Common Core Standards

Norwalk – La Mirada Unified School DistrictJune 1 & 4, 2012Instructional 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)

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Overarching Goals for K-12 CCSOverarching 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?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

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• 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’s 15% is almost completely taken up by the insertion of 8th grade Algebra Standards

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State Standard Additions

Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC)

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•27 states representing 43% of K-12 students

•21 governing, 6 advisory states

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 in college or a career through increased student learning and improved teaching

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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

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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).

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Item Types• Selected-response• Constructed-responseo Complex thinking skills, comparison and contrast, cause and

effect, patterns, conflicting points of view, categorizing, summarizing, interpreting information

• Extended constructed-responseo Assess knowledge and skills not easily accessed with selected

response or constructed response (e.g. extended written response)• Performance Eventso Each performance task could take place across more than one

sitting of 45-60 minutes each• Technology-enhancedo Requires productive use of technology

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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. 2nd 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

Milestone Math ELA

Supplemental “bridge” instructional materials available

Winter 2013 Winter 2013

Last year for CST 2013 - 2014 2013 - 2014

SMARTER Balanced Assessment

2014 - 2015 2014 - 2015

New Textbooks Available

2017 – 2018 2019 - 2020

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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

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Common Core Implementation Organization Chart

Implementation Teams

•District Common Core Implementation Team

•Principal Leadership Academy•Common Core Standards and Curriculum Study Teams

•Common Core Student Study Team

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District Common Core Implementation Team

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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 – July 9-10, 2012•Bimonthly Meetings:

•September 25•November 13•January 15•March 19•June 4

Objectives: The role of the district’s Common Core Implementation Team (CCIT) is to act as an advisory group on curriculum matters and instructional issues related to Common Core Standard implementation.

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

Principal Leadership AcademyFacilitator: 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:•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.

Meeting Frequency (2012-2013):•Bimonthly Meetings:

•ELA, Social Studies, ELD•October 9 (Full Day)•November 27 (3:30 – 6:00)•February 5 (3:30 – 6:00)•April 16 (3:30 – 6:00•June 4 (Full Day)

•Math, Science•October 23 (Full Day)•December 11 (3:30 – 6:00)•February 19 (3:30 – 6:00)•April 30 (3:30 – 6:00)•June 4 (Full Day)

Objectives: To become a Common Core expert in their content area; to support district-wide implementation, and to promote Common Core by sharing information.

Activities (2012-2013):•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•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)

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.

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.

•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 Training Implementation

K-12 Writing PD (All Subject Areas)

Spring 2013 Fall 2013

Kindergarten ELA and Math

Winter 2013 Pilot: Spring 2013Full Implementation: Fall 2013

Literacy for History/Social Studies and Science

Summer/Fall 2013 Winter 2014

1st – 12th ELA6th – 12th Math

Summer/Fall 2013 Winter 2014

1st – 5th Math Fall/Winter 2013 Spring 2014

7th – 12th Technical Subjects (Magnet & CTE Courses)

Spring 2014 Fall 2014

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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

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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

• Join these list servs– send a blank message to:▫ join-commoncore@mlist.cde.ca.gov ▫subscribe-sbac@mlist.cde.ca.gov

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