1. Math Network Aligning PD to the New Standards December 2011

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3. Upcoming Event: Information at the PSTEM website: 21pstem.org

4. Discussion topics: A.Survey of K-8 Math Programs B.Keystone Exams C.Common Core Standards

5. Aligning PD to the New Standards Sources: “Professional Development—A Key to Working with the Common Core Standards” NCTM Summing Up, December 2011NCTM “Supporting Implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics: Recommendations for Professional Development” Summary Report, November 2011Summary Report CARDE *Full URLs provided at the end

6. Aligning PD to the New Standards Highlights: 1) Support Teacher Learning 2) Connect Standards for Content and Practice 3) Ensure PD is Focused, Coherent, Articulated, and Sustained 4) Professional Development includes Principals, Supervisors, Administrators, Parents, Partners in Business and Industry, and the Public

7. Aligning PD to the New Standards Support Teacher Learning Professional development should: A.Be intensive, ongoing, and connected to practice B.Focus on student learning C.Address the teaching of specific content D.Build strong relationships among teachers

8. Aligning PD to the New Standards Support Teacher Learning Action Steps: A.Select professional development experiences that provide opportunities to learn about mathematics content and practices B.Select, approve, design only professional development activities that support teacher mathematics learning

9. Aligning PD to the New Standards Connect Standards for Content and Practice Target a few selected practices to address in depth: A.Practices must be embedded in discussions about content B.Practices define what mathematics teaching and learning should look like C.Start by focusing on just a few content progressions and integrated practices, broaden the work over time

10. Aligning PD to the New Standards Connect Standards for Content and Practice Action Steps: A.Target habits of mind that teachers must learn to incorporate and promote in the classroom B.Allocate time and resources to: -Discuss and reflect -Integrate content and practices C.Broaden content and practices addressed gradually rather than all at once

11. Aligning PD to the New Standards Ensure PD is Focused, Coherent, Articulated, Sustained A.Avoid a fragmented menu of varied professional development offerings B.Provide content-focused activities C.Experiences in professional development must logically build on one another so that teachers accumulate knowledge

12. Aligning PD to the New Standards Ensure PD is Focused, Coherent, Articulated, Sustained Action Steps: A.Offer sets of extended professional development opportunities B.Clarify, align, and communicate school improvement priorities C.Develop each teacher’s knowledge base for teaching a particular slice of mathematics over time

13. Aligning PD to the New Standards Professional Development includes Principals, Supervisors, Administrators, Parents, Partners in Business and Industry, and the Public A.Need professional development on the vision and importance of integrating the Standards for Practice into the Standards Content B.Teaching will look different when the new standards are implemented C.Communicate with all stakeholders to explain why improved practices lead to improved learning

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15. URLs for Dead Hotlinks “Professional Development—A Key to Working with the Common Core Standards” NCTM Summing Up, December 2011 http www.nctm.org/about/content.aspx?id=176NCTM “Supporting Implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics: Recommendations for Professional Development” Summary Report, November 2011 www.nctm.org/uploadedFiles/Math_Standards/Summary_PD _CCSSMath.pdfSummary Report CARDE CARDE http://cadrek12.org/projects/rapid-system-level-professional- development-articulating-research-ideas-support- implementat

16. Math Network December 2011