Welcome to Implementing

the Common Core State

Standards

Session 1

Instructional Shifts

What is the Common Core?

The Common Core Standards are set requirements for English Language Arts (ELA) (reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language) and the natural and social sciences (reading and writing).

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What do We Already

Know About the Common Core State

Standards?”What do We Want to

Know About the Common Core State

Standards?Gather responses from group

and add to Chart Paper or to

Table T-Charts

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Shifts

As we view the video, consider

shifts that may need to happen

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Video from the Teaching Channel

Review Shifts during the presentation

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Intentional Design LimitationsWhat is and is not covered by the

StandardsThe Standards do….. The Standards do not….

set grade level standards. define the intervention methods or materials

allow for the widest possible range of students to participate fully permitting appropriate accommodations.

define the full range of supports appropriate for English learners and students with special needs

define general, cross disciplinary literacy expectations

define the whole of college and career readiness

define what all students are expected to know and be able to do

define how teachers should teach

focus on what is most essential describe all that can or should be taught

establish a baseline for advanced learners define the nature of advanced work

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More information and updates can be found for Common Core State Standards can be found on:

MDE website: www.michigan.gov/mde

Common Core State Standards: www.corestandards.org

Smarter Balanced Consortia: www.k12.wa.us/smarter/