The New Illinois Learning Standards Incorporating the Common Core

2011 NCLB Conference Sessions
The following common core presentations took place at the 2011 No Child Left Behind Conference. The handouts and powerpoints from each of the sessions are available for download.
Presentation Title:
"New Standards? What Should We Be Doing Now That We Have New Standards?"
This session will provide an update and overview for administrators on the new standards and what is underway. Participants will hear directly from administrators who have moved forward with planning who will discuss their approach and share their experience. The session will provide an opportunity for dialogue among administrators to share strategies and offer input into professional development.
Presenters:
Kay Dugan, Bensenville Elementary School District #2
Scott Horsch, Mendota Twp High School District #280
Laura Beltchenko, Wauconda CUSD #118
Presenter’s PowerPoints:
Scott Horsch, Mendota Elementary and High School Curriculum Director
- Common Core Standards for ELA –Writing 6-12 Non Core

- MES ELA Outcomes and Assessment Targets Third Grade

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- MES Math Outcomes and Assessment Targets Third Grade

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Kay Dugan, Bensenville Elementary School District #2
Laura Beltchenko, Wauconda CUSD #118
- The New Common Core State Standards and PARCC Assessment System: What this Means for Illinois Educators
Presentation Title:
Getting the Common Core into the Classroom
This presentation outlines a model for using the Common Core Standards to guide curriculum and instruction. It takes an in-depth look at the data used to guide the transition as well as the impact it has had on daily lessons within the classroom. The presentation outlines a blueprint that can be adapted to a school of any size or level.
Presenters:
Tim Farquer and Jill Warren,
Limestone Community High School District #310
Presenter’s PowerPoints:
Presentation Title:
Are Illinois Students Ready for College/Career?
ISBE staff will demonstrate the trends of Illinois student academic performance in preparation for colleges and/or skill training for the future careers according to student assessment results. The presentation will also analyze activities and supports from schools that benefit students in pursuit of their college and career goals.
Presenters: Mark Williams, ISBE Division Administrator
Shangte Shen, ISBE Principal Consultant
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