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2013-14 Common Core State Standards Tennessee Implementation Plan. The transition to Common Core Standards is central to strengthening Tennessee’s competitiveness. 21 % of adults in TN have a college degree. Tennessee’s Competitiveness.
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2013-14 Common Core State Standards Tennessee Implementation Plan
The transition to Common Core Standards is central to strengthening Tennessee’s competitiveness 21% of adults in TN have a college degree Tennessee’s Competitiveness TN ranks 46thin 4th grade math and 41st in 4th grade reading nationally 54% of new jobs will require post-secondary education 16% of high school seniors in TN are college ready Source: “Projections of Jobs and Education Requirements Through 2018” (The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce), 2011 NCES NAEP data, ACT
Preparing for PARCC requires operational preparation and attention to instructional shifts
We are focused on three priorities to support the transition and prepare students for PARCC • Effective Communication Student achievement • Continuous Improvement
Across these priorities, we are placing significant focus on the support for school leaders • Communication We will place significant focus on involvement of school and district leaders throughout Common Core implementation. Without committed leadership, especially at the building level, we believe our preparation will be significantly compromised. • Continuous Improvement
Narrowofficial assessments Assessment Transition Approach Expand no-stakes assessments reflecting PARCC 2013-2014 2011-2012 2012-2013 2014-2015 PARCC