Common Core Standards Norwalk – La Mirada Unified School District April 30, 2012 Principal Meeting

The Common Core Standards (CCSS) were developed by the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governor’s Association Center for Best Practices, and were formally released on June 2, NLMUSD

The focus of the CCSS is to guarantee that all students are college and career ready as they exit from high school. Currently 45 states have adopted the Common Core State Standards. Exceptions – Alaska, Minnesota, Nebraska, Texas, Virginia 3 NLMUSD

Overarching Goals for K-12 CCS Ensure that our students are: Meeting college and work expectations Prepared to succeed in our global economy and society, and Provided with rigorous content and applications of higher knowledge through higher order thinking skills. 4 NLMUSD

What are the benefits of the CCSS? Internationally benchmarked Student expectations are clear to parents, teachers, and the general public Allows for collaboration with other states on best practices, instructional materials, and professional development Provides literacy standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and the Technical Subjects. 5 NLMUSD

It was required by the Federal Government that the Common Core Standards be adopted in full. 15% of additional standards could be added by each state. In Math, California’s 15% is almost completely taken up by the insertion of 8 th grade Algebra Standards 6 NLMUSD State Standard Additions

Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) NLMUSD 7 27 states representing 43% of K-12 students 21 governing, 6 advisory states

The Purpose of the Consortium To develop a comprehensive and innovative assessment system for grades 3-8 and high school in English language arts and mathematics aligned to the Common Core State Standards, so that......students leave high school prepared for postsecondary success in college or a career through increased student learning and improved teaching NLMUSD 8

Assessment of the Common Core Assessment of deep understanding and higher- order thinking skills Rigorous and internationally benchmarked standards will report on how well students are performing on a pathway to college and career readiness NLMUSD 9

On-Line Assessments Students will take the assessments online. Results will be generated quickly – two week average timeframe. Testing window will be longer to accommodate for computer lab usage. NLMUSD 10

What is Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)? Adapts to the student’s ability level Assessment “engine” delivers short series of moderately difficult grade items Depending on student’s initial performance delivers items that are either more or less difficult Process continues until student’s performance level is determined. NLMUSD 11

Accessibility and Accommodations Students with Disabilities ▫ California participates on Students with Disabilities Workgroup ▫ The CMA will be dissolved. ▫ Students with severe cognitive disabilities:  (1%) are not assessed with the SBAC assessments and will still take the California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). NLMUSD 12

Item Types Selected-response Constructed-response o Complex thinking skills, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, patterns, conflicting points of view, categorizing, summarizing, interpreting information Extended constructed-response o Assess knowledge and skills not easily accessed with selected response or constructed response (e.g. extended written response) Performance Events o Each performance task could take place across more than one sitting of minutes each Technology-enhanced o Requires productive use of technology NLMUSD 13

Summative Assessments  Mandatory comprehensive assessment in grades 3 – 8 and 11 that supports accountability and measures growth  Assesses the full range of CCSS in English language arts and mathematics NLMUSD 14

Instructional Materials New textbooks won’t be available until after the first SBAC assessment is administered. Publishers were asked to create bridge materials for current textbook editions. Examination of materials by expert panel – June and September Bridge materials will be available for purchase in November NLMUSD 15

NLMUSD Implementation Plan Three year plan – Spring 2012 – Spring 2015 Key Features of the Plan: ▫ Procedures for the communication and dissemination of information ▫ Teams to support implementation of the standards ▫ Curriculum Development ▫ Professional Development NLMUSD 16

Implementation Teams District Common Core Implementation Team Principal Leadership Academy Common Core Standards and Curriculum Study Teams Common Core Student Study Team NLMUSD 17

District Common Core Implementation Team NLMUSD 18 Facilitator: Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Coordinator of Curriculum and Assessment Members: Director of State and Federal Programs Director of Special Education Director of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction Instructional Technology Specialist Information Technology Director Six Site Administrators (two from each level) One Math Coach One Instructional Coach One Intervention Specialist One ELD TOSA Six General Ed. Teachers (two from each level) One Special Ed. Teacher One ELD Teacher PTA Parent TANLA Representative Meetings: Two day summer institute – July 9-10, 2012 Bimonthly Meetings: September 25 November 13 January 15 March 19 June 4 Objectives: The role of the district’s Common Core Implementation Team (CCIT) is to act as an advisory group on curriculum matters and instructional issues related to Common Core Standard implementation. The team will: Provide students with rigorous instructional programs Support the district’s mission, goals, and priorities Assist schools in their endeavor help students be college and career ready by the end of high school Assist with the district transition to the Common Core Standards Communicate a common message and provide information resources about Common Core Standards to all stakeholders

Principal Leadership Academy NLMUSD 19 Facilitator: Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Members: Superintendent Principals Directors Coordinators Meetings: Utilize monthly Principal Instructional Meetings to provide Common Core professional development. Focus will be on CC ELA, CC Math, Smarter Balance Assessments, and Professional Development at the site level. Additional Professional Development Objectives: :

Communication and Dissemination of Information Common Core Standards and Curriculum Study Teams ▫ Five teams: Math, ELA, Social Studies, Science, and ELD ▫ Group of teachers, coaches and administrators with content and curriculum development expertise ▫ Meet bimonthly throughout the school year ▫ Report information to the Common Core Transition Team ▫ Application process September 2012 NLMUSD 20

Curriculum Implementation This year’s incoming Kindergarten class will never take the CST! Curriculum development starts in grades K-1 – Pilot implementation Spring Pilot implementation for grades Winter 2014 Sample assessment items will be incorporated next year. NLMUSD 21

Professional Development District provided content – Principal Wednesday and Late Start Days Summer Academy for Curriculum Council (CCCC) members and select others Variety of structures – grade level Wednesdays, site based PD, lesson study Website – Archive of PD materials for your use, videotaped lessons, and instructional resources NLMUSD 22

Next Steps Principal Meeting – July 2 (8:00 – 12:00) “An in-depth look at the Common Core Standards” July 9-10 – First meeting of the Common Core Transition Team Share what you learned with your staff NLMUSD 23

More Information CDE Common Core Website LACOE Common Core Resources Join these list servs– send a blank message to: ▫ ▫ ▫ (Achieve the core website) NLMUSD 24