6-8 ELA 5/18/09

Submitted by Curriculum Director on May 19, 2009 - 12:33pm

GRMS: ELA Monthly Meeting 5/18/09

Topics: NECAP test MLR standards, Curriculum Mapping, Fall Prompts, Title One, RTI

NECAP: Audio and Video on Standards in 6-8 available on MDOE website. Online learning opportunity that helps teachers understand the shifting culture of the test. There are many noteworthy differences in the area of writing and reading. LA teachers are encouraged to watch the online workshop.

MLR: This summer, the state will craft a revised standards document that blends NECAP testing and MLR. The revised standards will impact maps.

Science will still take the MEAs in March.
Not sure if NECAP will be on computer or by hand

NECAP testing window Oct 1-Oct 22
NWEA testing window Fall and Spring
MEAs Science in March

Curriculum Mapping

ELA dept does not feel we would be ready for Master Mapping exercises scheduled for August. In light of the paradigm shift to Unit maps and revised standards, more time is needed to ensure a quality product and productive, collaborative efforts.

Fall Prompt
June 18th- meeting with the high school staff to craft a prompt

NWEA

Our Dept. appreciates the work that was done to make testing a smooth experience for students.
As high as the stakes are for this test, our Dept feels that we need to continue to do what works well and shore up areas of concern.

Could Building Admin clarify or standardize for next year:

1. Scheduling of the test: to ensure that all students have optimal testing slots
2. Proctor Guidelines/Expectations: to ensure that both Labs send the same messages to students and provide parallel testing atmosphere
3. Retesting Guidelines: what conditions and students qualify for retesting?
4. Reporting of Results to students and parents

RTI and Title One

Have heard that Title One might be coming to the Middle School as a function of RTI.

Groups: