Next Generation Standards
April 27, 2012
Examine the ELA Standards
• Access the Next Generation CSOs link on
WVDE from Teach 21
• Select Subject: English Language Arts
Standards
• Select Grade 10 and click Get Next Generation
CSOs, then focus on ELA 10.R.C1.2
• Explore the links available (G, A, Grade 10 ELA
Crosswalk, Anchor Standards)
Examine the Math Standards
• Access the Next Generation CSOs link on
WVDE from Teach 21
• Select Subject: Mathematics
• Select High School Math II and click Get Next
Generation CSOs, then focus on M.2HS.QFM.1
• Explore the links available (High School Math 2
Crosswalk and Mathematical Practices)
Common Core Website
OR ACCESS SITE AT
HTTP://WWW.CORESTANDARDS.ORG/
Reading
• Level of complexity progresses with
grade
• Literary and informational texts
• Critical content for all students is
mandated
Writing
• Arguments based on evidence and
reasoning
• Short and long term research
• Samples of performance levels
Speaking and Listening
• Gain, evaluate and present increasingly
complex information
• Academic discussion in one-to-one, small
and large groups
• Formal presentations
• Informal discussions
Language
• Grow vocabulary through conversations,
direction instruction and reading
• Prepare students for college and 21st
century careers
• Vocabulary and conventions extend
across reading, writing, speaking and
listening
Media and Technology
• Integrated throughout the standards
Mathematics
• K-5 provide foundation of whole numbers,
basic operations, fractions and decimals
• Kindergarten focus on the number core from
National Research Council’s Early Math Panel
• K-5 progression of skills from grade to grade
• Procedures and conceptual understanding
• Students prepared for algebra for grade 8
Mathematics-continued
• Middle school prepares students for high
school math
• High school focuses on real world issues and
challenges
• High school develops depth of understanding
and ability to apply math
• High school emphasizes mathematical
modeling
Hunt Institute
Understanding the Standards
Browse YouTube videos regarding
the standards
Implications for Secondary Students
• After reviewing the significant changes in the
math courses for high school students, what
should special education do to prepare for the
changes?
• How might the new standards help improve
the quality of secondary transition services?
IDEA Partnership
Dynamic Learning Maps
Browse the website to learn about
the Common Core Standards and
the alternate assessment system for
students with significant cognitive
disabilities
Student and Family Involvement
• How do special educators help families and
students understand how the Next Generation
Standards are different and more rigorous?
• How do special educators help students adjust
to the increased rigor through special
education supports?
• What are the most critical actions for special
educators to take at the current time?
Instructional Opportunities
Preparation for NxG CSOs
• What activities have the special
education staff experiences regarding the
NxG CSOs?
• What additional activities might occur?
• What considerations for IEPs should
occur?