Managing Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment
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Managing Curriculum, Instruction, Managing Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Data in the Assessment & Data in the Information Age Information Age Linda Mora and Kelly Smith Northside ISD San Antonio, Texas (210) 397-8500 www.nisd.net Texas Association of School Boards September 19, 2004
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Managing Curriculum, Instruction, Managing Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Data in the Assessment & Data in the Information Age Information Age
Managing Curriculum, Instruction, Managing Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Data in the Assessment & Data in the Information Age Information Age
Linda Mora and Kelly SmithNorthside ISDSan Antonio, Texas (210) 397-8500 www.nisd.net
Texas Association of School BoardsSeptember 19, 2004
Background
The acquisition and development of a Curriculum Management System (CMS) was identified by the Division of Curriculum and Instruction and the Northside ISD 10-year Technology Master Plan as a high-priority need to facilitate standards-based teaching, learning
and assessment. To meet this need, a cross-representative team
from Curriculum and Instruction and Technology Services embarked on the "CMS Project" in February 2003.
Session Objectives
Understand the components of a comprehensive CurriculumManagement System
Understand the benefits of a Curriculum Management System
Review the Northside process for acquiring and implementing a Curriculum Management System
Know the "look fors" when purchasing a Curriculum Management system, including writing the RFP (Request for Proposal)
CMS…What is it?
A well designed Curriculum Management System (CMS) is a computer-based system that seamlessly links and aligns all teaching, learning and assessment components so that teachers and administrators are able to focus on teaching and on meeting the needs of each and every student.
CMS Facilitates Our Goal…
To increase student achievement in an environment where standards, curriculum, instructional resources, continual assessment, and staff development on research-based best practices are totally aligned.
Components of CMS
Data Warehouse Curriculum Instructional Resources Assessments In-depth, Customizable Reporting Best Practices Staff Development
Resources Internet Outreach Gradebook Component
Components of CMS
Data Warehouse– Student demographic data– Standardized test data – Benchmark data– Attendance data– Course data – Campus and staff data– Special programs and intervention data
Components of CMS
Curriculum (State, Local, National)– Standards– Goals– Objectives– Student Expectations
Components of CMS
Instructional Resources– Scope and Sequence– Calendars– Lesson Plans– Activities– Online Resources– Audio and Video Clips– Links to software, library materials, and
other resources
Components of CMS
Assessments– Various Types
State National Benchmarks
– Learner Profiles By student By question, objective, standard Across all test and years
Components of CMS
Reporting – various levels of secure access– To teachers, administrators, program
directors, parents By classroom, campus, grade level,
student groups By question, objective, standard Current and longitudinal
Components of CMS
Best Practices Staff Development– Resources to improve teaching– Audio and video clips– Workshops opportunities– Online classes– Online collaboration– Articles
Components of CMS
Internet Outreach– School and teacher web pages– Parent “portal”
Components of CMS
Gradebook Component– Linked to TEKS/Standards, allowing
multiple scales and symbols– Lesser priority, development to begin in
year two for Northside
A Curriculum Management System Can …
Seamlessly link and align all teaching, learning and assessment components so that teachers and administrators are able to focus on teaching and on meeting the needs of each and every student
Help students, parents, teachers, and administrators focus on knowledge and skills required for promotion, course completion and success on standardized tests (e.g. TAKS)
Enable the systematic collection of data pertaining to school, district, state and national standards and assessments
A Curriculum Management System Can …
Seamlessly aggregate, disaggregate and report assessment information immediately to all appropriate stakeholders
Provide all stakeholders with a standardized Web-based system for monitoring and reporting student and group progress
Allow District and campus instructional staff to analyze and interpret the data to guide decision-making and identify strengths and weaknesses in student, teacher, curriculum, program and school performance
A Curriculum Management System Can …
Facilitate curriculum design and development, lesson planning, teaching and learning, standards mastery, testing, and grading
Reduce paperwork and save time for teachers and administrators
Help teachers improve their effectiveness in the classroom
Help the District ensure that all legal requirements are met (NCLB, AEIS, IDEA, etc.)
A Curriculum Management System Can …
Streamline the benchmarking process Allow teachers to share model lesson plans and
teaching practices Help teachers customize instruction based on
student progress and individual learning needs Reduce overall printing costs Improve communication with parents Give teachers the ability to provide online
resources for students and parents
Project Development Process
Preliminary Identification of Needs and Investigation of Technology Solutions
Determination of NISD Requirements and Thorough Research of Technology Solutions
Procurement Process, including RFP and In-depth Evaluations of Solutions
Project Management and Implementation
Preliminary Identification of Needs & Investigation of Technology Solutions
Curriculum & Instruction and Technology Services formed Project Leadership Team in February 2003
Performed literature review of K-12 curriculum management systems
Published CMS Project Development Website - single repository of all information related to the project
35 staff members attended CMS Project Overview / Needs Analysis Meeting
Staff began to provide needs analysis input (content, instructional, operational) via the website
Product demonstrations held in March & April, 2003– Pearson Educational Technologies, 25 staff
members attended– Campus Online, 30 staff members attended– Edsoft, 30 staff members attended– Edmin, 19 staff members attended– SchoolNet, 18 staff members attended– Lightspan, 21 staff members attended– Edusoft, 27 staff members attended
Project Leadership Team met to debrief after each presentation, using Product Evaluation Instrument
Staff members provided feedback via the website after each presentation
Preliminary Identification of Needs & Investigation of Technology Solutions
Determination of NISD Requirements & Thorough Research of Technology Solutions
Staff explored demo sites in April and May, using trial accounts provided by vendors
CMS Needs Analysis Summary drafted – compilation of input and feedback submitted to the website and from various discussions
CMS Needs Analysis Summary discussed and refined by Project Leadership Team
Purchasing Department provided guidance in development of Request For Proposal (RFP) process to Technology Services staff
Procurement Process, including RFP and In-depth Evaluations of Solutions
RFP released June 23, 2003 Preliminary evaluation of seven proposals
conducted by Project Leadership Team in August
Semi-finalists' presentations held in October & November (SchoolNet, Campus Online, Lightspan)
Two finalists (SchoolNet, Lightspan) were invited to provide best cost and purchase options
Procurement Process, including RFP and In-depth Evaluations of Solutions
CMS concept presented to Northside Educational Improvement Council (NEIC) in December
CMS update provided to Academics and Technology Committees of the Board in joint meeting in December
Project Leadership Team made site visits to San Antonio ISD (Lightspan implementation) and Judson ISD (SchoolNet implementation)
SchoolNet named the recommended finalist in January, 2004
Procurement Process, including RFP and In-depth Evaluations of Solutions
CMS update provided to Academics Committee of the Board in February, 2004
SchoolNet made five presentations to a variety of Northside groups (Cabinet, elementary and secondary administrators, secondary department coordinators, technology staff, etc.)
Northside team made site visit to School District of Philadelphia to discuss their SchoolNet implementation in early March
Why SchoolNet?
Best meets C & I requirements Feature-rich, with more functionality
than competitors Highly customizable for NISD needs Content-neutral, “open container” Proven solution for very large school
districts (scalable) Detailed, multi-phase, realistic project
management plan
Why SchoolNet?
Highly secure and dependable technology and methodology
Moves the District toward the goal of a data warehouse
Provides Web portal components (also a District goal)
Most attractive purchase plan Stable company history with highly
qualified staff
Contractual Considerations
Bond-eligible, outright purchase Payments based on defined project
deliverables/milestones Warranty and upgrade terms Confidentiality assurance of all NISD data/
information Service Level Agreement (tier problem
resolution with identified name and contact information, email, help desk, additional technical support by phone and in person)
Disaster Recovery Plan (guaranteed uptime, on-site support staff, back-up data nightly, system back up)
Project Management and Implementation
Project Manager and Design Team (Instructional, Technical, Training, Contractual)
Weekly internal meetings Weekly phone conference with
SchoolNet Loading of historical and current
data SchoolNet continues to build the
system to our specifications
CMS Implementation Timeline
User Acceptance Testing– January, 5 to 15 days
Launch and Training– February– 125 Certified Trainers, taught by
SchoolNet District-wide Implementation
– March
