The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and career. With students fully prepared for the future, our community will be best positioned to compete successfully in a global economy. With the right support, we know all students will rise to the expectations outlined by the standards. These standards require the problem solving, critical thinking, and creative analysis expected for college and career success.

The SBCUSD Common Core Plan considers key implementation strategies outlined by the state of California and aligns with the CDE's Systems Implementation Plan. Secondary school leaders are encouraged to read Implementing the Common Core State Standards for more targeted implementation strategies. Additional resources are listed below. Be sure to visit this site periodically for new additions.

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General Information

California Common Core Standards Resources	RCOE Common Core	Achieve The Core
California Common Core Updates Listserv	SBOE Common Core	Anchor Standards
California Common Core FAQ	Instructional Materials FAQ	Hunt Institute
National Common Core Sate Standards	Rigor/Relevance Framework	Instructional Shifts
California CCSS Resource Clearinghouses	Teaching Channel	Smarter Balanced
California Professional Learning Modules	P21 Common Core Toolkit	CCSESA
CA Common Core Special Education	Moving To The Common Core	Share My Lesson

English Language Arts/Literacy

Elements of Common Core Standards		ELA Cognitive Rigor Matrix
Text Exemplars and Sample Performance Task
Examples of Student Writing
CCSS Literacy Resources
Understanding Language

Mathematics

CA K-12 Common Core Content Standards Mathematics	SMP's 6 - 8	Inside Mathematics
National Common Core Sate Standards Mathematics	SMP's 9 - 12	EDC SMP
CCSS Math Introduction, Critical Areas, Glossary	Mathematics Toolbox	Shell Centre
Linking Content and the SMP's	Appendix A	Mars Tasks
Revised Publisher's Criteria Common Core Math	Webb's DOK Math	Math Task force Modules
Math Common Core Coalition	Math Cognitive Rigor	Math Common Core Tools
California Draft Math Framework	NOYCE Math	Math Admin Snapshot
Illustrative Mathematics

Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects

Social Studies	Science	The Arts
Social Studies Framework	Next Generation Science Standards	Guiding Principals
UC Davis History Project Lessons	DOK Science	Arts Education Partnership
CA History Project	NSTA Common Core	Geffen MOCA Common Core
The Source	CA Science Teachers
DOK Social Studies
Beyond The Bubble

Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
Sample Items

ELA Sample Items	ELA	MATH
Grade 6 ELA Performance Task	6th Grade	6th Grade
Grade 11 ELAPerformance Task	7th Grade	7th Grade
Math Sample Items	8th Grade	8th Grade
Grade 6 Math Performance Task	9th Grade	-
Grade 11 Math Performance Task	10th Grade	High School
Smarter Balanced Assessment Resources	11th Grade	-
NYC Performance Tasks

Assessment & Accountability

BASIC Set-Up	iOS One-to-One Model	SBAC Testing Principles
SBAC Transition Page 58	Shared Classroom Models	Tech Purchase Guidelines 2012

SBAC Practice Test Links
SBAC Training and Practice Tests
SBAC Practice Tests
SBAC Practice items



For additional information please contact:

Ronnie Henderson
Administrative Director, Secondary Education
[email protected]

Steve Flitsch Math and Science Coordinator [email protected]

Scott E. Iliff ELA and Social Studies Coordinator [email protected]