Translating Middle School Earth&Space Sciences Model Sci Curriculum Framework into Local Curriculum

In this workshop, educators will work collaboratively to understand the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and its usage in science curricular frameworks. Registration For more details on registration, use the link below Registration Link The conference dates: May 13, 2016 … Continue reading

Translating Middle School Life Science Model Science Curriculum Framework into Local Curriculum

This workshop helps participants to understand the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and how they are used in the model science curricular frameworks Registration For more details on registration, use the link below Registration Link The conference dates: April 25, … Continue reading

A Closer Look At the Common Core State Standards: A Middle School ELA Teacher’s Perspective – Julie Lyons

Transition to the Common Core

Change. The word strikes fear into some educators, while others view it as a welcome breath of fresh air. Teachers are sometimes accused of resisting change, and while that may be true to a certain extent for some, I believe that much of that anxiety results from a fear of the unknown. While it’s true that change takes time and patience, it is important to note that the change we are currently involved in – making the transition to the Common Core – still finds parallels between previous state standards and the new standards.
A Closer Look At the Common Core State Standards: A Middle School ELA Teacher’s Perspective
As a 6th grade teacher in New Jersey, there are definite similarities between the former New Jersey State Standards and the Common Core. Along with those similarities, there are also some differences – especially with respect to the organization of the standards and the level of specificity. Let’s take a closer look at the areas of Reading, Writing, and Language at the sixth grade level… Continue reading