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Common CoreNATIONAL CURRICULUM
Bryant Timeline
2011
K-2 English & Math K-12 English
2013
Grades 9-12 Math
2014
National assessment replaces Benchmark
{2012}
Grades 3-8Algebra
Current Phase of Implementation
National StandardsCommon Ground for Common Core
• Developed by Chief State School Officers(National Governor’s Association)
• Designed to prepare students to be collegeand career ready
• Internationally Benchmarked
• English Language Arts & Math Developed{ }
Parents: Why are common standards good?
•Students have knowledge and skills needed to succeed in college and careers.
•Smoother transitions for students moving to
different states or districts
•Students understand what is expected of them and engage in more self-directed learning.
Source: National Academy of Science
Why are common standardsGOOD for STUDENTS?
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Source: National Academy of Science
Why are common standardsGOOD for PARENTS?
• Understand exactly what students need to know and do at each step in their education.
• Facilitates conversation with teachers about how to help their children reach education goals.
• Assurance that their children have access to the same high-quality education other students receive in the country.{ }
Source: National Academy of Science
Why are common standardsGOOD for TEACHERS?
{ }•Focused professional development; collaboration
•Curriculum promotes deep understanding for all children
•Focus on depth of understanding and richer units of study rather than “fitting everything in.”
Parent Q&A: What does this mean for my child?
• Increased emphasis on content mastery (SBRC)
• Call for extended reading, research & math
• Need for technology resources
...Better preparation for college and career{ }
What does this meanfor MY CHILD?
Bryant Parent’s Guide (K-2)
Bryant Parent’s Guide (3-8)
National PTA Parents’ Guides
Source: National PTA
PARENTS’ GUIDE
•Individual guides for grades K-8
•Two guides (English & Math) grades 9-12
•English and Spanish versions
•Tool for starting conversations with teachers and parents{ }
to Student Success
What is included in the Parent’s Guide?
Source: National PTA
•Key skills in English language arts and math in each grade (once the Standards are fully implemented)
•Activities parents can do to help children learn at home
•Methods to help parents build stronger relationships with their child’s teacher
•College and career planning tips (high school only)
PARENTS’ GUIDE?
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What is in thePARENTS’ GUIDE?
• commoncore.bryantschools.org
• bryantschools.org
• ParentLink Notifications (when new resources become available)
• Social Media (posts with news and resources)
facebook.com/Bryant-Public-Schoolstwitter.com/@BryantSchools
• Parent Center Resources
District Parent Communication
Common Core Resources
Text
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzbOc2C4-KI
PTA President’s Message
• pta.org/Issue Brief-CCSSI.pdfhyperlink
• corestandards.org/about-the-standards/key-points-in-english-language-artswww.pta.org
• commoncorearkansas.org
• corestandards.org/assets/CoreFacts.pdf
• commoncore.bryantschools.org
• bryantschools.org
Additional Website Resources
