ODE continued its work of refining Ohio’s Comprehensive Educational System with the development of a Model Curriculum, which will be a Web-based tool for educators. During the summer and fall of 2010, teachers across Ohio worked collaboratively in teams to suggest instructional strategies and resources that align with the revised standards. The State Board of Education adopted the Model Curriculum on March 15, 2011. Model Curriculum by Grade Level and Course, as well as related information can be found at the links below.

Model Curriculum

• English Language Arts Model Curriculum (Web page)
• Mathematics Model Curriculum (Web page)
• Science Model Curriculum (Web page)
• Social Studies Model Curriculum (Web page)

Model Curriculum Resources

• Strategies for Diverse Learners (PDF) – This document presents strategies for meeting the needs of all learners including gifted students, English language learners (ELL) and students with disabilities. Resources based on the Universal Design for Learning principles are available at the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST).
• Strategies for Diverse Learners – Focus on Students with Disabilities (PDF)
• Strategies for Diverse Learners – Focus on Gifted Learners (PDF)
• Strategies for Diverse Learners – Focus on English Language Learners (PDF)

Adopted Standards

By following the links below, you will find content-specific standards. In addition, teachers will want to review the history of Ohio’s standards review process provided at the bottom of this page.

English Language Arts

• Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts (Website)
• English Language Arts Background Information and Staff Contacts (Website)

Mathematics

• Common Core State Standards in Mathematics (Website)
• Mathematics Background Information and Staff Contacts (Website)

Social Studies

• Social Studies Standards, Background Information and Staff Contacts (Website)

Science

• Science Standards, Background Information and Staff Contacts (Website)

Revision Process History
The standards revision process began with an international benchmarking research study, focused on the content standards of top-performing nations, to identify best practices from around the world. Other sources for the revision include expert reviews of the current standards, college- and career-readiness standards, and local stakeholder input.

• First Lens of International Benchmarking Report (DRAFT) (PDF)
• May 2010 Presentation to the Ohio State Board of Education (PowerPoint)

Contact Information
Office of Curriculum and Instruction
(614) 466-1317
(877) 644-6338 (toll-free) ]]> http://sycamoretaxpayer.com/blog/2011/12/23/common-standards/feed/ 0 http://sycamoretaxpayer.com/blog/2011/12/12/strive/ http://sycamoretaxpayer.com/blog/2011/12/12/strive/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:52:49 +0000 Administrator http://sycamoretaxpayer.com/blog/?p=4812 ..Student achievement is on the rise in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, according to the Cincinnati-based Strive Partnership, which has been tracking student progress since 2006 in the Cincinnati, Covington and Newport school districts.
..Strive is a partnership of local organizations aimed at providing education. Partners include, at a leadership level, 30 organizations from philanthropic, business and community sectors.
..Strive recently released fourth annual Partnership Report gives an update on how children are doping on key indicators such as kindergarten readiness, graduation rates and state test results.
..Of the 34 measures of student achievement that the partnership tracks, 81 percent showed improvement in the 2010-2011 school year, according to the report. That’s up from 74 percent in 2009-10 and 68 percent in 2008-09.
..The report shows that the work of the schools and partners is working.
..Among the highlights:
..__Kindergarten readiness improved in all three urban school districts over the past several years. In Newport, 72 percent of children were ready for school, up 12 percent since 2005. Cincinnati’s shot up to 53 percent during that time, a 9 percent jump. Covington’s readiness rate rose to 67 percent last year, up 4 percentage points from the previous year.
..__Cincinnati Public Schools became the highest rated urban school district in the state by earning an Effective rating on the Ohio Report Card.

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Source: School report upbeat. Students in region showing progress By Jessica Brown THE ENQUIRER November 25, 2011  B1.

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State Rating: The best is Excellent with Distinction, then Excellent, Effective, Continuous Improvement, Academic Watch and Academic Emergency. (Schools too long in Academic Emergency may have to offer additional tutoring or school choice.)

Value Added: Was the one-year progress goal met, or did students show growth above or below that goal?

Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP): The reading and math goals were either met or not.

Performance Index: Measures district and school test results for all grades and subjects, with higher points for advanced and accerat4ed student scores. Ranges from 0 to 120 points.

*Performance Index, 0-120 points
**AYP is Adequate Yearly Progress

Source: Preliminary School and District Report Cards for 2010-11. The Enquirer 8/18/11 C2