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Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Summit

First Annual Summit on Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

December 10, 2008
Best Western Royal Plaza in Marlborough

1. Opening Address: Mitchell Chester, Commissioner
   Celebrating Progress, Committing to Next Steps to Narrowing Achievement Gaps

   Commissioner Mitchell Chester Address Presentation

   
   
2. Starting Out Right: Preventing and Closing Achievement Gaps

   	Presentation
   	Resources
   	Activity 1: Mapping Alignment of Kindergarten to Grade 3 Curriculum
   	Activity 2: Exploring the Kindergarten Learning Experiences

   
   
3. Strengthening Standards, Curriculum, and Resources for Mathematics

   	Presentation
   	Resources

   
   
4. Looking at and Assessing Student Work in Mathematics

   	Presentation
   	Resources
   	Characteristics of a Standards-Based Mathematics Classroom

   
   
5. English Language Arts Framework Revisions and 21st Century Skills

   	Presentation
   	Resources
   	Handout - A Sample of Words from Frequency Word Lists

   
   
6. Looking at and Assessing Student Work in English Language Arts

   	Presentation
   	Resources
   	Written Response to Text in Boston Public Schools
   	Performance Standards Project - Exemplary Student Work Samples
   	Template for Written Response
   	Written Response Steps for Massachusetts

   
   
7. English Language Development for English Language Learners (ELLs)

   	Presentation
   	Resources
   	Fitchburg Public Schools 2008-2009 Content-Based ESL/Math Curriculum Map
   	ESL Sample Lesson

   
   
8. Literacy in the Content Areas

   	Presentation
   	Resources
   	Literacy Skills to Support Students' Science Learning
   	Characteristics of a Standards-Based Mathematics Classroom

   
   
9. Capturing the Imagination and the Intellect of the Underachieving Student

   	Presentation
   	Resources
   	Gifted and Talented Resources Centers
   	Massachusetts Cultural Council Arts Education and Achievement
   	Thinking Through Art - Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

   
   
10. It's Time for Science & Technology/Engineering
    
11. Tiered Instructional Models

    	Presentation
    	Resources
    	Student Support System Continuum for Math
    	Rubric for Evaluating Math Intervention Materials
    	Calculating Effectiveness Indices Using Benchmark Assessments
    	Calculating Effectiveness Indices for Core Instruction, Supplemental and Intensive Interventions

    
    
12. Balanced Assessment Systems: Definitions and Practice

    	Presentation
    	Resources
    	Tiered Model of Curriculum Delivery

    
    
13. Making College Readiness an Integral Part of the High School Experience

    Presentation

    
    
14. Establishing and Maintaining Professional Learning Communities

    	Overview
    	Presentation
    	Stages
    	Learning Walk Quick Summary Model
    	Learning Walk Quick Summary Template
    	Learning Walk Protocol
    	Learning Walk Full Summary Model
    	Learning Walk Full Summary Template
    	Learning Walk Data Form
    	Implementation Support Learning Walk Characteristics Continuum