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Core to College

Core to College. National Core to College . Broad funding Conceived and funded by Building Long-Term Collaboration Common Core State Standards and PARCC require postsecondary and K-12 to forge new, stronger relationships. Cohort of State Partners

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Core to College

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  1. Core to College

  2. National Core to College Broad funding Conceived and funded by Building Long-Term Collaboration Common Core State Standards and PARCC require postsecondary and K-12 to forge new, stronger relationships. Cohort of State Partners Tennessee joins 11 other states in this effort and will be funded for a period of two years.

  3. Core to College Overview Tennessee’s Core to College program two initiatives: THEC Core to College Director Curriculum Redesign Project Core to College Curriculum Councils

  4. Curriculum Redesign Teams • English/Language Arts • Freshman Composition Courses • 3 Core Members (Nashville State, MTSU, and UTC) • Math • College Algebra and Finite Math • 3 Core Members (Pellissippi State, Tennessee Tech, and UTM) Timeline • Year One: • Develop Model Syllabi and Curricular Resources • Pilot Materials in a Variety of Classroom Settings • Year Two: • Develop and Provide Professional Development for Faculty Using Finalized Materials

  5. Curriculum Councils Membership • 8 DOE CORE Centers • 22 Public Higher Education Institutions • 136 Local Education Agencies • THEC, TBR, UT Timeline • Summer 2013 • Conduct Needs Assessment • Plan Initial Meetings with Stakeholders • Fall 2013 • Host Initial Meetings • Develop Action Plans Per Region

  6. Curriculum Council Regions Northwest Mid Cumberland North-East Big South Fork Upper Cumberland South Central Southwest Southeast Each P-16 Council Region was determined using a combination of K-12 CORE Service Areas and pre-existing Community College P-16 Council Service Areas.

  7. Areas of Opportunity Measurable Outcomes Each Regional P-16 Curriculum Council will be presented with the following Areas of Opportunity to explore as possible projects that will serve as the primary focus of council work sessions.

  8. Areas of Opportunity

  9. Council Meeting Dates • September 30 • Mid Cumberland Council Mtg @ Mid Cumberland CORE • October 2 • Upper Cumberland Council Mtg @ Tennessee Tech • October 3 • Northwest Council Mtg @ UT Martin • October 7 • Southeast Council Mtg @ UT Chattanooga • October 9 • Northeast Council Mtg @ TBD • October 14 • Southwest Council Mtg @ Tennessee Development District Center • October 21 • South Central Council Mtg @ Columbia State Community College

  10. Sample Agenda 10:00-10:30Welcome, Introductions, and Keynote 10:30-11:00Intro Table Talks 11:00-12:00 Areas of Opportunity Discussion and Consensus 12:00-12:30Working Lunch 12:30-1:45 Action Plan Development 1:45-2:00 Q and A

  11. For More Information Email: coretocollege@tn.gov Or Web: http://www.tn.gov/thec/Divisions/AcademicAffairs/aa_main.html

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