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Instructional ImprovementSystemDr. Sarah McManus

The Instructional ImprovementSystem (IIS) will be…..An online resourceLearning SystemLearning SystemNC EDUCATION CLOUDAn integrated repositoryof shared tools andapplicationsA tool to help educatorsimprove instructionA device to integrate datafrom multiple sources,including NC WISE6/14/2011 • page 2

Tools will be available for managing formativeassessment, student work, and organizingclassroom activities.Potential ToolsClassroomandInstructionManagementToolsStudent Artifact Repository for evidenceof learning such as digital work, includingdocuments, video files, photographs, etc.Classroom grouping, organization, andseating tools.Tools to document use of formativeassessment such as teacher observationsabout student skill and behavior.Grade management tools, such as gradebooks, student work reports, etc.6/14/2011 • page 3

The North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and School Executive Standards4/18/2011 • page 5

The assessment tool can be used to createclassroom, grade, or LEA assessments.Test GeneratorAssessmentsscored online,using:• artificialintelligence• scoringrubricsHigh‐quality Item BankSecure itempoolLEAs createassessmentsNon‐secureitem poolTeacherscreateassessmentsCan be usedwith:• studentresponse“clickers”• handhelddevicesVariety of item types, including:open‐ended technology‐enhancedmultiple‐choice scenario‐based6/14/2011 • page 6

All EOGs and EOCs will be online and will beaccessed through the IIS.OnlineEOGs &EOCsNC is moving towards online onlyassessments, accessed through theIIS.Online assessments will allow thestate to incorporate technologyenhanceditems and implementcomputer adaptive testing, whichwill allow for a more accurateassessment of student learning.6/14/2011 • page 7

LEAs and Schools are encouraged to beginimplementing online assessments.NOW: All EOCs are available online; All LEAs are encouraged toparticipate in at least one online EOC in spring, 2011.2012/2013: While all EOCs will be available online, the followingassessments will be developed specifically for an onlineenvironment, some with technology‐enhanced items.OnlineEOGs &EOCsEOG Science at Grades 5 and 8NCEXTEND2 Science at Grades 5 and 8NCEXTEND2 Mathematics and ELA Grades 3‐8EOC English IIEOC Algebra IEOC BiologyNCEXTEND2 English IINCEXTEND2 Algebra INCEXTEND2 Biology2014/2015: The plan is to have all EOCs/EOGs developedspecifically for an online environment with limited use of analternate paper/pencil version.6/14/2011 • page 8

The IIS will be ready for full implementation duringthe 2013 – 14 school year. Some key dates include:IIS ToolRelease DateAssessment ToolScience/Social Studies July 2012ELA/Math January 2013Data DashboardPhase I July 2012Phase II (optional…) January 2013Digital Artifact RepositoryJanuary 2013Data GuidesUsing Data for Instruction December 2011Best Practices for Using the IIS July 20126/14/20116/14/2011 • page 9

External IIS Planning Team(May/June 2011 – November/December 2011)• Develop technical requirements for the IIS• Develop implementation plan for the IIS• Write and issue RFPs for the components of theIIS6/14/2011 • page 10

• LEAs will be asked to participate in surveys, interviews and focus groupsto further refine the vision for the IIS. Participants will include LEA staff,school staff, students, and parents. No expenses will be incurred forparticipating.• LEAs will be asked to provide feedback on the vision and theimplementation plan for the IIS. No expenses will be incurred forparticipating.• Data use resource documents will be developed and distributed to LEAsand discussed via webinars. LEA will need to pay for the cost of phoninginto the webinar.6/14/2011 • page 11

Objective (C)(3) 1.1: Create a transition plan forschools and LEAs to begin using the online IIS forthe 2012‐2013 school year.Objective (C)(3) 1.2: Utilize LEA/Charter andschool technology funds to enhance school andLEA/Charter technology infrastructure to facilitateonline real‐time assessments at each school.6/14/2011 • page 12

Objective (C)(3) 1.3: Designate current staff to helpeducators utilize EVAAS and assessment data forinstructional and program decision‐making.Objective (C)(3) 1.4: Work as partners with DPI staff toincorporate the IIS into the daily operational aspects ofschool.• Data use resource documents will be available inDecember 2011 to assist LEAs and schools withdecision‐making.• NC FALCON is currently available to assist teachers withminute‐by‐minute decisions for instruction andlearning.6/14/2011 • page 14

Contact the IIS StaffDr. Sarah McManus, Learning Systems Directorsmcmanus@dpi.state.nc.us919‐807‐3776Mr. Eric Moore, IIS Coordinatorjemoore@dpi.state.nc.us919‐807‐32736/14/2011 • page 15