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The Common Core State Standards Initiative(CCSSI)
byMarva BurtonWhat is the Common Core State Standards Initiative?State-led Effort
Provides clear, consistent frameworks for college and workforce
Coordinated by
National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)
Collaboration
School AdministratorsTeachersExpertsParents
Why is CCSS important?StudentsAllows equal access to a good education
Enables students to compete with peersNationally (statewide)Internationally (worldwide)
Prepares for college/careers
Easier transition between states
Helps students to know what is expected of themCCSS Importance Continued
ParentsInforms parents What students need to knowWhat students are able to do
EncouragesParental SupportStudentsTeachers
Parent InvolvementCreates opportunities
CCSS Importance ContinuedEducatorsTailored curriculum/teaching methodsPromotes deeper understanding for studentsPromotes in-depth teaching of content
Lessons taught aligned with assessmentsFormative assessmentsSummative assessmentsBenchmarks
Focused pre-service training and professional development
Myths and Facts of CCSSMythsHigh standards states must lower standardsStandards not internationally benchmarkedTeachers not involved in writing the standardsNo research or evidence
FactsStandards built upon advanced thinking/standardsInternational benchmarkingkey roleWritten by teachers/experts, across countryEvidenceScholarly researchSurveysAssessment DataComparisons High-performing states/nations
Targeted Subject Areas English Language ArtsReadingEmphasis on what students read/skill level of readingWritingAbility to plan, revise, edit, and publishSpeaking/ListeningDevelop skills necessary for formal presentationsOral communicationInterpersonal skillsLanguageEssential rules of standard written/spoken EnglishMedia/TechnologySkills related to media use Critical analysis Production of media
Targeted Subject Areas ContinuedMathematicsK-8Counting and CardinalityOperations and Algebraic ThinkingNumber and Operations in Base TenFractionsRatios and Proportional ReasoningThe Number SystemExpressions and EquationsFunctionsMeasurement and DataGeometryStatistics and ProbabilityTargeted Subject Areas Continued
Mathematics9-12Number and QuantityAlgebraFunctionsModelingGeometryStatistics and Probability
Implementation of CCSS
StatesVoluntary adoption of standards48 states
Currently developing implementation plans/timelines
CCSS alignment with existing state standards
Professional development for school/district staff
CCSS assessments (2014 - 2015)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How are educational standards determined now?A. States have their own process Developing, adopting, and implementing standardsQ. How will states adopt the common core state standards?A. Depends on laws of each stateState Boards of EducationState LegislaturesQ. Will CCSS local teachers from deciding what or how to teach?A. No, local teachers, principals, and superintendents will decide how standards are met.Q. What does this mean for English language learners and students with disabilities?A. Common standards will provide a greater opportunity for states to share experiences and best practices within and across states that can lead to an improved ability to best serve young people with disabilities and English language learners.
For more informationCommon Core State Standardshttp://www.corestandards.org/
Common Corehttp://commoncore.org/
National Governor Associationhttp://www.nga.org/cms/home/nga-center-for-best-practices/center-issues.html
The Council of Chief State School Officershttp://www.ccsso.org/
CCSS Implementation Timeline for Arkansashttp://arkansased.org/educators/pdf/curriculum/ccss_timeline_040711.pdf
Missouri Department of Elementary/Secondary Educationhttp://dese.mo.gov/divimprove/curriculum/unitindex.html
ReferencesCommon Core State Standards Initiativehttp://www.corestandards.org/
Spotlight on the Common Core State Standardshttp://educationnorthwest.org/webfm_send/1046
Common Core State Standards Initiativehttp://opi.mt.gov/pdf/ccsso/CCSSI_PowerPoint.pdf