Transitioning to the CCSS: Key Shifts in English Language Arts and English Language Development

1. Transitioning to the CCSS: Key Shifts in English Language Arts and English Language Development Title III Accountability Leadership Institute Santa Clara, CADecember 3, 2012 Tom Adams, Director Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources Division Karen Cadiero-Kaplan, Director English Learner Support Division Barbara Murchison, Education Programs ConsultantCommon Core Systems Implementation Office

2. Common Core State Standards Implementation:Critical Dates The SBE adopted the CCSS in 2010 The SBE adopted the ELD Standards in November, 2012 New assessments scheduled for Spring 2015 Next likely SBE adoption of materials in 2014 (Mathematics) and 2016 (ELA)

3. Common Core State Standards: Major Shifts

4. General Purpose of Frameworks • Provide support for teachers and guidelines for educational programs • Guidance to school districts in the development of local curriculum. • Direction to publishers for the development of instructional materials • Guidelines for local selection of instructional resources (Grades 9-12) • Reflect current and confirmed research • Guidance for teacher professional development programs, in-service, pre-serviceand teacher licensing standards

5. Criteria for Evaluating Instructional Materials, K-8 • Frameworks contain the criteria for the evaluation of instructional resources grades K-8, pursuant to Education Code sections 60200-60206. • Criteria must be adopted at least thirty months prior to when the Board is scheduled to take action on an adoption. • The evaluation criteria give direction to publishers for the development of instructional materials and are used to evaluate the materials submitted for adoption.

6. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework Development Process This chart shows the major steps of the curriculum framework development process. All meetings are open to the public.

7. Beginning Steps • SBE appointed members to the Instructional Quality Review Commission in March 2012 http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/cc/cd/index.asp • SBE approved the timeline for revision of the ELA/ELD Framework in May 2012 http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/rl/cf/elaeldtime4revision.asp

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9. Focus Group Meetings • Purpose is to gather input on revision of framework (CCR Title 5 requirement) • Four meetings, open to the public, held May-June 2012 • All focus group members current educators • Focus Group Report used to develop guidelines for work of the framework committee http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/rl/cf/

10. Guidelines for 2014 Revision of the ELA/ELD Framework • Based on input from the focus group meetings, written comments received, and statutory requirements • Reviewed and recommended by the IQC in September, and approved by the SBE in November • ELA/ELD CFCC members will develop framework based on the CFCC Guidelines http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/rl/cf/elaeldfwguidelines.asp

12. The Language Demands of the Common Core • “Students can, without significant scaffolding, comprehend and evaluate complex texts across a range of types and disciplines…can construct effective arguments and convey intricate or multifaceted information. Likewise, students are able independently to discern a speaker’s key points, request clarification, and ask relevant questions. They build on others’ ideas, articulate their own ideas, and confirm they have been understood.” (CCSS for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects, p. 7)

13. The Language Demands of the Common Core • “Mathematically proficient students understand and use stated assumptions, definitions, and previously established results in constructing arguments. They make conjectures and build a logical progression of statements to explore the truth of their conjectures…They justify their conclusions, communicate them to others, and respond to the arguments of others.” (CCSS for Mathematics, p. 6)

14. Language uses also key in creating new science standards • Among essential science practices: • Constructing explanations and designing solutions • Engaging in argument from evidence • Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information K-12 Science Framework (NRC, 2012, pp. 45, 49)

15. Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee • Over 125 applications received between June-August • 20 members appointed by SBE in November • Teachers: 4 Elementary teachers, 4 middle school teachers; 5 high school teachers • Others: 5 county educators, 1 university professor, 1 self-employed consultant http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/rl/cf/elaeladcfccapplicants.asp

16. Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee • Co-Chairs: Becky Sullivan and Martha Hernandez • Writers: Nancy Brynelson and HallieYoppSlowick, with assistance from Pam Spycher • Six 2-day public meetings scheduled between February and July 2013

17. Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee Meeting Dates in 2013 February 28-March 1 March 27-28 April 25-26 May 30-31 June 27-28 July 25-26 All meetings held at the CDE Office in Sacramento

18. CCSS Implementation: 2011 Legislation • Assembly Bill 124 Chapter 605, Statutes of 2011: ELD Standards • Assembly Bill 250 Chapter 608, Statutes of 2011: ELA/ELD Framework • Senate Bill 140 Chapter 140, Statues of 2011: Bridging Materials

19. AB 124 (Fuentes): Adoption of New ELD Standards • Established the English Language Development Standards Advisory Committee to update, revise and align the English Language Development (ELD) standards with the Common Core State Standards • Committee included teachers and administrators with expertise in instructing English learners • The SBE adopted the new ELD standards on November 7, 2012

20. New ELD Standards • Adopted on November 7, 2012, by the SBE • Aligned to the CCSS and designed to help English learners build critical knowledge and skills • Describe key knowledge, skills, and abilities in core areas of English language development http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/eldstandards.asp

21. CA ELD Standards: Purpose • Align with California’s Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (Common Core State Standards) • Highlight and amplify key language knowledge, skills, and abilities in the Common Core State Standards critical for ELs to succeed in school while they are developing English

22. CA ELD Standards: Purpose • Provide opportunities for ELs to access, engage with, and achieve in grade-level academic content while they are learning English • Use in tandem with the Common Core State Standards and not in isolation • Strengthen English Language Development in light of next-generation content standards

23. Key Shifts in the 2012 CA ELD Standards (Adapted from Walqui, 2012)

24. Key Shifts (continued) (Adapted from Walqui, 2012)

25. SB 140 (Lowenthal): Supplemental Instructional Materials Review Supplemental Instructional Materials will bridge the gap between the content in the current materials being used schools and the CCSS Materials will work with either adopted materials or other materials being used in district The first round of supplemental materials approved November 7, 2012, by the SBE (list of approved programs at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/cf/suptsupmatreview.asp)

26. Assembly Bill 250 (Brownley): Implementing CCSS • Starts process for the development and adoption of curriculum frameworks aligned to the CCSS • Integrates new ELD standards in the ELA Framework • Extends the operative date of the state’s assessment system by one year • Creates professional learning modules

27. CCSS Implementation: 2012 Legislation • Senate Bill 1200 Chapter 654, Statutes of 2012: Standards • Assembly Bill 1246 Chapter 668, Statutes of 2012: Math Instructional Materials • Senate Bill 1719 Chapter 636, Statues of 2012: ELD Materials

28. SB 1200 (Hancock): Review and Modification of the CCSS Adopt the College and Career Readiness Anchor standards and resolve technical edits to the CCSS for ELA Recommend modifications to the California additions to the CCSS for Mathematics (includes deletion of Grade 8 Algebra course) Convene a group of science experts to develop and recommend content standards before July 31, 2013, for adoption by the SBE before November 30, 2013

29. AB 1246 (Brownley): Accelerate Process to Adopt Mathematical Instructional Materials • Allows districts flexibility to purchase instructional materials not on state-adopted list – materials must be reviewed by districts and deemed aligned to content standards and are sufficient • For mathematics – adopt instructional material evaluation criteria no later than March 31, 2013; adopt instructional materials for K–8 no later than March 30, 2014

30. AB 1719 (Fuentes): Supplemental Instruction Materials Review • Develop a list of SBE-approved supplemental instructional materials for English learners, aligned with the new ELD standards, by June 30, 2014 • Develop a list of SBE-approved supplemental instructional materials for K–7, aligned with the CCSS for mathematics, by July 30, 2013

31. CCSS ListServ Join the ListServs to receive information and updates regarding the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and the SBAC Assessment To join the CCSS Resources Updates: Send a "blank" message to: join-commoncore@mlist.cde.ca.gov To join the SBAC/Assessment Updates: Send a "blank" message to: subscribe-sbac@mlist.cde.ca.gov

32. Questions? Tom Adams, Director Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources Division tadams@cde.ca.gov 916-319-0663 Karen Cadiero-Kaplan, Director kcadierokaplan@cde.ca.gov English Learner Support Division 916-319-0938 Barbara Murchison, Education Program Consultant bmurchison@cde.ca.govCommon Core Systems Implementation Office 916-319-0490