Session Objectives
Begin to understand the goals, purpose and rationale for Program Reviews
Learn about the components of implementing Program Reviews
Become familiar with the Program Review Rubric
Learn about how to access resources to support the implementation of Program Reviews
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)
KDE ResourcesKDE Program Review Guide Section 1: Overview
KDE Program Review Guide Section 2: Program Review Process
KDE Program Review Guide Section 3: Using the Program Review Rubric
KDE Program Review Guide: Appendix
KDE Program Review Guide for Arts & Humanities
KDE Program Review Guide for Practical Living/Career Studies
KDE Program Review Guide for Writing
KDE link to resources: . http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Program+Reviews/
The Purpose of the Program Review ProcessTo provide for careful and systematic analysis of
current programs and help identify the next steps that will make the most impact on student learning.
To inform the school’s programs in order to establish a process of on-going discussion, reflection and growth.
To provide a basis for developing a plan for improvement which may become a component in the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.
Goals of Program ReviewsTo improve the quality of teaching and learning
for all students in all programs
To allow equal access to all students to the skills that will assist them in being productive citizens
To allow students to demonstrate their understanding beyond a paper-and-pencil test
To ensure a school wide natural integration of the program skills across all contents, beyond the program areas
Program Reviews TimelinePhase 1: 2009-2010 – Pilot in 48 Kentucky
schoolsPhase 2: 2010-2011 – Voluntary ImplementationPhase 3: 2011-2012 - Field Test – Mandatory
implementation in all schools, not part of accountability
Phase 4: 2012-2013 – Full accountability in spring 2013 Next-Generation Learners (academic component) 70% Next-Generation Instructional Programs & Support
(Program Reviews) 20% Next-Generation Professionals (multiple measures) 10%
Grade A/H PL/CS Writing
K-3 World Langua
ge
Year 2 +
E 20 20 20 20 20 100
M 25 25 25 NA 25 100
H 25 25 25 NA 25 100
Program ReviewsA formative assessment tool for schoolsA summative assessment for the SBDM Council,
district, & stateEach Program assessed against four Standards
Curriculum & Instruction Formative & Summative Assessment Professional Development & Support Services Administrative Leadership – Support & Montoring
Each Standard has Demonstrators, Evidence, and Characteristics
Internal Reviews occur three times a year: beginning of school year, mid-year, end of school year
Recommendations for Beginning the Program Review Process
Share the program review documents/information with all school staff
Establish a Review Team for each content area: Teachers: in-house Resource Teacher, one primary, one
intermediate, one discipline specific, representation of ECE and/or ESL teachers
Administrative staff: one Other school staff: FRYSC, media specialists, classified staff Parent, student, community member (optional)
Each grade group/department identifies a representative who is responsible for collecting data or information related to the review
Role of Review Team• Meet to develop a plan to address the Review and
schedule three Review dates
• Collect and review program evidence
• Use the evidence to complete the program rubric
• Reflect on rubric assessment results, create a program report, and recommend actions for ongoing program improvement
• Share each review report with SBDM Council and appropriate stakeholders
Curriculum and Instruction
Characteristics
Program Review ProcessCompose a Review Team (for each content area)Identify Evidence for each CharacteristicDetermine Performance Level for CharacteristicsComplete the rubric
Determine Performance Level Points for each Demonstrators
Identify areas of strength and areas of need for each Demonstrator
Complete rationale with evidence & recommendationsComplete the Internal Program Review CoversheetShare each review report with SBDM Council and
appropriate stakeholdersMake adjustments in program
Annual District Review composed of superintendent representative, district specialists, university partners, others•Study internal review report•Conduct site visit•Produce external review report•Share report with school
The method a district uses to complete the external review is a local decision.
State Review: use Program Review Reports and Rubrics for a verification review process
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