Course Description
This online book study will help illuminate both the Common Core State Standards themselves and the pathways you can take to achieve these expectations. During the 8-week course participants will read and respond to Pathways to the Common Core by Lucy Calkins, Mary Ehrenworth, and Christopher Lehman. Teachers from five school districts (Issaquah, Mercer Island, Riverview, Snoqualmie Valley, and Tahoma) will be placed in mixed-district groups and participate in this book study.
How will I know when there’s a new post?
We’ll post to the blog each Thursday evening beginning January 9. We’ll send everyone a brief email reminder and a link to the blog.
How do I earn clock hours?
12 clock hours are available for this book study. Our online book study has been divided into 8 weeks of reading/responding. Your clock hours will be “earned/documented” when you post your reply and respond to at least one peer each week.
Do I have to post and respond every week?
Yes. However we understand that things happen. If you miss a week, please contact your facilitator.
What is the time period of this class?
January 9, 2014 – March 13, 2014.
What do I have to do to earn the clock hours?
- Read Pathways to the Common Core over the 8-week period.
- Respond to facilitator-posted prompts posted each Thursday evening beginning January 9 by the following Monday evening.
- Respond to at least one other teacher’s response by the next Thursday.
- Note: Clock hour credit will only be given for those who complete the course as outlined. Partial credit will not be awarded. Posts and replies must be completed according to scheduled due dates.
- Facilitators will keep an attendance/participation list.
Weekly Schedule
| Week | Reading/Focus |
| Week 1 | Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Common Core State Standards |
| Week 2 | Chapter 2: Overview of the Reading Standards: |
| Week 3 | Chapter 3: Literal Understanding and Text Complexity: Standards 1 and 10 |
| Week 4 | Chapter 4: Reading Literature: Standards 2-9 AND Chapter 5: Reading Informational Texts: Standards 2-9 |
| Week 5 | Chapter 6: Overview of the Writing Standards Chapter 7: The CCSS and Composing Narrative Texts |
| Week 6 | Chapter 8: The CCSS and Composing Argument Texts
Chapter 9: The CCSS and Composing Informational Texts
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| Week 7 | Chapter 10: Overview of the Speaking and Listening and of the Language Standards |
| Week 8 | Chapter 11: CCSS-Aligned Assessments Fuel Whole-School Reform |
How do I post?
1. Type in your comment to the space provided. See example below.
2. Include your first and last name (or at least your last initial) followed by your district name or initials in parentheses in the Name box (see below) so we’ll know who you are and give you clock hour credit for that week.
3. In addition, provide your email address and select one of the options in the Subscribe to drop down list IF you’d like to be notified via email when someone comments on the post or replies to your comment.
4. Press Submit Comment.
Watch this little demonstration to see how it’s done.
Commenting Review from 10Tech on Vimeo.
Can I still comment if I don’t want clock hours?
Why, yes, of course you can! Even if you aren't completing the class for clock hours, we hope you will participate by reading and commenting on posts and/or someone else’s comment any time you’d like.
What if I need help with the blog?
Contact one of your district's technology TOSAs or coaches.
What if I need help with the course?
Contact your facilitator.
