Session Objectives Begin to understand the goals, purpose and rationale for Program Reviews Learn about the components of implementing Program Reviews.

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