Developing an Implementation Map: Mapping Mapping

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Developing an Implementation Map Mapping /
Mapping

• Dr. Ann Johnson
• AJOHNSON199_at_MSN.COM

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Overview of the Session

• Setting realistic goals
• Mapping an implementation plan
• Building in accountability
• Identifying critical training needs
• Using feedback to refine your training
• Rethinking your support structure

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District Curriculum Maps

• Balanced Assessment System
• District-wide Assessments
• Of and For learning
• Summative Assessments
• - State and/or district
• assessments
• - Formative Assessments
• Classroom Assessment
• - Performance Assessments
• - Project-based Learning
• - Student Self-Assessments
• - Others?

• Curriculum Alignment
• Individual Maps
• - PK-12
• Strand Articulation
• Lesson/Unit Plans
• Sequencing Guide
• Strategy Banks
• Interventions
• Adoption Process

• Reporting
• Formative Assessment
• Report Cards
• Benchmark Reports
• Goal Reports

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Steps in the Curriculum Mapping Process

• Worked to create buy-in and connect with
  Districts focus
• Developed shared definition
• Completed first drafts of individual maps
• Conducted Reviews
• - Mixed Group
• - Like Group

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Steps in the Curriculum Mapping Process

• Used feedback from reviews to resolve
  issues/concerns/questions
• Revised individual maps
• Created Essential/ District Maps
• Aligned Assessments to Maps
• Used mapping process to integrate
  cross-curricular skills

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Documents Produced in the Curriculum Mapping
Process

• Individual Month and Unit Map
• Essential/District Maps
• Strand Report
• District-wide and Classroom Assessments Aligned
  to Benchmarks

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Documents Produced in the Curriculum Mapping
Process

• Reporting Instruments Aligned to Benchmarks
• School Improvement Maps
• Building and District Professional Development
  Map

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Professional Development

• In-service Days
• - Building
• - District
• - Department / Grade Level
• Summer workshops
• Classes / workshops
• Reading and/or Math training
• New teacher training / mentoring

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Professional Development

• Building training
• Study groups
• Team / Grade Level meetings
• Faculty meetings
• Technology training
• Train the Trainers
• Others?

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What would be a realistic mapping goal to set for
the next school year?

• Complete a map for one
• course or subject and conduct
• a mixed group review.
• Identify possible days that could
• be used for training.

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Professional Development Map Goal(s) Complete a
map for one course or subject and conduct a mixed
group review.
September 2 In-service 115-315 pm
September 15 Study Group 300-400 pm
October 8 Faculty Meeting 300-345 pm
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Content

• What is the subject matter of the training?
• What are the pieces or chunks that need to be
  addressed?

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Professional Development Map Goal(s) Complete a
map for one course or subject and conduct a mixed
group review.

• Curriculum Mapping Overview
• - Purpose/Rationale
• - Connections with other district
• - Definition
• - Components
• - Quality examples

• Step-by-Step process
• - Content
• - Skills
• - Assessments
• - Essential questions
• - Coaching questions

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Action Steps/Skills

• What skills do you want staff to demonstrate?
• What skills do they need to successfully complete
  the goal(s)?

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Professional Development Map Goal(s) Complete a
map for one course or subject and conduct a mixed
group review.

• Curriculum Mapping Overview
• - Purpose/Rationale
• - Connections with other district
• - Definition
• - Components
• - Quality examples

• Step-by-Step process
• - Content
• - Skills
• - Assessments
• - Essential questions
• - Coaching questions

• Use step-by-step process to develop a
• one month map
• Review maps and use coaching
• questions to revise to ensure quality

• Identify the strengths and changes
• that would enhance the curriculum
• Brainstorm possible benefits
• Develop a shared definition
• Identify components
• Review sample maps
• Identify quality indicators
• Identify how a map can be used as
• a tool to link initiatives

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Evidence/Assessments

• What will you accept as evidence of understanding
  at the end of each training session?

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Professional Development Map Goal(s) Complete a
map for one course or subject and conduct a mixed
group review.

• List the strengths in curriculum and
• changes that would enhance the
• curriculum
• List of benefits
• Shared definition

• A quality month map

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Assignment(s)

• What assignment(s) would allow teachers /
  administrators to practice the skills and prepare
  them for the next session?

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Professional Development Map Goal(s) Complete a
map for one course or subject and conduct a mixed
group review.
Review sample map(s) and think through a unit or
concept before September 2nd meeting.
Complete two additional one month maps and bring
to COctober 8th eeting.
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Curriculum Mapping Coaching Questions

• ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
• What overarching question(s) will serve to guide
  instruction and push students to higher levels of
  
• thinking?
• What overarching questions might help students to
  link or connect a Big Idea or major concept to
• real-world applications?
• What specific questions would guide teaching and
  engage students in uncovering what is at the
• heart of each Big Idea or major concept?

• CONTENT
• What is the Big Idea/or major concept?
• What are the major subcategories (chunks) on
  which you will spend a significant amount of
  time?
• What are the major underlying concepts?

• SKILLS
• What skills do students need to be successful at
  demonstrating an understanding of the Big
• Idea or major concept?
• What district/states benchmarks or standards
  align with the major concept?

• ASSESSMENTS (culminating)
• What would you accept as evidence that students
  understand the Big Idea, or major concept?
• What tangible product(s) or performance(s) can
  the students produce that indicate an
• understanding of the concept?

• ACTIVITIES
• What activities would provide needed practice on
  the skills to ensure successful mastery?

• RESOURCES
• What specific support materials, books, field
  trips, videos, or web sites do you use or
  incorporate
• in your teaching to support instruction?

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Essential Questions to Consider

• How can you rethink your existing structure to
  support curriculum mapping?
• What strategies can be used to develop a shared
  understanding among members of the organization?

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Leadership Possibilities

• Curriculum Review or Study Committees
• School Improvement Teams
• Scout Teams
• Building Curriculum Facilitators
• Building or District-Level Study Groups
• Existing Committees?

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Rethinking Your Leadership Team

• What individuals in your organization could help
  support the implementation of curriculum mapping
  in your district / building?
• What other support / resources will
• you need?

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Support Structure

• Personnel Other Resources

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Assessments
Lesson Plans
Connecting the Pieces
Portfolio
Data Reporting
Career Plan
SIP
PD
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