Standards

First Name: 
William Fisher
LinkedIn URL: 
http://www.linkedin.com/in/livingcapitalmetrics
Professional Title: 
Research Associate
Organization/Institution: 
University of California, Berkeley
About Me (Bio): 
Prior to joining the BEAR Center at UC Berkeley, Dr. Fisher was Chief Science Officer with Avatar International in Orlando, Florida, a Senior Scientist with MetaMetrics, Inc. in Durham, North Carolina, and Professor of Research in the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has Ph.D. and M.A. degrees from the University of Chicago, where he was a Spencer Foundation Dissertation Research Fellow. With over 25 years' experience, Fisher's current research interests range from philosophical and historical issues in science and measurement to special education under IDEA to the practical implementation of learning progressions in math and science education.
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http://livingcapitalmetrics.wordpress.com
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Assessment, Discourse, Learning Progression, Special Education, Standards

Status of The Next Generation of Science Standards

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This session provides an update about the development of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), with a special focus on implications for curriculum development, professional development, and assessment. * This is a one hour session with the option to stay in the room for informal discussion afterwards.

Date/Time: 
9:45 am - 11:45 am
Session Type: 
PI-organized Discussion
Presenters: 
Stephen Pruitt

Work is progressing to develop the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). With private funding from the Carnegie Corporation and support from National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the National Research Council (NRC) and Achieve, Inc., have embarked on a two-step cooperative process to develop the NGSS. The first step was to develop a conceptual framework that is grounded in current research on science and science learning and identifies the science all K–12 students should know. The NRC released the Framework for K–12 Science Education in July of 2011. The next step is the development of the actual standards, a process led by Achieve involving science experts, science teachers, states, and other science education partners. This two-step process takes a broader and more cooperative approach to the development of science standards. The NGSS are due for completion in early 2013.

Status of Science Education Frameworks and Next Generation of Standards

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Thu

Presenters will provide an update on the process and progress of the science conceptual frameworks and the plan for development of next generation science education standards. (Note: The formal presentation and discussion will occur from 10:00 to 11:00am.)

Date/Time: 
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Session Type: 
Panel
Presenters: 
Stephen Pruitt
Location: 
Federal A & B
Session Materials: 
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In this session, Tom Keller from the National Research Council will update participants on the process and progress of the science conceptual framework and the plan for development of next-generation science education standards. How this effort is similar to and different from the Common Core State Standards initiative in Mathematics and English Language Arts will be made clear. Timelines for each phase of this undertaking will be described, and there will be opportunity for questions and answers. In addition, Keller will talk about the Academy’s publication Preparing Teachers: Building Evidence for Sound Policy.

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For more information, see BOSE website http://nas.edu/BOSE or email tkellwe@nas.edu

Supporting Implementation of the Common Core State Standards

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In the Summer of 2010 a joint task force of ASSM, AMTE, NCSM and NCTM produced an action plan for supporting implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. This session will share the recommendations and action items. Discussion and input from the audience will be sought.

Date/Time: 
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Session Type: 
Panel
Presenters: 
Barbara Reys
Brad Findell
Michael Shaughnessy
Diane Briars
Location: 
South American A & B
Session Materials: 
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What do educators need to support their implementation of the Common Core Standards for Mathematics? 

In the summer of 2010, a joint task force of ASSM, AMTE, NCSM and NCTM produced an action plan for supporting implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. In this session, presenters will share and discuss the recommendations and action items, and will seek input from the audience.

First Name: 
Patrick Kimani
Professional Title: 
Assistant Professor
Organization/Institution: 
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Algebra, Assessment, Classroom Practice, Calculus, Curriculum, Geometry, Mathematics, Measurement, Number Sense, Professional Development, Standards, Statistics
First Name: 
Christopher Harris
Professional Title: 
Senior Researcher in Science Education
Organization/Institution: 
SRI International
Assessment, Classroom Practice, Curriculum, Implementation, Science, Standards, Teacher Practice

Discuss the Standards with the Writers on June 30

Submitted by Leana Nordstrom on Mon, 06/28/2010 - 10:32am
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Event Date: 
June 30, 2010 - 03:00 pm

Discuss the Standards with the Writers on June 30
Register now <https://ccsso.webex.com/ccsso/onstage/g.php?d=716005399&t=a>  to participate in a webinar on  June 30 from 3:00 to 5:00  p.m. (ET) to discuss the content of the Common  Core State Standards  with the writers.

Bill McCallum, lead writer on the Common Core State Standards  writing team for mathematics, and Jim Patterson, writer on the Common  Core State Standards writing team for English language arts, will  present on the content and  development of the standards. Both writers  will also be available for  questions.

This event is a wonderful opportunity for you and your members to   interact directly with the writers of the Common Core State Standards   and to learn more about the content of the standards. Click here <https://ccsso.webex.com/ccsso/onstage/g.php?d=716005399&t=a>  to register today.

Teachers' Use of Standards-Based Instructional Materials (King)

Submitted by Karen King on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 4:47pm
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Karen King
Event: 
2009 DR K-12 PI Meeting
Year: 
2009
Month: 
November
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Draft K-12 Common Core State Standards Feedback Due

Submitted by cadre-admin on Fri, 04/02/2010 - 4:19pm
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Event Date: 
April 2, 2010 - 01:00 am
Sponsoring Organization: 
National Governors Association Center for Best Practices
Council of Chief State School Officers

DRAFT K-12 COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT
NGA Center, CCSSO Release First Official Public Draft

WASHINGTON—The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today released the first official public draft of the K-12 standards as part of the Common Core State Standards Initiative, a process being led by governors and chief state school officers in 51 states, territories, and the District of Columbia.  These draft standards, developed together with teachers, school administrators and experts, seek to provide a clear and consistent framework to prepare our children for college and the workforce. 

The NGA Center and CCSSO have received feedback from national organizations representing, but not limited to teachers, postsecondary education (including community colleges), civil rights groups, English language learners, and students with disabilities  The NGA Center and CCSSO encourage those interested in the standards to provide further feedback by Friday, April 2, 2010, at www.corestandards.org.

“We are pleased to release the K-12 standards today and to begin reviewing comments from the public,” said Dane Linn, director of the NGA Center’s Education Division. “These standards build upon the goals articulated in the college- and career-readiness standards released last year and will ensure our students are prepared to compete and succeed in a global economy. We look forward to working with educators, leaders and state board members in the states as they consider adopting these standards that will guide their educational programs.”

“The feedback and comments states and our additional stakeholders have provided us are solidifying these standards into the better standards our students need,” stated Gene Wilhoit, executive director of CCSSO. “We will continue to work diligently and tirelessly to ensure these standards are where they need to be, and today we are asking the public to help us do just that.”

These standards define the knowledge and skills students should have within their K-12 education careers so that they will graduate high school able to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing academic college courses and in workforce training programs. The standards are:

  • Aligned with college and work expectations;  
  • Clear, understandable and consistent;
  • Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills;
  • Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards;
  • Informed by other top performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society; and
  • Evidence- and research-based.


The standards are expected to be finalized in early Spring. For more information, visit www.corestandards.org.

 

Science Standards 2009: Themes, Implications, Metaphors (Songer)

Submitted by Nancy Songer on Fri, 04/02/2010 - 1:42pm
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Presenter(s): 
Nancy Songer
Event: 
2009 DR K-12 PI Meeting
Year: 
2009
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Standards: Continuing Conversations
Richard Millman, Georgia Institute of Technology;Christian Schunn, University of Pittsburgh; Nancy Songer, University of Michigan

Join the panelists from the plenary presentation to continue conversations about common standards in each of the STEM disciplines.

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