It is time for change! The Paramenters for Essential Learning are still our guideposts for learning standards, but Maine is moving to the Common Core. Why not get started now?
According to The Thomas B. Fordham Institute, the K–12 academic standards in ELA and Math are clearer and more rigorous than today's ELA standards in 37 states and today's Math standards in 39 states.
There is a lot to learn. Here are some links to get you started.
Maine's Math Common Core Page - Start here for an introduction to the standards and links to webinars and other professional development.
Maine's ELA Common Core Page - Start here for an introduction to the standards and links to webinars and other professional development.
State of Maine Page
There's an app for that! Of Course.. By MasteryConnect. Now you can see the CCSS on your mobile device too. Click Here for the app.
Looking for more information? Try these pages:
Northwest Regional Comprehensive Center (NWRCC)
Maine ASCD
Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)
From the Brookings Institution
