2010-2011+Evaluation+Materials

= __** Alignment Artifact/Data Description and Reflections **__ =

The Alignment Training has been a very significant piece of the work in the Iowa Core since it’s insemination in July 2008. While the Iowa Core itself has had its share of growing pains, for the most part, the alignment piece of this work (Outcome 4), has remained tight and focused the past three years. The ultimate goal in the work is to ensure that students receive an “opportunity to learn” the enacted curriculum. This work really begins with teachers becoming familiar with the intended curriculum, the Iowa Core, then implementing it in a rigorous way for each and every student. While much of the work form Fall 2008-Spring of 2010 was focus on the delivery of information, the Iowa Core Leadership Teams have been able to move into the alignment work with high expectations set for all students. The work I’ve organized with alignment is a clear and comprehensive demonstration of my capabilities and capacity as a Consultant. This work and organization of this work has consisted of the following as it relates to my work:
 * Description: **

I have. . ..
 * Acted as a lead for the AEA9 Alignment Team, organizing meetings, correspondence, travel and budget;
 * Attended multiple “Alignment Trainings” throughout the past three years (16 thus far);
 * Created multiple-year training roll-out with assistance from AEA9 Alignment Team;
 * Work individually with schools to meet needs in meeting requirements;
 * Provide technical assistance and technical training to districts using the ICAT;
 * Organized information for availability on AEA9 web site;
 * Authored many presentations and trainings to best meet immediate needs of districts; and,
 * Developed new content to assist schools in ease of delivery and understanding of Alignment.

__ Comprehensive artifact collection includes the following: __
 * Alignment PPT used with schools
 * [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/empty.png width="32" height="32"]] ICATGenericWichman.ppt
 * ICAT Camp Training (1-pager)
 * [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32"]] ICAT Camp One-Pager.doc
 * Mississippi Bend AEA9 Alignment Roll-Out Document
 * [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/pdf.png width="32" height="32"]] Alignment Process Outline aea9 ver 2.pdf
 * Link to AEA9 Alignment Web Page


 * Student Outcomes: **
 * // Iowa Core, Outcome 4, Theory of Action: //** **If** district/school leaders (administrators, teachers, and the school board) and other educators monitor and increase the degree of alignment between the intended, enacted, and assessed curriculum, **then** the quality of instruction will improve and student learning and performance will increase.

More information on the Iowa Core can be found in the Self-Study and Implementation Plan Handbook (April 2010 version)

This work, in alignment, has challenged my thinking, sparked enthusiasm and understanding in districts for the importance of this work, educated me in the specifics of current research regarding teacher practices, and provided a platform for educating teachers in the changes needed to increase student achievement. In general, my efforts have been professionally rewarding.
 * My Reflections: **