Marietta Rives, DE Consultant, Co-Chair of Instruction & Assessment Team
Jan Norgaard, AEA 13 Associate Director, Network Team Member
Deb Johnsen, AEA 13, Iowa Core Curriculum Lead
Housekeeping
Notebook organization
Severe weather
Restaurants
Group norms
Class for credit
Group norms
1. Districts will function as an Iowa Core Curriculum
Team
-principal(s) and teachers will attend all
meetings.
-each team member’s opinion is valued and
encouraged.
-members will function as a team to assist their
districts in the Iowa Core Curriculum process.
2. Attention and Engagement
-sessions will start and end on time.
-take responsibility for your own learning.
-use post it notes for ideas and questions,
transfer to parking lot.
-computers and cell phones may be used at
break.
3. Misery is optional
-there will be planned breaks, but take a
stretch break (mental or physical) when
needed.
Class for credit
EDEX 296: 737
$60- Renewal credit
$145 – Graduate credit
Register on line
1 credit
www.aea13.org
EDEX 296:737Iowa Core Curriculum Leadership
Development North, South or Central
Deadline for
sign up is
Nov 30th!
Ignore Dec
7th date!
Leadership for the Iowa Core
Curriculum: Objectives
1. Define the intents and purposes of the Iowa Core
Curriculum
2. Build on leadership behaviors
3. Identify the implications for a local school district and
school building
4. Identify leadership responsibilities
5. Describe the legislative requirements
Directions for KWL (1st sheet behind yellow activity divider)
1. Fill in the K, W Columns individually
2. Process individual responses as a team.
3. Please identify your school and introduce each
member of your team.
4. Please list two things that your team knows
about the Iowa Core Curriculum in
the K (Know) column.
5. Please don’t repeat those items that
have already been stated.
The Core Curriculum is…
• A state-wide effort
to improve teaching
and learning to
ensure that all Iowa
students engage in
a rigorous &
relevant curriculum.
Supporting the Iowa Core
Curriculum
Informed and engaged
Communities
Integrated Schools and
Support Agencies
Committed Leadership
actions
The Core Curriculum Provides…
• Comprehensive picture of
effective curriculum that
addresses:
Content
Instruction
Assessment
Why is the Core important?
• To set high expectations
– for all students
– for educators
• To attend to the learning needs
of students
• To break through the
achievement plateau
• To address global and local
challenges
The Core Curriculum provides…
• Essential concepts and skills to make
sure students reach Iowa’s Core
Content Standards & Benchmarks.
Iowa Core Curriculum defines the
most critical learning for all students.
Content Areas
– Literacy
– Mathematics
– Science
– Social Studies
– 21st Century Skills
www.iowamodelcore.org
Let’s Focus In…
Essential concept and skill
• Concept example: Understands
and applies rate of change.
• Skill example: Analyzes and
evaluates the mathematical
thinking and strategies of others.
Ultimate outcomes:
• Students
• Educators
• Educational leaders
Leadership Responsibilities
• Be an advocate within the system
by supporting and sustaining the
Iowa Core Curriculum for
students, schools and community.
…What does this mean?
Teacher Responsibilities
• Be a life long learner
• Reflect on instructional practices
• Incorporate instructional practices that challenge students
• Use data and information to inform practice
• Communicate with parents and students
• Collaborate with colleagues
• Access and engage in professional development
The Supports for Success
Leadership
Knowledge of the Iowa Core
Curriculum
Development of Leadership Capacity
Plan for Action
Content Alignment
•Building awareness
•Protocols and tools to assess alignment
•Plan for Action
Instruction and Assessment
• Build a common language
• Protocols and tools to analyze
content and instruction
• Professional development that will
improve instruction and
assessment practices
• Connections among existing
initiatives
The Network
• Delivers training and facilitation
• Provides protocols and tools for
LEA implementation
• Provides ongoing support for
the LEAs
Core Curriculum Timeline
• July 1, 2010
Implementation Plan for Grades 9-12
• July 1, 2012
Full Implementation of the Plan for
Grades 9-12
• July 1, 2012
Implementation Plan for Grades K-8
• 2014-2015
Full Implementation of Plan for
Grades K-8
Timeframe
2008-2009
2009-2013
2014-2015 &
Beyond
Leadership
Capacity
Building
Planning
&
Implementation
Full
Implementation
&
Continuous
Improvement
What Can You Do?
http://www.iowamodelcore.org
• Essential Skills and Concepts
• Technical Assistance
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/674/714/
• FAQs
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/1446/916/
• AEA Leaders
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/1365/1157/
• Judy Jeffrey’s Podcast
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/854/1006/
• School Leader Updates