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Keystone Exam Curriculum Review and Development 2012

6.7.12 Keystone/CC Aligned Planned Courses of Study - Meeting Agenda

1. Review of Planned Course of Study Document

2. Resources for Planned Course of Study Writing

  • Completed Sample Planned Course of Study - see related files
  • SAS - Curriculum Framework - see related links
  • Keystone Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content - see related links
  • Keystone Exam Curriculum Gap Analysis Documents - see related files
  • Keystone Exam Item and Scoring Samplers - see related links
  • PA Common Core Draft Standards and Emphasis Guides - see related links
  • CC Alignment - Math Pathways (Traditional/Accelerated) - see related files 
  • PA Standards (Science, Technology and Engineering) - see related links
  • Planned Course of Study Writing Procedure - see related files

3. Data for Consideration - PSSA, CDT, Study Island, Curriculum Based Assessments, Keystone Exam Field Tests

4. Planned Course of Study Writing Compensation Options - Please inform Christina of your selection before you leave Friday 6.8.2012

5. Completion Date - July 31st with a request for board approval anticipated date of August 13th.

6. Questions/Concerns

6.4.12 Meeting Agenda

1. PA Common Core Transition Timeline

2. CDT alignment to Keystone Exams

3. Use of CDT data to modify instruction and update curriculum

  • Large Group Data should drive curricular changes
  • Classroom and Student Level Data should drive instruction/enrichment/remediation
  • Students need to understand the connection between the CDTs and the Keystones for AYP/Graduation Purposes

4. Planned Course of Study Writing, Review & Updates - Identify one teacher responsible for each planned course (multiple teacher review of planned course of study drafts prior to board approval) 

  • Alg A, Alg B, Alg I
  • Biology
  • Eng/Lit (Grades 9, 10, and 11)

5. Math Representative to Attend June 21, 2012 - PA LEADS Meeting - Alg I Discussion & Planning

6. Questions, Concerns, Other