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Modules

• Oregon's Common Core Module 1
  These introductory modules comprised of six sessions are designed to assist K-12 teachers and leaders in building initial understanding of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts & Literacy.
• ELA & Literacy Module 1    
• Mathematics Module 1    
  
• Module for Literacy in Science    
  This module from the Rhode Island Department of Education can be found by clicking on "Science Educators" and "A Deeper Look at Common Core State Standards: Standards for Literacy in Science".
• Quality Review Rubric    
  The materials on this page are designed to assist disrticts in using the Quality Review Rubric (QRR) to implement quality lessons, units, and materials aligned to the Common Core State Standards.
• Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP)    
  The MAP Professional Development Modules are designed to help teachers with the practical and pedagogical challenges presented by the types of activities needed to supplement traditional classroom practice and support the Standards.

• Achieve the Core
  Ready-to-use modules include PowerPoints, videos, facilitator’s instructions, and hands-on activities that can be used for workshops, professional learning communities, and self-study.
• Achieve the Core Module for Mathematics    
• Achieve the Core Module for ELA & Literacy    
• Achieve the Core Module for Administrators    
  
• DATA Project Module    
  This module consists of videos and supplementary materials that support the implementation of data teams. It is divided into eight lessons that correspond to steps in the data team process. GET PASSWORD

Tools

• Professional Development Needs Assessments    
  Grade level surveys have been developed allowing teachers to rate their need for training for each CCSS standard.
• Videos    
  Find over 100 video examples of Common Core instruction on The Teaching Channel website by clicking on "Common Core" on the left hand menu.
• Smarter Balanced Sample Summative Items for Teachers    
  These sample items have been provided by Smarter Balanced as preliminary examples of the types of items that students might encounter on the summative assessment. Each item includes a reference to the target standard(s) it addresses, the student text, and evaluation rubrics, where appropriate.

Guidance

• CCSSM: Recommendations for Professional Development    
  The recommendations in this report are intended to support large-scale, system-level implementation of professional development initiatives aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM).
• Meet the Promise of Content Standards: Professional Learning Required    
  Outlining a vision for educators supported through high-quality professional learning, this brief from Learning Forward, Meet the Promise of Content Standards: Professional Learning Required, describes elements of effective professional learning as well as recommendations for action for educators at the federal, state, system, school, and individual level.
• Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning    
  Standards for Professional Learning outline the characteristics of professional learning that leads to effective teaching practices, supportive leadership, and improved student results.

• Kim Patterson     (503) 947-5713
  EII - Director