Discover Great Common Core PD

<i>guest post by Johnna Weller, Ed D.</i><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OflRAWtYOjZv7Hl91wzsLgwb5sZb2m7UzRCda3PuLwCUJhpH6MoEEDs3TY-HeQriT9jK6LjrpDx9TG81cyJ5BqCtFHp80xqaPpDs1seq1isrhpRQsltW2fzHVDgJ4T69v4j9jnTKuDcd/s1600/checklist-discovery.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OflRAWtYOjZv7Hl91wzsLgwb5sZb2m7UzRCda3PuLwCUJhpH6MoEEDs3TY-HeQriT9jK6LjrpDx9TG81cyJ5BqCtFHp80xqaPpDs1seq1isrhpRQsltW2fzHVDgJ4T69v4j9jnTKuDcd/s1600/checklist-discovery.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="c2" style="direction: ltr; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>guest post by Johnna Weller, Ed D. </b></span><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Note from Vicki: Johnna from Discovery Education,<br />wrote the recent post <a href="http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2013/05/15-wrong-ways-to-implement-common-core.html" target="_blank">15 Wrong Ways to implement Common Core.</a><br />Discovery is offering Common Core Academies this summer.<br />I've done work with Discovery and am a Den Star Educator and<br />Love their work, so I asked her to share about their Academies<br />this summer and what to expect. Having been part of<br />one of their STEM institutes, I know first hand what <br />an excellent job they do. I can personally attest to the<br />fact that their training is exciting, engaging, and hands on. As always<br />please review the disclosures at the bottom of this post.<br /> </span></i></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Two weeks ago, I wrote about <a href="http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2013/05/15-wrong-ways-to-implement-common-core.html" target="_blank">15 Wrong Ways to Implement the Common Core</a>.  Since then, I’ve been asked to list the “right” ways.</span>  </span><br /><br /><h2><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Is there a Common Core "checklist?" </span></h2><span style="font-size: small;">Wouldn’t it be awesome to have a list of things that, if completed, would ensure that your classroom/school/district was “Common Core-ized”?</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">But, it’s not that simple.  As much we educators love checklists (I make them almost daily!), I don’t believe that there is checklist for implementing the <a href="http://www.corestandards.org/">Common Core</a></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">.</span>  <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi06gALXB8_PH8JW5UF1wC9JGMFsiZYk5dAiXMoXXpZQhMQo_lF8PKb_o9aOC6p22lnhRr70Y_UyC2riMtPpav9lQSoqqVQWthmnqCXxQvEZfE4oC3-MlDk0JV5XykisomnqEPxxnlLdy2O/s1600/cogs-discovery.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><h2><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><b>We must be critical thinkers as we plan Common Core Implementation </b></span></h2><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Just as the Common Core requires deep and critical thinking of students, so it is the same for the adults.</b>  As we design, plan, learn, and reflect on instructional practices that will move our lessons toward Common Core, <b>we must be deep and critical thinkers</b> -- not simply list-checkers. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Instruction that builds deep and critical thinking is vital for our students everywhere, even in places that have not adopted the Common Core.  No matter where we are -- it’s all about powerful instruction that develops powerful thinkers.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFhSefbWbJNxQai3wxyeP7J2w9jTILFjdSma5Tox1CQv26Gnd-B2nIZwdus5nfVapc8Kq1LoqE-oWI-2HqrMrHoNl1vlGbqUBATzdCjBjNrVMH8HO8ZSWSUJmASmkw-vi2D4pf9_rRI8m/s1600/barbells-discovery.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFhSefbWbJNxQai3wxyeP7J2w9jTILFjdSma5Tox1CQv26Gnd-B2nIZwdus5nfVapc8Kq1LoqE-oWI-2HqrMrHoNl1vlGbqUBATzdCjBjNrVMH8HO8ZSWSUJmASmkw-vi2D4pf9_rRI8m/s1600/barbells-discovery.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">"Instruction that builds deep and critical thinking <br />is vital for our students everywhere, <br />even in places that have not adopted the Common Core."</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-no-proof: yes;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_6" o:spid="_x0000_i1026" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:198pt;height:145.5pt; visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\Users\VICKID~1\AppData\Local\Temp\OICE_AA94C944-31FC-4248-B54F-1B825F59FB4C.0\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image003.png" o:title=""/></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><br /><!--[endif]--></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><h2>The Cognitive Workout of Common Core Implementation</h2></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">The complexity and rigor of designing complexity and rigor should not be minimized.  It’s a <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>cognitive workout</b></span> (“brain sweat,” as some people say). Educators must design instruction that intertwines the needs of their students with the standards, curriculum, and assessment.  They must continually monitor students’ learning to adjust their instruction.  It’s definitely complex.  Joyfully complex… but complex all the same!</span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi06gALXB8_PH8JW5UF1wC9JGMFsiZYk5dAiXMoXXpZQhMQo_lF8PKb_o9aOC6p22lnhRr70Y_UyC2riMtPpav9lQSoqqVQWthmnqCXxQvEZfE4oC3-MlDk0JV5XykisomnqEPxxnlLdy2O/s1600/cogs-discovery.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi06gALXB8_PH8JW5UF1wC9JGMFsiZYk5dAiXMoXXpZQhMQo_lF8PKb_o9aOC6p22lnhRr70Y_UyC2riMtPpav9lQSoqqVQWthmnqCXxQvEZfE4oC3-MlDk0JV5XykisomnqEPxxnlLdy2O/s320/cogs-discovery.png" width="298" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">So, it’s all about instruction -- the designing, planning, reflecting, monitoring, adjusting, and thinking that teachers do to nurture their leaners.  It’s not a list … it’s an ongoing process.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><h2>Discovery Common Core Academies</h2></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">But, since we do love lists (and I haven’t made one yet today), I <o:p></o:p>will share 3 ways how <a href="http://www.discoveryeducation.com/">Discovery Education</a>’s Professional Development can support teachers in their complex work.  </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">This summer in various</span> </span>locations across the U.S., Discovery is offering <a href="http://www.discoveryeducation.com/Common-Core-Academy/">Common Core Academies</a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1. <b>Are research-based:</b> Professional development that integrates proven curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices from expert practitioners.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">2. <b>Are personalized:</b>  Each academy addresses educator-identified needs related to the transition to more rigorous standards.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">3. <b>Are practical: </b>Educators leave with practical strategies for immediate classroom application.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Whether you are just starting on the path down CCSS implementation and need an introduction to the CCSS standards or you are ready to dig deeper into the specifics of the standards, we’ll meet you where you are and help you take the next steps toward successful implementation of the CCSS in your classroom, school, or district.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">There are four </span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.discoveryeducation.com/Common-Core-Academy/"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Common Core Academies</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"> to pick from:</span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">  <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 16pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">      <span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small; text-indent: -0.25in;">Making the Common Core State Standards Make Common Sense in Your <b>English Language Arts</b> and Content Area Classroom</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: small; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span><span style="font-size: small; text-indent: -0.25in;">Moving Toward Greater Focus and Coherence in Your Classroom: Making Common Sense Out of the<b> Math Common Core State Standards</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: small; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span><span style="font-size: small; text-indent: -0.25in;">Connecting Specialized Instruction to Common Core State Standards: An Academy for Teachers of Students with <b>Special Needs</b><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Not-So-Common <b>Leadership Strategies </b>for Successful Common Core Implementation</span><!--[if !supportLists]--></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /><div class="c2" style="direction: ltr; 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Discover Great Common Core PD

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