Publishers’ Criteria for the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Literacy Illinois State Board of Education English Language Arts Content Specialists Hosted by Kathi Rhodus, June 2012 Content contained is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License Content contained is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License

Today’s Target Gain knowledge about the Publishers’ Criteria for the Common Core State Standards as a tool to align materials and resources to the Common Core State Standards. Pb This presentation seeks to address this target. Content contained is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License

Development of Publishers’ Criteria The Publishers’ Criteria was developed by the two lead authors of the Common Core State Standards and revised through conversations with teachers, researchers, and other stakeholders. Criteria is developed for K-2 and 3-12 in English language arts and literacy for history/social studies, science, and technical subjects. Have participants read through the notes on the development of the Publishers’ Criteria. Susan Pimmentel and David Coleman were the two key authors of the Publishers’ Criteria. Content contained is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License Content contained is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License

Purpose of Publishers’ Criteria These criteria are designed to provide a clear and consistent framework to publishers and curriculum developers as they work to strengthen existing programs and ensure alignment of materials with the Common Core State Standards. By underscoring what matters most in the Common Core State Standards, the criteria illustrate what shifts should take place in the next generation of curricula. Have participants read silently or the presenter can read aloud the purpose for the Publishers’ Criteria. Content contained is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License Content contained is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License

Three Part Document for K-2 Key Criteria for Reading Foundations Key Criteria for Text Selections Key Criteria for Questions and Tasks For K-2 teachers/administrators in the room, hand out the K-2 document. Have them locate the 3 parts listed on the slide. Tell participants this document could be used by the local school to determine what their current materials lack, what materials are not needed, and what materials they may wish to purchase or locate. Content contained is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License Content contained is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License

Four Part Document for 3-12 Key Criteria for Text Selections Key Criteria for Questions and Tasks Key Criteria for Academic Vocabulary Key Criteria for Writing to Sources and Research Additional Key Criteria for Student Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking for ELA Teachers. For 3-12 teachers/administrators in the room, hand out the 3-12 document. Have them locate the parts listed on the slide. Tell participants that this document could be used by the local school to determine what their current materials lack, what materials are not needed, and what materials they may wish to purchase or locate. Content contained is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License Content contained is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License

Resources Publishers’ Criteria www.achievethecore.org This website is where you can find the Publishers’ Criteria. Content contained is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License

Contact Information Sarah McCusker,100 N. First Street, Springfield, Illinois smccuske@isbe.net (217) 524-4832 Erik Iwersen, Area I-A,B,D eiwersen@s-cook.org (708) 544-4891 Amy Robinson, Area I-C arobinson@dupage.k12.il.us (630) 495-6080 Jill Brown, Area II jbrown@kidsroe.org (815) 636-3060 Katy Sykes, Area III and IV ksykes@i-kan.org (815) 937-2950 Kathi Rhodus, Area V and VI krhodus@stclair.k12.il.us (618) 825-3900 Content contained is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License Content contained is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License