Common Core State Standards Initiative.ppt

OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION March 2010 | Slide * OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 2.24.2010 | Slide * OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Common Core State Standards Initiative Information Shared by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction March 2010 Questions/Comments for OSPI? corestandards@k12.wa.us Background State-led process initiated by Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the National Governor’s Association (NGA) Initiated and led by states Supported by US Department of Education and Obama Administration Informed, advised, and validated process (National Policy Forum; Standards Development Group; Validation Committee) States have had opportunities to review the standards throughout the entire development process NOT considered “national” standards Builds on American Diploma Project (35 states), volunteer state coalitions on common standards, and common assessment projects English Language Arts and Mathematics are current focus Science and History likely to follow … Key Dates Spring 2009: States sign MOA to consider concept and provide input on drafts Fall 2009: States and public provide input on draft Career and College Readiness Common Core Standards for E/LA and Math Winter/Spring 2009/10: States and public provide input on drafts of K-12 standards WA convened 70-80 ELA and Mathematics educators to review confidential drafts and provided input in November 2009 and January 2010 Public input sought in spring 2010 Winter/Spring 2010: States enter into non-binding Consortia Agreements for development of common assessments based on the common core standards Related to Race to the Top criteria Goals of the Initiative Ultimate goals: Two sets of standards that progress coherently from Kindergarten through high school to ensure students will become “career and college ready” English Language Arts and Mathematics are current focus The standards as a whole must be essential, rigor