News Brief

11/28/12

EMUHSD to Implement Common Core State Standards

Mid Valley News (CA) (11/28/2012) Donofrio-Holter, Anne

California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson says the state's Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Systems Implementation Plan will "take our state's already world-class standards to a new level, emphasizing a deep understanding of English language arts and mathematics to ensure our students complete high school, ready to thrive in college and careers." The plan, which will be implemented by the 2014-15 school year, will be rolled out in three phases. "The first phase involves increasing awareness of the CCSS, introduces the initial planning system to implement it and establishes ways to collaborate with interested parties," he says. "The second phase outlines a transition period by building resources, assessing needs, establishing new professional learning opportunities, and expanding collaboration between stakeholders. The third phase will include the implementation of new professional learning support, fully aligned curriculum, instruction, and testing and the integration of these elements for all students."

 

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