Description
In this course you will learn:
- Common Core State Standards 101
- What is and isn’t part of CCSS
- Reasons for the new standards
- How to apply CCSS to your classroom
- Using CCSS anchors to help you differentiate
Presenter Bio
Dr. Katherine McKnight is a dynamic presenter, dedicated teacher, and award-winning author. Dr. McKnight began her career in education over 30 years ago as a middle school and high school English and social studies teacher in the Chicago Public Schools and appointed as Distinguished Professor of Research at National Louis University. In addition to speaking at professional development conferences, she is a regular consultant in schools and classrooms in the United States and Europe.
She is the founder of Engaging Learners, an educational company built around her successful Literacy and Learning Center model. Her work in educational leadership, literacy and student skill development has resulted in unprecedented academic achievement in many struggling schools.
Dr. McKnight has received several awards for her publications and teaching at the university level. She has authored 17 books that support educational strategies to engage all learners. Her titles include the best-selling The Teacher’s Big Book of Graphic Organizers, winner of the 2013 Teachers’ Choice Award. She’s also written The Second City Guide to Improv in the Classroom, Teaching Writing in the Inclusive Classroom, and the twin volumes: Common Core Literacy for Math, Science, and Technical Subjects, and Common Core Literacy for ELA, History/Social Studies, and the Humanities: Strategies to Deepen Content Knowledge – Grades 6-12.
Nick – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting topic on how it slants to the Common Core standards. Coming from a state that doesn’t use Common Core, our standards mirror is some aspects of the Common Core.
David – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great course very informative and detailed
Rafael – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
excellent course and very helpful
Brandy – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
It was difficult to hear some of the responses of the audience.
Brittney – River View Local Schools (verified owner) –
Unable to upload files, and inaccessible due to paywall/account necessary
Michael – Fort Frye Local (verified owner) –
I thought this course was very helpful in explaining and providing discussion points for us educators to learn and grow are teaching of common core.