1. Common Core Standards - Implementation Timeline 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR The 2012-2013 school year will require full implementation of Arizona’s Common Core Standards at several grade levels. It is crucial for educators to have access and be thoroughly engaged in professional development that is aligned to Arizona’s Common Core Standards.

2. Common Core Standards - Implementation Timeline 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR The 2013-2014 school year will require full implementation of Arizona’s Common Core Standards at all grade levels. It will be imperative for educators to continue receiving professional development aligned to Arizona’s Common Core Standards. It is important for educators to fully engage students in instructional practices that align to Arizona’s Common Core Standards.

3. Common Core Standards - Implementation Timeline 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR The 2014-2015 school year will require full implementation of Arizona’s Common Core Standards at all grade levels. The PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) Summative Assessment System reflecting Arizona’s Common Core Standards in English language arts and mathematics begins in 2015. It is important to understand that: Implementing Arizona’s Common Core Standards – English Language Arts at all grade levels is robust preparation for both the remaining AIMS reading and writing assessments and for Arizona’s new assessment system in 2015. Implementing Arizona’s Common Core Standards – Mathematics will require strategic planning to ensure that students have the required grade level content for the remaining AIMS math assessment while preparing for the PARCC Summative Assessment in 2015. It is essential for educators be fully engaged in instructional and formative assessment practices that align to Arizona’s Common Core Standards.