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This update outlines the recent developments in the transition to Tennessee's Core Standards as of May 2012. Highlights include the hiring of 27 math TNCore coaches, preparations for principal core applications, and training sessions scheduled for grades 3-8 math, K-2 transitions, and ELA from grades 3 to 12. Key dates for trainings and registration are specified, along with information regarding the release of new focus standards and video updates. For further inquiries, please contact tncore.questions@tn.gov or visit www.tncore.org.
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Today’s agenda www.tncore.org Questions: tncore.questions@tn.gov
What has happened since our last update? • Hired 27 math TNCore coaches for the East TN region • Training in April and May • TNCore Focus standards release • TCAP “cut” SPIs released last week www.tncore.org Questions: tncore.questions@tn.gov
What things are to come? • Principal Core Applications • Grades 3-8 Math transition • Grades K-2 transition • Grades 3-12 ELA transition • Video updates • Grades 9-12 Math transition & Specialized Disciplines www.tncore.org Questions: tncore.questions@tn.gov
Principal Core Coach Applications • Information has been sent out • Due May 14 (notified by May 25) • Attend training June 11-12 or June 18-19 • East TN to hire 12 Principal Core coaches • Stipend of $1500 www.tncore.org Questions: tncore.questions@tn.gov
Grades 3-8 Math Transition • Last day for schools to register May 9 (numbers and location) • May 14- Second phase of registration • Trainings on Tuesday-Thursdays in July • July 10-12 • July 17-19 • July 24-26 • Grainger County, William Blount and Vine Middle www.tncore.org Questions: tncore.questions@tn.gov
Grades 3-8 Math Transition • Superintendent & Supervisors • Select to go to 3 days of training in July OR • Webinar in June to give general overview of the training www.tncore.org Questions: tncore.questions@tn.gov
Grades K-2 Transition • June 1 Focus Standards for Math will be released • Focus Group Meetings- May 9 for East TN to discuss “lessons learned” – Field Service Center www.tncore.org Questions: tncore.questions@tn.gov
Grades 3-12 ELA Transition • Information has been emailed to interested districts • One person from district to email list of schools • Training June 21 or 22 in East TN • ELA Council to be developed by region www.tncore.org Questions: tncore.questions@tn.gov
Video Updates • April 23- Overview of TN Implementation plan • May 16- Math Instructional shifts & Overview of Focus Standards • July 2- K-2 & 3-12 ELA • Math focus standards, content & practices: August 1, October 1, January 1 • Videos on new Math courses: Bridge Math (June 25) and Finite Math (August 1) www.tncore.org Questions: tncore.questions@tn.gov
Grades 9-12 Math & Specialized Disciplines Transition • TNCore Coaches for these areas will be hired by grand division • Information to be sent out in the fall www.tncore.org Questions: tncore.questions@tn.gov
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