Florida's Common Core Standards
On July 27 of 2010, the State Board of Education passed the vote to approve the adoption of the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts and Mathematics.
Timeline for Common Core Standards Implementation in Florida
DOE's CPALM page on Common Core Curriculum information
Download CC Math Standards in pdf file
Common Core Standards Language Arts
Download CC Standards for English Language Arts in pdf file
Florida’s Department of Education will not provide crosswalks for English Language Arts/Reading and Mathematics between the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Sunshine State Standards. The implementation of the Common Core State Standards necessitates a change in instruction; hence, there is concern that if a teacher thinks a new standard is like an old standard, the instruction will not change, and the old lesson will stay the same. In this scenario, students would not reap the benefits of improved instruction with a clear focus on the new more rigorous standards.
Visit www.corestandards.org - 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.
Achieving the common core - This Document compares the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects with the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) Frameworks in Reading for 2009 and Writing for 2011
Related Information
Education Week Article, June 2011- Educators Need Training to Understand Common Standards
FAQ about Common Core State Standards
The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a state-led effort to establish a shared set of clear educational standards for English language arts and mathematics that states can voluntarily adopt. The standards have been informed by the best available evidence and the highest state standards across the country and globe and designed by a diverse group of teachers, experts, parents, and school administrators, so they reflect both our aspirations for our children and the realities of the classroom. These standards are designed to ensure that students graduating from high school are prepared to go to college or enter the workforce and that parents, teachers, and students have a clear understanding of what is expected of them. The standards are benchmarked to international standards to guarantee that our students are competitive in the emerging global marketplace.
