Common Core State Standards Norwalk – La Mirada Unified School District July 9, 2012 District Implementation Team Training

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 46 states have adopted the Common Core State Standards. Exceptions – Alaska, Nebraska, Texas, Virginia (Minnesota- adopted ELA and rejected math) 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

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 Unless state law is changed, the CAHSEE will remain a graduation requirement. All other assessments (i.e. 2 nd grade testing, end of course exams) would need to be developed and paid for by the state. NLMUSD 13

Common Core Instructional Materials and Assessment Timeline MilestoneMathELA Supplemental “bridge” instructional materials available Winter 2013 Last year for CST SMARTER Balanced Assessment Implementation of new framework Instructional Materials Adoption November 2016November 2018 NLMUSD 14

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 15

NLMUSD 16 Common Core Implementation Organization Chart

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 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: Site administrators will receive half or full day training prior to teachers’ professional development. Administrator training will focus on monitoring and supporting teachers as they implement new learning gained from Common Core training. Objectives: To be knowledgeable of the Common Core State Standards and SMARTER Balanced assessments; share information and resources; and commit to communicate a common message Expectations ( ): Lead: Incorporate “crosswalk” discussions in teacher professional development Provide opportunities for teachers to review and develop CC lesson plans through the lesson study process Monitor: Coaching support to assist teachers with the implementation of practices associated with the Common Core Standards Kindergarten Common Core Implementation in Winter 2013 Support: Provide staff/department meeting time Review and discuss district Common Core bulletins at staff meetings NLMUSD 19

CC Standards and Curriculum Teams Facilitator: Coordinator of Curriculum and Assessment Representatives: 60 teachers and coaches (12 per team) representing all levels and general and special education teachers. Meeting Frequency ( ): Bimonthly Meetings: ELA, Social Studies, ELD October 9 (Full Day) November 27 (3:30 – 6:00) February 5 (3:30 – 6:00) April 16 (3:30 – 6:00 June 4 (Full Day) Math, Science October 23 (Full Day) December 11 (3:30 – 6:00) February 19 (3:30 – 6:00) April 30 (3:30 – 6:00) June 4 (Full Day) Objectives: To become a Common Core expert in their content area; to support district-wide implementation, and to promote Common Core by sharing information. Activities ( ): Deconstruct new standards to increase depth of understanding. Student the correlation between Common Core and California Standards (Crosswalks discussion) Recommend professional development timelines Investigate the following topics to build understanding and coherence: Technology Integration College and Career Readiness SMARTER Balanced Assessments (Depth of Knowledge) Process and On-Demand Writing NLMUSD 20

Common Core Student Study Team Facilitator: Director of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction Representatives: Two high school students from each high school (8 total) Meeting Frequency ( ): Quarterly (after school) Objectives: To be aware of the College and Career Anchor Standards, to discuss opportunities for “student voice” and how to promote student ownership of their learning. Expectations: Students recommend extended learning opportunities to support college and career readiness. Generate student’s perspective on their use of technology and suggestions for embedding technology in assignments and projects. Students recommend high-interest books from the Common Core Suggested Reading List. Generate ideas for campaigns to promote student ownership of their learning. NLMUSD 21

More Information CDE Common Core Website LACOE Common Core Resources More resources – Join these list servs– send a blank message to: NLMUSD 22