Achieving a Common Core Becky Nelson Marta Stirling The Common Core Standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that young people need for success in college and careers. The Common Core State Standards Initiative was officially launched on June 1, 2009, by state leaders through their membership in the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices. The South Dakota Department of Education gathered input from educators regarding content, rigor, developmental appropriateness and alignment of the Common Core Standards throughout the process and then provided that feedback to CCSSO and NGA. Feedback from South Dakota educators was generally positive. The Common Core standards were finalized and released in June of 2010. On Nov. 29, 2010, the South Dakota Board of Education moved to adopt the Common Core Standards. Although full implementation of the Common Core standards is not required for a few years, the first step to plan for implementation is to become familiar with the standards. To that end, the department’s first steps are to host several webinars, focusing on crosswalk document.

Common Core Standards The Common Core Standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that young people need for success in college and careers. The Common Core Standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that young people need for success in college and careers. The Common Core State Standards Initiative was officially launched on June 1, 2009, by state leaders through their membership in the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices. The South Dakota Department of Education gathered input from educators regarding content, rigor, developmental appropriateness and alignment of the Common Core Standards throughout the process and then provided that feedback to CCSSO and NGA. Feedback from South Dakota educators was generally positive. The Common Core standards were finalized and released in June of 2010. On Nov. 29, 2010, the South Dakota Board of Education moved to adopt the Common Core Standards. Although full implementation of the Common Core standards is not required for a few years, the first step to plan for implementation is to become familiar with the standards. To that end, the department’s first steps are to host several webinars, focusing on crosswalk document.

Feedback from South Dakota educators was generally positive. Initiative officially launched on June 1, 2009, by state leaders through their membership in the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices. SD DOE gathered input from educators regarding content, rigor, developmental appropriateness and alignment of the Common Core Standards throughout the process and then provided that feedback to CCSSO and NGA. Feedback from South Dakota educators was generally positive. The Common Core Standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that young people need for success in college and careers. The Common Core State Standards Initiative was officially launched on June 1, 2009, by state leaders through their membership in the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices. The South Dakota Department of Education gathered input from educators regarding content, rigor, developmental appropriateness and alignment of the Common Core Standards throughout the process and then provided that feedback to CCSSO and NGA. Feedback from South Dakota educators was generally positive. The Common Core standards were finalized and released in June of 2010. On Nov. 29, 2010, the South Dakota Board of Education moved to adopt the Common Core Standards. Although full implementation of the Common Core standards is not required for a few years, the first step to plan for implementation is to become familiar with the standards. To that end, the department’s first steps are to host several webinars, focusing on crosswalk document.

The Common Core standards were finalized and released in June of 2010 The Common Core standards were finalized and released in June of 2010. On Nov. 29, 2010, the South Dakota Board of Education moved to adopt the Common Core Standards. Although full implementation of the Common Core standards is not required for a few years, the first step to plan for implementation is to become familiar with the standards. To that end, the department’s first steps are to host several webinars, focusing on crosswalk document. The Common Core Standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that young people need for success in college and careers. The Common Core State Standards Initiative was officially launched on June 1, 2009, by state leaders through their membership in the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices. The South Dakota Department of Education gathered input from educators regarding content, rigor, developmental appropriateness and alignment of the Common Core Standards throughout the process and then provided that feedback to CCSSO and NGA. Feedback from South Dakota educators was generally positive. The Common Core standards were finalized and released in June of 2010. On Nov. 29, 2010, the South Dakota Board of Education moved to adopt the Common Core Standards. Although full implementation of the Common Core standards is not required for a few years, the first step to plan for implementation is to become familiar with the standards. To that end, the department’s first steps are to host several webinars, focusing on crosswalk document.

Webinar Goals Compare/contrast CC and SD Common Core Math Common Core ELA The excel crosswalk document Implementation An assessment update

Comparing CC to SD standards Standards for ELA (English Language Arts) and Math includes College and Career Readiness Standards includes reading and writing in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects A group of SD teachers utilized an online tool to crosswalk SD standards to Common Core These standards are designed to ensure that students graduating from high school are prepared to go to college or enter the workforce and that parents, teachers, and students have a clear understanding of what is expected of them. Although the state adopted the Common Core as a whole, the standards the must be implemented are the K-12 ELA and Math standards. The common core standards also includes College and Career Readiness standards that are imbedded. The K-12 standards are aligned to the college and career readiness standards. The common core standards document also provides standards in Reading and Writing guidance to other content areas that are integrating Reading and Writing. Achieve designed the Common Core Comparison Tool to provide your state with an on-line process and guidelines for matching your current standards with the Common Core Standards. The state has completed a comparison of your math standards with the Common Core State Standards in math. Please note that while Achieve designed the Common Core Comparison Tool; the data are the result of judgments made by the members of the team within your state who completed the process. This summary report highlights key findings from the comparison they conducted and provides guiding questions to help interpret your results. We hope these data will be helpful as you consider the adoption and implementation of the Common Core State Standards.

Common Core Math Stress conceptual understanding Example: explain why a particular math statement is true or where a mathematical rule comes from Focus on processes and proficiencies Modeling - Hands on learning K-7 prepare students for Algebra HS standards Real world application Mathematical modeling

Ties in SD & CC Math Standards K-5 Grade Span

Ties in SD & CC Math Standards 6-8 Grade Span

Ties in SD & CC Math Standards HS Grade Span

Percentage of SD Math standards that appear in the Common Core

Number of Common Math Standards Grade Level Total # of SD standards Total # of CC standards K-12 211 495 K 15 25 1 21 2 23 26 3 35 4 5 28 36 6 18 43 7 8 16 33 9-12 24 (+ 32 adv.) 190 (+ 41 adv.)

Percent of SD standards that had a Match at Each Grade Level

Number of CC Standards that did Not Match a SD Standard

Number of CC Math Standards Above Current Grade Level

Common Core ELA Stress conceptual understanding in K-5 (Reading Foundations) CC.K.R.F.1 (excellent) – Print Concepts: Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print. CC.5.R.F.3 (good) – Phonics and Word Recognition: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. Language strand is pulled out to provide a focus on Standard English Conventions Focus on literacy in all content areas

CCR in ELA College and Career Readiness is a responsibility for all grades: CC.K-12.R.R.1 – Key Ideas and Details: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

*NOTE – The 20% of unmatched standards includes those standards for ELA in Science, Social Studies and History, and Technical Subjects as well as K-12 Anchors.

Number of Common Core ELA Standards Kindergarten 72 Grade 1 81 Grade 2 71 Grade 3 90 Grade 4 87 Grade 5 85 Grade 6-8 273 Grade 9-10 115 Grade 11-12 113

CC ELA Standards by Strand Grade/ Grade Band Totals Reading for Literature (RL) Reading for Informational Text (RI) Reading for Foundational Skills (RF) Writing (W) Speaking and Listening (SL) Language (L) Kindergarten 72 9 10 17 7 8 21 Grade 1 81 19 27 Grade 2 71 11 25 Grade 3 90 31 Grade 4 87 6 26 Grade 5 85 24 Grade 6 79 N/A 28 22 Grade 7 76 Grade 8 78 Grade 9-10 115 18 Grade 11-12 113

*NOTE Reading Foundations standards are only present in grades K-5.

How could districts use the Excel standards crosswalk document? Gain understanding of similarities and differences Become more familiar with the Common Core Starting point for aligning to curriculum, lesson plans and assignments

Demonstration of Using the Crosswalk Documents

Review of Crosswalk Benefits Gain understanding of similarities and differences Become more familiar with the Common Core Starting point for aligning to curriculum, lesson plans and assignments

Implementation Winter 2011: Webinars 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school year State is planning professional development, more information will be sent out Spring of 2011

SMARTER/Balanced Consortium This consortium is state driven South Dakota is one of 30+ states involved in consortium We are an advisory state and participates in workgroups Will develop summative along with interim assessment Will have a formative tool and process as part of project

National Center and State Collaborative General Supervision Enhancement Grant For our 1% students 19 states are part of grant but are adding more states Different Tiers in project Workgroups to begin forming

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