Common Core
NATIONAL CURRICULUM
Bryant Timeline
2011
K-2 English & Math
K-12 English
{2012}
Grades 3-8
Algebra
Current Phase of Implementation
2013
Grades 9-12
Math
2014
National assessment
replaces Benchmark
National Standards
Common Ground for Common Core
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Developed by Chief State School Officers
(National Governor’s Association)
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Designed to prepare students to be college
and career ready
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Internationally Benchmarked
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English Language Arts & Math Developed
Parents: Why are common standards good?
Why are common standards
GOOD for STUDENTS?
•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 standards
GOOD for PARENTS?
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Understand exactly what students need to know
and do at each step in their education.
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Facilitates conversation with teachers about how to
help their children reach education goals.
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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 standards
GOOD 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.”
Source: National Academy of Science
Parent Q&A: What does this mean for my child?
What does this mean
for MY CHILD?
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Increased emphasis on content mastery (SBRC)
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Call for extended reading, research & math
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Need for technology resources
...Better preparation for college and career
Bryant Parent’s Guide (K-2)
Bryant Parent’s Guide (3-8)
National PTA Parents’ Guides
PARENTS’ GUIDE
to Student Success
•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
Source: National PTA
What is in the
PARENTS’
GUIDE?
What is included
in
the
Parent’s
Guide?
PARENTS’ GUIDE?
•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)
Source: National PTA
Dedicated Common Core Website
commoncore.bryantschools.org
District Parent Communication
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commoncore.bryantschools.org
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bryantschools.org
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ParentLink Notifications (when new resources become available)
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Social Media (posts with news and resources)
facebook.com/Bryant-Public-Schools
twitter.com/@BryantSchools
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Parent Center Resources
Common Core Resources
Text
PTA President’s Message
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzbOc2C4-KI
Additional Website Resources
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pta.org/Issue Brief-CCSSI.pdfhyperlink
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corestandards.org/about-the-standards/
key-points-in-english-language-artswww.pta.org
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commoncorearkansas.org
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corestandards.org/assets/CoreFacts.pdf
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commoncore.bryantschools.org
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bryantschools.org