November 14, 2012 (X) Action Required
Due Date: April 1, 2013
( ) Informational
MEMORANDUM NO. 073-12 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
TO: Educational School District Superintendents
School Building Principals
Educational Technology Directors
Curriculum Directors
District Assessment Coordinators
FROM: Randy I. Dorn, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
RE: Professional Development Opportunities: Assessments for Educational Technology
CONTACT: Tara Richerson, Educational Technology Standards Manager
(360) 725-4468, TTY: (360) 664-3631
tara.richerson@k12.wa.us
The Educational Technology Department at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction will present a series of professional development (PD) opportunities in three formats: webinars, face-to-face PD workshops and online courses. These sessions target educators who want to learn how to use the standards and assessments for educational technology.
Each session or course is designed for a specific audience.
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Webinars: district curriculum directors and assessment coordinators
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Face-to-face PD workshops: K–12 teachers and teacher-librarians
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Online PD courses: teachers, teacher-librarians, administrators, curriculum specialists, instructional coaches, para-educators
Webinar: Common Core Standards, New Performance Tasks & the Educational Technology Assessments
These two webinars target district curriculum directors and assessment coordinators supporting the transition to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the new Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) assessments.
Participants will learn how the OSPI-developed assessments for educational technology integrate the CCSS. They will also explore how the educational technology assessments model elements of the performance task component of the SBAC assessments.
Dates, Times & Registration
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Thursday, November 29 from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/451290353
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Tuesday, December 11 from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/533141696
GoTo Webinar Computer/Mobile Specifications
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PC: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
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Mac®: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
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Mobile: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet
Face-to-Face PD Workshop: How to Use & Score the Assessments for Educational Technology
These face-to-face PD sessions run for four hours and target K–12 teachers and teacher-librarians. Participants will learn how to use the educational technology assessments, and examine student exemplars and the scoring rubric.
Cost, Clock Hours & Registration
Face-to-face PD sessions are free.
Participants who complete the course will receive three, no-cost clock hours.
Maximum enrollment for all face-to-face events is 30. Interested teachers and teacher-librarians should enroll here, http://ospi.76c6f9dade1c.sgizmo.com/s3/.
Locations, Dates & Times
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Location
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Date
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Times
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Puget Sound ESD (Renton)
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Thursday, January 17
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5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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North Central ESD (Wenatchee)
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Tuesday, February 5
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5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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NEW ESD 101 (Spokane)
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Wednesday, February 6
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5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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ESD 123 (Pasco)
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Thursday, February 7
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5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Online PD Courses
Course #1: Learn How to Use the Standards & Assessments for Educational Technology
This four-hour course targets teachers, teacher-librarians, administrators, curriculum specialists, instructional coaches, para-educators; educators who help students to develop collaborative skills, learn to innovate, and practice the tenets of safe, constructive digital citizenship. All can benefit from this online class.
Participants will learn about the structure and goals of Washington’s educational technology standards and assessments. Designed as a first course for educators with little or no experience using the educational technology standards or assessments, participants will complete a short assignment each week and contribute to online forums.
Dates
The course will accommodate three cohorts with start dates in February, March and April.
Monday, January 7 to Friday, February 8, 2013
Monday, February 25 to Friday, March 22, 2013
Monday, April 15 to Friday May 10, 2013
Cost, Clock Hours & Registration
Course #1 is free.
Participants who complete the course will receive four, no-cost clock hours.
Interested educators should enroll here, http://ospi.93e7bcea8516.sgizmo.com/s3/.
Course #2: In-depth Study & Practice with the Assessments for Educational Technology
This fifteen-hour course targets teachers and teacher-librarians. Participants will select an educational technology assessment and use it in their classrooms. Based on their experience with the assessment, participants will:
Contribute to online forums.
Reflect on their classroom experience.
Provide feedback about the assessment.
Share samples of student work.
Dates
Participants can register now through April 1, 2013. This course concludes Friday, May 24, 2013.
Cost, Clock Hours & Registration
Course #2 is free.
Participants who complete the course will receive 15, no-cost clock hours.
Interested educators should enroll here, http://ospi.93e7bcea8516.sgizmo.com/s3/.
Contact Information
For more information contact Tara Richerson, (360) 725-4468, or email tara.richerson@k12.wa.us. The agency TTY number is (360) 664-3631.
This information is also available on the OSPI Web site at:
http://www.k12.wa.us/EdTech/Assessment/default.aspx.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Peter Tamayo, CIO
Information Technology Services
Dennis Small, Director
Educational Technology
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OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to the Equity and Civil Rights Director at (360) 725-6162 or P.O. Box 47200 Olympia, WA 98504-7200.
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