1. Foundations Kit: Common Core State Standards
Statewide roll-out:
CESA Statewide sis Group
Department of public instruction
August, 2010

2. About the Foundations Kit
Contents
Phase-by-Phase Roll Out
Partnership Pie Chart
Power Point
Press Release: Wisconsin’s Adoption
Foundations Resource Material
Introduction to the CCSS
Standards-Setting Criteria
Application to Students with Disabilities
Application for ELLs
Q & A
Resources

3. History of Standards-Led Education
1994: Reauthorization of ESEA “Improving America’s Schools Act” (required states to adopt, adapt, or create standards and assessments)
1998: Wisconsin adopted Model Academic Standards (18 subject areas)
2001: NCLB brought accountability for standards-based education to the forefront
2010: Wisconsin adopts Common Core State Standards

4. Impetus for the Common Core State Standards
Currently, every state has its own set of academic standards, meaning public educated students are learning different content at different rates
All students must be prepared to compete with not only their American peers in the next state, but with students around the world
This initiative will potentially affect 43.5 million students which is about 87% of the student population

5. Common Core State Standards Evidence Base
Standards from individual high-performing countries and provinces were used to inform content, structure, and language. Writing teams looked for examples of rigor, coherence, and progression.
Mathematics
Belgium (Flemish)
Canada (Alberta)
China
Chinese Taipei
England
Finland
Hong Kong
India
Ireland
Japan
Korea
Singapore
English language arts
Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Ontario

6. Development of Common Core Standards
Joint initiative of:
Supported by:
Achieve
ACT
College Board

7. Focus on the Big Picture
Principles for Learning: A Foundation for Transforming K-12 Education
Being literate is at the heart of learning in every subject area.
Learning is a social act.
Learning about learning establishes a habit of inquiry important in life-long learning.
Assessing progress is part of learning.
Learning includes turning information into knowledge using multiple media.
Learning occurs in a global context.
(ACTE, CoSN, NCSS, NCTE, NCTM, NSTA)

8. What’s the Big Deal?
The CCSS initiative is a “sea change” in education for teaching and learning!
The CCSS mandates the student learning outcomes for every grade level.
The CCSS force a common language. Your staff will begin using this language.
Students will be tested and instructional effectiveness will be measured based on CCSS.
Federal funding is tied to CCSS adoption, implementation, and accountability.
English Language Arts and Mathematics CCSS are just the beginning. . .more subject area standards are being developed.

9. Essential Questions What are the Common Core State Standards?
Why are Common Core State Standards good for stakeholders?
How will the Common Core State Standards impact you?
How will the Common Core State Standards be rolled out in Wisconsin?

10. What are the Common Core Standards?
“Common Core Standards define the knowledge and skills students should have within their K-12 education careers so that they will graduate high school able to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing academic college courses and in workforce training programs.”
(NGA & CCSSO, 2010)

11. Criteria Used to Develop CCSS
Fewer, clearer, higher
Aligned with college and work expectations
Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through higher order skills
Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards
Informed by top performing countries
Evidenced and/or researched-based
Realistic and practical for the classroom
Consistent across all states

12. Why are common core state standards good for stakeholders: students?
College & Career Focus. It will help prepare students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in college and careers
Consistent. Expectations will be consistent for all kids and not dependent on a students zip code
Mobility. It will help students with transitions between states
Student Ownership. Clearer standards will help students understand what is expected of them and allow for more self-directed learning by students

13. Why are common core state standards good for stakeholders: parents?
Clarity. Helps parents understand exactly what students need to know and be able to do
Support. Helps parents support their children and educators by making expectations clear and goals high
Equity. Provides equal access to a high quality education
Involvement. Provides opportunities to meaningfully engage parents

14. Why are common core state standards good for stakeholders: educators?
Training. Allows for more focused pre-service and professional development
Valid Assessments. Assures that what is taught is aligned with assessments including formative, summative, and benchmarking
Own the “How”. Provides the opportunity for instructors to tailor curriculum and teaching methods
Depth. Informs the development of a curriculum that promotes deep understanding for all children

15. Why are common core state standards good for stakeholders: states and districts?
Global. Allows states to align curricula to internationally benchmarked standards
Best Practices. Allows states and districts to ensure professional development for educators is based on best practices
Competition. Creates the opportunity for America to compete for high-wage, high skill jobs in a knowledge-based economy
State Assessment. Allows for the development of a “Next Generation” state assessment
Policies. Provides the opportunity to compare and evaluate policies that artifact students achievement across states and districts

16. What about our “old” state standards?
R.I.P.

17. How will the Common Core State Standards impact you?
Think-pair-share

18. A Vision for Implementation18
This visual was created in house under State Consulting Services (for a LPA published newsletter)
These tools help achieve the vision and restate
Thinking about what actions you might take

20. What kind of support do you need to help with this transition?
Next Steps
Take a few minutes to peruse the Foundations Kit.
Talk with your colleagues.
Let us know …
What kind of support do you need to help with this transition?