Raising expectations for all children... Council for Exceptional Children OSEP Project Directors’ Conference July 20, 2010

... historic opportunity to improve access to rigorous academic content standards for students with disabilities

The Common Core aligns to 21 st Century learning and is laden with literacy and language

It strives to have students complete their educational program ready for college or a career. Aren’t these the long term goals of IEPs?

... how these high standards are taught and assessed is of utmost importance

Will the Common Core change what special educators must know and be able to do?

Will the Common Core change the environments in which special educators provide instruction and services?

Will the Common Core change with whom special educators work and collaborate?

T hreats and opportunities? Threats SWDs will find graduation increasingly out of reach Inservice special educators will require ongoing prof dev in literacy and access skills Standards for spec education preparation will need review to ensure knowledge necessary for the expectations Assessments aligned to CC will continue to insufficiently demonstrate progress Opportunities for... Parents OSEP and its investments States Associations Congress

Special education students are general education students first.