STRATEGIC PLAN Common Core Summer 2013 Training Summary Released: Updated Feb. 8, 2013

1 This document outlines new information regarding TNCore summer trainings – Overview – Training school team and district allocations – Registration process – FAQs

2 Section 1: Overview

3 Final school and district allocations for each training now specified Site information available for each training Registration process details outlined, including registration support TNCore released final registration information on Feb. 5

4 Registration will open on Monday, Feb. 11 at 8 a.m. CST at Registration will close on Friday, May 24 at 5 p.m. CST Registration dates have been announced

5 Common Core training will be offered in math and ELA/Literacy during Summer 2013 Subject & Grade Band Number of Days Dates K-8 Math2 June 18-19; June June 25-26; June Math4June 18-21; June K-3 Reading 4-5 ELA 3 July 9-11; July 16-18; July ELA 6-12 Literacy 3 July 9-11; July 16-18; July 23-25

6 The 6-12 ELA/Literacy training is divided into ELA, and Literacy for Science, Social Studies and CTE 6-12 ELA/Literacy Training is structured to match the design of the Standards. All attendees must register for ELA or one of the three literacy areas. English Language Arts Training Literacy for Science Literacy for Social Studies Literacy for CTE

7 Participants will work in their registered subject and grade-level or grade-band across the full training experience Math K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Reading K,1,2,3 English Language Arts 4, 5, 6, 7, Grade Grade Literacy 6-8 Science 9-12 Science 6-8 SS 9-12 SS 6-12 CTE All attendees must be registered for a single subject and grade-level or grade-band

8 Section 2: Training School Team and District Allocations

9 Schools teams are restricted to a specific number of seats at each training Subject & Grade Band School Team AllocationTypical School Team K-8 Math 1 teacher per grade level + 1 Special Education representative 7 per elementary school 4 per middle school 9-12 Math 1 teacher per grade level + 1 Special Education representative 5 per high school K-3 Reading 4-5 ELA 1 teacher per grade level + 1 Special Education/ELL + 1 coach/interventionist + 1 other 9 per elementary school 6-12 ELA 6-12 Literacy 3 English + 2 Science + 2 Social Studies + 2 CTE + 1 Special Education/ELL + Library Media Specialist + 1 other 10 per middle school 12 per high school

10 The school team allocations outline availability across the state and do not guarantee space at a specific site, in a specific grade level, or during a specific date. We encourage all districts and schools to register early. Schools teams are not guaranteed specific sites or dates

11 Each school must calculate number of seats based on the grades represented at the school For example, consider a 6-8 grade middle school TrainingSchool Team AllocationExample School Team K-8 Math 1 teacher per grade level + 1 SPED Representative 6 th Grade Math Teacher 7 th Grade Math Teacher 8 th Grade Math Teacher + Special Education Teacher 4 Total Attendees 6-12 ELA/Literacy 3 English + 2 Science + 2 Social Studies + 2 CTE + 1 SPED/ELL + Library Media Specialist + 1 Other 3 ELA Teachers 2 Science Teachers 2 Social Studies Teachers 1 Special Education Teacher 1 Library Media Specialist + 1 Literacy Coach 10 Total Attendees

12 Next, each school must determine the content and grade distribution of the attendees For example, consider a 6-8 grade middle school TrainingSchool Team Allocation Example School TeamGrade/Subject for Each Attendee K-8 Math 1 teacher per grade level + 1 SPED Representative 6 th Grade Math Teacher 7 th Grade Math Teacher 8 th Grade Math Teacher + Special Education Teacher 4 Total Attendees 6 th Grade Math 7 th Grade Math 8 th Grade Math 7 th Grade Math 6-12 ELA/ Literacy 3 English + 2 Science + 2 Social Studies + 2 CTE + 1 SPED/ELL + Library Media Specialist + 1 Other 3 ELA Teachers 2 Science Teachers 2 Social Studies Teachers 1 Special Education Teacher 1 Library Media Specialist + 1 Literacy Coach 10 Total Attendees 6 th ELA; 7 th ELA; 8 th ELA Both 6-8 Science Both in 6-8 Social Studies 7 th Grade ELA 8 th Grade ELA 6 th Grade ELA

13 In ELA/Literacy training, school teams must include representation from the literacy areas Of the 10 typical middle school allocations, a maximum of 6 seats are allotted for ELA participants. At least 4 participants must register in literacy areas (Science, Social Studies, CTE). Of the 12 typical high school allocations, a maximum of 6 seats are allotted for ELA participants. At least 6 participants must register in literacy areas (Science, Social Studies, CTE).

14 In addition to school team allocations, district staff are also allocated seats at each training District SizeSeats Available Fewer than 5,000 Students5 representatives 5,000-15,000 StudentsUp to 10 Representatives More than 15,000 StudentsUp to 20 Representatives For example, a district serving 10,000 students may send up to 10 representatives to each of the four training areas: “District staff” may include supervisors, central office staff, and coaches who serve multiple schools School-based staff should be calculated in the school team allocation K-8 Math9-12 MathK-3 Reading 4-5 ELA 6-12 ELA/Literacy

15 Section 3: Registration Process

16 Registration will be hosted online from Registration will open on Monday, Feb. 11 at 8 a.m. CST We are using the same online registration system used for the LEAD and TETC Conferences, as well as other TN Core trainings Registration can be completed for a group or for an individual

17 Seven steps outline the process for a successful registration 1.Calculate your number of seats 2.Determine the grade level/content distribution for each seat 3.Choose who you want to attend for each seat 4.Determine when you want to attend 5.Determine where you want to attend 6.Determine who will complete registration 7.Register at

18 Specific information must be provided for each attendee to complete a registration order Training Subject & Grade Level Name (First and Last) School Name & District Name CORE Region (click here to find your CORE Region)here Title/Position (4 th grade teacher, library media specialist, etc.) Address Phone Number

19 Changes and substitutions can be made directly to a registration order All changes and substitutions must be made by May 24 Please see the guide for changes and substitutions on Note: Any user who completes a group registration will be the only person able to make changes and/or substitutions to the registration

20 Registration updates will be provided in order for districts to monitor participation Updates will be provided the last week of each month leading up to the close of registration End of February Report End of March Report End of April Report May 24: Registration Closes Districts can use the updates to monitor school team and overall participation

21 The TNCore team will monitor registration closely across all sites There will not be any waitlists for summer training sites An update about available space at all sites will be posted on May 6 ( for a final registration push If significant capacity is available at some sites, the TNCore team will announce an additional allocation per school team in the May 6 update

22 Districts may opt to select one registration coordinator to receive the monthly updates by completing this form by Feb. 20. If no one is selected, the updates will be sent to the Director of Schoolsform District and school information must be entered in a consistent manner. Consistent data entry will assist greatly in navigating the updates sent to your district Two actions will help ensure timely and accurate delivery of registration updates

23 The TNCore team is dedicated to supporting districts and schools in the registration process All training information is centrally located at For questions regarding training, (24-hour response For questions regarding registration, call our registration support team at (615)

24 Section 4: FAQs

25 FAQs Q: Will the 3-8 math training be a repeat of last summer’s training? No, the Summer 2013 content will build on the content from last summer’s training. Since the content will reinforce the work from last summer, the training is open to both those who attended last summer and those who did not attend. Q: Should administrators attend? Administrators are not required to attend summer training with their staff. If attending, administrators should be thoughtful about attending the content area that is the highest priority for their building. Note that there will not be an administrator track this summer; all administrators would attend with a single content and grade level area throughout the training.

26 FAQs Q: Can I register a group? Yes, a single user can register a group. The individual who initiates the registration will then be the only user able to log in and make modifications. This user will also be able to see the registration for the full group. Q: Can I modify the initial registration? Yes, modifications can be made through the online registration system until May 24. Detailed instructions for making modifications are available on Please remember that group registrations can only be modified by the individual who completes the group registration.

27 FAQs Q: Should schools assign a single registration coordinator? Assigning one individual to coordinate training registration at each school is suggested as a best practice. TN Core will not collect the information of school coordinators, but districts may wish to do so in order to share the monthly district reports. Q: Can school teams receive registration updates? Monthly updates will only be sent by district; however, the TNCore team is happy to assist individuals or groups seeking information about their registration. Please contact us at

28 FAQs Q: Can I track registration for my district? Individuals who register a group are able to view the registration for the entire group; however, you will not be able to view the registrations of other groups. The TN Core team will provide updates at the end of each month to each district. The updates will be sent to the representative you select through this form. If you would like to discuss additional reporting, please contact Q: Are stipends or travel provided for teachers to attend? The TDOE is offering the summer training free of charge to districts, but is unable to cover stipends or travel for attendees. Some districts have chosen to offer these funds to their teachers.

29 FAQs Q: Will our district receive a list of who attended training for our records? Yes, the TNCore team will process sign-in sheets from the summer trainings to have a complete record of attendance available for districts by early Fall. Please emphasize the importance of signing-in to your teachers so that our records will accurately reflect their attendance. Certificates of completion will only be given to those who attend the entire training. Q: How do math or literacy coaches fit in to school team allocations? Coaches and interventionists are welcomed to attend summer training. School teams may use their “interventionist” seat or a grade-level representative space for a coach. If a coach serves multiple schools, the district may wish to use district allocation for the coach’s attendance.

30 FAQs Q: Can our school team attend during different weeks? There is not an explicit school team time component to this summer’s training, but there is certainly power in school teams attending together. It is recommended that school teams attend together but allowable to attend across different weeks. Q: Can I attend training outside my CORE region? Yes – you are able to attend the training site that is most convenient for you, even if the site is in a different region.

31 FAQs Q: I can only attend part of the training. Can I still earn credit? No. Certificates of completion will only be issued to participants who complete the entire training program. Sign-in is required in the morning and afternoon of each training day. Q: What are the hours of each training day? Specific agendas will be provided at least one month in advance of all training programs. Agendas will be available on and ed directly to participants. Training days will begin no earlier than 8 a.m. and conclude no later than 4:30 p.m.

32 FAQs Q: Do school team allocations depend on the structure of my school (i.e. 5-8 v. 6-8 middle school)? All training offerings are specific to a subject and grade-level or grade-band to match the structure of the Common Core State Standards. School teams should calculate their number of seats based on their school structure. Q: Are fourth and fifth grade teachers attending reading or English language arts training? Fourth and fifth grade teachers will attend English language arts training, while Kindergarten to third grade teachers will experience a training focused on reading. Both trainings are during the same dates and hosted at the same sites, and both trainings will follow the same schedule.