the common core state standards maine education association
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THE C
OMMON CORE
STATE
STA
NDARDS
MAINE E
DUCATIO
N ASSOCIA
TION
THINGS TO KNOW
CCSSis not a curriculumdoes not dictate curriculum or teaching methodsdefines what all students are expected to know and be able to dodoes not define how teachers should teachfocuses on outcomes, not instruction
TIMELIN
E FOR S
MARTER
BALANCED A
SSESSMENT
Pilot and release sample test
Spring 2014 Field test 2014-15 Full
implementation2015 Final achievement
standards verified and adopted
The SBAC PromiseAll features will be available
for the field test.
ASSESSMENT
SYSTE
MS
Even if Smarter Balanced Assessments delivers on all that is promised, the assessment will not comprise a complete assessment system.
An assessment system must feature a balanced approach that includes multiple types of evidence so there is a robust picture of student learning.
COMMON CORE SUPPORTERS
National Governors’ Association
CCSSO (State Commissioners)
Civil Rights groups like NAACP, LaRaza,
LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens)
Chamber of Commerce
Reform groups like Stand for Children and Teach for America
Foundations like Gates and GE
COMMON CORE D
OUBTERS
Network for Public Education (Diane Ravitch and Anthony Cody)
Badass Teachers Association
Tea Party conservativesParents and Teachers
Against Common Core on Facebook
WHERE IS THE NEA?
The NEA
supports the standards
has called for time, tools and resources for educators and students
has called for reduction in high stakes standardized tests
has called for a moratorium on using the field test results of SBAC for accountability for two years
WHERE IS
MEA?
Full position statement can be found online:
http://maine.nea.org/home/1536.htm
THE MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Maine Learning Results were most recently updated in 2011 to include Common Core as the standards for English language arts and math. They are to be fully implemented in the 2013-2014 school year.
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS:
emphasize more complex content and concepts
emphasize real-world skills like problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication
set a high bar for all Maine students
leave as local decision -
* curriculum,
* required reading and school operations,
* helping students meet and/or exceed the standards
WHERE IS YOUR DISTRICT?
What is the status of your school district’s implementation of CCSS?
What staff development opportunities have you had to prepare educators for teaching the standards?
What classroom practices have you based on CCSS implementation?
How do you communicate this information to parents?
WHAT
OTHER
TOPIC
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IMPORTA
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TO T
HE DIS
CUSSIO
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OF CCSS
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