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Getting Started with Common Core: An Introduction to the Common Core State Standards Initiative Los Angeles County Office of Education Division of Curriculum and Instructional Services. http://commoncore.lacoe.edu. Yvonne Contreras, Ed. D. Assistant Director
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Getting Started with Common Core:An Introduction to the Common Core State Standards InitiativeLos Angeles County Office of EducationDivision of Curriculum and Instructional Services http://commoncore.lacoe.edu
Yvonne Contreras, Ed. D. Assistant Director Division of Curriculum and Instructional Services Contreras_Yvonne@lacoe.edu Common Core State Standards: Overview of the Initiative http://commoncore.lacoe.edu
Objectives Participants will: • Receive an overview of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects; and Mathematics; • Look at implications for English Learners; • Gain knowledge about the SMARTER Balanced Assessment System; and • Develop an Action Plan for Next Steps.
Agenda • Welcome • Overview of the Common Core State Standards Initiative • Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects • BREAK • Common Core State Standards for Mathematics • Implications for English Learners • LUNCH • Focus on Assessment and SMARTER Balanced Assessment System • BREAK • Implications for Teachers of History/Social Science, Science, and the Arts • Putting It All Together: Next Steps for Your School and District
Quick Assessment • Take a minute and think your current involvement and knowledge of the Common Core State Standards. • Using the “Note Pages” provided, do a quick write on how familiar you are with the CCSS and, • What you hope to gain from today’s session.
Share • Share with your table, one or two ideas from your quick write. • Discuss implications for your work at your school or district. • Large group share out.
Common Core State Standards: A New Foundation for Student Success Video available on Hunt Institute web site: http://www.hunt-institute.org/knowledge-library/articles/2011-9-1/common-core-state-standards-a-new-foundation-for-student-success/