The first phase in the standards implementation process involves building awareness and understanding. Stakeholders who understand how the Common Core benefits them, including the kinds of changes they can expect to see over time, will not only be stronger partners, but better prepared to assist with implementation.

During this phase, school districts communicate to staff and other stakeholders about the new Common Core State Standards, including:

• How and when the standards were revised
• What are the key elements of the standards
• What is the terminology used in the standards
• How to create an intentional plan for implementation

• Cheryl Kleckner     (503) 947-5794
  Teaching & Learning Team - Ed. Specialist, Science/Title II-B Mathematics and Science Partnerships
• Mickey Garrison (541) 580-1201
  Director of Data Literacy