Understanding the Core Proficiencies Units Implementing the CCSS with Fidelity EngageNY.org

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Focus for this NTI: Implementation What is this curriculum about? What do teachers need to do to implement it effectively? What does it look like when “done well” in classrooms? What support do teachers need to do this? What are some pitfalls and common mistakes and how can they be avoided? EngageNY.org

Lens: Teachers What is the process for teaching this skill? How can I teach this skill with fidelity? How can I make it work in my classroom, with my students, and with my curriculum?  What changes do I need to make?  What can I adopt? EngageNY.org

Lens: NT Members/Coaches How can I explain the pieces of this curriculum so that teachers understand the whole? Where will teachers need the most support? What are the critical messages teachers need to hear? EngageNY.org

Lens: Leaders What should I see in the classroom with this curriculum? What evidence should I be looking for? What should teachers be doing? What should students be doing? What do I need to do meet teachers where they are and lead them to powerful CCSS alignment? EngageNY.org

Purpose of this Session Participants will be able to  Explain the purpose, origin, and design features of the Core Proficiencies Units EngageNY.org

Welcome Introduce yourselves: name, school, role Discuss: What do the following groups of people need to do to ensure that the CCSS are implemented with fidelity:  Teachers  NTI Members/Coaches  Principals  Others EngageNY.org

Anchor Standard R.1 “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.” EngageNY.org

Talk about it! What are all the things this standard asks students to do? Look at the other anchor standards for reading: What is the relationship between R.1 and the rest of the standards? Assign each person at your table one of the other anchor standard strands. How does this standard relate to the anchor standards for writing, speaking and listening, and language? EngageNY.org

Developing Core Proficiencies Overview Individually, read the “Developing Core Proficiencies Grades 6-12 Unit Series Overview” At your tables, discuss:  How are the ideas you discussed about the anchor standard R.1 manifested in these units? EngageNY.org

R.1 and the Core Literacy Proficiencies Reading Closely for Textual Details Making Evidence-Based Claims Researching to Deepen Understanding Building Evidence-Based Arguments EngageNY.org

Design Features Adaptability Standards alignment Creativity Collaboration and independence Engaging complex texts Multimedia and technology Support for all learners Vocabulary development EngageNY.org

Core Proficiencies Units Curriculum Modules

Q & A EngageNY.org

Discussion and Reflection What is the difference between understanding that the standards are interconnected and believing that it’s therefore okay to ignore teaching some of them explicitly? What role can you play in helping teachers understand the interconnectedness of R.1 to the other standards? What supports exist within the Core Proficiencies units to support their implementation in high school ELA classrooms? EngageNY.org