Achieve the Core

"This website is full of free content designed to help educators understand and implement the Common Core State Standards. It includes practical tools designed to help students and teachers see their hard work deliver results. achievethecore.org was created in the spirit of collaboration. Please steal these tools and share them with others."

http://achievethecore.org/

Branstad Signs Executive Order Addressing Common Core Concerns

http://caffeinatedthoughts.com/2013/10/branstad-signs-executive-order-addressing-common-core-concerns/

Iowa Department of Education releases the Iowa Core Essential Elements for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

It is with great pleasure to announce the Department will released the Iowa Core Essential Elements for students with significant cognitive disabilities on October 9, 2013.

The Iowa Core Essential Elements are not a redefinition of the Iowa Core standards, but rather specific statements of the knowledge and skills linked to grade-level Iowa Core English Language Arts and Math standards and are intended to describe challenging expectations for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

Through instruction of the Iowa Core Essential Elements and a personalized learning approach for adult life outcomes, the State of Iowa’s students with significant disabilities will increase their development of academic skills and life goals to reach their maximum potential.

The Iowa Core Essential Elements and other supporting media will be located within the Department of Education’s Iowa Core webpage:

http://www.educateiowa.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2953&Itemid=5244

If you would like additional information, contact  Emily.thatcher@iowa.gov or 515-281-3500.

Familes+Educators Working TOGETHER=Student Success

http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/NEA-PTA-CCSS-Student-Success-Brochure.pdf

A First Look at the Common Core and College and Career Readiness compiled by ACT

Check out this great document that outlines student performance relative to the Common Core State Standards and college and career readiness. 

 http://www.act.org/commoncore/pdf/FirstLook.pdf

Talking to Parents About the Common Core (Resources & Tips) by Sarah Brown Wessling on the TeachingChannel

From one of Iowa's finest, Sarah Brown Wessling, captures 5 Resources to Help Parents Understand the Common Core.

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2013/09/13/talking-to-parents-about-the-ccss/Talking to Parents About the Common Core (Resources & Tips)