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PROGRAMS
& SERVICES:
CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT
(Updated 5/8/08)
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OVERVIEW
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Vermont's Comprehensive Assessment System (CAS) includes both state and local assessments. The curriculum and assessment program supports the development and implementation of state assessments. It also supports professional development networks and other opportunities that focus on the coordination of curriculum, instruction and assessment (both state and local) with the Vermont Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities and the Grade Expectations. The department's Standards and Assessment Team provides the resources, technical assistance and professional development that support this program. |
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LINKS
TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION (Updated 5/8/08)
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Content
Area Resources
For resources related to specific content areas (e.g., grade expectations, etc.), use the following links:
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Vermont Professional Development Network (VPDN) Meeting Schedules for Spring 2008
All trainings were completed as of April 11, 2008.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Standards Into Action Web Site
This online tool helps educators ensure students are learning the essential knowledge and skills outlined in Vermont's Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities. Using this tool, teachers can create standards-based units of study more quickly, share high-quality resources with each other and assess student progress in a systematic manner. (See update below.)
NOTE: The Standards into Action site will close down permanently on or before June 30, 2008. The site is no longer technically supportable and providing that it continues to run, it will be available until June 30, 2008. The department has worked to migrate the instructional content of all users who responded to queries to the Riverdeep Learning Village site. Contact Arlyn Bruccoli at arlyn.bruccoli@state.vt.us with any questions. |
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Standards & Assessment Team Contact List
View names, responsibilities, phone numbers and e-mail addresses. |
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CONTACT
INFORMATION
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Gail Taylor, Standards & Assessment
(802) 828-5158 (P)
(802) 828-6563 (F)
gail.taylot@state.vt.us |
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Assessment
PDF
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