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School Leadership in the Common Core Era

A Principal's Reflections

Second, we advocate for the development of an action plan for educating the not-so-common learners that is research-based, achievable, and reaches beyond any current educational reform initiative for school improvement. Who Are the Not-So-Common Learners? References Dove, M. & Honigsfeld, A. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.

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Shifts and Issues Associated With The Common Core

A Principal's Reflections

I attended another session on the Common Core State Standards today at the 2012 ASCD Annual Conference entitled Educator Readiness for the Common Core: ASCD Findings from Select States. Image credit: [link] Key ELA Shifts Building knowledge through content rich nonfiction and informational texts.

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How NOT to Assess Student Writing

Ask a Tech Teacher

In my school, every teacher assesses writing. If I use Common Core as an example, here’s what these Standards call out as important about writing (slightly rephrased from the Anchor Standards): Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

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Free MLK Lesson Plans

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In honor of Martin Luther King: The 19-page two-lesson plan bundle to teach about Martin Luther King (click for more information) is Free through Jan. Common Core and ISTE alignment. assessment strategies. Common Core and ISTE alignment. assessment strategies. Essential Question. materials required.

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Teacher tricks: Grading & assessment

Neo LMS

Today we’ll look at grading and assessment, and how technology can assist teachers to streamline the process, as well as extract more valuable information on how students are tracking on their learning pathways. Teacher tricks: grading & assessment. Grading: a necessary evil? Grade for completion.

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Understanding Standardized Assessments that Test Depth of Knowledge

eSpark

This year, many districts are replacing state standardized tests with PARCC or Smarter Balanced, two Common Core-aligned assessments designed to measure college readiness. The results of these formative tests can help inform lesson plans and PD sessions. Smarter Balanced.

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Get Common Core Ready: Achieve Dynamic Student-led Discussions

Catlin Tucker

During first semester, I provide groups with questions, quotes and information to fuel these small group discussions. Shifting to Students Designed, Facilitated & Assessed Discussions. Each class a new set of facilitators assume the role of designing, leading and assessing the in-class conversations. Learning'