COMMON CORE LEARNING STANDARDS

A Letter from Chancellor Walcott to Elementary and Middle School Families

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A Letter from Chancellor Walcott to High School Families

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Additional Resources

• Overview of Common Core:
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• Expect Success Guide for Elementary & Middle School:
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• Expect Success Guide for High School:
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Understanding the Common Core

The Common Core standards provide a clear picture of what students need to learn each year in order to graduate from high school ready to succeed in college and careers. In the Common Core Library, you can find resources to support you and your children as we transition to the Common Core standards.

Chancellor's Introduction: College and Career Readiness, the Common Core Standards, and Changing State Tests
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Chancellor's Webinar on Common Core standards
• Question 1: Are New York City schools prepared for the Common Core standards?
• Question 2: What do non-educators need to know about these new standards?
• Question 3: How is the DOE handling what could be perceived as added pressure or increased levels of anxiety among children who might face these high expectations with trepidation?
• Question 4: When will Common Core aligned curriculum be provided for English Language Arts and math teachers?
• Question 5: How will the State use standardized exams to measure student ability in the Common Core?
• Question 6: What grade is the Common Core taught?
• Question 7: What kind of support is the DOE providing teachers to prepare for the Common Core?
• Question 8: How can English language learners and students with disabilities be supported to ensure success with the Common Core standards?
• Why Common Core?
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