The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.
MDE Implementation Plan
2010-2011
* Getting to know the CCSS/Alignment work
* 2010 MEAP/2011 MME remain the same
* State focus will be on technical assistance
2011-2012
* Implementation of CCSS in classrooms
* 2011 MEAP/2012 MME remain the same
* State focus will be on instruction/professional
development
2012-2013
* 2012 MEAP minimally modified as necessary to reflect
the CCSS
* 2013 MME remains the same
* State focus will be on student learning
2013-2014
* 2013 MEAP based on 2012 model
* 2014 MME remains the same
* State focus will be on preparing for new assessments
from SMARTER Consortium
2014-2015
* Full implementation - instruction and assessment
