1. Kansas Common Core State Standards What do we need to know now? 1

2. Student Benefits Student mobility—increased likelihood of comparable education across districts and states reduces obstacles to mobile students Increased alignment between K-12 and post- secondary narrows gap in college and career readiness 2

3. District and State benefits New and better assessments that more effectively measure student learning Student mobility—increased likelihood of comparable assessments between states allows for longitudinal data tracking Easier collaboration between states on curriculum and assessment Shifting of resources to focus on improving instructional practices 3

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8. When should schools begin to make the transition to Common Core State Standards? 8

9. Instructional Considerations: Focus on instructional best practices Clear vision of how students should approach and learn mathematics and reading. Shifts focus to ensuring mathematical understanding over computation skills and five areas of reading (comprehension, fluency, phonetic awareness, phonics, and vocabulary). 9

10. How to transition?....Some ideas At some grades, there is really no reason to continue using 2003 Standards Kindergarten students in 2011-2012 will be in 3 rd grade in 2014-2015 – They will never be tested on 2003 Standards 1 st Grade students in 2011-2012 may never see a test based on 2003 Standards Look closely at the Critical Areas provided for each grade 10

11. Suggested Alignment Tasks 1. Implement the Critical Areas for each grade level 2. Identify 2003 tested indicators that are not covered by Critical Areas for supplementation (especially during 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school years) 3. Look at the details to ensure full curriculum alignment by 2014-2015 11

12. Tentative Assessment Changes for 2011-2012 School Year AYP Proficiency still based entirely on the 2003 Kansas State Standards Some indicators (maximum 2 at any grade level) removed from the assessments Embedded items on all assessments that are aligned to the Kansas Common Core State Standards –Identified Critical Areas 12

13. Tentative Assessment Changes (continued) Two types of reports: Proficiency report based only on items aligned to 2003 standards Performance report based on items that align to Common Core Critical Areas Three types of items on the assessment: Items based on 2003 Standards that count only for proficiency scores Items based on 2003 Standards that count for both proficiency and Common Core Critical Areas reports Embedded items that count only toward Common Core Critical Areas reports 13

14. Support from SWPRSC We will be ready to help you align to common core 2011-12 with our On-Line Curriculum. 14