Systems Supporting Implementation of the Common Core State Standards

CPALMS & iCPALMS:

Systems supporting implementation of the Common Core State Standards

Presenter:

Jill Bartley, CPALMS Regional Coordinator

Common Core Initiatives

·  Standards Progressions
·  Content Complexity Ratings
·  Lesson Plan Development Initiative
·  Model Eliciting Activities /

How to Search for Standards Information and Resources

Navigate to http://www.cpalms.org
(Notice the main menu across the top of the page; select Standards Info. & Resources.)

Method 1: Standards>Browse

The Browse method is best for those who might not be familiar with the structure of the CCSS and may be looking by subject area and grade level.
1.  Under the blue “Browse” tab, select CCSS English Language Arts or CCSS Mathematics from the dropdown menu.
2.  Next, select your grade level.
3.  Each step in the browse method will filter the standards according to the structure of the Common Core Standards you are searching.

Method 2: Standards>Keyword Search

Keyword Search method allows you to flexibly search for standards, especially if you are familiar with the structure of the Common Core.
1.  Click the gray “Keyword Search” tab.
2.  Type your keyword(s) in the search box and select CCSS English Language Arts or CCSS Mathematics in the Subject Areas.
3.  Next, narrow your search by selecting grade levels and click “Submit.”
4.  Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to see related standard(s) relevant to your search.

The CPALMS Review Process

·  Peer-review + Subject Area Expert-review
·  Multi-tier process
·  Standards-based
·  Specific feedback
·  Focused on Professional Growth

Instructional/Educational Resources

·  Original Lesson Plans developed in the CPALMS Lesson Planning Tool
·  Web-based resources
·  Original files
·  Math K-3 formative assessments

Upcoming iCPALMS Apps

·  Unit Planning
·  iCPALMS TV
·  Online Learning Communities
·  PD Event Management
·  Formative Assessment Planning
·  And many more!

Get Involved!

·  Create an iCPALMS Account http://www.cpalms.org/Login.aspx

Questions? Contact me:

Standards Visualizer App*

This web app allows the user to interact and filter standards using a dynamic interface. Compare standards, examine progression of concepts through grade levels and/or subjects, and learn the standards like never before. /

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My Resources App*

Using this web app, you can:
·  find resources for your classroom
·  build resources: you can build lesson plans, formative assessment tasks, search external repositories, share links to great resources on the web, and upload resources you created in different file formats. You can also create resources and keep them private so you can use them in the different iCPALMS tools
·  submit resources for review and share them with other educators
·  get recommendations from iCPALMS that relate to your interests and needs

My Planner App*

Drag, drop, and build your dynamic curriculum maps! Simply select a course for your class and then iCPALMS will help you build a curriculum map and pacing guide for your classroom. Receive just-in-time recommendations for high quality, vetted resources while you are planning and after. You can export these curriculum maps to Microsoft Word or print version.

My Programs App

The professional development web-app provides you access to more than 100 hours of web-based training modules. You can take as many modules as you please and at your own pace!

Other Available Apps

·  Standards Progression Mapping Tool*
·  Lesson Study Support System
·  My Quick Links
·  My To Do List
·  My Calendar
·  My RSS Feeds
·  My Weather

* Indicates a helpful tutorial available on iCPALMS www.cpalms.org