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Unpack and implement the Common Core

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CONTENTS Professional Development

THE NETWORK 3

Events 4 Instruction 6 Literacy 8 Mathematics 10

Online Courses

Supporting Resources

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Implement the Common Core Book a customized on-site PD experience

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Understanding and Transitioning to the Common Core • Two days on-site with an expert

Gain a comprehensive overview of the CCSS and learn what distinguishes them from other state standards. Identify the gap between current practices and the expectations of the CCSS. Power implementation with CCSS-aligned resources.

• Two interactive web conferences • Resource: Collaborating for Success With the Common Core

Administrator Training Gain a big-picture view of the CCSS and how to provide the support needed for comprehensive implementation. Learn how to recognize evidence that indicates teachers have made necessary shifts in their classroom practices. Obtain strategies for aligning resources, providing time and support, and monitoring implementation.

• One day on-site with an expert • Resource: School Leader’s Guide to the Common Core

Teaching With Rigor and Relevance Transform your instructional practice by modeling and scaffolding 21st century skill development. Design CCSS-aligned lessons that emphasize critical thinking, and implement performance assessments in the classroom.

• Two days on-site with an expert • Two interactive web conferences • Resource: How to Teach Thinking Skills Within the Common Core

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EVENTS

Come with a vision, leave with a plan When you attend our workshops, you work with experts to generate meaningful school improvement that turns your school’s vision into your school’s future. We’ll make sure you leave with an action plan, so you can put that plan into practice the moment you get back to the classroom. Register today! solution-tree.com/Workshops 800.733.6786

Implementing Common Core Standards With Total Instructional Alignment 2-Day Workshops Presenter: Lisa Carter

Lisa Carter

Fall 2013 October 1–2 Bellevue, WA October 7–8 San Diego, CA

Spring 2014 April 7–8 April 14–15 April 22–23

St. Louis, MO Orlando, FL San Diego, CA

Plan ahead to ensure a seamless transition from current state standards to the new national Common Core Standards. This workshop is designed to help forward-thinking schools and districts prepare teachers and administrators to smoothly accomplish this transition.

Common Core Mathematics in a PLC 2-Day Workshops Presenters: Timothy D. Kanold and Diane J. Briars, Juli K. Dixon, Francis (Skip) Fennell, or Jonathan A. Wray Timothy D. Kanold

Diane J. Briars

Juli K. Dixon

Fall 2013 October 3–4 Bellevue, WA October 9–10 Glenview, IL December 4–5 San Diego, CA

Spring 2014 March 25–26 April 3–4 Francis (Skip) Fennell

Sacramento, CA Denver, CO

Gain a plan to focus your time, energy, and resources on ways to successfully implement the CCSS for mathematics by reflecting on current instruction, content, and assessment design. Learn practices to develop a comprehensive framework for improved student achievement.

Jonathan A. Wray

Common Core for English Language Arts 2-Day Workshops Presenter: Nancy Frey Fall 2013 September 23–24 St. Paul, MN December 2–3 Bellevue, WA Nancy Frey

Spring 2014 March 27–28

4 E V E N T S

Sacramento, CA

The CCSS for English language arts demand that students learn to justify their responses with evidence and to read increasingly complex text. Learn what changes to curriculum and instruction are necessary to meet the standards and ensure student achievement.

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2014

Common Core Standards & Assessment April 29–May 1 Glendale, AZ Meet the demands of the standards Schools throughout the nation face a new challenge of transitioning to the Common Core State Standards. This conference offers a range of assessment strategies and the time to explore, network, and discover the tools that will work best for you.

Learning Outcomes • Design standards-based assessments that tell you immediately whether your students are hitting their learning targets. • Examine how instruction and assessment will need to change in order for students to be successful with the CCSS for mathematics and English language arts. • Determine how to “power” the Common Core.

This popular event sold out last year! Discover for yourself why attendees call this conference the most impactful PD they’ve experienced in years.

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July 28–29, 2014 Boston, MA Deeper implementation, stronger results You’ve unpacked the standards and started the implementation process. Now our experts take you deeper, equipping you with techniques for tackling specific requirements for English language arts and mathematics. Learn how to prepare for major instructional shifts embedded in the standards with Common Core-aligned curriculum design, resource selection, and assessment.

Learning Outcomes • Examine the student mathematical practices and the teacher instructional and assessment shifts necessary to significantly impact student learning. • Learn how to call on all students to apply complex reasoning to real-world issues and challenges. • Acquire strategies proven to help students develop the critical thinking skills demanded by the Common Core.

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INSTRUCTION

How to Teach Thinking Skills Within the Common Core

7 Key Student Proficiencies of the New National Standards By James A. Bellanca, Robin J. Fogarty, and Brian M. Pete Bestseller Packed with examples and tools, this practical guide prepares teachers across all grade levels and content areas to teach the most critical cognitive skills from the Common Core State Standards. Discover a doable three-phase model of explicit teaching, guided practice in content-based lessons, and authentic application in standards-based performance tasks that will strengthen students’ ability to learn across the curriculum. 240 pages

Benefits • Discover the desired student proficiencies of the CCSS: critical thinking, creative thinking, complex thinking, comprehensive thinking, collaborative thinking, communicative thinking, and cognitive transfer. • Explore phase I, Talk-Through, during which teachers explicitly teach students a critical thinking skill. • Utilize the content-based lessons included in phase II, Walk-Through, when specific guidance will ensure proper application of the skill. • Learn how to make a direct connection between the selected thinking skill and the new standards with the CCSS performance tasks modeled in phase III. 39BCC–BKF576 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-07-5

School Leader’s Guide to the Common Core Achieving Results Through Rigor and Relevance By James A. Bellanca, Robin J. Fogarty, Brian M. Pete, and Rebecca L. Stinson NEW! Implement the Common Core State Standards with downloadable reproducibles, lists of resources to support the many topics affected, discussion questions, and relevant information to share with your colleagues. Explore the background of the standards and the changes that must take place to meet them. The authors offer five principles for school leaders on effective coaching and feedback. 176 pages 39BCC–BKF597 $24.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-45-7

Using Common Core Standards to Enhance Classroom Instruction & Assessment By Robert J. Marzano, David C. Yanoski, Jan K. Hoegh, and Julia A. Simms With Tammy Heflebower and Phil Warrick

Bestseller Discover how to weave an in-depth understanding of the Common Core into successful classroom practice with this two-part resource. You’ll learn how to power the standards with guided assessment and measure student progress in a way that accurately reflects learning. Included are hundreds of ready-to-use, research-based proficiency scales for both English language arts and mathematics. 304 pages 39BCC–BKL015 $34.95 ISBN 978-0-9833512-9-0

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Collaborating for Success With the Common Core ™

A Toolkit for Professional Learning Communities at Work By Kim Bailey, Chris Jakicic, and Jeanne Spiller

NEW! Leverage teamwork to integrate the CCSS into your curriculum, and build on a foundational knowledge of PLCs. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the shifts required to implement the standards in core content areas and find valuable tips and strategies for creating strong collaborative practices. Identify the essential standards, determine learning targets, define proficiency, learn how to design rigorous assessments, and more. 232 pages

Benefits • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the CCSS for English language arts and mathematics. • Navigate the shifts required by the CCSS for curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention. • Learn how collaborative teams within a PLC provide the support necessary for successful transition to the CCSS. • Unpack and power the CCSS to deliver a viable and guaranteed curriculum. • Understand how to scale learning targets drawing on well-known taxonomies of levels of thinking. 39BCC–BKF556 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-72-3

Bringing the Common Core to Life in K–8 Classrooms 30 Strategies to Build Literacy Skills By Eric Jensen and LeAnn Nickelsen NEW! Empower your students to become actively involved in their own learning! Leverage the Common Core State Standards to find strategies and tips for structuring teaching. You’ll discover the difference between top-down, passive classrooms and two-way classrooms that are “engaged for success.” Promote higher-level thinking, and encourage your students to take control of their teaching and learning. 39BCC–BKF442 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-64-8

Teaching Students to Think Like Scientists Strategies Aligned With Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards By Maria C. Grant, Douglas Fisher, and Diane Lapp NEW! It is essential that students learn to examine, review, and evaluate knowledge and ideas through a process of scientific investigation and argumentation. Using these instructional methods and lesson scenarios, teachers of all disciplines will gain the tools needed to offer students a richer, lasting understanding of science, its concepts, and its place in their lives and the global community. 232 pages 39BCC–BKF555 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936765-38-6

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LITERACY

Common Core English Language Arts in a PLC at Work series TM

These teacher guides illustrate how to sustain successful implementation of the Common Core State Standards for English language arts in K–12 instruction, curriculum, assessment, and intervention practices within the powerful Professional Learning Communities at Work process. Teachers will discover the fundamental learning targets necessary for college and career readiness and how students can master them for each grade level. Each book includes comprehensive and research-affirmed analysis tools and strategies to help collaborative teams develop and assess student understanding. TM

Leader’s Guide By Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Cynthia L. Uline Foreword by Richard DuFour 39BCC–BKF578 $24.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-13-6

Solution Tree is proud to partner with the International Reading Association and distinguished English language arts experts to copublish this series aligned TM with the CCSS and PLC at Work process.

Grades K–2

Grades 3–5

By Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey

Foreword by Rebecca DuFour

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39BCC–BKF582 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-19-8

R EL AT ED E V EN T

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Grades 6–8

By Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey

Foreword by Rick Wormeli

Foreword by Carol Jago

39BCC–BKF584 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-22-8

8 L I T E R A C Y

Grades 9–12

By Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey

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20 Literacy Strategies to Meet the Common Core Increasing Rigor in Middle & High School Classrooms By Elaine K. McEwan-Adkins and Allyson J. Burnett With the advent of the Common Core State Standards and high expectations with regard to content literacy, some secondary teachers are scrambling for what to do and how to do it. This book provides an accessible plan for implementing content literacy and offers 20 research-based literacy strategies designed to help students meet those standards and become expert readers. 328 pages; grades 6–12 39BCC–BKF588 $34.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-28-0

Vocabulary for the Common Core By Robert J. Marzano and Julia A. Simms NEW! The Common Core State Standards present unique demands on students’ ability to learn vocabulary and teachers’ ability to teach it. The authors address these challenges in this resource. Work toward the creation of a successful vocabulary program, guided by both academic and content-area terms taken directly from the mathematics and English language arts standards. 280 pages 39BCC–BKL014 $34.95 ISBN 978-0-9858902-2-3

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Let our experts come to you! Implementing the CCSS for English Language Arts Recognize the conceptual shifts required for English language arts, and support CCSSalignment in areas of curriculum design, instruction, assessment, and intervention. Leaders will unpack the standards for English language arts, and teachers and leaders will discuss the transitional process and next steps.

• Three days on-site with an expert • One interactive web conference • Resource: Common Core English Language Arts in a PLC at Work™ series (choose your grade level)

Common Core State Standards in Literacy, Grades 3–8 online course is also available.

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M AT H E M AT I C S

Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work series TM

Edited by Timothy D. Kanold These teacher guides illustrate how to sustain successful implementation of the Common Core State Standards for mathematics. Discover what students should learn and how they should learn it at each grade level. Comprehensive and research-affirmed analysis tools and strategies will help you and your collaborative team develop and assess student demonstrations of deep conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. You’ll also learn how fundamental shifts in collaboration, instruction, curriculum, assessment, and intervention can increase college and career readiness in every one of your students. Leader’s Guide By Timothy D. Kanold and Matthew R. Larson Foreword by Douglas B. Reeves 39BCC–BKF559 $24.95 ISBN 978-1-936765-47-8

Solution Tree is proud to partner with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and distinguished mathematics experts to copublish this series aligned with the CCSS and TM PLC at Work process.

FINALIST

Grades K–2

Grades 3–5

By Matthew R. Larson, Francis (Skip) Fennell, Thomasenia Lott Adams, Juli K. Dixon, Beth McCord Kobett, and Jonathan A. Wray

Foreword by Rebecca DuFour

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39BCC–BKF568 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-00-6

R EL AT ED E V EN T

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Grades 6–8 By Diane J. Briars, Harold Asturias, David Foster, and Mardi A. Gale

By Gwendolyn Zimmermann, John A. Carter, Timothy D. Kanold, and Mona Toncheff

Foreword by Austin Buffum

Foreword by Richard DuFour

39BCC–BKF574 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-10-5

10 M A T H E M A T I C S

High School

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M AT H E M AT I C S

A trusted approach for implementing mathematics Empower your students to meet the demands of the CCSS for mathematics. Partner with our experts to get there faster. Timothy D. Kanold is an award-winning educator, author, and consultant and the former president of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. His colleagues are renowned leaders with deep experience in the CCSS for mathematics. Work with them to design and implement practices that adhere to the rigor and relevance of the PARCC and SBAC assessments.

Target specific elements of core mathematics practice Concentrate on one or more of these modules of flexible, on-site PD: General Overview for CCSS Mathematics Implementation Turning the CCSS Instructional and Content Vision Into Action Turning the CCSS Assessment and RTI Vision Into Action

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What sets this PD apart. Integrated, responsive mathematics PD Find out why an increasing number of educators are choosing to partner with Dr. Kanold and his colleagues. Tailored to satisfy the rigorous demands of the Common Core, their approach to mathematics stands out because it supports implementation that is: Research affirmed.

Paced unit-by-unit.

Collaborative and sustainable.

Gain implementation strategies informed by research thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been proven to impact and increase student achievement.

Find out how to address the needs of your students and work as a collaborative team before a unit begins, throughout its duration, and after it ends.

Make the most of your implementation by framing it within a professional learning community (PLC) and the pursuit of equity for every child.

Practical.

Rigorous and relevant.

Maximize the impact of your implementation by assessing current practices and utilizing recommended strategies and helpful tools.

Adjust your current practices to satisfy the more challenging demands of the CCSS while ensuring coherence, rigor, and focus of the content.

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ONLINE COURSES

Focused learning with online courses Learn how to implement the Common Core into your instructional practices—at your own pace. Each online course offers a dynamic and integrated approach to learning. Interviews, progress quizzes, reflection questions, and real classroom footage will empower and motivate you to take what you’ve learned and apply it in your classroom. Explore today! solution-tree.com/Courses/Overview 800.733.6786

Review unit videos and PowerPoint presentations on the eClassroom stage.

Monitor how far you’ve come with the Progress & Credits tab.

Learn more from your personal course eBook.

Read and participate in discussions with the Discussion Forums tab. Navigate through your units with the course outline.

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Assessment and the Common Core State Standards Presenter: Kay Burke Learning Outcomes • Identify power standards. • Repack the Common Core State Standards as part of a collaborative team. • Collaborate with grade-level or subject-area teams to create common assessments.

Develop assessment tools and strategies for the Common Core State Standards that will improve instruction as well as gauge its success. Included eBook: Balanced Assessment CEUs: 39BCC–KDS013 $279.00 3 Semester Hours: 39BCC–KDS014 $499.00

Common Core State Standards in Literacy, Grades 3–8 Presenters: Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey Learning Outcomes • Identify the major goals of the CCSS for English language arts. • Release responsibility to students to foster their learning. • Check for understanding using oral language, questions, writing, projects, performances, and tests.

Tackle the demands of the Common Core State Standards for English language arts, and differentiate instruction while aligning assessment practices. Included eBook: Common Core English Language Arts in a PLC at Work ™ , Grades 3–5 CEUs: 39BCC–KDS032 $279.00 3 Semester Hours: 39BCC–KDS033 $499.00

Common Core State Standards in Mathematics, Grades 3–8 Presenters: Diane J. Briars and Timothy D. Kanold Learning Outcomes • Support the eight Mathematical Practices. • Maintain high cognitive demand. • Include assessing and advancing questions for formative assessment.

Watch and learn how teachers in professional learning community classrooms successfully implement and apply the new standards in mathematics instruction. Included eBook: Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work™, Grades 3–5 CEUs: 39BCC–KDS034 $279.00 3 Semester Hours: 39BCC–KDS035 $499.00

Teaching Reading and Comprehension to English Learners, Grades K–5 Presenter: Margarita Calderón Learning Outcomes • Learn a seven-step process to preteach vocabulary. • Implement strategies to teach reading comprehension, including think-alouds and partner reading. • Create strategies to teach writing and editing.

Discover how to align instruction with the CCSS to ensure strong reading and comprehension skills become a solid foundation for young ELs. Included eBook: Teaching Reading & Comprehension to English Learners, K–5 CEUs: 39BCC–KDS019 $279.00 3 Semester Hours: 39BCC–KDS020 $499.00

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SUPPORTING RESOURCES

Teaching Students to Read Like Detectives Comprehending, Analyzing, and Discussing Text By Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Diane Lapp Bestseller Prompt students to become the sophisticated readers, writers, and thinkers they need to be to achieve higher learning. The authors explore the important relationship between text, learner, and learning. With an array of methods and assignments to establish critical literacy in a discussion-based and reflective classroom, you’ll encourage students to find meaning and cultivate thinking from even the most challenging expository texts. 176 pages 39BCC–BKF499 $24.95 ISBN 978-1-935543-52-7

What Principals Need to Know About Teaching and Learning Mathematics By Timothy D. Kanold, Diane J. Briars, and Francis (Skip) Fennell Ensure a challenging mathematics experience for every learner, every day. This must-have resource offers support and encouragement for improved mathematics achievement across every grade level of your school. With an emphasis on Principles and Standards for School Mathematics and Common Core State Standards, this book covers the importance of mathematics content, learning and instruction, and mathematics assessment. 136 pages; grades K–8 39BCC–BKF501 $24.95 ISBN 978-1-935543-55-8 A Joint Publication With the National Association of Elementary School Principals

Common Language Assessment for English Learners By Margo Gottlieb Learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate common language assessments for your English learners. With this step-by-step guide, teachers, school leaders, and administrators will find organizing principles, lead questions, and action steps all directing you toward collaborative assessment. Yield meaningful information for and about EL learning preferences, build student self-assessment, and inform your instructional decision making based on reliable results. 192 pages 39BCC–BKF352 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-935249-57-3

Common Formative Assessment A Toolkit for Professional Learning Communities at Work™ By Kim Bailey and Chris Jakicic Foreword by Richard DuFour and Rebecca DuFour

Teams that engage in designing, using, and responding to common formative assessments are more knowledgeable about their own standards, more assessment literate, and able to develop more strategies for helping all students learn. In this conversational guide, the authors offer tools, templates, and protocols to incorporate common formative assessments into the practices of a PLC to monitor and enhance student learning. 144 pages 39BCC–BKF538 $24.95 ISBN 978-1-936765-14-0

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