Transcript Common Core Standards - Norwalk
Common Core Standards
Norwalk – La Mirada Unified School District June 1 & 4, 2012 Instructional Coach Training
The Common Core Standards (CCSS) were developed by the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governor ’ s Association Center for Best Practices, and were formally released on June 2, 2010.
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The focus of the CCSS is to guarantee that all students are college and career ready as they exit from high school.
Currently 46 states have adopted the Common Core State Standards. Exceptions – Alaska, Nebraska, Texas, Virginia (Minnesota- adopted ELA and rejected math) NLMUSD 3
Overarching Goals for K-12 CCS
Ensure that our students are: • Meeting college and work expectations • • Prepared to succeed in our global economy and society, and Provided with rigorous content and applications of higher knowledge through higher order thinking skills.
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What are the benefits of the CCSS?
• • • • Internationally benchmarked Student expectations are clear to parents, teachers, and the general public Allows for collaboration with other states on best practices, instructional materials, and professional development Provides literacy standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and the Technical Subjects 5 NLMUSD
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State Standard Additions
It was required by the Federal Government that the Common Core Standards be adopted in full.
15% of additional standards could be added by each state.
In Math, California of 8 th ’ s 15% is almost completely taken up by the insertion grade Algebra Standards NLMUSD 6
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC)
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The Purpose of the Consortium
• • To develop a
comprehensive and innovative
assessment system for grades 3-8 and high school in English language arts and mathematics aligned to the Common Core State Standards, so that... ...students leave high school
prepared for postsecondary success
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Assessment of the Common Core
• Assessment of
deep understanding
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higher- order thinking skills
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Rigorous
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internationally benchmarked
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On-Line Assessments
• Students will take the assessments online.
• Results will be generated quickly – two week average timeframe.
• Testing window will be longer to accommodate for computer lab usage.
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What is Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)?
• • Adapts to the student’s ability level Assessment “engine” delivers short • series of moderately difficult grade items Depending on student’s initial performance delivers items that are • either more or less difficult Process continues until student’s performance level is determined.
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Accessibility and Accommodations
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Students with Disabilities
▫ California participates on Students with
Disabilities Workgroup
▫ ▫ The CMA will be dissolved.
Students with severe cognitive disabilities: (1%) are not assessed with the SBAC assessments and will still take the California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). 12 NLMUSD
Item Types
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Selected-response Constructed-response
o Complex thinking skills, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, patterns, conflicting points of view, categorizing, summarizing, interpreting information •
Extended constructed-response
o Assess knowledge and skills not easily accessed with selected response or constructed response (e.g. extended written response) •
Performance Events
o Each performance task could take place across more than one sitting of 45-60 minutes each •
Technology-enhanced
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Summative Assessments
Mandatory
comprehensive assessment in grades 3 – 8 and 11 that supports accountability and measures growth Assesses the full range of CCSS in English language arts and mathematics Unless state law is changed, the CAHSEE will remain a graduation requirement.
All other assessments (i.e. 2 nd grade testing, end of course exams) would need to be developed and paid for by the state.
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Common Core Instructional Materials and Assessment Timeline
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Milestone
Supplemental available “ bridge ” instructional materials Last year for CST
Math
Winter 2013 2013 - 2014
ELA
Winter 2013 2013 - 2014 SMARTER Balanced Assessment New Textbooks Available 2014 - 2015 2017 – 2018 2014 - 2015 2019 - 2020 NLMUSD
NLMUSD Implementation Plan
• • ▫ ▫ Three year plan – Spring 2012 – Spring 2015 Key Features of the Plan: ▫ ▫ Procedures for the communication and dissemination of information Teams to support implementation of the standards Curriculum Development Professional Development NLMUSD 16
NLMUSD Common Core Implementation Organization Chart 17
Implementation Teams
• • • • District Common Core Implementation Team Principal Leadership Academy Common Core Standards and Curriculum Study Teams Common Core Student Study Team 18 NLMUSD
NLMUSD District Common Core Implementation Team
Facilitator: Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Coordinator of Curriculum and Assessment Members:
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Director of State and Federal Programs
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Director of Special Education
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Director of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction
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Instructional Technology Specialist
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Information Technology Director
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Six Site Administrators (two from each level)
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One Math Coach
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One Instructional Coach
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One Intervention Specialist
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One ELD TOSA
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Six General Ed. Teachers (two from each level)
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One Special Ed. Teacher
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One ELD Teacher
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PTA Parent
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TANLA Representative Meetings:
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Two day summer institute –
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Bimonthly Meetings:
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September 25
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November 13
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January 15
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March 19
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June 4 July 9-10, 2012 Objectives: The role of the district Standard implementation.
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s Common Core Implementation Team (CCIT) is to act as an advisory group on curriculum matters and instructional issues related to Common Core The team will:
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Provide students with rigorous instructional programs
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Support the district
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s mission, goals, and priorities
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Assist schools in their endeavor help students be college and career ready by the end of high school
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Assist with the district transition to the Common Core Standards
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Communicate a common message and provide information resources about Common Core Standards to all stakeholders
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Principal Leadership Academy
Facilitator: Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Members:
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Superintendent
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Principals
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Directors
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Coordinators Meetings: Utilize monthly Principal Instructional Meetings to provide Common Core professional development. Focus will be on CC ELA , CC Math, Smarter Balance Assessments, and Professional Development at the site level.
Additional Professional Development: Site administrators will receive half or full day training prior to teachers
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professional development. Administrator training will focus on monitoring and supporting teachers as they implement new learning gained from Common Core training.
Objectives: To be knowledgeable of the Common Core State Standards and SMARTER Balanced assessments; share information and resources; and commit to communicate a common message Expectations (2012-2013):
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Lead:
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Incorporate
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crosswalk
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discussions in teacher professional development Provide opportunities for teachers to review and develop CC lesson plans through the lesson study process
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Monitor:
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Coaching support to assist teachers with the implementation of practices associated with the Common Core Standards Kindergarten Common Core Implementation in Winter 2013 Support:
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Provide staff/department meeting time
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Review and discuss district Common Core bulletins at staff meetings
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CC Standards and Curriculum Teams
Facilitator: Coordinator of Curriculum and Assessment Representatives: 60 teachers and coaches (12 per team) representing all levels and general and special education teachers.
Objectives: To become a Common Core expert in their content area; to support district-wide implementation, and to promote Common Core by sharing information.
Meeting Frequency (2012-2013):
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Bimonthly Meetings:
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ELA, Social Studies, ELD
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October 9 (Full Day)
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November 27 (3:30 February 5 (3:30 – – 6:00) 6:00)
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April 16 (3:30 – 6:00
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June 4 (Full Day)
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Math, Science
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October 23 (Full Day)
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December 11 (3:30 –
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February 19 (3:30 – 6:00) 6:00)
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April 30 (3:30 – 6:00)
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June 4 (Full Day) Activities (2012-2013):
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Deconstruct new standards to increase depth of understanding.
Student the correlation between Common Core and California Standards (Crosswalks discussion) Recommend professional development timelines
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Investigate the following topics to build understanding and coherence:
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Technology Integration
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College and Career Readiness
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SMARTER Balanced Assessments (Depth of Knowledge) Process and On-Demand Writing
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Common Core Student Study Team
Facilitator: Director of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction Representatives: Two high school students from each high school (8 total) Meeting Frequency (2012-2013): Quarterly (after school)
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Expectations:
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Students recommend extended learning opportunities to support college and career readiness.
Generate student
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s perspective on their use of technology and suggestions for embedding technology in assignments and projects.
Objectives: To be aware of the College and Career Anchor Standards, to discuss opportunities for
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student voice
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and how to promote student ownership of their learning.
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Students recommend high-interest books from the Common Core Suggested Reading List.
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Generate ideas for campaigns to promote student ownership of their learning.
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Curriculum Development and Implementation Timeline
Subject
K-12 Writing PD (All Subject Areas) Kindergarten ELA and Math
Training
Spring 2013 Winter 2013
Implementation
Fall 2013 Pilot: Spring 2013 Full Implementation: Fall 2013 Winter 2014 Literacy for History/Social Studies and Science 1 st 6 th – 12 th – 12 th ELA Math 1 st – 5 th Math 7 th – 12 th Technical Subjects (Magnet & CTE Courses) Summer/Fall 2013 Summer/Fall 2013 Fall/Winter 2013 Spring 2014 Winter 2014 Spring 2014 Fall 2014 23 NLMUSD
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Next Steps
• Principal Meeting – July 2 (8:00 – 12:00) “ An in-depth look at the Common Core Standards ” • July 9-10 – First meeting of the Common Core Transition Team • Share what you learned with your staff NLMUSD
More Information
• • • • CDE Common Core Website http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cc/ LACOE Common Core Resources http://commoncore.lacoe.edu/ More resources – www.acheivethecore.org
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