Videos
The Hunt Institute and the Council of Chief State School Officers have commissioned a series of videos that explain the Common Core State Standards in depth.
To access the full introduction to the Standards videos, please click here:
Introduction to the Common Core Mathematics Standards
Introduction to the Common Core English-Language Arts Standards
Understanding the conventions of standard English writing and speaking
Understanding Operations and Algebraic Thinking across Common Core State Standards
Mastering the three basic types of writing in Common Core
Understanding the Importance of Common Core mathematical practices in the real world
Presentations
Understanding the Common Core State Standards for mathematics—April 2011
Arkansas implementation guide to the Common Core State Standards—April 2011
Examining the state adoption of Common Core State Standards for Mathematics – February 2011
Overview of the Common Core State Standards Initiative – July 2010
For Parents
Common Core State Standards implementation timeline for Arkansas public schools – April 2011
Implementing Common Core State Standards in Arkansas Elementary Schools – July 2011
Implementing Common Core State Standards in Arkansas Middle Schools – July 2011
Implementing Common Core State Standards in Arkansas High Schools – July 2011
The Parent’s Guide to Student Success in Common Core State Standards
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For Educators
Arkansas Department of Education Common Core State Standards curriculum and instructions page
Comparing the Common Core State Standards with the Arkansas Curriculum Frameworks for English language arts and mathematics. The analysis results are contained within each of the Excel files: one for English language arts and one for mathematics. The site also provides a user’s guide for understanding the Common Core Analysis Results, as well as guidelines for using Excel.
Common Core State Standards implementation timeline for Arkansas public schools – April 2011
Common Core State Standards district transition plan for Arkansas public schools – April 2011
What every Arkansas educator needs to know about Common Core State Standards – February 2012
Comparing Common Core State Standards in English language arts and mathematics – February 2011
Achieve supports adopting the Common Core State Standards – August 2010
Shared Resources Among School Districts
On the road to implementation: Common Core Standards with common sense
Common Core State Standards Quick Reference Guide
