The Khan Academy--an online library of over 3,000 math tutorial videos and more

The goal of the Khan Academy is to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anytime, and it is free.  Over 30,000 teachers have begun to utilize Khan Academy in the classroom, and over 6 million learners visit the site each month.  The data analytics and computer adaptive technology of the Khan Academy is a great resource for teachers.

The Khan Academy

PARCC Assessment Prototypes

See examples of the PARCC assessments for your grade level.  Notice that they use drag-and-drop technology.  The tests will be computer adaptive.

task prototypes

Good letters that you can share with parents!

PTA Parent Guides

The Teaching Channel

The Teaching Channel is a nonprofit dedicated to improving education.  A good video to start with about the Common Core is, "A View From 30,000 Feet."

Sumner County Live Binder

You can find Sumner County School's Live Binder here.  Search for SCS elementary

www.livebinders.com

expert Tim Shanahan on the Common Core

Shanahan on Literacy

Reading expert Tim Shanahan has lots to offer on the Common Core.  Notice that he has a book recommendation to help guide us as we address writing with the new standards.  

New York City has sample tasks for each grade level 3-8 in writing, close reading, and math. They are very helpful as guidelines as you develop your own.

Sample tasks for grade levels 3-8 for writing, close reading, and math.