Transcript Foundations Kit: Common Core State Standards

Foundations Kit:
Common Core State Standards
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STATEWIDE ROLL-OUT:
CESA STATEWIDE SIS GROUP
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
AUGUST, 2010
CESAs MAKE POSSIBLE THE
SCHOOLS WISCONSIN WANTS
About the Foundations Kit
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Contents
Phase-by-Phase Roll Out
2. Partnership Pie Chart
3. Power Point
4. Press Release: Wisconsin’s Adoption
5. Foundations Resource Material
6. Introduction to the CCSS
7. Standards-Setting Criteria
8. Application to Students with Disabilities
9. Application for ELLs
10. Q & A
11. Resources
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History of Standards-Led Education
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 1994: Reauthorization of ESEA “Improving
America’s Schools Act” (required states to adopt,
adapt, or create standards and assessments)
 1998: Wisconsin adopted Model Academic
Standards (18 subject areas)
 2001: NCLB brought accountability for standardsbased education to the forefront
 2010: Wisconsin adopts Common Core State
Standards
Impetus for the Common Core State Standards
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 Currently, every state has its own set of
academic standards, meaning public educated
students are learning different content at different
rates
 All students must be prepared to compete with
not only their American peers in the next state, but
with students around the world
This initiative will potentially affect 43.5 million students
which is about 87% of the student population
Common Core State Standards Evidence Base
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Standards from individual high-performing countries and
provinces were used to inform content, structure, and
language. Writing teams looked for examples of rigor,
coherence, and progression.
Mathematics
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Belgium (Flemish)
Canada (Alberta)
China
Chinese Taipei
England
Finland
Hong Kong
India
Ireland
Japan
Korea
Singapore
English language arts
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Australia
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New South Wales
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Victoria
Canada
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Alberta
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British Columbia
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Ontario
England
Finland
Hong Kong
Ireland
Singapore
Development of Common Core Standards
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 Joint initiative of:
 Supported by:
 Achieve
 ACT
 College Board
Focus on the Big Picture
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Principles for Learning:
A Foundation for Transforming K-12 Education
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Being literate is at the heart of learning in every subject area.
Learning is a social act.
Learning about learning establishes a habit of inquiry
important in life-long learning.
Assessing progress is part of learning.
Learning includes turning information into knowledge using
multiple media.
Learning occurs in a global context.
(ACTE, CoSN, NCSS, NCTE, NCTM, NSTA)
What’s the Big Deal?
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 The CCSS initiative is a “sea change” in education for
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teaching and learning!
The CCSS mandates the student learning outcomes for
every grade level.
The CCSS force a common language. Your staff will
begin using this language.
Students will be tested and instructional effectiveness
will be measured based on CCSS.
Federal funding is tied to CCSS adoption,
implementation, and accountability.
English Language Arts and Mathematics CCSS are just
the beginning. . .more subject area standards are
being developed.
Essential Questions
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 What are the Common Core State Standards?
 Why are Common Core State Standards good
for stakeholders?
 How will the Common Core State Standards
impact you?
 How will the Common Core State Standards be
rolled out in Wisconsin?
What are the Common Core Standards?
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“Common Core Standards define the knowledge and
skills students should have within their K-12
education careers so that they will graduate high
school able to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing
academic college courses and in workforce training
programs.”
(NGA & CCSSO, 2010)
http://www.corestandards.org/
Criteria Used to Develop CCSS
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Fewer, clearer, higher
Aligned with college and work expectations
Include rigorous content and application of
knowledge through higher order skills
Build upon strengths and lessons of current state
standards
Informed by top performing countries
Evidenced and/or researched-based
Realistic and practical for the classroom
Consistent across all states
Why are common core state standards good
for stakeholders: students?
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 College & Career Focus. It will help prepare
students with the knowledge and skills they need
to succeed in college and careers
 Consistent. Expectations will be consistent for all
kids and not dependent on a students zip code
 Mobility. It will help students with transitions
between states
 Student Ownership. Clearer standards will help
students understand what is expected of them and
allow for more self-directed learning by students
Why are common core state standards good
for stakeholders: parents?
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 Clarity. Helps parents understand exactly what
students need to know and be able to do
 Support. Helps parents support their children
and educators by making expectations clear and
goals high
 Equity. Provides equal access to a high quality
education
 Involvement. Provides opportunities to
meaningfully engage parents
Why are common core state standards good
for stakeholders: educators?
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 Training. Allows for more focused pre-service
and professional development
 Valid Assessments. Assures that what is taught
is aligned with assessments including formative,
summative, and benchmarking
 Own the “How”. Provides the opportunity for
instructors to tailor curriculum and teaching
methods
 Depth. Informs the development of a curriculum
that promotes deep understanding for all children
Why are common core state standards good
for stakeholders: states and districts?
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 Global. Allows states to align curricula to internationally
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benchmarked standards
Best Practices. Allows states and districts to ensure
professional development for educators is based on best
practices
Competition. Creates the opportunity for America to
compete for high-wage, high skill jobs in a knowledgebased economy
State Assessment. Allows for the development of a “Next
Generation” state assessment
Policies. Provides the opportunity to compare and
evaluate policies that artifact students achievement across
states and districts
What about our “old” state standards?
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R.I.P.
How will the Common Core State Standards impact you?
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 Think-pair-share
A Vision for Implementation
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Next Steps
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 Take a few minutes to peruse the Foundations Kit.
 Talk with your colleagues.
 Let us know …
What kind of support do you need to
help with this transition?