive Writing Guidelines Purpose for Guidelines With Input from our ELA Advisory Council, our DOE curriculum staff is preparing a resource to provide teachers with guidance for cursive writing instruction from Grade 3 to Grade 5 to use in support of the Georgia Standards of Excellence for English language arts (to be published in May). Classroom instructional plans include careful selection for when and how to teach cursive writing. This guide will not advocate the use of any particular program for teaching cursive writing. The sole purpose is to give teachers guidance for teaching cursive writing. Local districts are free to choose the program that best meets the needs of its students. The process for the cursive writing instruction from Grade 3 to Grade 5 includes the following: • ¨ Local School Board policy for evaluating and approving locally selected writing materials • ¨ Parent awareness and participation in handwriting instruction • ¨Interests of individual students in the classroom • ¨ Alignment of writing resources to the appropriate standards

9. ELA ListServe! ELA District Support Join-ela-districtsupport@list.doe.k12.ga.us ELA Administrators Join-ela-admin@list.doe.k12.ga.us ELA K-5 Join-ela-k-5@list.doe.k12.ga.us ELA 6-8 Join-ela-6-8@list.doe.k12.ga.us ELA 9-12 Join-ela-9-12@list.doe.k12.ga.us

10. Mathematics Program Updates Georgia Standards of Excellence in Mathematics Foundations of Algebra Course Summer 2015 Professional Learning

11. Georgia Standards of Excellencein Mathematics • Proposed standards for GSE Algebra II/Advanced Algebra and Pre-Calculus are posted for public review and comment from May 7, 2015 until June 6, 2015 at https://www.georgiastandards.org/Pages/Algebra-II-Advanced-Algebra-and-Pre-Calculus-Proposed-High-School-Math-Standards.aspx. • Please encourage your high school mathematics teachers to review the draft standards and to respond to the survey.

12. Georgia Standards of Excellencein Mathematics District support documents are available at the GaDOE Mathematics Webpage: http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Curriculum-and-Instruction/Pages/Mathematics.aspx

13. GaDOEMathematics Webpagehttp://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Curriculum-and-Instruction/Pages/Mathematics.aspx

14. District Curriculum Director GloSS/IKAN Support • Georgia Public Broadcast videotape of the Foundations of Algebra 3-day summer professional learning available early next fall • GloSS/IKAN session at the Fall Curriculum Director’s Conference on September 23, 2015 • An online assessment PD (Module 4) provided by the New Zealand Numeracy Project at: http://www2.nzmaths.co.nz/frames/ONPD/M4/06.aspx

15. Fourth Mathematics Course Option Addition • The courses listed on the left offer additional fourth course mathematics options for high school students in 2015-2016. • The courses will meet the fourth course mathematics requirement for high school graduation. • The courses will not count as USG fourth course options beyond Advanced Algebra/ Algebra II for admission purposes. AP Computer Science A IB Computer Science, Year One IB Computer Science, Year One Computer Science Principles Programming, Games, Apps and Society

16. Georgia Standards of Excellencein Mathematics Mathematics teacher support documents are available at GeorgiaStandards.org. Transition support documents, including standards, standards crosswalks, draft curriculum maps, an effective instructional practices guide, and a glossary are currently accessible for teachers. A comprehensive resource package will be available on July 1, 2015 as we shift to Georgia Standards of Excellence in the 2015-2016 school year at every grade level and every high school course.

17. Georgia Standards of Excellencein Mathematics

18. Foundations of Algebra Course • Districts are encouraged to use the newly created Foundations of Algebra resources, including assessments, diagnostics, focused interventions, unit modules and professional learning, to strengthen the instructional programs of both high school support courses and middle school connections courses. • Districts are encouraged but not mandated to offer the Foundations of Algebra. • Districts must strictly adhere to the student eligibility requirements when determining student placement in the Foundations of Algebra course. • The state course code number for Foundations of Algebra is 27.04810.

19. Summer Professional Learning 167 districts have registered close to 1500 participants for the upcoming summer institute program. We are currently engaged in our Phase II registration which offers districts the opportunity to invite a wider network of mathematics educators to participate, including middle school teachers, special education teachers, mathematics instructional coaches.

20. Summer Professional Learning

21. NEW ANNOUNCEMENTGeorgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics2015 Summer Academy for K-8 Teachers During two full days of grade-specific and engaging professional development, K-8 teachers will: • Be provided with information and support for revisions to the K-8 mathematics curriculum • Experience hands-on activities and lessons to boost student understandings • Find out how to make their students’ thinking visible • Enhance their questioning skills as a tool to assess student learning • Utilize technology as a learning tool for students • And much, much more!! • All of this in a two-day professional development opportunity! Each session will be grade-specific and held at the teacher’s choice of four locations/dates. Sessions will run from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day with a 90 minute lunch break.

22. Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics2015 Summer Academy for K-8 Teachers Site 1:June 10 & 11Cherokee County (Registration April 2 – May 8, 2015) Site 2:June 24 & 25 Houston County (Registration April 2 - May 22, 2015) Site 3:July 8 & 9 Gwinnett County (Registration April 2 – June 5, 2015) Site 4:July 22 & 23 Glynn County (Registration April 2 – June 19, 2015) Register at www.GCTM.org. The cost is only $120 non-member/$90 member for the entire 2 days. Sessions are packed with great ideas and materials full of rigor and relevance to use in the classroom next fall.

23. Assessment The following assessment windows are open during the months May – July 2015: Georgia Milestones End of Course (EOC) Spring Main Administration April 27 – June 5, 2015 Georgia Milestones End of Course (EOC) Summer Main Administration June 15 – July 17, 2015

24. Assessment Reporting, Spring 2015 GHSGT Spring 2015 Administration Reports in districts no later than May 8, 2015 ACCESS for ELLs May 4 – 8, 2015 Georgia Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (GKIDS) After May 8, 2015 Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA) June 4 – 12, 2015

25. GA FIP Migrates to SLDS on 7-1-15 Georgia FIP professional learning courses and resources will transition from being hosted externally by the contracted vendor to being hosted internally on GaDOE servers. Georgia FIP will continue to be available to all public school educators from the new Professional Learning section of the SLDS. Educators with completed FIP courses in the current FIP portal need to download and archive FIP certificates or transcripts of earned course hours prior to the migration and by 6-1-2015. How to Maintain Documentation of Earned Georgia FIP Course Hours:http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Documents/Maintaining%20FIP%20Course%20Hours.pdf

26. AP Exams and Invoices AP Coordinators at each high school are reminded to call Becky Chambers or Georgia McSwain with any questions about AP exams and AP invoices. All coordinators must send a copy of their school’s 2015 AP invoice (attached in an email, please) to Becky Chambers no later than June 5, 2015. rchambers@doe.k12.ga.us

27. Redesigned PSAT and SAT The new SAT will hit the stands in the spring of 2016. The October 2015 PSAT will reflect the redesign of the SAT. To learn more about the redesign visit: https://www.collegeboard.org/delivering-opportunity/sat https://www.collegeboard.org/delivering-opportunity/sat/redesign https://www.collegeboard.org/delivering-opportunity/sat/redesign/compare-tests https://www.collegeboard.org/delivering-opportunity/sat/faqs

28. 2015 Sophomore PSAT and state funding GaDOE does not have final word regarding state funding for the 2015 sophomore PSAT at this time. Once details about funding are secured each high school principal and each K-12 Assessment Director will be notified via email from Becky Chambers

29. Health and Physical Education Summer Professional Learning OpportunitiesEssentials of the Presidential Youth Fitness Program Workshop RegistrationWorkshop Date: June 8, 2015Times: 8:30 to 3:30 Location: North Springs High School;7447 Roswell Road, Sandy SpringsRegister: (Space is limited) https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8KNZ5JR 2015 GAHPERD Summer Teacher’s Institute Institute Dates: June 9-11, 2015 Location: North Springs High School Information http://www.gahperd.org/ Registration:http://www.gahperd.org/PreRegistration.php

30. Recognition Opportunity 2015 Governor's SHAPE Honor Roll The 2015 Governor's SHAPE Honor Roll application is now available.  This is an opportunity to be recognized for dedication in providing a culture of well ness at your school. This award recognizes elementary, middle, and high schools for their dedication to creating a healthy school environment and a culture of wellness for staff, students, and community. On behalf of the Governor's Office, the Department of Education, and the Department of Public Health, all applicants who meet the requirements of recognition and submit proper documentation will be rewarded for their outstanding efforts.. The 2015 Application is Now Available | Click Here 2014-2015 Criteria Chart IMPORTANT DATES: June 5th, 2015 – Application and Documentation Submission Deadline July 10th, 2015 – Qualified Schools Notified of Award Status August 28th, 2015 – 2014 Honor Roll Awardee List Released and Posted Online QUESTIONS: Contact Bradley Chester | Georgia SHAPE via email: Bradley.Chester@dph.ga.gov_

31. Grant Opportunity Georgia Shape will award grants to public elementary, middle, and high schools to expand and enhance their physical activity and nutrition efforts to improve outcome measures associated with the Georgia School Health and Physical Education Act and nutritional guidelines outlined by the USDA’s Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HKFKA) and other related federal laws.  Schools may apply for funding to address the nutrition requirements OR the nutrition and physical activity requirements of these acts This funding opportunity can be found on GDPH’s website using the following link: http://dph.georgia.gov/webform/school-physical-activity-and-nutrition-grant Previously funded schools that have received $5,000 or more are not eligible to re-apply. Important Dates: Application Due Date: Friday, May 8, 2015 Anticipated Award Date: Friday, May 22, 2015 Performance Period:   August 2015 to June 2016

32. JROTC *WBL is currently being reviewed for possible implementation of the 2015-16 school year. More information will be made available when the review is completed. * The Medal of Honor Character Development Program one-day workshop will be hosted in Plains, Georgia. Funding is provided by The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. Seating is limited, so any middle or high school teacher interested in attending needs to book early. For more specific information contact Annette Wise, 229-824-5843 or awise@doe.k12.ga.us

33. JROTC *LTC Travis Heard, the DAI (District Army Instructor) for Fulton Co. has created two professional development blogs. One is a Cadet Forum and the other an Instructor Forum. They will feature weekly posts focused on expanding the professional knowledge and perspective of cadre and cadets. The intent is for the Cadet Forum and Instructor Forum to become a central venue for the discussion of best practices for all JROTC units in Georgia. Hyperlinks and URLs are provided below. Cadet Forum - Blog; http://cadetforum.blogspot.com Instructor Forum - Blog; http://instructorforum.blogspot.com LTC Travis Heard – HeardT@fultonschools.org

34. Move On When Ready *The new MOWR Law, SB 132 passed in the last legislative session and signed by the Governor will become effective July 1, 2015. *New Dual Enrollment information is and will continue to be distributed as soon as it is developed, reviewed and approved for use. *GaDOE will send out the information and it will be posted on the GaDOE website as soon as it is available. *Dual enrollment is not available for summer semester, 2015.

35. - Precision Review Surveys - Constitution Day Poster Social Studies

36. Science Standards Survey As a first step in the revision process of the science standards we are inviting all science teachers to submit their comments on the current science standards by completing one or more of the on-line surveys until June 15, 2016. The survey link for science is http://j.mp/2015_Science

37. Science Standards Survey The direct links to each survey are: K https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VMjcsryJLVX17H_lIpW4tLHbCHG1MJiFnSIW4xdykNk/viewform?c=0&w=1 1st https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SlsteILsj2eVjHW05e8jHyLA56msHmF9TUsOOXzE6K8/viewform?c=0&w=1 2nd https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PyGsHxW0r0xfVHjYyRIzbcrsCXaUcUWSEn7bneSyKU8/viewform?c=0&w=1 3rd https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cHPMonRLnInJJVPpYa91A6hUsdXkAi92qcTeyC4Nes/viewform?c=0&w=1 4th https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15DtPPqhc2dltVXKuG1qzuhZcFEahUePngsYx3scICuI/viewform?c=0&w=1 5th https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_0oZQL3Ux_Ki0QlnSzLH6O0zyyb8ugnipTwWtr5T28/viewform?c=0&w=1 6th https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bf1SCaFchK0gU9W1uTSvRjGPspekcrOm0ktIuZ6oFI/viewform?c=0&w=1 7th https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lYT5Yv6p8C0uCEZLQAOe7H2zkYR_Z1yCqo1rVZpFcI8/viewform?c=0&w=1 8th https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18ZjEEp5kGwETDZNsA0rgrgnspdONEO7p3c22KJY0ep0/viewform?c=0&w=1 Biology https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1t8ZyUrfYBe6XTO56PvjuPSWdnILIedyyItkIFyWmaI0/viewform?c=0&w=1 Chemistry https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lOWQkZgi3Eg5niy_VbF3qRCr3ea92E6tV075NW2K8/viewform?c=0&w=1 Earth Systems https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13u7B8ZYsTo0Cxr5hhGbVTtsTrREGYL05_jJA180/viewform?c=0&w=1 Environmental https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UNq2E2nCGJGXCNHrl6aTmJX4cwjpnyAZquD8NHLv5pA/viewform?c=0&w=1 Physical Sci. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uSPVDO7LSza8Z3WIbkc9Wq_jNfmmVjlU_ykSykCh6OY/viewform?c=0&w=1 Physics https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1v43sLmqawRwo0bROPdoMkKBt6kkjZU1f8WGR1Jr4LM/viewform?c=0&w=1

38. Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsSTEM STEM Georgia Educator Laureates Awards Program The STEM Georgia Educator Laureate Awards are designed to reward Georgia K-12 classroom teachers for exceptional work in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Teachers are provided a list of activities that may be completed in order to earn digital badges worth specific points. Georgia Power will be sponsoring the top three teachers to attend a professional learning conference of their choice anywhere in the continental United States. To register go to: http://goo.gl/WcIfbZ

39. Learning Resources/Textbooks K-12 Foreign/Modern Languages & Latin K-12 ESOL There will be 14 Congressional District Review Sites Please see the attached document in your email for the names of the review sites and the schedule for each site. Timeline for summer schedule Review Sites will be open June 22-July 9 (Monday-Thursday) All sites are closed on Fridays and holidays Contact: Randall N. Lee at rlee@doe.k12.ga.us Telephone: 404-656-0476 http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Curriculum-and-Instruction/Pages/Learning-Resources.aspx