1. Common Core NATIONAL CURRICULUM

2. Bryant Timeline 2011 K-2 English & Math K-12 English 2013 Grades 9-12 Math 2014 National assessment replaces Benchmark {2012} Grades 3-8 Algebra Current Phase of Implementation

3. National Standards Common Ground for Common Core Developed by Chief State School Officers (National Governor’s Association) Designed to prepare students to be college and career ready Internationally Benchmarked English Language Arts & Math Developed { }

4. Parents: Why are common standards good?

5. 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 standards GOOD for STUDENTS? { }

6. Source: National Academy of Science Why are common standards GOOD 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. { }

7. Source: National Academy of Science Why are common standards GOOD 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.”

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

9. 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 mean for MY CHILD?

10. Bryant Parent’s Guide (K-2)

11. Bryant Parent’s Guide (3-8)

12. National PTA Parents’ Guides

13. 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

14. 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? { } What is in the PARENTS’ GUIDE?

15. Dedicated Common Core Website commoncore.bryantschools.org

16. bryantschools.org ParentLink Notifications (when new resources become available) Social Media (posts with news and resources) facebook.com/Bryant-Public-Schools twitter.com/@BryantSchools facebook.com/Bryant-Public-Schools Parent Center Resources District Parent Communication

17. Common Core Resources Text

18. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzbOc2C4-KI PTA President’s Message

19. pta.org/Issue Brief-CCSSI.pdfhyperlink corestandards.org/about-the-standards/ key-points-in-english-language-artswww.pta.org 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