CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Transitioning to the CCSS: Key Shifts in English Language Arts and English Language Development Title III Accountability Leadership Institute Santa Clara, CA December 3, 2012 Tom Adams, Director Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources Division Karen Cadiero-Kaplan, Director English Learner Support Division Barbara Murchison, Education Programs Consultant Common Core Systems Implementation Office

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 2 Common Core State Standards Implementation: Critical Dates The SBE adopted the CCSS in 2010 The SBE adopted the ELD Standards in November, 2012 New assessments scheduled for Spring 2015 Next likely SBE adoption of materials in 2014 (Mathematics) and 2016 (ELA)

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Common Core State Standards: Major Shifts

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction General Purpose of Frameworks Provide support for teachers and guidelines for educational programs Guidance to school districts in the development of local curriculum. Direction to publishers for the development of instructional materials Guidelines for local selection of instructional resources (Grades 9-12) Reflect current and confirmed research Guidance for teacher professional development programs, in-service, pre-service and teacher licensing standards

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Criteria for Evaluating Instructional Materials, K-8 Frameworks contain the criteria for the evaluation of instructional resources grades K- 8, pursuant to Education Code sections Criteria must be adopted at least thirty months prior to when the Board is scheduled to take action on an adoption. The evaluation criteria give direction to publishers for the development of instructional materials and are used to evaluate the materials submitted for adoption.

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework Development Process This chart shows the major steps of the curriculum framework development process. All meetings are open to the public Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) Appointed by State Board of Education (SBE) March Meetings of Four Focus Groups (Educators Appointed by SSPI) Held to Solicit Input on New Framework May/June SBE Appoints Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee (CFCC) November CFCC Meets 6 Times to Draft Framework February – July Draft Framework Presented to IQC September IQC Conducts 60-Day Field Review; Draft Framework Posted on Internet October/November IQC's ELA/ELD Subject Matter Committee Meets; Suggests Edits to Draft Framework December IQC Meets; Recommends Draft Framework to SBE January Recommended Framework Posted on Internet for 60-Day Public Review February/March SBE Meets; Acts on IQC's Recommendation to Adopt Framework May Framework Posted on Internet; Print Edition Published 2015

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Beginning Steps SBE appointed members to the Instructional Quality Review Commission in March SBE approved the timeline for revision of the ELA/ELD Framework in May

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Focus Group Meetings Purpose is to gather input on revision of framework (CCR Title 5 requirement) Four meetings, open to the public, held May-June 2012 All focus group members current educators Focus Group Report used to develop guidelines for work of the framework committee 9

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Guidelines for 2014 Revision of the ELA/ELD Framework Based on input from the focus group meetings, written comments received, and statutory requirements Reviewed and recommended by the IQC in September, and approved by the SBE in November ELA/ELD CFCC members will develop framework based on the CFCC Guidelines 10

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TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction The Language Demands of the Common Core “Students can, without significant scaffolding, comprehend and evaluate complex texts across a range of types and disciplines…can construct effective arguments and convey intricate or multifaceted information. Likewise, students are able independently to discern a speaker’s key points, request clarification, and ask relevant questions. They build on others’ ideas, articulate their own ideas, and confirm they have been understood.” (CCSS for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects, p. 7)

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction The Language Demands of the Common Core “Mathematically proficient students understand and use stated assumptions, definitions, and previously established results in constructing arguments. They make conjectures and build a logical progression of statements to explore the truth of their conjectures…They justify their conclusions, communicate them to others, and respond to the arguments of others.” (CCSS for Mathematics, p. 6)

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Language uses also key in creating new science standards Among essential science practices: Constructing explanations and designing solutions Engaging in argument from evidence Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information K-12 Science Framework (NRC, 2012, pp. 45, 49)

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee Over 125 applications received between June-August 20 members appointed by SBE in November Teachers: 4 Elementary teachers, 4 middle school teachers; 5 high school teachers Others: 5 county educators, 1 university professor, 1 self-employed consultant 15

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee Co-Chairs: Becky Sullivan and Martha Hernandez Writers: Nancy Brynelson and Hallie Yopp Slowick, with assistance from Pam Spycher Six 2-day public meetings scheduled between February and July

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee Meeting Dates in 2013 February 28-March 1 March April May June July All meetings held at the CDE Office in Sacramento 17

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction CCSS Implementation: 2011 Legislation Assembly Bill 124 Chapter 605, Statutes of 2011: ELD Standards Assembly Bill 250 Chapter 608, Statutes of 2011: ELA/ELD Framework Senate Bill 140 Chapter 140, Statues of 2011: Bridging Materials 18

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction AB 124 (Fuentes): Adoption of New ELD Standards Established the English Language Development Standards Advisory Committee to update, revise and align the English Language Development (ELD) standards with the Common Core State Standards Committee included teachers and administrators with expertise in instructing English learners The SBE adopted the new ELD standards on November 7,

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction New ELD Standards Adopted on November 7, 2012, by the SBE Aligned to the CCSS and designed to help English learners build critical knowledge and skills Describe key knowledge, skills, and abilities in core areas of English language development 20

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction  Align with California’s Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (Common Core State Standards)  Highlight and amplify key language knowledge, skills, and abilities in the Common Core State Standards critical for ELs to succeed in school while they are developing English CA ELD Standards: Purpose

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction  Provide opportunities for ELs to access, engage with, and achieve in grade-level academic content while they are learning English  Use in tandem with the Common Core State Standards and not in isolation  Strengthen English Language Development in light of next-generation content standards CA ELD Standards: Purpose

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Key Shifts in the 2012 CA ELD Standards FROM A CONCEPTUALIZATION OF… TO UNDERSTANDING… Language acquisition as an individual and lock-step linear process  Language acquisition as a non-linear, spiraling, dynamic, and complex social process Language development focused on accuracy and grammatical correctness  Language development focused on collaboration, comprehension, and communication with strategic scaffolding to guide appropriate linguistic choices Use of simplified texts and activities, often separate from content knowledge  Use of complex texts and intellectually challenging activities with content integral to language learning (Adapted from Walqui, 2012)

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Key Shifts (continued) FROM A CONCEPTUALIZATION OF… TO UNDERSTANDING… English as a set of rules  English as a meaning-making resource with different language choices based on audience, task, and purpose A traditional notion of grammar with syntax and discrete skills at the center  An expanded notion of grammar with discourse, text structure, syntax, and vocabulary addressed within meaningful contexts Literacy foundational skills as one-size-fits-all, neglecting linguistic resources  Literacy foundational skills targeting varying profiles of ELs, tapping linguistic resources and responding to specific needs (Adapted from Walqui, 2012)

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 25 SB 140 (Lowenthal): Supplemental Instructional Materials Review Supplemental Instructional Materials will bridge the gap between the content in the current materials being used schools and the CCSS Materials will work with either adopted materials or other materials being used in district The first round of supplemental materials approved November 7, 2012, by the SBE ( list of approved programs at

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Assembly Bill 250 (Brownley): Implementing CCSS Starts process for the development and adoption of curriculum frameworks aligned to the CCSS Integrates new ELD standards in the ELA Framework Extends the operative date of the state’s assessment system by one year Creates professional learning modules 26

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction CCSS Implementation: 2012 Legislation Senate Bill 1200 Chapter 654, Statutes of 2012: Standards Assembly Bill 1246 Chapter 668, Statutes of 2012: Math Instructional Materials Senate Bill 1719 Chapter 636, Statues of 2012: ELD Materials 27

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 28 SB 1200 (Hancock): Review and Modification of the CCSS Adopt the College and Career Readiness Anchor standards and resolve technical edits to the CCSS for ELA Recommend modifications to the California additions to the CCSS for Mathematics (includes deletion of Grade 8 Algebra course) Convene a group of science experts to develop and recommend content standards before July 31, 2013, for adoption by the SBE before November 30, 2013

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction AB 1246 (Brownley): Accelerate Process to Adopt Mathematical Instructional Materials Allows districts flexibility to purchase instructional materials not on state- adopted list – materials must be reviewed by districts and deemed aligned to content standards and are sufficient For mathematics – adopt instructional material evaluation criteria no later than March 31, 2013; adopt instructional materials for K–8 no later than March 30,

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction AB 1719 (Fuentes): Supplemental Instruction Materials Review Develop a list of SBE-approved supplemental instructional materials for English learners, aligned with the new ELD standards, by June 30, 2014 Develop a list of SBE-approved supplemental instructional materials for K–7, aligned with the CCSS for mathematics, by July 30,

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction CCSS ListServ Join the ListServs to receive information and updates regarding the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and the SBAC Assessment To join the CCSS Resources Updates: Send a "blank" message to: To join the SBAC/Assessment Updates: Send a "blank" message to: 31

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 32 Questions? Tom Adams, Director Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources Division Karen Cadiero-Kaplan, Director English Learner Support Division Barbara Murchison, Education Program Consultant Common Core Systems Implementation Office