Common Core Standards - Norwalk

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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

and

higher- order thinking skills

Rigorous

and

internationally benchmarked

standards will report on how well students are performing on a pathway to college and career readiness 9 NLMUSD

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

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

o Requires productive use of technology NLMUSD 13

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:

Director of State and Federal Programs

Director of Special Education

Director of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction

Instructional Technology Specialist

Information Technology Director

Six Site Administrators (two from each level)

One Math Coach

One Instructional Coach

One Intervention Specialist

One ELD TOSA

Six General Ed. Teachers (two from each level)

One Special Ed. Teacher

One ELD Teacher

PTA Parent

TANLA Representative Meetings:

Two day summer institute –

Bimonthly Meetings:

September 25

November 13

January 15

March 19

June 4 July 9-10, 2012 Objectives: The role of the district Standard implementation.

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:

Provide students with rigorous instructional programs

Support the district

s mission, goals, and priorities

Assist schools in their endeavor help students be college and career ready by the end of high school

Assist with the district transition to the Common Core Standards

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:

Superintendent

Principals

Directors

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

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):

Lead:

• •

Incorporate

crosswalk

discussions in teacher professional development Provide opportunities for teachers to review and develop CC lesson plans through the lesson study process

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:

Provide staff/department meeting time

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):

Bimonthly Meetings:

ELA, Social Studies, ELD

October 9 (Full Day)

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November 27 (3:30 February 5 (3:30 – – 6:00) 6:00)

April 16 (3:30 – 6:00

June 4 (Full Day)

Math, Science

October 23 (Full Day)

December 11 (3:30 –

February 19 (3:30 – 6:00) 6:00)

April 30 (3:30 – 6:00)

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

Investigate the following topics to build understanding and coherence:

Technology Integration

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)

Expectations:

Students recommend extended learning opportunities to support college and career readiness.

Generate student

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

student voice

and how to promote student ownership of their learning.

Students recommend high-interest books from the Common Core Suggested Reading List.

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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