Common Core NATIONAL CURRICULUM. Bryant Timeline 2011 K-2 English & Math K-12 English 2013 Grades 9-12 Math 2014 National assessment replaces Benchmark.

Common CoreNATIONAL CURRICULUM

Bryant Timeline

2011

K-2 English & Math K-12 English

2013

Grades 9-12 Math

2014

National assessment replaces Benchmark

{2012}

Grades 3-8Algebra

Current Phase of Implementation

National StandardsCommon Ground for Common Core

• Developed by Chief State School Officers(National Governor’s Association)

• Designed to prepare students to be collegeand career ready

• Internationally Benchmarked

• English Language Arts & Math Developed{ }

Parents: Why are common standards good?

•Students have knowledge and skills needed to succeed in college and careers.

•Smoother transitions for students moving to

different states or districts

•Students understand what is expected of them and engage in more self-directed learning.

Source: National Academy of Science

Why are common standardsGOOD for STUDENTS?

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Source: National Academy of Science

Why are common standardsGOOD for PARENTS?

• Understand exactly what students need to know and do at each step in their education.

• Facilitates conversation with teachers about how to help their children reach education goals.

• Assurance that their children have access to the same high-quality education other students receive in the country.{ }

Source: National Academy of Science

Why are common standardsGOOD for TEACHERS?

{ }•Focused professional development; collaboration

•Curriculum promotes deep understanding for all children

•Focus on depth of understanding and richer units of study rather than “fitting everything in.”

Parent Q&A: What does this mean for my child?

• Increased emphasis on content mastery (SBRC)

• Call for extended reading, research & math

• Need for technology resources

...Better preparation for college and career{ }

What does this meanfor MY CHILD?

Bryant Parent’s Guide (K-2)

Bryant Parent’s Guide (3-8)

National PTA Parents’ Guides

Source: National PTA

PARENTS’ GUIDE

•Individual guides for grades K-8

•Two guides (English & Math) grades 9-12

•English and Spanish versions

•Tool for starting conversations with teachers and parents{ }

to Student Success

What is included in the Parent’s Guide?

Source: National PTA

•Key skills in English language arts and math in each grade (once the Standards are fully implemented)

•Activities parents can do to help children learn at home

•Methods to help parents build stronger relationships with their child’s teacher

•College and career planning tips (high school only)

PARENTS’ GUIDE?

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What is in thePARENTS’ GUIDE?

Dedicated Common Core Website

commoncore.bryantschools.org

• commoncore.bryantschools.org

• bryantschools.org

• ParentLink Notifications (when new resources become available)

• Social Media (posts with news and resources)

facebook.com/Bryant-Public-Schoolstwitter.com/@BryantSchools

• Parent Center Resources

District Parent Communication

Common Core Resources

Text

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzbOc2C4-KI

PTA President’s Message

• pta.org/Issue Brief-CCSSI.pdfhyperlink

• corestandards.org/about-the-standards/key-points-in-english-language-artswww.pta.org

• commoncorearkansas.org

• corestandards.org/assets/CoreFacts.pdf

• commoncore.bryantschools.org

• bryantschools.org

Additional Website Resources