Resources for Implementing the Common Core State Standards

On August 3, 2010, the Indiana State Board of Education unanimously voted to adopt the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics and English Language Arts. These standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. 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 careers.

• View the CCSS in the Print Library.
• View Guidance for high school mathematics courses.

Learn More about the Common Core State Standards

The Indiana Department of Education has held a series of webinars regarding the CCSS. Below are links to the achived videos as well as descriptions of the presentation.

• Overview of the CCSS and PARCC: Learn more about the transition plan for the Common Core State Standards and the new Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) assessments.
• Mathematical Practices: One of the greatest needs of focus for math teachers is the implementation of the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Learn more about the math practices, their implications in the classroom, and available resources for implementation.
• Text Complexity: The CCSS require much greater attention to text complexity at all levels. Learn more about the elements of text complexity, their implications in the classroom, and available resources for implementation.

Implementation Timeline

For more information on implementation guidance for curriculum, instruction, and assessment, please consult the Transition Road Map.

Making the Transition to the Common Core State Standards

1. Four Major Shifts In Literacy - Four short videos that explain significant shifts in English/Language Arts and Literacy standards

2. Implementing the Standards for Mathematical Practice - A short video with accompanying resources that explains the Standards for Mathematical Practice

3. Literacy Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, & Technical Subjects - Content-specific videos that explain the Literacy standards in individual content areas

4. English Language Arts Transition Guidance - Resources developed to assist teachers in understanding the gaps between the Indiana Academic Standards and the CCSS for English/Language Arts

5. Mathematics Transition Guidance - Resources developed to assist teachers in understanding the gaps between the Indiana Academic Standards and the CCSS for Mathematics

6. Assessment Guidance and Common Core Additions for 2011-12 - Assessment guidance for prioritizing the Indiana Academic Standards, as well as CCSS for Math and English/Language Arts, to be added in for the 2011-12 school year

Common Core Assessments

Indiana is currently a Governing State in the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers PARCC. For more information, please visit the Office of Assessment's PARCC web page.