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Computer Science Technical Reviewers

Computer Science Technical Reviewers

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[layouttable-body-row] [layouttable-body-cell]Dr. Ashish Amresh Technical Feedback[/layouttable-body-cell]

[layouttable-body-cell]Assistant Professor and Program Chair, Simulation Science, Games, and Animation[/layouttable-body-cell] [layouttable-body-cell]Embry-Riddle University[/layouttable-body-cell]

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[/layouttable-body-cell] [/layouttable-body-row] [layouttable-body-row] [layouttable-body-cell]Dr. LeeAnn Lindsey Technical Feedback[/layouttable-body-cell]

[layouttable-body-cell]Education Technology and Digital Literacy Consultant[/layouttable-body-cell] [layouttable-body-cell]Edvolve[/layouttable-body-cell]

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[/layouttable-body-cell] [/layouttable-body-row] [layouttable-body-row] [layouttable-body-cell]Dr. Brian Nelson Technical Feedback(1) Technical Feedback(2) [/layouttable-body-cell]

[layouttable-body-cell]Professor of Education Technology[/layouttable-body-cell] [layouttable-body-cell]Arizona State University [/layouttable-body-cell]

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[/layouttable-body-cell] [/layouttable-body-row] [layouttable-body-row] [layouttable-body-cell]Dr. Chris Stephenson Technical Feedback[/layouttable-body-cell]

[layouttable-body-cell]Head of Computer Science Education Programs[/layouttable-body-cell] [layouttable-body-cell]Google, Inc[/layouttable-body-cell]

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[/layouttable-body-cell] [/layouttable-body-row] [layouttable-body-row] [layouttable-body-cell]Dr. Alicia Nicki Washington Technical Feedback[/layouttable-body-cell]

[layouttable-body-cell]Associate Professor of Computer Science, Member of K-12 Computer Science Framework Writing Group[/layouttable-body-cell] [layouttable-body-cell]Winthrop University[/layouttable-body-cell]

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Balanced Assessment Resources

Balanced Assessment Resources

ADE Common Definitions This one-page document contains common definitions that the Arizona Department of Education utilizes cross-agency. This document contains common definitions for Standards, Curriculum Instruction and Assessment.

Every Student Succeeds Act

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) emphasizes the need for a balanced assessment system (BAS). The K-12 community understands the inherent rightness of a BAS and schools and districts are analyzing their systems to make sure that it is a comprehensive assessment plan. K-12 site and district analysis begin with establishing common definitions and common understandings of the purpose of each different type of assessment found within a balanced assessment system. This site contains multiple resources to assist districts in their analysis of their current assessment systems

These one-page documents contain specific information on each different type of assessment found within the Balanced Assessment Framework. These documents allow you to focus on individual assessment across all indicators found within the BAF. 

Screener | Screener/Diagnostic Combined | Formative Assessment-Student | Classroom Summative | End of Year/Course Summative

Diagnostic |  Formative Assessment-Teacher | Interim/Benchmark

ADE Balanced Assessment Framework (BAF)

The Arizona Department of Education and thought partners Margaret Heritage and West Comprehensive Center developed a guidance document that assists site/district in the analysis of their current assessment system in order to achieve balanced. Educators have assisted in the continuous improvement of this document titled the Balanced Assessment Framework. The ADE Balanced Assessment framework is intended to inform and guide Arizona educators as they work to improve and enhance their continuum of assessment practices. Through this framework, educators will be able to learn how to utilize the appropriate assessment practice for each purpose as well as how to use the data obtained from each type of assessment to ultimately improve student achievement. ADE Balanced Assessment Framework

(Updated 3.2.18) Word Version (Please contact Director of Mathematics if you would like a screen reader compatible version.)

Additional Resources

Contact Information: Director of Mathematics | 602-364-4030

Public Survey for Computer Science Standards DRAFT

Public Survey for Computer Science Standards DRAFT


Background Information Thank you for taking time to review the DRAFT of the Arizona Computer Science Standards and provide the Arizona Department of Education with your feedback. This survey is designed to obtain the opinions and comments of educators, students, businesses, policy makers, and the public regarding the revision of the Arizona Computer Science Standards.

The development of this draft began in January 2017 under the guidance of the Arizona Department of Education. A statewide committee of science educators reviewed Arizona's current Arizona Computer Science Standards, other states' standards in this content area, and research and guidance documents on student learning of computer science. These documents were used to guide the development of this DRAFT.

  • Standards outline what a student needs to know, understand, and be able to do by the end of each grade. Standards build across grade levels in a progression of increasing understanding and through a range of cognitive demand levels. Standards are adopted at the state level by the State Board of Education (A.R.S. §§15-701 and 15-701.01). Arizona retains authority to approve and modify academic standards; there is no federal law requiring the adoption of specific standards.
  • Curriculum includes all the resources used for teaching and learning the standards (textbooks, reading material, lesson plans). Curriculum is adopted at a local level by districts and schools. Neither the State Board nor the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has the authority to adopt or mandate school curriculum. Under A.R.S. §§15-721 and 15-722, local governing boards (both district and charter) have the sole authority to adopt curriculum via public meetings, allowing for community input regarding what instructional materials are used in classrooms.
  • Instruction – The methods used by teachers to teach their students. Instructional techniques are employed by individual teachers in response to the needs of the students in their classes to help them progress through the curriculum in order to master the standards.

This survey is to provide feedback on the DRAFT of the Computer Science Standards; it does not ask about locally adopted curriculum. This survey asks for feedback in 3 major areas: respondent demographics; general impressions of the standards and recommendations to the State Board; and feedback on specific standards and sections of the document.

At the close of this public review period, your responses will be reviewed by a state-wide committee of computer science educators and parent/community focus groups. The working groups will edit this draft based on comments and submit the final document to the State Board of Education for adoption. [column-left]

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Arizona Advanced Mathematics Standards Review

Arizona Advanced Mathematics Standards Review

Background Information Thank you for taking time to review the DRAFT of the Fourth Credit Math General Guidance, Precalculus Standards and Quantitative Reasoning Standards and provide the Arizona Department of Education with your feedback. This survey is designed to obtain the opinions and comments of educators, students, businesses, policy makers, and the public. The development of these draft began in January 2017 under the guidance of the Arizona Department of Education. A statewide committee of high school mathematics teachers, district Mathematics Specialists and Professors and Mathematicians from Institutes of Higher Education reviewed research and other state standards to create the general guidance and draft standards related to fourth-credit mathematics.

Fourth Credit Math Survey

Fourth-Credit General Guidance Document

Public Survey for Science and History and Social Science Standards DRAFT

Public Survey for Science and History and Social Science Standards DRAFT

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Background Information Thank you for taking time to review the DRAFT of the Arizona Science and History/Social Science Standards and provide the Arizona Department of Education with your feedback. This survey is designed to obtain the opinions and comments of educators, students, businesses, policy makers, and the public regarding the revision of the Arizona Science Standards.

The development of this draft began in January 2017 under the guidance of the Arizona Department of Education. A statewide committee of science educators reviewed Arizona's current Arizona Science Standards, other states' standards in this content area, and research and guidance documents on student learning of science. These documents were used to guide the development of this DRAFT.

  • Standards outline what a student needs to know, understand, and be able to do by the end of each grade. Standards build across grade levels in a progression of increasing understanding and through a range of cognitive demand levels. Standards are adopted at the state level by the State Board of Education (A.R.S. §§15-701 and 15-701.01). Arizona retains authority to approve and modify academic standards; there is no federal law requiring the adoption of specific standards.
  • Curriculum includes all the resources used for teaching and learning the standards (textbooks, reading material, lesson plans). Curriculum is adopted at a local level by districts and schools. Neither the State Board nor the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has the authority to adopt or mandate school curriculum. Under A.R.S. §§15-721 and 15-722, local governing boards (both district and charter) have the sole authority to adopt curriculum via public meetings, allowing for community input regarding what instructional materials are used in classrooms.
  • Instruction – The methods used by teachers to teach their students. Instructional techniques are employed by individual teachers in response to the needs of the students in their classes to help them progress through the curriculum in order to master the standards.

This survey is to provide feedback on the DRAFT of the Science and History/Social Science Standards; it does not ask about locally adopted curriculum. This survey asks for feedback in 3 major areas: respondent demographics; general impressions of the standards and recommendations to the State Board; and feedback on specific standards and sections of the document.

At the close of this public review period, your responses will be reviewed by a state-wide committee of science educators and parent/community focus groups. The working groups will edit this draft based on comments and submit the final document to the State Board of Education for adoption.

Professional Development Interest Form

Professional Development Interest Form

Business/Industry Computer Science Committee Application

Business/Industry Computer Science Committee Application

K-12 Computer Science Committee Application

K-12 Computer Science Committee Application

Post-Secondary/High Ed. Computer Science Committee Application

Post-Secondary/High Ed. Computer Science Committee Application

ELG Annual Report form

ELG Annual Report form