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Common Core Essential Standards in the Arts. Module 1. Module I – Introduction to Essential Standards Learning Outcomes. Learning Outcome - Participants will gain an understanding of the design and organization of the CCES document by:
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Module I – Introduction to Essential Standards Learning Outcomes • Learning Outcome - Participants will gain an understanding of the design and organization of the CCES document by: • Exploring an Overview of Common Core/Essential Standards • Understanding the Nomenclature / Document Design • Reading the Preamble/Philosophy for Arts Education (Highlight answers to Scavenger Hunt Questions • Reviewing relevant resource documents • Creating an elevator speech that communicates the most important concepts taught in your subject area
Common Core • Standards were developed in collaboration with teachers, school administrators, and experts from across the country to provide a clear and consistent, national framework to prepare our children for college and the workforce. • http://www.corestandards.org/
Essential Standards • were written by NC classroom teachers, school administrators, content and curriculum experts from the Department of Public instruction, university and community college faculty, and national experts on curriculum design. These standards are specific to North Carolina and were formatted with NC teachers in mind. • Healthful Living, Science, Social Studies, Arts Education, World Languages, Information and Technology Skills, Occupational Course of Study
Essential Standards Guiding Question What do students need to know, understand, and be able to do to ensure their success in the future, whether it be the next class, post-secondary, or the world of work?
Essential Standards are: • Skills, understandings and learning experiences mastered at each level to move to the next level • “Must Have" goals of the curriculum • Focused on higher-order knowledge and skills all students should master • Resolution to the "inch-deep, mile-wide" concern about the current SCOS • Assurance that every student learns essential content and skills for the 21st Century • Essential standards are to be assessed in the classroom via formative, benchmark/interim, and summative assessments.
Essential Standards • Contain Knowledge & Skills that are: • valuable beyond one test: ENDURANCE • valuable in multiple disciplines: LEVERAGE • necessary for success at next level: READINESS
Understanding the Nomenclature • Essential Standards Design • Strands • Standards • Clarifying Objectives
Decoding Grade Level (4) Strand (ML = Music Literacy) Essential Standard (1) Clarifying Objective (3)
Sequencing and Progression • Articulated K-12 with multiple entry points embedded • Organized grade-by-grade (K-8) and by proficiency level (9-12) • Student Profile
HS Proficiency Levels Note: students of various proficiency levels may be served within the same class or course Note: we will notify you if course numbers change to reflect new proficiency levels.
Arts Concentrations Reflect a sequence to include at least one advanced level May include honors, AP, or IB courses Should lead to a culminating project that allows students to demonstrate advanced skills (may be part of a professional portfolio) Prepare for career pursuits or advanced study in higher education or
Additional Resources • Race to the Top - http://www.wcpss.net/curriculum-instruction/race-to-the-top/ • NCDPI – ACRE – Accountability & Curriculum Reform Effort • http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/ • Common Core/Essential Standards for Arts Education • http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/standards/new-standards/
Next Steps… • This concludes the PowerPoint for Module 1. • Please go to the next folder to complete the “do” section • Preamble/Philosophy • Essential Standards Elevator Speech – post to the discussion tab. GREAT WORK!!!