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The Common Core State Standards: The Foundation for Teaching and
LearningKimberly Teboho Bertocci Riley,
American Association of Colleges for Teacher EducationMarch 30, 2012
Outline
The StandardsThe Current ContextState ImplementationChallenges for StatesChallenges for Educator PreparationHigher Education and Educator
Preparation ImplementationLearn More
The Standards
Are aligned with college and work expectations;Are clear, understandable and consistent;Include rigorous content and application of
knowledge through high-order skills;Build upon strengths and lessons of current
state standards;Are informed by other top performing countries,
so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society; and
Are evidence-based.
The Current Context
Priority at the National Level35 states surveyed by the Center on
Education Policy expect to implement the standards no sooner than the 2014-2015 school year, which is also when the CCSS aligned assessments are expected to be available.◦Few states are aligning college admission
requirements or curriculum standards.◦Resources are a Challenge◦Technology is a Challenge
State Implementation
What’s on the mind of our nation’s governors?Communication with Key StakeholdersCurriculum and InstructionProfessional DevelopmentAssessments: PARC and Smarter BalancedWhat’s on the mind of educators?
◦ Professional Development Materials◦ Aligning Content◦ Modifying Evaluation Systems◦ Developing New Teacher Induction Programs◦ Aligning Content of Teacher Preparation Programs with
the CCSS.
Challenges for States
Finding Adequate ResourcesInteraction with Higher EducationAssessmentsPoliticsWhat does college and career ready
mean?
Challenges for Educator Preparation
BudgetsFaculty PreparednessClinical Experience
◦Preparing Teacher Candidates for Clinical Experiences
◦Working with K-12 partners to discuss the implications of CCSS implementation for cooperating teachers and teacher candidates.
Higher Education and Educator Preparation Implementation
Aligning Program StandardsWorking with the Arts and SciencesDesigning Professional Development for
FacultyEngagement on Work GroupsEngagement in Statewide Initiatives
Learn More
http://www.cep-dc.org/www.nga.org www.aacte.org (Live Learning Center)
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