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Vermont Professional Development Network (VPDN) Meeting Schedules for Fall 2008
Links to the VPDN meeting schedules, workshop descriptions and online registration links are found on the department's calendar of events Web page:
REGIONAL Vermont Professional Development Network (VPDN) Meetings: Northeast Kingdom School Development Center (NEKSDC)
On October 22, 2008, the department, along with the Northeast Kingdom School Development Center (NEKSDC), will be hosting the third annual professional development day with meetings in literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, health and physical education. Teachers will go online to register for the daylong event featuring meetings in grades from K-12 depending on the content. Use the link above to view the schedule and a link to online registration.
Riverdeep Learning Village Training & Support Materials
Riverdeep Learning Village is an online environment that provides educators with access to tools for the creation and dissemination of instructional materials and assessments that connect to state standards. Learning Village is intended to facilitate online collaboration and sharing of instructional resources by all the members of an educational learning community. To support educators in using Learning Village, the department has created a series of help videos with each video covering a discrete topic. View the videos using the link above.
Measured Progress Process Information for Release of NECAP Science 2008 Assessment Results
Release of results (to schools) from the May 2008 administration of the NECAP Science Assessment will begin on September 16, 2008 when a 5-day verification period begins. The purpose of verification is to help ensure that all students who actually participated in NECAP science testing are included in school and district NECAP reports. View the memo from Measured Progress that provides information on the process for accessing and downloading reports.
Fall 2008 NECAP Reading, Writing and Mathematics Test Administration Window Information
The administration window for this year’s New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) Reading, Writing and Mathematics tests is October 1-23, 2008. All Vermont students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, including publicly funded students attending private independent schools, should participate unless a student qualifies for alternate assessment or an exemption for medical reasons, family emergency or personal crisis. Each school is responsible for creating its own testing schedule but should consider religious holidays and/or local events that may impact students’ ability to participate. View information about enrollment projections, ordering additional testing materials, Braille or large print tests, and scheduled workshops. NOTE: The NECAP Science Assessment for grades 4, 8 and 11 is scheduled for May 11-29, 2009.
Surveys of Enacted Curriculum (SEC) Information & Training Opportunities
The SEC are practical, efficient tools for obtaining classroom data about math, science or literacy teaching. Online surveys completed by teachers produce visual maps of instruction that can be compared to the Vermont Grade Expectations. The surveys can also provide instructional data to investigate in relation to NECAP results. Over the course of four professional development days, prospective SEC facilitators will receive the tools necessary to introduce colleagues to the SEC, inform teachers about levels of cognitive complexity, administer the SEC, and explore data-driven dialogue. View additional details, registration information and a conference brochure by clicking the link above.
- SEC Facilitator Toolkit
The following materials are provided to help facilitators develop understanding of the Survey content, levels of cognitive complexity, and data analysis:
- Instructions for Viewing Data
Step-by-step instructions for viewing instructional practice charts, instructional content charts, standards and assessments, and teacher data.
- Survey "How To" Guide
View instructions for registering, returning to an incomplete survey, participating in another content area survey, taking a post-SEC survey, what to do if you forget your user name and password.
Local Assessment in the School Quality Standards
The following documents provide initial guidance and resources to help schools plan and implement their comprehensive local assessment systems. Use this link to view the following documents:
- Guidance Memorandum (March 2006)
- Core Principles of High Quality Local Assessment Systems
- Self-Assessment Planning Guide for High-Quality Local Assessment Systems
Vermont’s Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities
The Framework identifies the essential knowledge and skills to be taught and learned in schools. NOTE: Both the Word and PDF versions of this document now include the revised science standard 7:16.
Standards & Assessment Team Contact List
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