1. It’s On Its Way! Common Core! Click here for an informative interactive introduction to North Carolina’s new Curriculum: The Common Core! Common Core!

2. On June 2, 2010, the NC State Board of Education adopted the Common Core State Standards which will be implemented during the 2012- 2013 school year. STATES TIMELINE HISTORY FAQ’s COMPARING THE STANDARDS THE STANDARDS THE STANDARDS THE STANDARDS

3. 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. 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. 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). www.corestandards.org www.corestandards.org www.wcpss.net/ CLICKCLICK to return CLICK CLICK to return CLICK

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5. States highlighted in green have adopted the Common Core State Standards. For additional details, click on the name of a state below. States highlighted in yellow are reported to have adopted the standards but have not issued any formal announcement or provided official notification of their action. http://www.ascd.org/public-policy/common-core-standards.aspx CLICKCLICK to return CLICK CLICK to return CLICK

6. Common Core State Standards (CCSS)North Carolina Essential Standards (NCES) Applies to 43 States + DC and USVIApplies ONLY to NC Not aligned to Revised Blooms TaxonomyUses the RBT terms in the objectives Math and ELA Standards Only Science, Social Studies, Information & Technology Skills, the Arts, Healthful Living, World Languages, and the Occupational Course of Study Developed by people across the countryDeveloped by people in NC Comprehensive K-12 Standards Grade Specific in K-8 and Subject Specific in 9-12 “Spiral” design where students learn the same basic standard each year but in greater depth/complexity Focus on teaching skills & information (do & know) http://successforeverychild.wordpress.com/2011/07/19/common-core-vs-essential-standards-whats-the- difference/ CLICKCLICK to return CLICK CLICK to return CLICK

7. CLICK to return CLICK CLICK to return CLICK Mathematics English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/acre/standards/common-core/

8. Common Core State Standards Initiatives National Governors’ Association/Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSO) The End.