2020 Vision By 2020 all students will graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete successfully in the global economy, participate in a.

2020 Vision

By 2020 all students will graduate with the knowledge and skills

necessary to compete successfully in the global economy, participate in a democratic society and contribute

positively as members of families and communities.

2014 PASS State Results

• 8 of 30 PASS scores (ELA, Writing, Math, Science & Social Studies) in grades 3 -8 increased over 2013– 3rd Writing, Math– 4th Writing, Social Studies– 5th Writing, Social Studies– 6th Social Studies– 7th Math

Issues• Number of Students Scoring Not Met 1 in

3rd grade reading increased by 1,000

• % Students Scoring Met or above in Reading declined across all grade levels (6th and 7th grade reading down 5.1%)

• % Students Scoring Met or above in Science declined across all grade levels

The graduate of the K-12 public schools of South Carolina will be equipped for careers and

college, life long learning and civic life in a global, digital and

knowledge based world.

Profile of the South Carolina Graduate

5

World Class Knowledge•Rigorous standards in language arts and math for career and

college readiness•Multiple languages, science, technology, engineering,

mathematics (STEM), arts and social sciences

World Class Skills• Creativity and innovation• Critical thinking and problem solving• Collaboration and teamwork• Communication, information, media and technology• Knowing how to learn

Life and Career Characteristics• Integrity• Self-direction• Global perspective• Perseverance• Work ethic• Interpersonal skills

4K and 5K AssessmentmCLASS®:CIRCLE™ - by Amplify

Developed in collaboration with Dr. Susan Landry and University of Texas Health Science Center’s Children's Learning Institute

“Fully prepare children for kindergarten and beyond by combining C-PALLS assessments with the measurement of social and emotional development as well as literacy, science and math skills, with full support for all Head Start domains.”

• Measure critical skills for early literacy, science and math with short, research-based tasks.

• Monitor the development and skills included in all 11 Head Start domains.

• Observe and record behaviors to gauge social and emotional development.

• Identify areas of strength or concern with detailed reports and analysis.

• Plan individual, group or class activities based on performance and progress.

Other Assessment Decisions

• Grade 3, ELA & Math Only

• Grade 4-8, All Subjects

• WorkKeys

• Grades 3-8 and 11 Assessment in ELA & Math

Other Accountability Issues

• Report Card for Military Children

• Consolidation of Federal & State Report Cards (2016-17)

• Standards Review

http://scstandards.org Deadline: September 30, 2014

As of September 1, 2014:

Survey Results:

ELA: 5,777 commentsMath: 2,067 commentsAppendixes (3 in ELA and 1 in Math): 58 comments total

By 2025, 60% of all Americans will have two- or four-year degree or credential because 65% of jobs will require it.

By 2018, 56% of the 630,000 jobs in SC will require postsecondary degree or credentials. (Georgetown University)

A Stronger Nation through Higher Education

ACT Benchmarks

•College Course

2013 ACT Test

Score % SC Meeting

% in USMeeting

English English 18 62% 64%

Algebra Math 22 39% 44%

Social Sciences

Reading 22 41% 44%

Biology Science 23 32% 36%

ALL 22% 26%

2014 -15 Expanded Roles

• Define other domains for readiness assessment

• Assist in implementation of Educational Credit for Exceptional Needs Children

• Community Block Services Grant Program -$1.0 million

• Efficiency Review

• Technology Pilot and Survey

Contact Information

Melanie Barton

(803) 734-6148

[email protected]

•Other Staff:– Rainey Knight– Dana Yow– Kevin Andrews– Bunnie Ward