1. Common Core State Standards An overview for Professional Development Leads March 8, 2010 Mary Russell, Region 3 Joyce Gardner, Region 8

2. www.corestandards.org How were the Common Core Standards developed?

3. Myth or Fact

4. Common Core Development Initially 48 states and three territories signed on As of October 14, 2010, 39 states have officially adopted Final Standards released June 2, 2010, at www.corestandards.org Adoption required for Race to the Top funds

6. Common Core Development Each state adopting the common core either directly or by fully aligning its state standards may do so in accordance with current state timelines for standards adoption not to exceed three (3) years. States that choose to align their standards to the common core standards accept 100% of the core. States may add additional standards.

8. Common Core and Essential Standards Comparison Common CoreEssential Standards Research and Evidenced Based Rigorous College and Workplace Aligned Internationally BenchmarkSome International Benchmark Learning ProgressionsNot Developed on Progressions Not Based on any 1 TaxonomyRBT Balance of concepts and skillsConceptual Format Domain, Clusters, Strands, Math Practices, Literacy Standards Organization—Some Organized by Strands

9. Grade or course introductions give 2- 4 focal points K-8 presented by grade level K-6 Purpose Organized into domains that progress over several grades High school standards presented by conceptual theme (Number & Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Modeling, Geometry, Statistics & Probability) Standards for Mathematical Content

10. 1.Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them 2.Reason abstractly and quantitatively 3.Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others 4.Model with mathematics 5.Use appropriate tools strategically 6.Attend to precision 7.Look for and make use of structure 8.Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning Standards for Mathematical Practices

11. Standards Meet RttT Think-Pair-Share: –Group 1: Discuss connections evident between the Common Core Standards and the NCEES presented on Day 1 of Boot Camp? –Group 2: Discuss the relationship between RttT and Common Core Standards

12. Vocabulary

13. Benefits for States and Districts Read the Common Core FAQ 3-2-1: –Three ideas that will be helpful to know in our work as PD Leads –Highlight 2 important phrases to remember –One question you want to explore further

14. Benefits Allows collaborative professional development based on best practices Allows development of common assessments and other tools Enables comparison of policies and achievement across states and districts Creates potential for collaborative groups to get more economical mileage for: –Curriculum development, assessment, and professional development

15. Implications for Instruction and Assessments

16. Rigor/Relevance Framework International Center for Leadership in Education. (n.d.) Rigor/Relevance Framework. Retrieved January 24, 2010, from http://www.leadered.com/rrr.html Evaluation6 Synthesis5 Analysis4 Application3 Comprehension2 Knowledge/ Awareness 1 12345 Knowledge in one discipline Apply in discipline Apply across disciplines Apply to real- world predictable solutions Apply to real-world unpredictable situations Application Model C D A B Quadrant A – Acquisition Students gather and store bits of knowledge and information. Students are primarily expected to remember or understand this knowledge. Quadrant B – Application Students use acquired knowledge to solve problems, design solutions, and complete work. The highest level of application is to apply knowledge to new and unpredictable situations. Quadrant C – Assimilation Students extend and refine their acquired knowledge to be able to use that knowledge automatically and routinely to analyze and solve problems and create solutions. Quadrant D – Adaptation Students have the competence to think in complex ways and to apply their knowledge and skills. Even when confronted with perplexing unknowns, students are able to use extensive knowledge and skill to create solutions and take action that further develops their skills and knowledge.

17. The Council of Chief State School Officers The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices The Council of Chief State School Officers The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices Language Arts & Mathematics Science, Social Studies, Arts Education, etc Common Core Standards Language Arts & Mathematics Common Core Standards Language Arts & Mathematics Common Core Standards English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, & Technical Subjects Common Core Standards English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, & Technical Subjects The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Crosswalks to existing Standards Essential Standards The Local Education Agency The Local Education Agency District Local Curriculum District Local Curriculum The Classroom Teacher The Classroom Teacher Classroom Instruction

18. Consortiums SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC)

19. Challenges and Concerns RBT Support Documents History of Development of ELA and Mathematics Standards

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