carol franks, kde literacy consultant [email protected]
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Program Review UpdateOVEC, August 24th, 2010
Carol Franks, KDE Literacy [email protected]
Program ReviewA systematic method of analyzing
components of an instructional program, including instructional practices, aligned and enacted curriculum, student work samples, formative and summative assessments, professional development and support services, and administrative supports and monitoring.
KRS 158.6453 (1)(i)
Senate Bill 1 (March 2009)
Program Reviews . . . • provide a tool for on-going discussion and reflection
•lead to on-going improvement in the program
•lead to student success in the program
Program Review Document
Let’s glance through sample pages of the Writing Program Review early draft.
StandardsCurriculum & Instruction
Formative & Summative Assessments
Professional Development & Support Services
Administrative/Leadership Support & Monitoring
ArrangementStandards – 4 as defined by Senate Bill 1
Demonstrators – statements that describe what is happening in a school considered to be fully functioning
Fully Functioning Characteristics – for a demonstrator, specific occurrences in a school considered to be performing at high levels
Examples of Evidence – schools may use to support decisions
Action Timeline
Pilot Program Reviews in a small number of districts to gather evidence and further inform the design
Spring 2010
All schools have access to Program Reviews in draft form
Spring 2010
Revise Program Reviews based on pilot results
Spring 2010
Program reviews finalized; Professional Development provided to schools and districts
Spring/Summer 2010
All schools/districts implement Program Reviews for new state assessment system
2011-2012 School Year
Sample Questions for Pilot Schools
Is this doable?
Do PR allow for diversity between schools?
Do PR encourage innovation?
Are the characteristics measureable?
Revisions after the Pilot Process
•Decreased size •Less repetition, redundancy•Clearer characteristics•More evidence listed
Program Review ProcessCompose team
Using analytic method to determine Level of Implementation at the characteristic and demonstrator levels
Identify evidence
Determine Performance Rating at the standard and program levels
at CNA
Program reviews
Program: Writing
Standard 1 Standard 2 Standard 3 Standard 4
Demonstrator 1
Demonstrator 2
Demonstrator 3
Demonstrator 4
Demonstrator 5
Demonstrator 6
Purpose of the Program Review
But This• To inform the school’s program in order to develop a process of on-going improvement and growth
• Schools develop a plan for improvement and may include in School’s Comprehensive Improvement Plan
We asked pilot schools. . . Does the program review process provide valuable information about a school’s program? (needs/successes)
Where to Learn Morehttp://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/
Go to KDE’s websiteSelect Instructional ResourcesSelect Program Reviews
Contact InformationArts & Humanities Program ReviewRobert Duncan at [email protected]
Practical Living/Career Studies Program ReviewNancy Graham at [email protected]
Writing Program ReviewCarol Franks at [email protected]
Program ReviewsRae McEntyre at [email protected]