Implications for Leadership: The Common Core State Standards

1. Implications for Leadership: The Common Core State Standards Dick Flanary, Senior Director,Leadership Programs & Services NCPEA Executive Board Meeting Houston, Texas February 17, 2012

2. Common Core State Standards A sea change that is going to require teachers to teach differently. If teachers are to teach differently, then principals need to lead differently.

3. What is the Common Core (CCSS)? • A state-led effort to develop a common set of standards in English language arts (ELA) and math that: • Align college and workplace expectations • Are rigorous and evidence-based • The CCSS have been adopted by 46 states • The CCSS will affect all public schools in adopted states • Implementation beginning now • New state assessments in 2014-15 • A parallel effort is underway to develop Next Generation Science Standards that will be released by December 2012 3 3

4. The CCSS Initiative National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) convened a state-led process in 2009 to develop common ELA and Math standards. By joining the CCSS Initiative, governors and state commissioners are committing to join the state-led process. There has been increased congressional support for the CCSS (not national standards). The CCSSO and NGA joined with 49 states and territories to develop them. Partnership was also formed with Achieve, ACT and the College Board. States can include additional standards beyond the CCSS as long as the CCSS represent at least 85%.

5. Common Core Adoptions 46

6. Common Core State Standards The Three C’s: College Career Citizenship 6

7. Key Characteristics Fewer Higher Broad Expectations Consistent Across Content Areas "Staircase of Increasing Complexity Across Grades" "Progressive Development" College, Workforce Training Expectations 7

8. Common Core = Major Change and Mindset Shift We need to shift our focus from high school completion to college and career readiness for all students. • The Common Core State Standards: • Are for all students, not just students seeking accelerated learning. • Will impact all teachers, not just ELA and math teachers. • Is happening now. • School level leaders will need to play a central role in implementing the new standards and in cultivating this mindset shift. 8

9. Common Core: A Fast Timeline Implementation is NOW! 2014 - 2015 Participating States Administer New CCSS Assessments February 2012 47 States Have Adopted CCSS 9

10. Average is Over "There will always be change — new jobs, new products, new services. But the one thing we know for sure is that with each advance in globalization and the I.T. revolution, the best jobs will require workers to have more and better education to make themselves above average." Thomas L. FriedmanNew York Times, January 24, 2012 10

11. U.S.

12. Percent of Schools Not Making AYP Center on Education Policy. Education Week. May 11, 2011.

13. Changing Paradigm • While you slept, the national educational paradigm shifted from guaranteeing universal access to guaranteeing universal performance.

14. Changing Demographics

15. Globalization

16. Alarming Dropout Rates

17. Graduation Rates

18. Number of Non-Graduates for Class of 2011 1,154,132 Diplomas Count. Beyond High School, Before Baccalaureate. Education Week. June 9, 2011

20. The Reality of Practice Accountability for principals is unlike any other profession. Whether a principal’s first day or their 10th year the level of accountability is the same. Physicians, lawyers, architects – when starting their professional practice – get mentors. Principals get tormentors.

21. Generational Differences

22. Technological Changes Do you remember when? Applications were sent to colleges. Linked-In was a jail. Skype was a typo. Twitter was a sound. 4G was a parking spot. Tom Friedman. Meet the Press. September 4, 2011.

23. Almost everyone wants schools to be better, but almost no one wants them to be different.

24. Why Common Core State Standards?Low College Completion Rates • Remediation rates and costs are staggering • As much as 40% of all students entering 4-year colleges need remediation in one or more courses • As much as 63% in 2-year colleges • Degree attainment rates are disappointing • Fewer than 42% of adults aged 25-34 hold college degrees 24 24 Source: The College Completion Agenda 2010 Progress Report, The College Board

25. Why Common Core State Standards?More Students Need a More Rigorous Curriculum • Adelman et al. (2003) • 15% of students in the top quintile in academic rigor required remediation • 57% of students in the bottom quintile in academic rigor required remediation • Adelman (2006) • 83% of students whose highest math class was calculus graduated within 8 years • 40% of students whose highest math class was Algebra II graduated within 8 years 25

26. Why Common Core State Standards?Inconsistent State Standards 26 26

27. Benefits of Common Core State Standards 27 27

28. Features of the Common Core State Standards – English Language Arts Balance between informational text and literature Comprehending complex texts Writing in response to texts Conducting and reporting on research Language and grammar skills Speaking and listening Cross-content literacy 28

29. Features of the Common Core State Standards – Math Emphasis on mathematical practices Attention to focus and coherence Increased focus on algebraic concepts and expressions in middle grades Problem solving and reasoning Mathematical modeling Standards for STEM readiness 29

30. What comes next after adoption? 30

31. Understanding Current Alignment Alignment is one of the first steps for states and districts towards implementing the Common Core. 31 31

32. Lexiles A vertical scale from zero to 2000.

33. Lexile Lexile measures evaluate how complex a text will likely be for a reader to comprehend so that the reader can be matched with texts that best complement his or her unique ability level and reading goals. 33

34. 2005-06 Lexile Framework® for Reading StudySummary of Text Lexile Measures Interquartile Ranges Shown (25% - 75%) 1600 1400 1200 Text Lexile Measure (L) 1000 800 600 High School Literature College Textbooks Military High School Textbooks Personal Use Entry-Level Occupations SAT 1, ACT, AP* College Literature * Source of National Test Data: MetaMetrics

35. 2005–06 Lexile Framework® for Reading StudySummary of High School Textbook Lexile Measures Interquartile Ranges Shown (25% – 75%) 1400 1300 1200 Text Lexile Measure (L) 1100 1000 900 800 ELA Math Science Social Studies Arts CTE Subject Area Textbooks

36. Common Core State Standards – Grade level Targets

37. Common Core State Standards – Grade level Targets

38. Lexiles & Quantiles www.Lexile.com www.Quantiles.com 38

39. Changes in Curriculum and Instruction The Common Core will require significant curricular and instructional shifts that will impact all classrooms. 39 39

40. Impact Organizational Changes Require K–12 aligned curricula "Staircase of growing complexity across all grades." 40

41. Professional Development To effectively implement and embrace the Common Core, rich professional development will be required. 41 41

42. Impact – Big Changes Know and be able to do Rigor Skill Teaching and Learning Application School Wide 42

43. Impact Change the way we teach Depth over Breadth Literacy Rich Media Skills Know the answer vs. Find the answer ...and explain Engagement > MUST Research Skills 43

44. Common Assessments Two state consortia are building assessment systems to measure the Common Core State Standards. The assessments systems will: Provide a common measure of college and career readiness Be computer-based and include innovative item types Measure higher order skills and application of knowledge through multiple assessment formats Include formative assessments and performance tasks Provide timely data to educators and parents Ensure comparable expectations regardless of where students live 44

45. Assessments Target 2014 – 2015 Consortia SMARTER Balanced - http://www.k12.wa.us/smarter/ Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)http://www.parcconline.org/ New Tests Provide timely, frequent and actionable diagnostic feedback to the teachers and students to inform teaching and learning. 45

46. End of School Year Beginning of School Year Digital Library of Formative Assessment Materials Periodic Assessments and / or Project-Based Component Periodic Assessments and / or Project-Based Component Periodic Assessments and / or Project-Based Component End of Year, Course or Domain Summative Test Source: Education Testing Service Integrative Summative/Formative Assessment System

47. Notable Differences between SBAC and PARCC

48. ELA Impact Raises text complexity at least 2 years Vocabulary –All teachers must teach the academic vocabulary of their discipline. Significant impact at high schools Critical Reading Expect all students to respond in complete sentences Informational Texts vs. Narrative Writing Speaking Listening Textbooks are outdated Cross-Content Literacy 48

49. Math Impact Conceptual Understanding Algebra – Grade 8 Significant impact for retraining elementary teachers in mathematics. Statistics & Probability 49

50. Assessment Impact Technology Dependent Hardware Logistics Bandwidth 50