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**USD 320 & Common Core State Standards (CCSS)**
This wiki has been created for teachers and administrators in USD 320 for the purpose of sharing information and resources regarding the new **Common Core State Standards** for both ** math and English Language Arts. ** These new standards were adopted by Kansas last year and some work was done during the 2010-11 school year with the K-12 math curriculum team; the focus was exploratory and considerable attention was placed on the mathematical practices.

While this wiki idea is new to me, I am excited about the potential for this tool to help us collaborate and learn from each other! The intention is to provide easy access to all teachers and administrators about the newly adopted Common Core Standards. I will be adding various links and documents that will be helpful to us as we learn more about these standards and work towards implementation of them in our classrooms. **Once you join the wiki, and it is very simple, you will be able to access resources posted, as well as participate in online discussions related to the CCSS. I am hoping to build a district wide community of learners about these new standards! I believe this will help us share resources with each other and grow in our understanding about the standards.**

==On the right side of this home page you will find a page for both the CCSS (Math) and CCSS (ELA). Information and resources posted on these pages are specific to these content areas. ==

The **Common Core State 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. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy

A good place for teachers to start understanding what the new **Common Core State Standards** are, why they were developed and how these new standards will benefit all students, preparing them for either college and/or work go to: []

** Kansas' Timeline for Implementation of Common Core State Standards for Math and English Language Arts go to: **

**CCSS Fact Sheet**

**BringingThe Common Core Standards to Life!** []