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The Buzz – About Common Core. How did we get here?. Why this? Why now?. CCSS Transition: Proposed Process. Read the document for structure and clarity Build clarity and understanding Use tools to find mismatches Prioritize the work
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TheBuzz – About Common Core
Why this? Why now?
CCSS Transition: Proposed Process • Read the document for structure and clarity • Build clarity and understanding • Use tools to find mismatches • Prioritize the work • Build district/school consensus on grade level/content priorities • Create a plan of action for transition and communicate
2. Build clarity and understanding • Discuss • Analyze • Deconstruct
Ask • Questions • Understand • Information • Stay • Topic • Link • Comments • Other’s remarks
3. Use tools to find shifts • Textbook Publishers • Gap Analysis from ISBE • http://isbe.net/common_core/default.htm • Surveys of Enacted Curriculum (SEC) “discerning consumer”
Contour interval key (level of detail) List of content topics The darker the area at the intersection, the more more emphasis it receives. Cognitive demand levels: Low on left, high on right
4. Prioritize the work Current Thinking Current Practice Transition to: • New Learning Targets • New Assessment Expectations
5. Build district/school consensus Key….Systematic Engagement at all levels
6. Create a plan of action • Coordination with other initiatives • Communicate with stakeholders • Community • Parents and Families • http://www.pta.org/common_core_state_standards.asp • Monitoring milestones • Celebrate successes