2. Why is Georgia Making the change to CCGPS?

3. Why do we need common standards? Why now? Disparate standards Different skills Global competition Preparation for career/college

4. Why is This Important for Students, Teachers, and Parents? College and work readiness Consistent expectations across the nation.

5. Key Features of the Standards Rigorous content with application Evidence and research Internationally benchmarked

6. ELA Shifts o Complex texts, quality, range o Evidence that reading is anchored in the college and career readiness (CCR) standards. o Rich reading of literature as well as extensive reading in science, history/social studies, and other disciplines.

7. Informational Text (increased importance in Common Core) Grade Level Percent of GPS Curriculum Percent of Common Core Curriculum 3 rd 2050 5 th 4050 8 th 4555 12 th 3070

8. Mathematics Shifts o Focus strongly where the Standards focus o Coherence: Think across grades, and link to major topics within grades o Rigor: Require fluency, application, and deep understanding

9. Common Core for Mathematics Standards for Mathematical Content K-8 grade-by-grade standards organized by domain 9-12 high school standards organized by conceptual categories Standards for Mathematical Practice Describe mathematical “habits of mind” Offer standards for mathematical proficiency: reasoning, problem solving, modeling, decision making, and engagement Connect with content standards in each grade

10. Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) 10

11. PARCC Timeline 11 SY 2011-12 Development begins SY 2012-13 First year pilot/field testing and related research and data collection SY 2013-14 Second year pilot/field testing and related research and data collection SY 2014-15 Full administration of PARCC assessments SY 2010-11 Launch and design phase Summer 2015 Set achievement levels, including college-ready performance levels

12. Additional Resources Forsyth County Schools link to Parent CCGPS information http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/32691http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/32691 PTA Parent’s Guide to Student Success http://www.pta.org/4446.htm http://www.pta.org/4446.htm National PTA hosted a webinar for PTA presidents and other PTA leaders to learn more about the Guide and the Common Core State Standards. An archived version of this webinar is available online.