Goals of Program ReviewsTo improve teaching and learning for all

students in all programs

To allow equal access to all students the skills that will assist them in being productive citizens

To allow students to demonstrate their understanding beyond a paper-and-pencil test

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

StandardsProfessional Development & Support

Services

Curriculum & Instruction

Formative & Summative Assessments

Administrative/Leadership Support & Monitoring

ArrangementStandard

Demonstrator

Characteristics

Highlights for Arts & HumanitiesA rigorous arts curriculum provides access to

a common academic core for all students as defined by state and national standards in the arts

Teachers examine and discuss student work and use this information to inform their practices

Highlights for Arts & HumanitiesStudents’ arts assessment is based on clearly-

defined standards that identify the skills and knowledge expected of students in each art form and for each arts course

Creating, performing and responding attainment levels are clearly communicated to the student, evidenced in classrooms, and observable in student work

Highlights for PL/CSOpportunity to showcase innovative

programming utilizing technology, project-based instruction and promoting student leadership and achievements.

Emphasis on collaboration with community/business partners, parents and other academic teachers is a key component

Emphasis on school leadership to support high quality instructional PL/CS programs

Highlights for PL/CSImportance of program related professional

development is a key component of the professional development plan

Provides an opportunity to integrate non-traditional types of assessments (e.g. technology driven projects, electronic portfolios and performance/skill based test)

Web PageLocated on our school webpage.Left-hand side/ Blue Bar “Program Reviews”