The Road to Implementing the Common Core in MUSD

The Road to Implementing the Common Core in MUSDCommon Core State Standards Implementation Funds Spending Plan A Presentation to the MUSD Governing Board October 10, 2013What Are Common Core State Standards?CCSS are standards that are designed to prepare students for the future by teaching them the real-world skills they need for career and college

CCSS provide consistency across the states in the areas of ELA and math so that students will have access to the similar standards when they move

How are the Common Core State Standards Different from the Old State Standards?Standards are coherent across the grade levels and focus on real world skills that students need in order to be successful in college and careerCCSS require significant student collaboration, fluency with multimedia and technology, and the development of strong complex reasoning, problem solving, and communication skillsStudents learn material at a greater depth so that they are able to use and apply the informationWhere We Are Currently

How Will the Common Core Standards Better Prepare Our Students? Provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learnThe standards are robust and relevant to the real worldThey reflect knowledge and skills young people need for success in college and careersInternationally benchmarked by other top-performing countries so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society www.corestandards.orgThe World Our Students Live In

California Department of Education Seven Guiding Strategies for Common Core ImplementationComponent #1Facilitate high quality professional learning opportunities for educators to ensure that every student has access to teachers who are prepared to teach to the levels of rigor and depth required by the CCSS.

Component #2Provide CCSS-aligned instruction resources designed to meet the diverse needs of all students.

Component #3Develop and transition to CCSS-aligned assessment systems to inform instruction, establish priorities for professional learning, and provide tools for accountability.

Component #4Collaborate with parents, guardians, and the early childhood and expanded learning communities to integrate the CCSS into programs and activities beyond the K-12 school setting.

Component #5Seek, create, and disseminate resources to support stakeholders as CCSS systems implementation moves forward.

Component #7Design and establish systems of effective communication among stakeholders to continuously identify areas of need and disseminate information.

Implementing the Common Core in MUSDThe PlanSix Areas of EmphasisCurriculumStaff DevelopmentTechnologyMaintenanceFood ServiceTransportationCurriculumRevise current pacing plans to reflect the CCSSCreate lesson plans/instructional modules that reflect cross-curricular activities when appropriate, and are linked to materials and resourcesProvide staff with resources aligned to CCSSReview/Update library multimedia resources for CCSS supportSupport for project based learning materials aligned to CCSSResearch/implementation of report cards based on CCSS

Staff DevelopmentContinual staff development on CCSS and the integration of the various curricular content areas with emphasis on:Lesson plan design using CCSS/Rigor & Relevance/Project based learningUse of technology within the classroom settingTeacher collaborationCoachingELD StandardsStandards Based Report CardsUse of Common Formative Assessments based on CCSS including the development of appropriate evaluation tools/rubrics to use with the CFAsTechnologyWeb-based/software based teacher toolsWireless internet connectionsEnhancement of teacher ability to use internet in their lessonsTablets/IPadsStudent computer skills applications to teach and enhance skills needed for Smarter Balanced AssessmentsTesting protocols for SBAC testingTechnology support during assessment periodMonitor bandwidth for optimal usage of technologyContinual Assessment of technology needs in the district

MaintenanceCleaning/disinfecting of computer labs and libraries at scheduled timesAssist sites in the set up of rooms for project based learningEvaluate scheduling of necessary services so that noise does not impact learningEnsure that custodial/maintenance staff have the necessary tools to facilitate the most efficient use of their time and energiesFood Service Modify nutritional periods/lunches/snack periods during assessment timesEvaluate the nutritional needs of students during the assessment period and supply appropriate snacks based on those needsTransportationEvaluate SPED transportation and ensure that instructional time is not infringed upon, especially during the assessment periodEvaluate the impact of athletic events during the assessment period and modify when able toWhen necessary make necessary modifications for the least impact on instructional time and testingHow Will We Fund the Implementation Plan???Assembly Bill 85Allots each LEA an equal per-pupil amount using prior year enrollment dataThe per-pupil award is $200 per pupil based on the October 2012 CALPads fall enrollment dataHow Can the Funds Be Spent?Professional development for teachers, administrators, paraprofessional educators or other classified employees involved in the direct instruction of pupils that is aligned to the CCSSInstructional materials aligned to CCSSIntegration of the CCSS through technology-based instruction for the purposes of improving the academic performance of pupils.Additional GuidelinesThe LEA must develop and adopt a plan on how the funds will be spentThe plan must be heard in a public meeting of the Governing BoardThe plan must be adopted in a subsequent public meeting by the Governing BoardFunding the MUSD Common Core State Standards Implementation Plan 2013-2015RevenueCommon Core Implementation Funds (Resource 7405) $200 per student --CALPADS 2012/13 (2,691) $538,200 Less: Indirect CostsLEA Rate9.34% -50,268 Available Revenue $487,932

ExpendituresProfessional DevelopmentOnline Capacity-Building System (Nextpert) $18,000Job-Embedded Individual Math Coaching K-12 $110,000Focused on-site professional development $132,600Common Core Lesson ModelingContent Area Literacy: Engaging Students with Complex TextDissecting the CCSS to create 2013-14 Curriculum MapBegin with the EndAssessment and Performance TasksDeveloping Units of Study

Professional Development Expenditures$260,600Instructional Materials

Ipads (SH Special Education, 10 each, MES, HES, CCHS) $14,656Ipads (Regular Education, 11 per site) $32,242Secure WiFi Hot Spots1 per site $ 3,600

Instructional Materials Expenditures$50,498

Integration of Content Standards Using Technology

Teacher Toolbox$15,000Online Lesson Planning/Assessment Tool$25,000Technician TimeSBAC Test Implementation$10,000Wireless InternetErate (Districts 10%)$25,000

Integration of Content Standards Using Technology Expenditures$75,000

Total Expenditures$386,098

Remaining Balance Distributed to Sites for Instructional Materials and Supplies Aligned to CCSS $101,834

Based on 2012-2013 Enrollment

SchoolEnrollment DistributionCalifornia City High School 510 $19,300California City Middle School 307 $11,618Hacienda Elementary School 444 $16,802Mojave Elementary School 485 $18,354Mojave Jr/Sr High School 311 $11,769Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School 634 $23,992Mojave Unified 2,691 $101,834

Balance$0

Where We Are Headed