For English Language Arts and Mathematics K-12
In response to your request for assistance with the transition to the Core Standards, ACES PDSI has designed a suite of services to meet your needs.
Why a Curriculum Consortium?
- To build district capacity for transitioning to full implementation of the Core Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics
- To collaborate on developing curriculum maps, units of study, and related assessment tools and processes aligned with the Core Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics • To provide cost-effective solutions and access to resources across ACES member districts
- To provide the most up-to-date information about developments regarding the Core Standards and the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
- To support high-quality instruction at all levels, and ensure optimal learning environments for all students
Suite of Services
| Workshops | One and two-day workshops targeting major topics in the Core Standards |
| Curriculum Writing | Week-long facilitated work sessions to align your curriculum to the Core Standards |
| Access to Materials | Exclusive access to all materials produced during work sessions |
| Customized Planning | Customized planning for successful implementation of your new curriculum |
| Embedded PD | Follow-up, on-site PD to support implementation of the Core Standards |
Your Commitment to the Consortium
- Assign teams of appropriate participants to attend workshops and/or curriculum writing sessions in English Language Arts and/or Mathematics
- Come to work sessions with resources and materials necessary to do the work required in your particular district/schools, in your selected content area(s)
- Contribute actively to the development of curriculum maps, units of study, and other resources related to curriculum, instruction and assessment in English Language Arts and/or Mathematics
- Agree to share any work you produce with other Consortium participants
Workshops Coming in Fall 2012
| 10/25 | Cross-Content Literacy: History and Social Studies |
| 10/30 | Cross-Content Literarcy: Science |
| 11/8 | Leading for the Common Core |
| 11/14 & 12/10 | DI and the Core Standards (2-day workshop) |
Back by Popular Demand
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| 10/9 & 10/10 | Leaving Strand Land: Standards of Mathematical Practice (2-day workshop) |
| 10/12 | Introduction to Core Standards in Literacy |
| 10/17 | Asking Text Dependent Questions about Complex Texts |
| 11/1 & 11/2 | Beyond CFAs: Assessment Tools and Practices for the Core Standards (2-day workshop) |
Contacts
Leslie Abbatiello Education Specialist (ELA) 203-407-4402
Emily Freel Education Specialist (Math) 203-407-4408
Anna DeAngelis Office Manager 203-407-4453 |
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