Lane Tech College Prep High SchoolSeptember 2,2011

Established to create universal standards nationwide

Adopted by 45 states (Texas, Alaska, Montana, Virginia, Minnesota)

Designed with input from over 100 colleges and universities, professors, teachers, administrators, and community members

English and MathMusic, History, Art, Drafting, Computer Tech, Science, Shop, Foreign Language, Phys. Ed

English ◦ Reading Literature,

Reading for Information, Writing, Speaking and Listening, Research

Math ◦ Number and Quantity,

Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Probability, Functions

History, Science, Drafting, Shop, Computer Tech◦ Writing and Reading in

History, Reading in Science and Technical Texts

Foreign Language, Music, Art◦ Literacy

Science Common Core Standards by this winter

History embedded within ELA New assessments by 2014/2015

◦ Common Core Assessments Summative and Formative

◦ PARCC ( Replaces state-required PSAE)

Myths Facts

Curriculum will change from content based to standards based.

Using common core will diminish our current standards

Non-core classes are not included in the common core

Curriculum infuses standards and content to maximize learning

Common Core Standards are more in depth than our current state standards

Non-core classes are expected to incorporate literacy standards

Examine our curriculum in English and Math to ensure it incorporates common core standards

Incorporate cross-curricular literacy common core standards◦ Reading, Writing, Speaking,

Language(vocabulary, conventions, etc. ) Utilize late start days for the process Course Outlines due by April 27,2011

We are already addressing the standards◦ 95% of College readiness are in common core

Content within course designs- local decision

Revision Process- 2011/2012 school year

English and MathMusic, Art, History, Science, Drafting, Computer Technology, Shop, PE

Revise course outlines to reflect new standards

Examine current common assessment tools

www.lanetech.org/teachers

Discuss current literacy activities

Review the literacy standards in specific areas to see if and how they can be applied

Use literacy in conjunction with current Illinois State Standards

www.lanetech.org/teachers

COLLABORATION