Transition to Common Core Para Los Ninos Jennifer Mansfield UCLA, PLI Intern

Pre-assessment 1. What do you know about the Common Core standards? 2. Do you feel adequately prepared to implement the Common Core standards? 3. What concerns do you have about the transition to the Common Core? 4. What questions do you have about the transition to the Common Core?

Credentials ULCA, TEP 2000, Masters in ED, CLAD credential Broadway Elementary, Crescent Heights Language Arts and Social Justice Magnet, Canyon Charter 5 th, 4/5 combo, 4 th, 1 st PD- Culturally responsive teaching, Teachers as Writers, Writers’ Workshop ULCA, PLI 2012, Masters in Ed, Administrative credential

Contact Information Jennifer Mansfield (310) PLN Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Objective AIM- provide an overview of Common Core standards in order to assist teachers in planning and delivering instruction and assessment based on the Common Core Standards.

Year long Agenda 10/30-ELA, differences and similarities 11/27- ELA, Identify literature 1/29- Math, differences and similarities 2/26- Math, plan a sample lesson 3/19- Science, next generation of science standards 4/30- Parents, students and family members- brainstorming ideas to share common core with other stakeholders

General Format Welcome, agenda, snacks Group Activity Share Evaluation Suggested activities Next steps

Today’s focus Begin to identify the differences and similarities between the existing CA state content standards adopted in 1997 and the Common Core standards which will be fully implemented in 2014.

Video Watch a video that provides an overview of the Common Core initiative

Task Working in grade level groups (special education teachers choose a grade level to work with) compare your current grade level standards with the Common Core. Create a visual chart or graphic (ex. Venn Diagram). Be prepared to share your findings with the whole group.

Share Choose one person from your group to share your findings. If you did not have time to complete your visual representation then please share a few highlights from your group’s discussion.

Evaluation Today’s PD was informative. (1-5) I understand some of the similarities and differences between state content standards and Common Core. (1-5) Today’s PD will increase my capacity as a teacher. (1-5) I liked the format of today’s PD. (1-5) Is there anything that you would change in either the content or format of this PD? If so, what and how? Questions/ Additional comments or feedback.

Suggested Follow Up Activities Read the Common Core standards Examine current student work samples against the criteria in the Common Core grade-specific standards and reach agreement of exemplars of proficient work. Examine current units of study and determine what it will take to “ramp up” the level of rigor and thinking expected in both standards and assessments.

Next Steps and Closing Our next Common Core PD is on 11/27. Our focus will be on identifying current resource materials in our school’s literature collection that illustrate the complexity, quality, and range of student reading at various grade levels. Please contact me via or phone with questions or suggestions. Needs inventory for literature- bring to PD on 11/27 Please submit charts and self assessments