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Keystone Alg & Bio

Networking

Winter/Spring 2017

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WELCOME!

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Mix and Mingle

Internet: CLIU Public

Wiki: http://cliu21cng.wikispaces.com/

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Today’s Topics

Introductions

SAS Portal Update

Professional Learning

Collaboration

Until Next Time

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Introductions

Choose one:

  • How would you spend a million dollars?
  • What technology invention made the greatest impact on your life?

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ESSA Updates

  • PA plan in development
    • Waiting additional guidance from federal level
  • Exams still needed
    • Federal Accountability
    • Graduation requirement - TBD - needs PA Legislative change
  • Considering a composite Keystone score for proficiency

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We wonder...

Is proficiency on the Keystone a graduation requirement by district policy?

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SAS Portal Updates

  • Change in oversight of content
  • Continual updates
  • Join the Communities
    • Important information
    • Email notifications
  • Pennsylvania Learns

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Mathematics

  • Math Glossary - Standards/Anchors and Eligible Content
  • Math Community
    • Math T-Charts
    • 8th grade Algebra 1 - compacting curriculum
  • Assessment Builder
  • Materials and Resources - new items added

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Updated Science Curriculum Frameworks

Housed on SAS Portal

Peruse the documents

  • How will these be helpful?
  • Which document warrants a deeper look?

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Science Anchors and Eligible Content - Back-mapped

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Sharing SAS Discoveries

  • Surprise
  • New Find
  • Use Immediately
  • Share with ____
  • Next Year

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Challenges Discussion

What is still a challenge in regards to success on your Keystone Exam?

  • Retest success
  • Discrepancy between expectations in previous grade level - inflated grades
  • Length of periods; scheduling
  • Keystone Test Design - anchor level fluctuations in Bio

What are your specific needs at this point in time?

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Collaboration Groups

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Until Next Time

  • Watch for 2017-18 dates on the Wiki
  • Submit Collaboration Topic Ideas
  • Evaluation link