Shoreline School District Common Core information night Wednesday, Nov 12

Common Core Information Night, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7pm

Shoreline Room, Shoreline Center

18560 1st Ave. N.E., Shoreline, WA 98155

Common Core is the newest student assessment tool, used nationally. According to the CC website:

Common Core is a real-world approach to learning and teaching. Developed by education experts from 45 states, these K-12 learning standards go deeper into key concepts in math and English language arts. The standards require a practical, real-life application of knowledge that prepares Washington students for success in college, work and life. 

Shoreline School District invites you to an informative and interactive evening of learning about the Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balanced Assessment, co-sponsored by Shoreline Schools, Shoreline PTA Council and the Shoreline Education Association.

Presenters will include:

• Teri Poff, Director of Teaching  and Learning for Shoreline Schools
• Michael Power, Director of Assessment and Student Learning
• District Instructional Specialists in elementary and secondary English Language Arts and Math

The Common Core State Standards, or “Common Core,” are academic learning goals for grades K-12 in math and English language arts. The Common Core replaces Washington’s learning standards in math, reading, communication and writing. Common Core was conceived by educators and representatives from individual states to identify and develop college- and career-readiness standards for grades K-12. 

To learn more about the Common Core State Standards in Washington here

In Washington, some of our state tests will be replaced with new exams aligned to the Common Core in math and English language arts. The new exams are a part of a comprehensive system called “Smarter Balanced.” 

Additional information and test samples here