NAF developed a next-generation assessment system designed to model real-world demands, including the integrated application of academic, career-technical and workforce readiness skills. Designed to bridge the gap among high school career-technical programs, post-secondary course articulation, admission policies and workforce readiness, Student Certification Assessment System (SCAS) assesses a broad range of content and skills through rigorous end-of-course exams and evidence-based portfolios combined with supervisor and teacher feedback. This open and interactive panel session will explore benefits and opportunities while providing a problem-oriented approach to implementing and supporting SCAS. Panelists will represent different perspectives, and will be able to offer unique solutions and share practical ideas.
5. • Laura Fidler
• National Academy Foundation
• Carol Hedgspeth
• WestED
• Kathy Horton
• Homestead High School
• Debbie Moore
• Raymond S. Kellis High School
• Peter Weinstein
• Pearson Foundation
Our Panelists
6. • Is responsible for
supporting the use of NAF
curriculum, instructional,
and assessment practices in
addition to supporting the
development of work-based
plans.
Laura Fidler
Instructional Manager, NAF
#NAFNext2014
7. • Conducts alignment and
validation studies, and
manages assessment
development projects
including the development
of assessments for NAF
SCAS.
Carol A Hedgspeth, PhD
Assessment & Standards Development, WestEd
#NAFNext2014
8. • Provides leadership for NAF
academies and teaches
students how to be
entrepreneurs by exposing
them to the
Entrepreneurship
Curriculum.
Kathy Horton
Miami-Dade Public Schools
#NAFNext2014
9. • Teaches students on our
campus and involves them
in community service
through PBL. I get to help
students find their career
pathway!
Ms. Deb Moore
Marketing Educator, Peoria School District, AZ
#NAFNext2014
10. • Leads the development and
maintenance of the whole
NAF Curriculum, which now
includes 30 courses across
four academy themes.
Peter Weinstein, MA
Pearson Foundation
#NAFNext2014
14. Student Certification Assessment System –
SCAS
• A Rigorous Certification
• A Secure Assessment Program
• A Measurement of College and Career
Readiness
• Aligned with Industry Standards
• Designed with National Curriculum and
Assessments Experts
• Developed with NAF Network Input
What SCAS is…
15. • A Learning Management System
• A District Student Information
System (SIS)
• A Student Portfolio
• A Lesson Planning Tool
• A Formative Classroom
Assessment
What SCAS is NOT…
16. Issued upon graduation to a student who
has:
• Completed 4 NAF courses receive a
passing score on each of the 4
culminating projects and end-of-course
exams or end of course exams in 2 year-
long courses for AOE.
• Received a satisfactory rating on the
internship assessment.
• Met all local high school graduation
requirements.
SCAS Requirements…
17. • Online System
• Policy and Practice
• Training and Outreach
• Value Add
Where NAF Is Going With SCAS
18. Support and Resources
• Guide
• FAQs
• Videos
• Webinars
• Coaching
• Professional development
• Pilot Participation
• Technical Support
Where To Find SCAS Information
19. • To participate in SCAS or for
information about SCAS training,
contact a member of your NAF
Instructional Management Team.
• If you have questions about
SCAS general practices or
continue to have difficulty, please
contact SCAS@naf.org.
Where To Find SCAS Information
Karlene – Total Time 8 Minutes ****** Move quickly …..
There are three components of SCAS,
the End of Course Exam, the Culminating Project Assessment for Certification, and
the Internship Assessment.
The IA focuses on all but core academics ----
Brooke
The IA assess dimensions …… hold up the Tool??? The IA content and format and process is copyrighted and proprietary ….. FYI.
NAF Student Certification is issued upon graduation to a student who has:
Completed four (4) NAF courses receive a passing score on each of the four (4) culminating projects and end of course exams or end of course exams in 2 year-long courses in the case of AOE
Received a satisfactory rating on the internship assessment.
Met all local high school graduation requirements at a level required for admission to its state’s public postsecondary institutions (four-year, two-year, and community colleges).
The SCAS working group (Kevin English, Laura Fidler, Brooke Rice, and Fred Press) have been focused on four key areas with the greatest challenges and the most opportunity to strengthen the SCAS project. Those areas are:
Online System
Policy and Practice
Training and Outreach
Value Add
