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Talking points which provide information to correct common misperceptions about Smarter Balanced assessments.
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This handout includes information about transitioning to the CCSS for the higher education community.
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11/10/2013
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Information and action agenda items addressed by the State Board of Education (SBE) regarding the implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
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11/11/2013
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Recording of a live webinar presented by the California Department of Education, Sacramento County Office of Education, and San Juan Unified on December 9, 2013. Presentation provides information for schools and districts to prepare their current information technology as it relates to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium assessments.
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Information about the Smarter Balanced Digital Library, set to launch in 2014.
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3/21/2014
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Addresses accessibility and accommodations for students who are English learners and students with disabilities who are taking Smarter Balanced assessments.
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3/21/2014
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This handout includes information about transitioning to the CCSS for business and community leaders.
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11/10/2013
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Past Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Resources Listserv updates.
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11/10/2013
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Information about the revision of the English Language Arts/English Language Development (ELA/ELD) Framework to align with the CCSS.
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11/11/2013
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Information about funds allocated to school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and the state special schools to support CCSS implementation, authorized by Assembly Bill 86, Section 85 (Chapter 48, Statutes of 2013) of the Budget Act of 2013.
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This handout includes information about transitioning to the CCSS for local school boards.
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11/10/2013
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Informational flyer on the Common Core State Standards for mathematics, higher mathematics (translations).
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11/11/2013
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Timeline and significant events in the development and adoption of the California CCSS
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Adopted by the State Board of Education on January 16, 2013. This document establishes criteria for evaluating instructional materials for the eight-year adoption cycle beginning with the primary adoption in 2013-14. These criteria serve as evaluation guidelines for the statewide adoption of mathematics instructional materials for kindergarten through grade eight.
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Programs adopted by State Board of Education on January 15, 2014. Information is organized by the three program types: Basic Grade-Level, Algebra 1, and Mathematics 1.
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A report by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson's Task Force on Educator Excellence, published September 2012.
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Supplemental Instructional Materials Review (SIMR) for English Language Development (ELD).
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Supplemental Instructional Materials Review (SIMR) for CCSS-aligned mathematics materials.
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Supplemental Instructional Materials Review (SIMR) for CCSS-aligned English Language Arts materials.
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Paper highlighting selected key concepts and guidelines from the ELA/ELD Framework regarding the foundational skills of reading with a focus on the skills as they relate to literacy development in English.
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10/9/2014
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) Tom Torlakson announced in a news release the availability of Standards for Career Ready Practice (PDF), twelve broad standards—drawn in part from California’s Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards—that describe in general terms what students need to succeed beyond academic skills in transitioning to postsecondary education, career training, or the workforce.
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Information about and links to the Career Technical Education (CTE) Model Curriculum Standards, adopted by the State Board of Education January 16, 2013.
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Current update and archived updates sent to the CDE Smarter Balanced e-mail list. To receive bimonthly updates on Smarter Balanced activities, join the California Department of Education's Smarter Balanced e-mail list by sending a blank e-mail to subscribe-caaspp@mlist.cde.ca.gov.
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This is a feature of the CDE CCSS Update Listserv to highlight and share Web sites, curriculum, lessons, units, communications, and other online resources developed by California schools, districts, and county offices of education to support the use of the CCSS.
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Parent and Guardian Practice Test Notification Template: Available Translations
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Parent and Guardian Practice Test Notification Template: Spanish Translation
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Available translations of this handout, which includes a list of resources for parents and guardians interested in learning more about the CCSS and how to support their child's attainment of these standards.
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10/9/2014
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Videos and Web sites explaining California’s commitment to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
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10/9/2014
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Addresses the Smarter Balanced Comprehensive Plan and the collaborative role of teachers to facilitate the changes being implemented to improve teaching and learning.
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3/18/2015
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Information fact sheets for teachers, parents, policy makers, and other stakeholders.
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In a letter to the State Board of Education (SBE), leaders of the University of California system, the California State University system, the California Community Colleges, and the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities outlined their endorsement of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and support for the continuing collaboration between K–12 and higher education.
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Four local educational agencies discuss their implementation work during the July 2014 State Board of Education meeting.
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10/9/2014
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Addresses common questions that are asked about the Smarter Balanced Assessments.
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3/18/2015
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This six-minute video provides a general introduction to the Digital Library with endorsements from California educators who are using formative assessment resources from the Digital Library.
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3/24/2015
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The CAASPP Communications Toolkit is a link to Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment resources, including communications and key informational documents to inform schools, families, and community representatives about online summative testing.
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Adopted by the State Board of Education January 2015.
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English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework Professional Learning Launch Events information.
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This video provides an overview of the English Language Arts/English Language Development (ELA/ELD) Framework for California Public Schools, which provides guidance to teachers, administrators, and other educators for implementing the CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy and the CA ELD Standards.
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This video provides an overview of the Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools, which provides guidance to teachers, administrators, and other educators for implementing the CA CCSS for Mathematics.
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3/24/2015
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Overview of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Web page and the interactive significant milestones timeline, as well as tips for finding CCSS resources.
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11/10/2013
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This one page handout includes a list of resources for parents and guardians interested in learning more about the CCSS and how to support their child's attainment of these standards.
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11/10/2013
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This one page handout includes a list of resources for parents and guardians interested in learning more about the CCSS and how to support their child's attainment of these standards.
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11/10/2013
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Language from education trailer bill, Assembly Bill 86, Section 85 (Chapter 48, Statutes of 2013) of the Budget Act of 2013.
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11/10/2013
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The Smarter Balanced Practice Tests, including scoring guides, are now available for grades 3 through 8 and grade 11 in English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics. The Practice Tests provide a preview of the Smarter Balanced assessments, but do not reflect the full range of content that students may encounter on the actual assessments.
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Templates for local education agencies (LEAs) to notify parents and guardians about the availability of the Smarter Balanced Practice Tests.
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11/11/2013
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Program updates and presentations for the Assessment and Accountability Information Meetings.
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11/14/2014
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The Higher Mathematics Courses Standards Maps were developed to assist LEAs in their selection of instructional materials for high school. The standards maps provide a valuable tool for LEAs in their review and adoption of instructional materials.
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Latest information about new generation of English-language arts and mathematics assessments.
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Information about the process and timeline for the revision of the Mathematics Framework to align with the CCSS.
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11/10/2013
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Information about and resources to support the Model School Library Standards for California Public Schools adopted by State Board of Education in September 2010.
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