By 2014, 100% of Ohio’s classrooms will implement a more rigorous college- and career-ready curriculum that, together with aligned assessments and teacher supports, will form the foundation of a comprehensive system to empower Ohio’s students to succeed globally in the 21st century.
Key Race to the Top Projects
(1) Provide Professional Development Curriculum Resources to Support Teachers
The goal of the Provide Curriculum Resources to Support Teachers Project is to support educators in transitioning to the new standards by developing and disseminating a portfolio of curricula and instructional supports that are aligned to standards and developed through the collaboration of educators and educational networks. Resources developed or identified as a part of this project will be available via the state Instructional Improvement System and will be accessible online to educators in Ohio and across the country.
(2) Strengthen Assessment Leadership
The goal of the Strengthen Assessment Leadership Project is to accelerate Ohio’s transition to high-quality assessments aligned with the state’s enhanced standards. Ohio will create a more comprehensive assessment system which will include summative, interim and performance-based assessment types. These efforts promote a balanced approach that gives students many opportunities to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have gained and to learn from feedback on their performance. Pilots for supplementary assignment types, such as formative and performance-based assessments, began in the fall of 2011
The RttT Transition Team has explored options for providing professional learning opportunities for teachers for 2010-2013.