1. Welcome

2. Brain Energizer Complete this sentence: If I could throw caution to the winds and really risk, I would… Group Share

3. Housekeeping Parking Lot Time Keeper Team Norms Stick Note

4. Objective The CCSS/PARCC team will: ◦ Read articles ◦ Collaborate ◦ Assist with staff development as needed as it pertains to CCSS/PARCC ◦ Be a resource/go to person for their team and colleagues ◦ Assist in building a strong knowledge base schoolwide

5. Essential Question How should thinking and teaching practices shift as we begin to implement the CCSS and prepare for PARCC?

6. Welcome Activity Why did you choose to be a part of this team? Pair Share

7. Today’s Goals Develop a vision Review the article – Bringing the Common Core Standards to Life.

8. Inspiration "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement, nothing can be done without hope and confidence." -- Helen Keller

9. Plan of Action Meetings will consist of collaborating, sharing, questioning, and reflecting. Homework will always include reading and a reflection sheet. Panera Bread - $5.00 Snacks

10. Vision Read – Developing the Common Core Vision Develop our vision Think-Pair- Share

11. PARCC is an alliance of states working together to develop a common set of K-12 assessments aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English Language Arts and mathematics, anchored in what it takes to be ready for college and careers.

12. Introduction Share your summary. Round Robin

13. Two Important Ideas Share the two important ideas you took away from this article. Round Robin

14. Two Strategies Share the two strategies you plan to attempt or deepen your knowledge on. Round Robin

15. You are appreciated for all you do! Read and Reflect Share with your team