Kentucky Core Academic Standards BULLITT County Schools 2010-2011 “It’s not just another thing… It’s the most important thing.”

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Today’s Focus To provide a general overview of the Kentucky Core Academic Standards document.

Where did the Common Core State Standards come from? For the first time a group of state associations have decided consistent, common standards would be beneficial to us all. launched by Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center). Parents, teachers, school administrators and experts from across the country together with state leaders, through their membership in the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) are leading the effort to develop a common core of state standards.

What’s in a Name? Is it Common Core State Standards? OR Kentucky Core Academic Standards?

KWL Tell me what you already know about the Kentucky Core Academic Standards (KCAS). What do you think you need to know about the KCAS?

Focus on college / career readiness Revised standards Senate Bill 1 Focus on college / career readiness Revised standards Revised assessment system Collaborate across all groups / levels Improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning

Key Points Part of SB 1 KCAS are based on the National Standards Focus on college/career readiness Adopted by 34 states Assessment begins 2011-2012 Addresses English/Language Arts and Math E/LA also includes Literacy Standards for History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects

BCPS STATE NETWORK tEAMS Content Teachers Math –Kristy Tinelli (BEHS), Angela Rutledge (EMS), Leslie Fox, Patrick Durham (PGES) English / Language Arts – Susan Smuskiewicz (NBHS), Tonie Weddle (BLMS), Kristie Hayes (LJES) KLA – Christy Coulter (BCHS), Melissa Whicker (EMS), Staci Goedde (LJES) ISLN – Keith Davis, Greg Schultz, Dave Marshall, Terry Price

English/Language Arts Anchor Standards – These ‘anchors’ define general, cross-disciplinary expectations that indicate readiness to enter college/workforce. There are 4 sets of ‘anchors’ which will be the same K – 12: - Reading - Writing - Language - Speaking/Listening Strands – The ‘anchors’ are divided into “strands” (i.e. Key Ideas and Details under Reading). Grade Specific Standards – These ‘standards’ define end-of-year expectations designed to guide student progression. Grade Bands – ‘Standards’ are divided into individual grade ‘bands’ (grades K-8) and two years bands for high schools (grades 9 -12). Appendices – These include exemplar texts, performance tasks and student work. “The focus of the new standards is on RESULTS rather than MEANS.”

English/Language Arts Strands Anchor Standards

English/Language Arts Grade Specific Standards English/Language Arts Grade Bands Strands

Integrated Model, which includes research and media skills. Other Literacy Points Integrated Model, which includes research and media skills. Shared responsibility for literacy development. Science, Social Studies and Technical Subjects are addressed for grades 6 – 12.

Math Math standards are organized by grade level K – 8. High school standards are arranged by strands: Number/Quantity Algebra Functions Modeling Geometry Statistics/Probability

(e.g. Numbers and Operations in Base 10) Math Mathematical Practices – describe varieties of expertise that mathematic educators at all levels should seek to develop. Domains – overarching concepts and topics: (e.g. Numbers and Operations in Base 10) Clusters – groups of related standards within each Domain: (e.g. Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi- digit arithmetic.) Standards – define what students should understand/be able to do: (e.g. Use place value understanding to round whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100.)

Standards for Mathematical Content NOW_ the CONTENT STANDARDS Direct participants to page 5 - How to read the grade level standards. -Standards define what students should understand and be able to do. -Clusters are groups of related standards. Note that standards from different clusters may sometimes be closely related, because mathematics is a connected subject. -Domains are larger groups of related standards. Standards from different domains may sometimes be closely related.  

Overview Pages Domains Clusters Standards Grade 5/page 34 High School/ page 59 Note Domains, Clusters, no standards – but mathematical practices always listed. Domains Clusters Standards Not on overview page

Standards for Mathematical Content Domain This is an example from 7th grade, but they all look very similar. Elementary & middle – page 35; high school – page 60 Domain (gray): Notice abbreviation for grade and domain. In HS, no number but N for number then RN for Real Numbers Cluster title – bold Standards – numbered. Note: high school, page 60, you will notice + and * explained on page 57 Cluster Standards

Future Considerations What is the timeline and framework for the BCPS rollout? Who will be responsible for each component? How will we incorporate the ELA components into Social Studies, Science and Practical Living? How do we provide a bridge for teachers as we implement the new standards?

Resources New standards and other resources are posted on KDE and OVEC websites. Also see www.commoncore.org from the Common Core Curriculum Mapping Project for units that address each standard.

What will YOU will do next?? Exit Slip Share three things what you have learned about Kentucky Core Academic Standards. What will YOU will do next?? Get on board because this train is ROLLING!