STATEWIDE ROLL-OUT:CESA STATEWIDE SIS GROUP

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTIONAUGUST, 2010

Foundations Kit: Common Core State

Standards

CESAs MAKE POSSIBLE THE

SCHOOLS WISCONSIN WANTS

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About the Foundations Kit2

Contents1. Phase-by-Phase Roll Out2. Partnership Pie Chart3. Power Point 4. Press Release: Wisconsin’s Adoption5. Foundations Resource Material6. Introduction to the CCSS7. Standards-Setting Criteria8. Application to Students with Disabilities9. Application for ELLs10.Q & A11.Resources

History of Standards-Led Education

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 standards-based education to the forefront

2010: Wisconsin adopts Common Core State Standards

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Impetus for the Common Core State Standards

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

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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.

Development of Common Core Standards

Joint initiative of:

Supported by: Achieve ACT College Board

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Focus on the Big Picture

Principles for Learning:A Foundation for Transforming K-12 Education

1. Being literate is at the heart of learning in every subject area.

2. Learning is a social act.3. Learning about learning establishes a habit of inquiry

important in life-long learning.4. Assessing progress is part of learning.5. Learning includes turning information into knowledge

using multiple media.6. Learning occurs in a global context.

(ACTE, CoSN, NCSS, NCTE, NCTM, NSTA)

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What’s the Big Deal?

The CCSS initiative is a “sea change” in education for 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.

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Essential Questions

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?

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What are the Common Core Standards?

“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)

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http://www.corestandards.org/

Criteria Used to Develop CCSS

1. Fewer, clearer, higher2. Aligned with college and work expectations3. Include rigorous content and application of

knowledge through higher order skills4. Build upon strengths and lessons of current

state standards5. Informed by top performing countries6. Evidenced and/or researched-based7. Realistic and practical for the classroom8. Consistent across all states

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Why are common core state standards good for stakeholders: students?

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

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Why are common core state standards good for stakeholders: parents?

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

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Why are common core state standards good for stakeholders: educators?

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

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Why are common core state standards good for stakeholders: states and

districts?

Global. Allows states to align curricula to internationally 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 knowledge-based 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

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What about our “old” state standards?

R.I.P.

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How will the Common Core State Standards impact you?

Think-pair-share

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A Vision for Implementation

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Next Steps20

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?