Welcome

Brain EnergizerComplete this sentence: If I could

throw caution to the winds and really risk, I would…

Group Share

HousekeepingParking Lot

Time Keeper

Team Norms Stick Note

Objective

The CCSS/PARCC team will:◦ Read articles◦ Collaborate◦ Assist with staff development as needed as

it pertains to CCSS/PARCC◦ Be a resource/go to person for their team

and colleagues◦ Assist in building a strong knowledge base

schoolwide

Essential Question

How should thinking and teaching practices shift as we begin to implement the CCSS and prepare for PARCC?

Welcome Activity

Why did you choose to be a part of this team?

Pair

Share

Today’s Goals

Develop a vision Review the article – Bringing the

Common Core Standards to Life.

Inspiration

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement, nothing can be done without hope and confidence."

-- Helen Keller

Plan of Action

Meetings will consist of collaborating, sharing, questioning, and reflecting.

Homework will always include reading and a reflection sheet.

Panera Bread - $5.00 Snacks

VisionRead – Developing the Common

Core VisionDevelop our vision

Think-Pair-Share

PARCC is an alliance of states working together to develop a common set of K-12 assessments aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English Language Arts and mathematics, anchored in what it takes to be ready for college and careers.

Introduction

Share your summary.

Round Robin

Two Important Ideas

Share the two important ideas you took away from this article.

Round Robin

Two Strategies

Share the two strategies you plan to attempt or deepen your knowledge on.

Round Robin

You are appreciated for all you do!

Read and Reflect Share with your team