Common Core State Standards and Assessment Initiative Informational Webinars September and October 2010 Presented by: Jessica Vavrus, Asst. Superintendent, Teaching and Learning Joe Willhoft, Asst. Superintendent, Assessment and Student Information

The Common Core State Standards Initiative - Background Beginning in the spring of 2009, Governors and state commissioners of education from 48 states, 2 territories and the District of Columbia committed to developing a common core of state K-12 English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics standards. States agreed to participate in the development process, provide input on drafts, and consider eventual adoption. Signing MOA did not require commitment to adopt. The Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) with assistance from Project Achieve, ACT and the College Board (SAT). OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

Current and Future Focus for Common State Standards Current (led by CCSSO and NGA): K-12 English Language Arts Common Core State Standards K-12 Mathematics Common Core State Standards Future (currently led by various national associations): Next Generation Science Standards(draft by Fall 2011) (Framework currently under development) English Language Development Standards (within 1 year) Social Studies (within 2 years) Arts (development may begin in January 2011) OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

Why Common Core State Standards? Preparation: The standards articulate college- and career- readiness. They will help ensure students acquire the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in post-secondary education and training. Competition: The standards are internationally benchmarked. Common standards will help ensure our students are globally competitive. Clarity: The standards are focused, coherent, and clear. Clearer standards help students (and parents and teachers) understand what is expected of them. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Adapted from Understanding the Common Core, Achieve, June 2010 OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

Why Common Core State Standards?, cont. Equity: Expectations are consistent for all – and not dependent on a student’s state of residence. States have time to consider what state-specific additions to the standards might look like Collaboration: The standards create a foundation to work collaboratively across states and districts, pooling resources and expertise, to create curricular tools including textbooks, professional development, common assessments and other materials. Opportunities for ALIGNED and CONNECTED SYSTEMS: “Common standards” is a common thread among current and evolving national initiatives and opportunities Standards – Instruction – Assessment Resources Saved Aligned systems: Standards – Curriculum – Assessment – Professional Development Professional development for implementation may be developed and shared across states Too much money spent on 50 states working with 50 sets of standards and 50 different assessments We anticipate that current standards and instructional supports created by the state and districts will complement the high-level common core standards and that we will be able to maintain the strength within them by showing their alignment with the common core and by utilizing them as more in-depth curricular supports for implementation. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

Common Core State Standards Design Building on the strength of current standards across many states, the CCSS are designed to be: Focused, coherent, clear and rigorous Internationally benchmarked Anchored in college and career readiness* Evidence and research based *Ready for first-year credit-bearing, postsecondary coursework in mathematics and English without the need for remediation. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

Intentional Design Limitations What the Standards do NOT define: How teachers should teach All that can or should be taught The nature of advanced work beyond the core The interventions needed for students well below grade level The full range of support for English language learners and students with special needs Everything needed to be college and career ready Citation: www.corestandards.org/ OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

Nationwide Feedback and Review for ELA and Mathematics Standards External and State Feedback teams included: K-12 teachers Higher ed. faculty State curriculum and assessments experts Researchers National organizations (including, but not limited, to): American Council on Education (ACE) American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Campaign for High School Equity (CHSE) Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences (CBMS) Modern Language Association (MLA) National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) National Writing Project (NWP) National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) National Education Association (NEA) OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010 Adapted from Understanding the Common Core, Achieve, June 2010

National Process and Timeline K-12 Common Standards: Core writing teams in English Language Arts and Mathematics (See www.corestandards.org for list of team members) drafted standards External and state feedback teams provided on-going feedback to writing teams throughout the process Draft K-12 standards were released for public comment on March 10, 2010; 9,600 comments received nationwide (~ 900 from WA) Validation Committee of leading experts reviewed standards Final standards were released June 2, 2010 As of September 8, 2010, 36 states have formally adopted the common core state standards. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

OVERVIEW: K-12 English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects JUNE 2010 10

(includes Speaking and Listening) Current WA Standards (GLEs) – Grades K-10 Common Core ELA Standards – Grades K-12 Reading Writing Communication (includes Speaking and Listening) ELA Common Core Standards Speaking and Listening Reading Writing Language Media & Tech OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

Common Core Standards for English Language Arts College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards Overarching standards for each strand that are further defined by grade- specific standards Grade-Level Standards in English Language Arts K-8, grade-by-grade 9-10 and 11-12 grade bands for high school Four strands: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Standards are embedded at grades K-5 Content-specific literacy standards are provided for grades 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12 Media and Technology are integrated throughout the standards. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

Design and Organization Three main sections K−5 (cross-disciplinary) 6−12 English Language Arts 6−12 Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (Shared responsibility for students’ literacy development) Three appendices Appendix A: Research and evidence; glossary of key terms, overview of each strand Appendix B: Reading text exemplars; sample performance tasks Appendix C: Annotated student writing samples OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010 13

OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010 Key Advances Reading Balance of literature and informational texts Text complexity Writing Emphasis on writing argumentative, informative/explanatory, and narrative texts Emphasis on research Speaking and Listening Inclusion of formal and informal talk Language Value of general academic and domain-specific vocabulary Emphasis on the conventions of English and the effective use of language OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

K-12 Common Core State Standards for Mathematics OVERVIEW: K-12 Common Core State Standards for Mathematics June 2010

Common Core Standards for Mathematics Grade-Level Standards K-8 grade-by-grade standards organized by domain 9-12 high school standards organized by conceptual categories (Number & Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Modeling, Geometry, Statistics & Probability) Course progressions included in Appendices Some standards go beyond “career and college readiness level” (e.g., STEM concepts, denoted by “+”) are a thread throughout but go beyond what all students will need to know and at high school may lead to a 4th year of math Standards for Mathematical Practice Describe mathematical “habits of mind” Standards for mathematical proficiency: reasoning, problem solving, modeling, decision making, and engagement Carry across grade levels and connect with content standards in each grade OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

Design and Organization Grade Level Overviews (Example) OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010 Key Advances Focus and coherence Focus on key topics at each grade level. Coherent progressions across grade levels. Balance of concepts and skills Content standards require both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. Mathematical practices Foster reasoning and sense-making in mathematics. College and career readiness Level is ambitious but achievable. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

The Washington Context for Considering Adoption of CCSS Involvement since November 2009 Review and input on drafts of English language arts and mathematics standards 2010 legislation (E2SSB 6696, Section 601) provides for: “Provisional adoption” by the Superintendent by Aug. 2, 2010 Detailed report due to Legislature in Jan. 2011 To include: detailed comparison, timeline and costs, recommendations for possible additions Formal adoption and implementation will begin following 2011 session unless otherwise directed by the Legislature 1) By August 2, 2010, the superintendent of public instruction may revise the state essential academic learning requirements authorized under RCW 28A.655.070 for mathematics, reading, writing, and communication by provisionally adopting a common set of standards for students in grades kindergarten through twelve. The revised state essential academic learning requirements may be substantially identical with the standards developed by a multistate consortium in which Washington participated, must be consistent with the requirements of RCW 28A.655.070, and may include additional standards if the additional standards do not exceed fifteen percent of the standards for each content area. However, the superintendent of public instruction shall not take steps to implement the provisionally adopted standards until the education committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate have an opportunity to review the standards. (2) By January 1, 2011, the superintendent of public instruction shall submit to the education committees of the house of representatives and the senate: (a) A detailed comparison of the provisionally adopted standards and the state essential academic learning requirements as of the effective date of this section, including the comparative level of rigor and specificity of the standards and the implications of any identified differences; and (b) An estimated timeline and costs to the state and to school districts to implement the provisionally adopted standards, including providing necessary training, realignment of curriculum, adjustment of state assessments, and other actions. (3) The superintendent may implement the revisions to the essential academic learning requirements under this section after the 2011 legislative session unless otherwise directed by the legislature. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

The Washington Context, cont. Now is the time to begin revision of WA Reading and Writing standards (originally developed in 2005) WA participation in SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium… 1) By August 2, 2010, the superintendent of public instruction may revise the state essential academic learning requirements authorized under RCW 28A.655.070 for mathematics, reading, writing, and communication by provisionally adopting a common set of standards for students in grades kindergarten through twelve. The revised state essential academic learning requirements may be substantially identical with the standards developed by a multistate consortium in which Washington participated, must be consistent with the requirements of RCW 28A.655.070, and may include additional standards if the additional standards do not exceed fifteen percent of the standards for each content area. However, the superintendent of public instruction shall not take steps to implement the provisionally adopted standards until the education committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate have an opportunity to review the standards. (2) By January 1, 2011, the superintendent of public instruction shall submit to the education committees of the house of representatives and the senate: (a) A detailed comparison of the provisionally adopted standards and the state essential academic learning requirements as of the effective date of this section, including the comparative level of rigor and specificity of the standards and the implications of any identified differences; and (b) An estimated timeline and costs to the state and to school districts to implement the provisionally adopted standards, including providing necessary training, realignment of curriculum, adjustment of state assessments, and other actions. (3) The superintendent may implement the revisions to the essential academic learning requirements under this section after the 2011 legislative session unless otherwise directed by the legislature. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

Overview of the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium Joe Willhoft, Asst. Supt. Assessment and Student Information OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

Background US Department of Education has awarded grants to two multi-state consortia for the Race-to-the-Top Assessment Program SMARTER Balanced (WA is one of 31 states involved) PARCC $160 million 4-year grant, starting October 1, 2010

The Purpose of the Consortium To develop a set of comprehensive and innovative assessments for grades 3-8 and high school in English language arts and mathematics aligned to the Common Core State Standards. The assessments shall be operational across Consortium states in the 2014-15 school year. Note: States must have formally adopted the Common Core State Standards by January 2012 in order to remain in the Consortium. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium -- Member States -- OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010 A 31-State Consortium 17 Governing States 14 Advisory States CT, HI, ID, KS, ME, MI, MO, MT, NC, NM, NV, OR, UT, VT, WA, WI, WV AL, CO, DE, GA, IA, KY, ND, NH, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD Total Number of States = 31 Fiscal Agent: Washington State OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

Consortium Governance Governing Co-leads Tony Alpert (OR) Judy Park (UT) Governing Executive Committee Dan Hupp (ME); Joseph Martineau (MI); Carissa Miller (ID); Lynette Russell (WI); Joe Willhoft (WA); Higher Ed. Rep. (tbd) Project Management Partner WestEd Policy Advisor Content Advisor Sue Gendron Linda Darling-Hammond OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

The Goal of the Consortium To ensure that all students leave high school prepared for postsecondary success in college or a career through increased student learning and improved teaching. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

All students leave high school college and career ready The Challenge How do we get from here... ...to here? Common Core State Standards specify K-12 expectations for college and career readiness All students leave high school college and career ready ...and, how does an assessment system contribute to this effort? OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

The SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium A theory of action A model of verifiable accomplishments/milestones, leading to the desired outcome Accomplishments/milestones are inter-dependent The theory of action is closely linked to the validation argument for the assessment system

The SMARTER Balanced Theory of Action Technology supports innovative & comprehensive assessments Technology provides increased access to learning Summative adaptive assessments are benchmarked to college & career readiness State policies and practices support increased expectations Clear communication of expectations to stakeholders Teachers use formative tools and practices to improve instruction All students leave high school college and career ready Common Core State Standards specify K-12 expectations for college and career readiness Professional capacity-building PD and other supports for teachers to instruct on the CCSS Teachers design and score assessment items & tasks Interim/Benchmark assessments are used as progress checks

The SMARTER Balanced Theory of Action Technology supports innovative & comprehensive assessments Technology provides increased access to learning Summative adaptive assessments are benchmarked to college & career readiness State policies and practices support increased expectations Clear communication of expectations to stakeholders Teachers use formative tools and practices to improve instruction All students leave high school college and career ready Common Core State Standards specify K-12 expectations for college and career readiness Professional capacity-building PD and other supports for teachers to instruct on the CCSS Teachers design and score assessment items & tasks Interim/Benchmark assessments are used as progress checks

OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010 System Highlights Summative assessments using online computer adaptive technologies Efficiently provide accurate measurement of all students, across the spectrum of knowledge and skills Incorporate adaptive precision into performance tasks and events Will assess full range of CCSS in English language arts and mathematics Describe both current achievement and growth across time, showing progress toward college- and career-readiness Scores can be reliably used for state-to-state comparability, with standards set against research-based benchmarks The option of giving the summative tests twice a year. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010 System Highlights Optional interim/benchmark and formative assessments Are aligned to and reported on the same scale as the summative assessments Help identify specific needs of each student, so teachers can provide appropriate, targeted instructional assistance Incorporate significant involvement of teachers in item and task design and scoring Are non-secure and fully accessible for use in instruction and professional development activities Provide students and teachers with clear examples of the expected performance on common standards. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010 System Highlights Online, tailored reporting system Supports educator access to information about student progress toward college- and career-readiness Allows for exchange of student performance history across districts and states Uses a Consortium-supported backbone, while individual states retain jurisdiction over access permissions and front-end “look” of online reports. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010 System Highlights Benefits and efficiencies from “economies of scale” due to a multi-state consortium Cost savings: SMARTER English language arts/mathematics estimated at ~$21 per student (below current for almost all SBAC states) [Interim/benchmark & formative an additional ~$7 per student] Shared interoperable open source software platforms: Item generation, item banking, and adaptive testing no longer exclusive property of vendors Common, agreed-upon protocols for accommodations for students with disabilities and ELL students. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

The Deliverables and the Future SMARTER Balanced Consortium Deliverables: A set of comprehensive and innovative assessments for grades 3- 8 and high school in English language arts and mathematics aligned to the Common Core State Standards to be used in the 2014-15 school year. The future… Support for special education students (1% assessment consortium) – assessments to be based on current Common Core State Standards OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

To find out more... ...the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium can be found online at www.k12.wa.us/SMARTER OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

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Washington’s Next Steps

What does this mean for Washington State’s Learning Goals? The four State Learning Goals from the 1993 Basic Education Act remain intact. Read with comprehension, write effectively, and communicate successfully in a variety of ways and settings and with a variety of audiences; Know and apply the core concepts and principles of mathematics; social, physical, and life sciences; civics and history, including different cultures and participation in representative government; geography; arts; and health and fitness; Think analytically, logically, and creatively, and to integrate different experiences and knowledge to form reasoned judgments and solve problems; and Understand the importance of work and finance and how performance, effort, and decisions directly affect future career and educational opportunities. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

What does this mean for Washington’s existing Learning Standards? Washington’s current Learning Standards in all subjects should continue to be implemented in classrooms. Current state assessments will align with these standards through the 2013-14 school year. If the Common Core State English language arts and mathematics standards are formally adopted in WA, They would be phased in over 2 years to replace WA’s current reading, writing, and mathematics standards by the 2014-15 year. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

Washington’s Timeline July 2010 Provisional adoption announced July 19th August – December 2010 Complete and share comparisons between WA standards and Common Core External educator and stakeholder input / involvement Conduct statewide information sessions in collaboration with stakeholders Solicit input on additions and other implementation considerations (including what resources (materials, professional development, etc.) would be needed for implementation) *** Complete legislative report (due January 2011) OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

Washington’s Timeline, cont. January – April 2011 2011 Legislative Session underway Formal adoption and implementation will begin following 2011 session unless otherwise directed by the Legislature Continue collaboration within SMARTER Balanced Assessment consortium April 2011 – and beyond (assuming formal adoption) Develop Resources, Train Staff, Phase-in and Implement Common Core Standards Develop comprehensive assessment system with full implementation in 2014-15 school year. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010 Draft Implementation Timeline Summer 2010 to the 2014-2015 School Year Summer 2010 ― Summer 2011 School Year 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 Phase 1 Adopt, Align & Plan 1. Provisional adoption (E2SSB 6696) 2. Gather input on strategy for implementation Phase 2 Communicate, Develop Process, Resources for Transition &Implementation Phase 3 Transition to Common Core Standards Phase 4 Implementation 1. Spring 2014—pilot the assessment system 2. September 2014-June 2015—full implementation with state-wide assessment system. This is the time to consider and plan for transitioning, while continuing to implement our current standards. It is not the time to stop strong, standards-based instruction… OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

Phase 1: Questions for School District Input… What are the benefits and challenges these initiatives bring to WA school districts? What key information and/or messages do your districts need regarding: Common Core State Standards Initiative SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium When is this information needed? What are the best methods of communication? These are questions that we are seeking input on across the state this and next month. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

Questions for School District Input… Phase 1: Questions for School District Input… For your districts, what would be needed during each Phase to support transitioning to the standards? Support / Communication materials Professional Development Other? What would be effective approach/es for supporting districts in transitioning to the standards? What are some specific examples of “costs” to implement standards?

Common Core State Standards Compared with Washington Standards

OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010 Comparison Overview Two state-level comparisons External Analysis – Hanover Research (final drafts completed) Washington-led Comparison (work done in late August; currently being compiled) Multiple purposes Snapshot of “how well” WA standards match to the CCS Snapshot of “how well” CCS match to WA standards So that… WA educators can have a clear understanding of CCS in relation to current standards We can determine what areas may need augmentation in which grades for subsequent support OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

What does it look like? Examples from Reading and Writing Common Core Standards Washington Standards cc.r.1 (Kindergarten standard) With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about details and events in a text. WA.R.GLE 2.1.1 (Kindergarten standard) Ask and answer question before, during, and after read aloud and/or shared reading cc.w.5 (First grade standard) With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed WA.W.GLE.1.3.1 (First grade standard) WA asks students to demonstrate understanding that writing can be changed through discussion and self-reflection cc.w.4 (Third grade standard) With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose. WA.W.GLE.2.2.1 (Third grade standard) Demonstrates understanding of different purposes for writing.

Hanover ELA Analysis CC Subcategory Total CC K-10 ELA Standards Common Core and Washington State Standards (K-10) Alignment Breakdown by Number and Percentage CC Subcategory Total CC K-10 ELA Standards Simple and Composite WA Match Partial and Composite partial WA Match Total % of WA GLEs that Align to Some Extent No Match Reading: Literature 90 35 (38.9%) 38 (42.2%) 73 (81.1%) 17 (18.9%) Reading: Informational Text 99 35 (35.4%) 44 (44.4%) 79 (79.8%) 20 (20.2%) Reading: Foundational Skills 16 4 (25.0%) 10 (62.5%) 14 (87.5%) 2 (12.5%) Subtotal: All Reading 205 74 (36.1%) 92 (44.9%) 166 (81.0%) 39 (19.0%) Writing 31 (34.4%) 46 (51.1%) 77 (85.6%) 13 (14.4%) Speaking and Listening 60 29 (48.3%) 23 (38.3%) 52 (86.7%) 8 (13.3%) Language 58 22 (37.9%) 33 (56.9%) 55 (94.8%) 3 (5.2%) Total: All Subcategories 413 156 (37.8%) 194 (47.0%) 350 (84.7%) 63 (15.3%)

What does it look like? Examples from Mathematics Common Core Standards Washington Standards cc.1.oa.5 (first grade standard) Add and subtract within 20.  Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2). WA.1.2.f   (first grade standard) Apply and explain strategies to compute addition facts and related subtraction facts for sums to 10. cc.3.md.7a  (3rd grade) Find the area of a rectangle with whole-number side lengths by tiling it, and show that the area is the same as would be found by multiplying the side lengths. wa.4.3.c (4th grade) Determine the perimeter and area of a rectangle using formulas and explain why the formulas work

Hanover Mathematics Analysis Grade Level Total # of CCSS Simple and Composite WA Match Partial and Partial Composite WA Match Total Percent Matched to Some Extent No Match Percent Late, Partially Late, or Unmatched Percent Early, Partially Early, or On Schedule Kindergarten 25 18 7 100% 44% 56% 1st 21 17 3 95% 1 29% 71% 2nd 26 6 92% 2 16% 84% 3rd 35 23 8 89% 4 49% 51% 4th 60% 40% 5th 36 20 10 83% K-5 Band 178 119 42 90% 6th 43 28 88% 5 53% 47% 7th 44 12 86% 43% 57% 8th 33 45% 55% 6-8 Band 120 79 15 48% 52% 9-12 STEM 55 35% 65% 9-12 All 189 76 45 64% 68 36% 9-12 No STEM 134 69 76% 32 24% TOTAL (No STEM) 432 267 101 85% 64 39% 61% Excluding duplicates, there are 558 unique WPEs registered within the Achieve system. Considering only those 71 unmatched standards that were classified as “true” non-matches, 87.3% of Washington Performance Expectations can be matched to the Common Core. Only 12.7% of eligible WPEs could not be closely aligned to common core standards. - Another look…Of 558 unique PEs, 71 standards that were classified as “true” non-matches, 87.3% of Washington Performance Expectations can be matched to the Common Core. Only 12.7% of eligible WPEs could not be closely aligned to common core standards.

How to access the comparisons? Both available online – early October at http://www.k12.wa.us/Corestandards/default.aspx OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

Washington’s Considerations for Adoption and Implementation

OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010 Adoption ≠ Implementation State Superintendent has authority to adopt – Following collaboration, input, and buy-in from key partners and stakeholder groups (State Board, Legislature, state curriculum advisors, content experts, etc.) When considering adoption, States must adopt 100% of the CCSS, but may adopt additional standards (“up to” 15%) States responsible for setting the criteria and assessing the additions Once adopted, implementation would be phased in over several school years; assessment would follow in 2014-15 school year OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

What does “adding to the standards” mean? Up to states to define: Is there key content that is present in existing state standards that does not exist in the Common Core? Is the missing content required by state laws/regulations to include in the standards? Are there other compelling reasons to add content? What are the implications of adding content? How will this affect assessment? How much will this affect commonality with other states? Does it dilute the standards? Impact on the classroom? “Common-sense guideline” to meet specific state needs Key factor in CCS development: “clear and focused” standards Literal interpretation by states would undermine the purpose of the initiative OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

What are other states doing? Adopting “as-is” Considering required content for their states Considering adding narrative to frame documents for the state, not adding content OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010 We want your input! Please share with us your input on whether or not Washington should add to the standards by completing an online survey accessible through a link at: http://www.k12.wa.us/Corestandards/default.aspx Available for completion through October 30th. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

How can I learn more and/or provide input? Join a statewide Webinar September 28, 3:30 – 5:00pm October 28, 3:30 – 5:00pm Attend a public forum (all held from 6:00pm – 7:30pm) October 13, Yakima, ESD 105 Office, Ahtanum Room October 14, Spokane, ESD 101 Office, Classroom 1 October 21, Vancouver, Evergreen School District October 25, Westside, Shoreline Center, Mt. Rainier Room Complete the online survey about whether or not WA should add to the Common Core Standards (Iink to survey available at www.k12.wa.us/corestandards/ late September) Note: OSPI will compile all input and include with recommendations in the report to the Legislature due in January 2011. OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010 Resources Washington State’s Core Standards Informational Web Site: www.k12.wa.us/corestandards/ Email: corestandards@k12.wa.us CCSSO/NGA Common Core Standards Initiative Web Site: www.corestandards.org/ www.corestandards.org/Standards/index.htm Achieve resources: http://www.achieve.org/achievingcommoncore_implementation OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

Final Notes… The promise of the Common Core State Standards These Standards are not intended to be new names for old ways of doing business. They are a call to take the next step. It is time for states to work together to build on lessons learned from two decades of standards based reforms. It is time to recognize that standards are not just promises to our children, but promises we intend to keep. Citation: www.corestandards.org/ OSPI Common Core Information Sessions Sept. & Oct. 2010

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Thank you. Email: corestandards@k12.wa.us