Links

• Proficiency Forum Proceedings   03/01/2012 (1.12 MB)
• ExEL Algebra Project   09/01/2011 (400.65 KB)
  Oregon’s four largest school districts (Portland Public Schools, Salem-Keizer, Beaverton, and Eugene) and the Oregon Department of Education collaborated on a proficiency-based Algebra project in 2007-2009 through the Harvard Executive Leadership Program for Educators (ExEL). School districts in the ExEL Algebra Project used proficiency-based teaching and learning to support equity and the instructional core in achieving high-quality mathematics education for all students.
• Business Education Compact    
• National Thought Leaders   02/22/2008 (43.61 KB)
• Proficiency-based Instruction and Assessment   04/26/2010 (534.80 KB)
• Inside the Black Box    
• The Case Against Zero (Doug Reeves)    
• International Center for Leadership in Education (Rigor/Relevance Framework)    
• When Failure Is Not an Option: Designing Competency-Based Pathways for Next Generation Learning    
  This paper from iNACOL, the International Association for K-12 Online Learning, has been designed to generate a deeper understanding, as it is critically important that competency-based pathways be implemented effectively with a vigilant focus on student learning.
• Defining Practice, Informing Policy: Oregon Proficiency Project    
  Project conducted by the Oregon Business Council (OBC) and Employers for Education Excellence (E3) and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a shared understanding of proficiency-based education and how to support its development in Oregon schools.
• Diploma At-a-Glance    
  

Resources

• Arter, J., Chappuis, J., (2006). Creating & Recognizing Quality Rubrics. Portland, OR: Education Testing Service.



• Chappuis, S., Stiggins, R.J., Arter, J., & Chappuis, J. (2005). Assessment for Learning: An Action Guide for School Leaders, 2nd ed.
  
  
• O'Connor, Ken. (1999). How to Grade for Learning. Arlington Heights, IL: Skylight Training and Publishing.



• O'Connor, Ken. (2010). A Repair Kit for Grading: 15 Fixes for Broken Grades. Portland, OR: Education Testing Service.



• Stiggins, R.J., Arter, J., Chappuis, J., & Chappuis, S. (2005). Classroom Assessment for Student Learning: Doing It Right—Using It Well.


• Handbook on Effective Implementation of School Improvement Grants    
  Carole L. Perlman and Sam Redding, Editors; Center on Innovation & Improvement (In Chapter 7, see page 149 Implementing Competency-Based Instruction in High Schools)
  

Other States

• Proficiency Across the United States   04/26/2010 (1.19 MB)
• Proficiency Across the United States (Map)   04/26/2010 (164.27 KB)
• Standards-Based Education in Maine    
• Bering Strait School District (Alaska) DART System    
• Ohio’s Credit Flexibility Plan    
  
  • Bibliography of selected research to inform Credit Flexibility    
    
• Adams County School District 50 (Colorado)    
  
  • References for Standards-Based Education Systems    
    
• Chugach School District (Alaska)    

• New Hampshire
• Rhode Island

• Andrea Morgan     (503) 947-5772
  Teaching & Learning Team - Ed. Specialist, Social Sciences Curriculum and Advanced Placement Incentive Prog