Marietta Rives, DE Consultant, Co-Chair of Instruction & Assessment TeamJan Norgaard, AEA 13 Associate Director, Network Team MemberDeb Johnsen, AEA 13, Iowa Core Curriculum Lead

Housekeeping

Notebook organization

Severe weather

Restaurants

Group norms

Class for credit

Group norms

1. Districts will function as an Iowa Core Curriculum Team

-principal(s) and teachers will attend all meetings.

-each team member’s opinion is valued and encouraged.

-members will function as a team to assist their districts in the Iowa Core Curriculum process.

2. Attention and Engagement

-sessions will start and end on time.

-take responsibility for your own learning.

-use post it notes for ideas and questions, transfer to parking lot.

-computers and cell phones may be used at break.

3. Misery is optional

-there will be planned breaks, but take a stretch break (mental or physical) when needed.

Class for creditEDEX 296: 737

$60- Renewal credit$145 – Graduate credit

Register on line www.aea13.org1 credit

EDEX 296:737Iowa Core Curriculum Leadership Development North, South or Central

Deadline for sign up is Nov 30th!

Ignore Dec 7th date!

Leadership for the Iowa Core Curriculum: Objectives

1. Define the intents and purposes of the Iowa Core Curriculum

2. Build on leadership behaviors

3. Identify the implications for a local school district and school building

4. Identify leadership responsibilities

5. Describe the legislative requirements

Directions for KWL (1st sheet behind yellow activity divider)

1. Fill in the K, W Columns individually

2. Process individual responses as a team.

3. Please identify your school and introduce each member of your team.

4. Please list two things that your team knows about the Iowa Core Curriculum in the K (Know) column.

5. Please don’t repeat those items that have already been stated.

• A state-wide effort to improve teaching and learning to ensure that all Iowa students engage in a rigorous & relevant curriculum.

The Core Curriculum is…

Supporting the Iowa Core Curriculum

Committed Leadership actions

Informed and engaged Communities

Integrated Schools and Support Agencies

The Core Curriculum Provides…

Content

Instruction

Assessment

• Comprehensive picture of effective curriculum that addresses:

Why is the Core important?

• To set high expectations – for all students– for educators

• To attend to the learning needs of students

• To break through the achievement plateau

• To address global and local challenges

The Core Curriculum provides…

• Essential concepts and skills to make sure students reach Iowa’s Core Content Standards & Benchmarks.

Iowa Core Curriculum defines the most critical learning for all students.

Content Areas

– Literacy

– Mathematics

– Science

– Social Studies

– 21st Century Skills

www.iowamodelcore.org

Let’s Focus In…

Essential concept and skill

• Concept example: Understands and applies rate of change.

• Skill example: Analyzes and evaluates the mathematical thinking and strategies of others.

Ultimate outcomes:

• Students

• Educators

• Educational leaders

Leadership Responsibilities

• Be an advocate within the system by supporting and sustaining the Iowa Core Curriculum for students, schools and community.

…What does this mean?

Teacher Responsibilities

• Be a life long learner

• Reflect on instructional practices

• Incorporate instructional practices that challenge students

• Use data and information to inform practice

• Communicate with parents and students

• Collaborate with colleagues

• Access and engage in professional development

The Supports for Success

Leadership

Knowledge of the Iowa Core Curriculum

Development of Leadership Capacity

Plan for Action

Content Alignment

•Building awareness

•Protocols and tools to assess alignment

•Plan for Action

Instruction and Assessment

• Build a common language

• Protocols and tools to analyze content and instruction

• Professional development that will improve instruction and assessment practices

• Connections among existing initiatives

The Network

• Delivers training and facilitation

• Provides protocols and tools for LEA implementation

• Provides ongoing support for the LEAs

Core Curriculum Timeline

• July 1, 2010 Implementation Plan for Grades 9-12

• July 1, 2012 Full Implementation of the Plan for Grades 9-12

• July 1, 2012 Implementation Plan for Grades K-8

• 2014-2015 Full Implementation of Plan for Grades K-8

Timeframe

2008-2009 2009-2013 2014-2015 & Beyond

Leadership Capacity Building

Planning

&

Implementation

Full Implementation

&

Continuous Improvement

http://www.iowamodelcore.org• Essential Skills and Concepts• Technical Assistance

http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/674/714/ • FAQs

http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/1446/916/ • AEA Leaders

http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/1365/1157/ • Judy Jeffrey’s Podcast

http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/854/1006/ • School Leader Updates

What Can You Do?