The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has developed a series of training modules to assist educators as they transition their English Language Arts curriculum to PA Common Core.  Each module includes a PowerPoint presentation, an accompanying script, and all handouts/graphic organizers necessary to deliver the presentation.

Module 1: Unpacking the Standards (PDF)

• M1 - Unpacking the Standards Overview
• M1 - Unpacking the Standards Script
• M1- Unpacking the Standards PowerPoint (PPT)
• M1 - Slide 5 PA Common Core Introduction Handout
• M1 - Slide 8 Notes on Range and Content Elementary
• M1 - Slide 8 Notes on Range and Content Secondary
• M1 - Slide 9 PACCS Taxonomy
• M1 - Slide 16 Vertical Progression of Standards
• M1 - Slide 19 DOK Wheel Slide
• M1 - Slide 21 4 Myths of Rigor
• M1 - Slide 22 DOK Hess Cognitive Rigor
• M1 - Formative Assessment
  
  

Additional Modules

• Module 2: Text Complexity
• Module 3: Writing Expectations
• Module 4: Evaluating Curriculum

Intermediate unit curriculum personnel have been trained in delivering these modules, and they may be a source of contact for more information. 

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