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Tag Archives: CCSS
Coherent Body of Knowledge Presentation Materials
Educators gathered to review the research and the opinions that have helped inform Washoe’s decision to focus on building a coherent body of knowledge using rich non-fiction. This included editorials by Deborah Meiers and Robert Pondiscio, research by cognitive psychologist … Continue reading
Posted in Content Knowledge
Tagged CCSS, IPG, Meiers, NVACS, Pondiscio, PowerPoint, Washoe, Willingham
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NASB Presentation Materials
At the Nevada Association of School Boards meeting in Reno, board members learned more about the Instructional Shifts and Washoe’s K-6 ELA implementation efforts. This included a review of student artifacts and some of the evidence that guided teachers as … Continue reading
Repeal of Common Core Testimony—Three Things I Think Deserve Qualification
If you were unable to see the testimony from the Assembly Bill 303 hearing—the bill that would repeal Common Core in Nevada—you can access it here. A number of thoughtful and passionate stakeholders shared their opinion about the CCSS including … Continue reading
Posted in Common Core State Standards
Tagged AB303, CCSS, Common Core, curriculum, Nevada, repeal, stotsky
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Darling-Hammond & Polikoff on Standards and Assessment
In a presentation before the Maryland State Education Association, Stanford professor Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond and University of Southern California professor Dr. Morgan Polikoff overview the Common Core State Standards and contextualize previous state standards and assessments. Certainly worth watching the … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Development
Tagged assessments, CCSS, Common Core, Darling-Hammond, Polikoff, skills
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Ed Leadership 703 Presentation Materials
Listed below are the presentation materials shared in Educational Leadership 703 course at the University of Nevada, Reno. This was part of an effort to inform graduate students about the Common Core, the instructional shifts, and the implications for classroom … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Development
Tagged CCSS, Common Core, PowerPoint, university of nevada reno, UNR
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Core Task implementation Project, Session 4 Materials
Session 4 of the Core Task implementation Project (CTiP) focused on refining work with the Core Knowledge materials and a renewed effort to build understanding around syntax and the Common Core language standards. Teachers also brought student writing samples, based … Continue reading
Posted in Core Task Project
Tagged CCSS, CTiP, CTP, In Common, language standards, notetaker, PowerPoint, reflections, syntax
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OSP Review of Core Knowledge Implementation
The Office of School Performance reviewed the current implementation of Core Knowledge. The 15-minute presentation focused on current supports and conditions for success. You can review the PowerPoint that was shared here.
Posted in Content Knowledge
Tagged CCSS, conditions, Core Knowledge, OSP, PowerPoint, Washoe
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Diagnosing Breakdowns in Comprehension
It a video discussion for Reading Rockets, panelists Isabel Beck, Nanci Bell, and Sharon Walpole discuss the components for reading comprehension and share strategies to promote student learning with this outcome. At minute 3:27, Dr. Walpole explains where breakdowns in … Continue reading
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Tagged beck, bell, CCSS, Complex Text, comprehension, strategies, vocabulary, walpole
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Session 3 of Core Task implementation Project
Session 3 of the Core Task implementation Project continued to take well-vetted instructional materials through the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle. The session allowed for opportunities to reflect with peers, share ideas and resources, and have conversations around “focus” students. Teachers reviewed the … Continue reading
Posted in CTiP
Tagged Angela Bibby, CCSS, Core Task Project, In Common, Shanahan, Stead Elementary, writing
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10 Websites, with Free resources, to Assist with CCSS Implementation
If you are looking for help with the implementation of Common Core, the websites listed below will help. Most include free curricular resources, well matched to the CCSS, that any educator can opt into and/or they can be used to … Continue reading
Posted in CCSS, Instructional Shifts, Professional Development
Tagged Angela Orr, CCSS, Common Core, curriculum, Edmodo, free, hamilton, Katie Anderson, resources, Scherr
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