Date: Thursday, 16 May 2013 Rosa Aronson, TESOL International Association The ESL Teacher and the Common Core State Standards

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TESOL & CCSS

Implementation of CCSS: TESOL’s Theoretical Framework Staehr Fenner & Segota, 2012

The ESL Teacher and the CCSS Outcomes of the February Convening: – Strengths – Gaps – Support Strategies

Questions for ESL Teachers & Administrators What is your role now in teaching the CCSS to ELLs? What are the challenges you see in helping ELLs achieve with the CCSS? What do you think your role should be with the implementation of the CCSS?

Convening Findings

Summary of Findings LevelsNeedsObstaclesStrategies ClassroomGrade level curriculum Language & academic content approached separately ESL/Content area teacher collaboration School/DistrictStructures supporting a culture of inclusion and high expectations for ELs ESL teachers often as teacher aids ESL teachers’ expertise not leveraged Supportive principals Common planning time for ESL/Content area teachers School/district level PD State/Federal Policy Strong credentials Inclusion of ESL practitioners in policy discussions No coherence in credentialing across states No input from practitioners Advocacy efforts CGCS/TESOL collaboration

Questions for you What are the ESL teachers’ greatest strengths and limitations in effectively teaching the CCSS to ELs? What PD programs would most effectively equip ESL teachers with the skills they will need in the CCSS?