PowerPoint Presentation

The Common Core State Standards Initiative(CCSSI)

byMarva BurtonWhat is the Common Core State Standards Initiative?State-led Effort

Provides clear, consistent frameworks for college and workforce

Coordinated by

National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)

Collaboration

School AdministratorsTeachersExpertsParents

Why is CCSS important?StudentsAllows equal access to a good education

Enables students to compete with peersNationally (statewide)Internationally (worldwide)

Prepares for college/careers

Easier transition between states

Helps students to know what is expected of themCCSS Importance Continued

ParentsInforms parents What students need to knowWhat students are able to do

EncouragesParental SupportStudentsTeachers

Parent InvolvementCreates opportunities

CCSS Importance ContinuedEducatorsTailored curriculum/teaching methodsPromotes deeper understanding for studentsPromotes in-depth teaching of content

Lessons taught aligned with assessmentsFormative assessmentsSummative assessmentsBenchmarks

Focused pre-service training and professional development

Myths and Facts of CCSSMythsHigh standards states must lower standardsStandards not internationally benchmarkedTeachers not involved in writing the standardsNo research or evidence

FactsStandards built upon advanced thinking/standardsInternational benchmarkingkey roleWritten by teachers/experts, across countryEvidenceScholarly researchSurveysAssessment DataComparisons High-performing states/nations

Targeted Subject Areas English Language ArtsReadingEmphasis on what students read/skill level of readingWritingAbility to plan, revise, edit, and publishSpeaking/ListeningDevelop skills necessary for formal presentationsOral communicationInterpersonal skillsLanguageEssential rules of standard written/spoken EnglishMedia/TechnologySkills related to media use Critical analysis Production of media

Targeted Subject Areas ContinuedMathematicsK-8Counting and CardinalityOperations and Algebraic ThinkingNumber and Operations in Base TenFractionsRatios and Proportional ReasoningThe Number SystemExpressions and EquationsFunctionsMeasurement and DataGeometryStatistics and ProbabilityTargeted Subject Areas Continued

Mathematics9-12Number and QuantityAlgebraFunctionsModelingGeometryStatistics and Probability

Implementation of CCSS

StatesVoluntary adoption of standards48 states

Currently developing implementation plans/timelines

CCSS alignment with existing state standards

Professional development for school/district staff

CCSS assessments (2014 - 2015)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How are educational standards determined now?A. States have their own process Developing, adopting, and implementing standardsQ. How will states adopt the common core state standards?A. Depends on laws of each stateState Boards of EducationState LegislaturesQ. Will CCSS local teachers from deciding what or how to teach?A. No, local teachers, principals, and superintendents will decide how standards are met.Q. What does this mean for English language learners and students with disabilities?A. Common standards will provide a greater opportunity for states to share experiences and best practices within and across states that can lead to an improved ability to best serve young people with disabilities and English language learners.

For more informationCommon Core State Standardshttp://www.corestandards.org/

Common Corehttp://commoncore.org/

National Governor Associationhttp://www.nga.org/cms/home/nga-center-for-best-practices/center-issues.html

The Council of Chief State School Officershttp://www.ccsso.org/

CCSS Implementation Timeline for Arkansashttp://arkansased.org/educators/pdf/curriculum/ccss_timeline_040711.pdf

Missouri Department of Elementary/Secondary Educationhttp://dese.mo.gov/divimprove/curriculum/unitindex.html

ReferencesCommon Core State Standards Initiativehttp://www.corestandards.org/

Spotlight on the Common Core State Standardshttp://educationnorthwest.org/webfm_send/1046

Common Core State Standards Initiativehttp://opi.mt.gov/pdf/ccsso/CCSSI_PowerPoint.pdf