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Common Core State Standards (CCSS). preK - 12 3-year Implementation Plan Common Core Transition Team (CCTT) A subcommittee of the Norwalk District Data Team Version 7 – updated 12/12/2012. MISSION.
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Common Core State Standards (CCSS) preK - 12 3-year Implementation Plan Common Core Transition Team (CCTT) A subcommittee of the Norwalk District Data Team Version 7 – updated 12/12/2012
MISSION • “The DDDMT will form a District Common Core Transition Committee. The purpose of this subcommittee will be to direct and oversee the transition to Common Core State Standards at all 19 schools.” • Norwalk Public Schools • District Improvement Plan (DIP) • 20l1-2014 • (p. 22)
Monitors and evaluates Monitors and assesses Monitors progress of Connecticut Assessment and Learning Initiative (CALI) linking the CCSS: Data Teams Common Formative Assessments Effective Teaching Strategies Decision Making for Results Maintains communication with Communicates vision to Coordinates State Dept of Education required Focused on CCSS Develops curriculum & professional development English Language Arts K-12 Math K-12 The Role of the District Common Core Transition Team (CCTT) and Stakeholders of the Norwalk Public Schools (NPS) Community The District Common Core Transition Committee (CCTT) is a subcommittee of the District Data Team. The purpose of the CCTT is to direct and oversee the transition to Common Core State Standards at all 19 schools with clear and consistent communication to all NPS stakeholders.
PRIORITY # 1 • COMMUNICATION • Strategy #1 - Develop the multi-media communications package about the CCSS • Strategy #2 – Develop the internal and external roll out plan
Other CCSS Priorities … 2. Mathematics 3. English/Language Arts 4. Technology 5. Materials/resources (embedded in each plan) 6. Professional Development (PD) 7. Special Students (ELL, SPED, PreK) 8. Funding
Special Education Challenges • Will CCSS change what special educators need to know? • Will CCSS lend itself to modifications for learning profiles without minimizing the expectations? • How will important access and transition skills be integrated into the teaching schedule? CES February 2012 There is very little guidance on how to answer these questions!
ELL Challenges “Students are expected to meet each year’s grade-specific standards.” “Students demonstrate command of standard English…” “…teachers are prepared and qualified” [to teach ELLs and students with special needs] “…all students are college and career ready by the end of high school.” There is very little guidance on how to make this happen for ELL students!