Skip to main content

Home/ Iowa Core Discussion/ Group items tagged common

Rss Feed Group items tagged

Filter: All | Bookmarks | Topics Simple Middle
Matt Townsley

Iowa Joins 49 States in Common Core Standards Initiative - Iowa Department of Education - 2 views

www.iowa.gov/...index.php

shared by Matt Townsley on 07 Jul 09 - Cached
  • "Iowa is fortunate to have not only state core content standards, but also the Iowa Core Curriculum, which provides rigorous expectations for all students and gives teachers the tools to change teaching and learning in this state," Jeffrey said. "With our recently passed Iowa Core Curriculum, Iowa can easily incorporate national standards because the Core Curriculum provides more explicit guidance to reach high expectations."
    • Matt Townsley
      Matt Townsley on 13 Jul 09
       
      I find this whole discussion of 'common core standards' to be pretty intriguing. Not too long ago, Iowa was the only (?) state that did not have statewide standards - each district was charged was creating its own. Now we're on board with joining a coalition to create national standards. Things change quickly!
    • Gina Martin
      Gina Martin on 07 Apr 10
       
      They need to be adapted to special education students that are severe and profound....we have to adapt our curriculum to meet these standards, but it would be nice if all schools in Iowa are using the same adaptations.
    • Kim Renning
      Kim Renning on 07 Apr 10
       
      I find it interesting as well...We (Iowa) should be well on the way with the Iowa Core Curriculum.
  • The goal is to have a common core of state standards that states can voluntarily adopt. States may choose to include additional standards beyond the common core as long as the common core represents at least 85 percent of the state's standards in English language arts and mathematics. The second phase of this initiative is to ultimately develop common assessments aligned to the core standards developed through the process.
    • Matt Townsley
      Matt Townsley on 13 Jul 09
       
      moving towards national assessments?! I wonder what companies like Pearson think of this idea. Not that it really matters, but I could see some special interest groups becoming...'interested' in getting these contracts. Plan on keeping an eye on how all of this progresses.
  • Corey St. John on 07 Jul 09
     
    I thought this was interesting...
Matt Townsley

State Board of Education Adopts Common Core State Standards - Iowa Department of Education - 3 views

www.iowa.gov/...index.php

icc

shared by Matt Townsley on 19 Aug 10 - Cached
  • Matt Townsley on 19 Aug 10
     
    common core / Iowa Core merger information
  • Matt Townsley on 19 Aug 10
     
    more information about Iowa Core concepts & skills merger with Common Core
Matt Townsley

Digging Deeper into the Common Core State Standards: Going Beyond Awareness to Implemen... - 5 views

www.leadandlearn.com/...te-standards-summit-des-moines

commoncore icc

shared by Matt Townsley on 19 Jun 12 - No Cached
  • Matt Townsley on 19 Jun 12
     
    Opportunity for IA educators to learn more about the common core.  
Matt Townsley

'Common Core' fears seem overblown | TheGazette - 0 views

thegazette.com/...mmon-core-fears-seem-overblown

iowacore commoncore

shared by Matt Townsley on 10 Jan 14 - No Cached
  • There are no federal funds tied to the Common Core, so no money is at stake for Iowa.
  • Core also includes requirements to teach such skills as finance and technology literacy.
  • The Iowa Core is similar to the Common Core, with higher standards in some areas. The Iowa
Dianne Loughren

Common Core Iowa Core Fact Sheet - 0 views

diigo.com/0nx1j

icc iowa parent information

shared by Dianne Loughren on 28 Feb 12 - No Cached
  • Dianne Loughren on 28 Feb 12
     
    This article contains some very basic information comparing Iowa Core with Common Core. It provides examples of how Iowa Core compares to Common Core. Frequently asked questions are also included.
Matt Townsley

Creating a Passion for Learning: My Response to the Fordham Report - 1 views

wsrdoes.blogspot.com/...esponse-to-fordham-report.html

icc

shared by Matt Townsley on 27 Jul 10 - Cached
  • What I will say is that any comparison of the Iowa Core to the Common Core is not an apples-to-apples comparison. The Iowa Core is not standards and benchmarks and has never pretended to be.
    • Matt Townsley
      Matt Townsley on 27 Jul 10
       
      How can we get this word out to the masses in Iowa?
  • Matt Townsley on 27 Jul 10
     
    "What I will say is that any comparison of the Iowa Core to the Common Core is not an apples-to-apples comparison. The Iowa Core is not standards and benchmarks and has never pretended to be."
  • Matt Townsley on 27 Jul 10
     
    Iowa Core is more than just concepts and skills.
Jen Sigrist

The University of Arizona - Institute for Mathematics & Education - 0 views

ime.math.arizona.edu/progressions

CCSS commoncore math curriculum

shared by Jen Sigrist on 27 Apr 12 - No Cached
  • Jen Sigrist on 27 Apr 12
     
    Progressions in math strands of the Common Core
Dianne Loughren

School Districts Integrate Technology into Common Core-based Curriculum - 0 views

diigo.com/0nx12

icc curriculum technology

shared by Dianne Loughren on 28 Feb 12 - No Cached
  • Dianne Loughren on 28 Feb 12
     
    This article talks about that as states work on implementing the Common Core they need to integrate technology. Two main points are how districts integrate technology into standards-based curriculum and how districts prepare teachers for standards-based, technology-infused lessons.
Dianne Loughren

School Districts Integrate Technology into Common Core-based Curriculum - 0 views

www.convergemag.com/...mon-Core-based-Curriculum.html

shared by Dianne Loughren on 28 Feb 12 - No Cached
    • Dianne Loughren
      Dianne Loughren on 28 Feb 12
       
      The key idea to this article is that the learning drives the technology. We shouldn't just be using the technology just to say that we have integrated technology in our curriculum. I like how they pointed out that in Des Moines that they are giving ides how to meet the standards through the "lens" of a technology tool. The Tech Tuesday training idea is one that I can see easily being implemented in my district. It would support those teachers who don't have as much confidence in using technology. Using student technology leaders is another great point that is brought out in this article.
Matt Townsley

On the CCSS Debate - No Cambridge Lady - 1 views

bwagoner.typepad.com/...on-the-ccss-debate.html

commoncore iowacore

shared by Matt Townsley on 17 Jan 14 - No Cached
  • Matt Townsley on 17 Jan 14
     
    Bridgette's thoughts on common core in Iowa.
Kathy Kaldenberg

The Best Articles Sharing Concerns About Common Core Standards - 4 views

larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/...ns-about-common-core-standards

shared by Kathy Kaldenberg on 29 Jan 11 - No Cached
  • Kathy Kaldenberg on 29 Jan 11
     
    Larry Ferlazzo "For the almost four years I've been writing this blog, I've periodically shared my concerns about developing national standards."
Kathy Kaldenberg

School Library Monthly Blog » Blog Archive » How Are You Preparing for Common... - 3 views

blog.schoollibrarymedia.com/...-you-preparing-for-common-core

shared by Kathy Kaldenberg on 15 Jun 11 - No Cached
  • Sheryl Dales on 01 Jul 11
     
    Can't wait to read the results on this topic. I count on School Library Monthly to answer many of my library related questions.
Laura Sweeney

Race to the Top evens playing field, challenges teachers | The Iowa Center for Public A... - 5 views

www.iowawatch.org/?p=4236

shared by Laura Sweeney on 20 Jun 11 - No Cached
  • This move to participate in the national standards [officially known as the “Common Core”] was part of a national trend.  So far, 48 states have adopted all or part of these national standards.  The reason?  The Obama administration’s “Race to the Top” program. “They put some big carrots out there for states,” Latham said, referring to the administration’s $4 billion competition. One of the ways states score points in the competition is doing exactly as Iowa did: adopt both state and national standards.  So far, 11 states and the District of Columbia have won funding in two rounds of competition. Iowa has not even been a finalist, and thus the state has not seen the tens of millions of dollars in aid that other states have won.  However, four Iowa schools with high poverty and low achievement rates did receive grants from the Race to the Top legislation.  Being committed to adopting state and national standards was key for those schools to receive the grants, Latham said.
    • Russ Goerend
      Russ Goerend on 21 Jun 11
       
      Is this really why we adopted the CCSS? I have never heard that before and this article isn't convincing of that point.
    • Sheryl Dales
      Sheryl Dales on 01 Jul 11
       
      I haven't heard much about the Iowa Core lately. I wasn't even sure it was still being worked on after the change in administration. Does anyone know how private schools play into the Race to the Top?
  • Starting in 2012, Iowa’s schools will have to follow state standards in certain subjects and national standards in others.
  • States score a significant portion of Race to the Top points by opening up charter schools and pegging teacher pay to student performance—two features that are common in New York and D.C., but are virtually nonexistent in Iowa.
Kathy Kaldenberg

http://corestand.com/docs/CoreStand_Ebook_1.0.pdf - 3 views

corestand.com/...CoreStand_Ebook_1.0.pdf

shared by Kathy Kaldenberg on 19 May 12 - No Cached
  • Tina Wahlert on 05 Jun 12
     
    This is an interesting read - ebook is Titles - Becoming a Core Ninja.
  • ropera r on 07 Jun 12
     
    I liked the interesting way the Common Core Standards were explained. It was an enjoyable read with examples to use, share or expand on.
1 - 20 of 32 Next ›
Showing 20▼ items per page