2. Our time today… 10/7/11PSESD Assistant Superintendent CCSS Update 2  Updates on CCSS  Implementation discussion….  What do curriculum directors want to know about CCSS?  What structures/resources do curriculum directors need to maximize communication and support implementation of the CCSS with teachers and administrators?

3. Washington’s Vision for Education Every Washington public school student will graduate from high school globally competitive for work and postsecondary education and prepared for life in the 21 st century. PSESD Assistant Superintendent CCSS Update 310/7/11

4. Common Core State Standards… …describe the knowledge and skills in English language arts and mathematics that students will need when they graduate, whatever their choice of college or career. …are based on the best national and international standards, giving our students a competitive advantage in the global economy. PSESD Assistant Superintendent CCSS Update 410/7/11

5. 40+ states adopted these standards The standards were developed by educators nationwide through a process led by the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association. PSESD Assistant Superintendent CCSS Update 510/7/11

6. The Case for Common Core Clarity: The standards are focused on the most critical skills needed for college and career readiness. Cost-effective: States are pooling resources and expertise to implement the standards. Student success: Students will develop the knowledge and skills they need to be successful. Standard from state to state: Expectations are the same for students across most states, so they don’t lose ground when they move from one state to another. PSESD Assistant Superintendent CCSS Update 610/7/11

7. The standards are a close match with our current standards  They strengthen those standards by targeting the skills and knowledge that are most critical for students to know.  Like the best international standards, the standards focus on depth in a subject area, not breadth.  Given the close alignment of Common Core State Standards with our state’s vision and standards, the decision to adopt was an easy one. PSESD Assistant Superintendent CCSS Update 710/7/11

8. What’s different…Implementation  Collaboration  Coordination  Commitment “From the home, school, and community to the state…” 10/7/11PSESD Assistant Superintendent CCSS Update 8

9. What’s different: Implementation  Teachers in all content areas, not just English Language Arts and mathematics, will teach the practices found in the Common Core State Standards.  OSPI is partnering with school districts, higher education, education associations, and advocacy groups to develop strategies that serve educators and students. It’s a cost- effective approach—but more important, it’s the right way to accomplish this work.  Washington also will benefit from sharing resources and expertise with participating states. PSESD Assistant Superintendent CCSS Update 910/7/11

10. What’s Different: Implementation through a Standards-Based Support and Development System (handout) 10/7/11PSESD Assistant Superintendent CCSS Update 10

11. Common Core Implementation Timeline 2010-112011-122012-132013-142014-15 Phase 1: Awareness and Understanding, Alignment, and Adoption Phase 2: Build Statewide Capacity, Collaboratively Develop and Align Resources and Materials Phase 3: Classroom Transitions Phase 4: Statewide Implementation through the Assessment System PSESD Assistant Superintendent CCSS Update 1110/7/11

12. Learning More… Statewide Transition & Implementation Supports  Quarterly CCSS Webinar Series (each builds on the previous) :  System-focused implementation supports  Mathematics  English language arts  CCSS Symposium for School District Teams  November 1, 5 – 8 pm, Federal Way Public Schools  January 12, 5 – 8pm, Central Valley School District, Spokane  CCSS Public Forum  November 3, Spokane, time and location TBA  Conference presentations throughout the year http://k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/default.aspx PSESD Assistant Superintendent CCSS Update 1210/7/11

13. Now let’s get to work… CCSS Statewide Webinar Series  August 10: District/Building Leaders  September 20, 3:30 – 4:30: Mathematics  September 22, 3:30 – 4:30: English Language Arts  January 10, 10:30 – 11:30: District/Building Leaders  January 17, 3:30 – 4:30: Mathematics  January 19, 3:30 – 4:30: English Language Arts  March 7,10:30 – 11:30: District/Building Leaders  March 20, 3:30 – 4:30: Mathematics  March 21, 3:30 – 4:30: English Language Arts  May 23, 10:30 – 11:30: District/Building Leaders  May 29, 3:30 – 4:30: Mathematics  May 31, 3:30 – 4:30: English Language Arts http://www.k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/UpdatesEvents.aspx#Webinar Recorded and Available with Presenter Notes Online ! Each series will build on the previous with more detailed information provided… PSESD Assistant Superintendent CCSS Update 1310/7/11

14. Statewide Transition and Implementation Supports  Content-specific implementation support plans and resources: underway to help guide districts' smooth transition to CCSS. Statewide professional development at each grade level will be coordinated by partners across the state.  Coming Soon…CCSS “Toolkit” for Implementation Support  Samples of meeting/presentation protocols that can be used with different groups and audiences  Suggested activities at district, building, classroom levels  Coming soon…T&L monthly “newsflashes” and listserv PSESD Assistant Superintendent CCSS Update 1410/7/11

15. Reflection…. 10/7/11PSESD Assistant Superintendent CCSS Update 15  What structures/resources do you need to maximize communication and support implementation of the CCSS with your teachers and administrators?  What role does the state (including regional ESDs) have in supporting implementation of CCSS?  What roles do districts and buildings have in supporting implementation of CCSS?

16. For More Information  OSPI Common Core Website: http://www.k12.wa.us/Corestandards/default.aspx http://www.k12.wa.us/Corestandards/default.aspx  Common Core Questions:  Email: corestandards@k12.wa.us ORcorestandards@k12.wa.us  Greta Bornemann, OSPI CCSS Project Lead, E-mail: Greta.Bornemann@k12.wa.us Greta.Bornemann@k12.wa.us  OSPI webinars: http://www.k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/UpdatesEvents.aspx #Webinar http://www.k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/UpdatesEvents.aspx #Webinar 10/7/11PSESD Assistant Superintendent CCSS Update 16

17. 10/7/11PSESD Assistant Superintendent CCSS Update 17 Thank you.