Friday, December 16, 2011

Common Core State Standards 101

Presented by Jason Willoughby and Kelly Smith
Sponsored by Action Learning Systems

View the webinar "Common Core State Standards 101"
 
This is the first webinar in the Implementing Common Core State Standards in the Classroom  webinar series.  “Common Core 101” is a foundational webinar that covers the background, development, and overall organization of the Common Core State Standards and why they have potential to transform American education.  Action Learning System’s Jason Willoughby and Kelly Smith discuss the development of both the English Language Arts and Mathematics standards, and provide valuable knowledge on their organization and scope.

Join the professional learning community: Implementing the Common Core State Standards

As a member of the community, you'll be invited to a free webinar and live chat each month.  You'll have access to all of the recorded webinars, presentations, and resources, providing you with an online learning center you can return to at any time.  CE certificates are provided for attending and viewing the webinars.

This community is a place where you can post questions, start discussions, and get feedback from experts and peers on understanding and implementing the Common Core State Standards.  Stay connected, share ideas, and get support from colleagues all across the country on this vital topic.

About the Presenters
Jason Willoughby is the Director of Action Learning Systems.  Action Learning Systems is a national educational consultant company that partners with districts and schools to increase student achievement and close the achievement gap.  Jason is an award-winning elementary and secondary school teacher, and secondary school administrator.  At Action Learning Systems, Jason coaches teachers, principals, and district administration in all aspects of school reform, including system-wide development, implementation, and analysis of standards-based curriculum, instruction, and assessments.
Kelly Smith is Vice President of Action Learning Systems. She is a leader in assessment development and has served in leadership positions in multiple state assessment programs such as the Golden State Exams, California Learning Assessment System, and the California Assessment Program.  As a teacher, curriculum specialist, and leader with Action Learning Systems, Kelly has developed curriculum, designed and trained on multiple professional development projects, and served as a model for instructional practice.

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