1. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Bill and Melinda Gates/ASCD Grant: Virtual Learning Networks: Mathematics Teacher Networks: Building Capacity for Powerful Instruction December 2013

2. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Virtual Convening Agenda WELCOME! Introduction of ASCD Faculty Member and attendees Overview of the ASCD/Gates Grant Eliciting Problems of Practice Introduction to ASCD Edge Introduction to EduCore Next steps ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

3. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Goals: 1. Cultivate “Constructivist Community” that will… 2. Help facilitate the implementation of the CCSS-M, resulting in… 3. Empowered students to 4. Enable THEM to change the world ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

4. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Virtual Convening Agenda WELCOME! Introduction of ASCD Faculty Member and attendees Overview of the ASCD/Gates Grant Eliciting Problems of Practice Introduction to ASCD Edge Introduction to EduCore Next steps ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

5. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Poll 1: Who are you? ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

6. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Poll 2: What do you do in education? ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

7. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Poll 3: Where are you all in terms of common core implementation? ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

8. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Poll 4: What is your level of understanding about the CCSS in Mathematics? ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

9. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Short Answer Question: What is your level of understanding and implementation with the Standards for Mathematical Practice? Please post your responses in the Question Box.. ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

10. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Virtual Convening Agenda WELCOME! Introduction of ASCD Faculty Member and attendees Overview of the ASCD/Gates Grant Eliciting Problems of Practice Introduction to ASCD Edge Introduction to EduCore Next steps ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

11. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Focus: Instructional Shifts of CCSS Assist with implementation in the classroom Secondary Teachers ELA literacy shifts Math shifts Literacy shifts for Science Literacy shifts for Social Science ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

12. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Key Instructional Shifts: Mathematics Focus: Focus on where standards focus - Deep not wide! Coherence: Think across grades and link to major topics - Progressions ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

13. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Key Instructional Shifts: Mathematics, Cont. Rigor: Require fluency, application, deep understanding – A balance of conceptual understanding and skill. College and Career Readiness Math Practices ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

14. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Two Years Five Webinars per year Content specific Host by ASCD faculty member Synchronous Recorded and archived on EduCore ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

15. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Phase One 1 Virtual Convening 4 Webinars Structured around “Problem of Practice” Challenges identified by participants in implementing CCSS in their classrooms Collaboration with trusted experts Helpful feedback in a timely manner ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

16. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Phase Two 1 Virtual Convening 4 Webinars Deeper dive Expand networks to include local colleagues/teams Local professional networks ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

17. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards ASCD Edge ASCD proprietary social networking platform Share comments and resources Share video, audio, photos Share upcoming events, updates, alerts ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

18. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards ascdedge.ascd.org

19. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

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21. EduCore ASCD Common Core Online Digital Tool Funded by a grant from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Free resource Materials created from: Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) Math Assessment Resource Service (MARS) Repository of evidence-based strategies, videos, supporting documents ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

22. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Measurement and Evaluation Pulse surveys to gauge participant satisfaction Skills assessments: pre- and post- Teacher practice surveys 3x/year Possible voluntary phone interviews Voluntary focus groups ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

23. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Virtual Convening Agenda WELCOME! Introduction of ASCD Faculty Member and attendees Overview of the ASCD/Gates Grant Eliciting Problems of Practice Introduction to ASCD Edge Introduction to EduCore Next steps ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

24. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards What is something you love about teaching Math?? Source: Unknown

25. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards And something frustrating about math instruction? Source: Gary Larson

26. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Eliciting Problems of Practice Building the airplane while flying it...

27. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Eliciting Problems of Practice “In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is.” Yogi Berra

28. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Eliciting Problems of Practice One idea for a Problem of Practice: How do we teach students what it means to be a mathematician in class through the Standards for Mathematical Practice?

29. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Eliciting Problems of Practice In your opinion, what are key challenges to implementing the Common Core Math standards? Please post responses on board!

30. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Eliciting Problems of Practice What would you say are the major social barriers to implementation?

31. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Eliciting Problems of Practice What would you say are the major social barriers to implementation? Examples: Resistance to change? Satisfied with current methods? Top-down frustrations? Feeling like there isn’t enough time? Too little collaboration?“One more thing!”? Parent revolt? PARCC or SBAC?Other factors?

32. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Poll 5: PARCC, SBAC, and State Conflicts Eliciting Problems of Practice

33. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Eliciting Problems of Practice What do you feel is an essential skill and/or knowledge base math educators need in order to address the CCSS-M? Respond on board please!!

34. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Poll 6: Areas in need of increased support Eliciting Problems of Practice

35. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Eliciting Problems of Practice Do you feel students are prepared to handle an increase in the rigor, depth and engagement required by the Common Core?

36. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Eliciting Problems of Practice Any additional thoughts about problems of practice? A problem that wasn’t covered?

37. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Virtual Convening Agenda WELCOME! Introduction of ASCD Faculty Member and attendees Overview of the ASCD/Gates Grant Eliciting Problems of Practice Introduction to ASCD Edge Introduction to EduCore Next steps ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

38. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Poll 7: Are you familiar with ASCD EDge? Eliciting Problems of Practice

39. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards ascdedge.ascd.org

40. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

41. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards

43. ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks Other than the webinars, the ASCD Edge VLN group is where the sharing of resources takes place.

44. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

45. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

46. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Learn the basics of ASCD Edge in the brief video linked here http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol8/809-video.aspx ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

47. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Virtual Convening Agenda WELCOME! Introduction of ASCD Faculty Member and attendees Overview of the ASCD/Gates Grant Eliciting Problems of Practice Introduction to ASCD Edge Introduction to EduCore Next steps ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

48. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Poll 9: Are you familiar with EduCore? Eliciting Problems of Practice

49. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

50. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards EduCore™ ASCD-developed website designed with... Tools Strategies Videos Supporting Documents To support implementation of the Common Core. ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

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53. Videos can be viewed independently and discussed in a PLC or watched together as a faculty. WATCH

54. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Read relevant up-to-date articles and papers about the CCSS, instructional shifts, and teaching methods. Read

55. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Learn How do the Common Core standards affect me? What do they mean for my students? What is formative assessment? How do I meet CCSS literacy standards if I’m not an English teacher?

56. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards CREATE Both LDC and MDC provide modules. Check out the examples, learn how to implement them, and then use the templates to create your own!

57. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards EXPLORE Discover all the resources EduCore™ offers to meet your professional development needs.

58. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Faculty Meetings Professional Learning Communities Independently Connect and Share How to use EduCore™ ?

59. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Virtual Convening Agenda WELCOME! Introduction of ASCD Faculty Member and attendees Overview of the ASCD/Gates Grant Eliciting Problems of Practice Introduction to ASCD Edge Introduction to EduCore Next steps ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks

60. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Our Webinars are scheduled for: Thursday, December 12 th Friday, January 17 th Friday, February 21 st Friday, March 28 th Monday, May 5 th ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks Be Sure to Join on EDge!!

61. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Questions? Comments? Concerns? Quips? Quotes? Qualms? Or Conundrums? ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks Be Sure to Join on EDge!!

62. © ASCD 2013 | Common Core State Standards Thank you! Connect with me on: ASCD EDge: Nanci Smith & VLN Mathematics Group Email: nanci.smith.faculty@ascd.org ASCD/Gates Grant: Virtual Learning Networks