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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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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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English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework Professional Learning Launch Events information.
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2/5/2015
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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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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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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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Resources to support the teaching of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) with the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards).
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Questions and answers regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 484, which establishes California's new statewide student assessment system. AB 484 was signed into law on October 2, 2013.
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A Look at Grades Seven and Eight in California Public Schools: Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics is an online publication that contains grade-level chapters with short descriptive narratives and the content standards for the CCSS in English language arts and mathematics.
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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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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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Addresses common questions that are asked about the Smarter Balanced 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 the update, revision, and alignment of the state's current English language development (ELD) standards to the CCSS for ELA.
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11/11/2013
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A Look at Kindergarten Through Grade Six in California Public Schools: Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics is a publication that contains grade-level chapters with short descriptive narratives and the content standards for the CCSS in English language arts and mathematics.
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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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11/11/2013
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Past Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Resources Listserv updates.
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11/10/2013
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This handout includes information about transitioning to the CCSS for parents and guardians.
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Resources and guidelines on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for the Special Education Community.
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11/10/2013
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This site allows users to post and find in-person and online statewide professional learning opportunities sponsored by the CDE, county offices of education, local educational agencies, institutes of higher education, and State Board of Education-approved providers, as well as other not-for-profit agencies. Select the “Common Core Standards” topic on the search form to find current CCSS professional learning opportunities.
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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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11/26/2013
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This handout includes information about transitioning to the CCSS for parents and guardians.
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11/10/2013
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This resource, designed to support local CCSS implementation, provides suggestions and resources organized by the seven guiding strategies of the CCSS Systems Implementation Plan for California.
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Flyer with information about CCSS for higher mathematics.
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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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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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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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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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Information about the Smarter Balanced Digital Library, set to launch in 2014.
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Talking points which provide information to correct common misperceptions about Smarter Balanced assessments.
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Information fact sheets for teachers, parents, policy makers, and other stakeholders.
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Latest information about new generation of English-language arts and mathematics assessments.
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Presentations on the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium student assessments.
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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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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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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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Join the Common Core State Standards Resources listserv to receive information and updates regarding the implementation of the Common Core State Standards.
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11/10/2013
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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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Parent and Guardian Practice Test Notification Template: Available Translations
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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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Parent and Guardian Practice Test Notification Template: Spanish Translation
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