Common Core
A compilation of resources in key areas to assist university personnel, administrators, and coordinators of gifted programs at state and local levels in implementing the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for gifted learners. These resource links include assessments that measure the depth and breadth of a student’s knowledge within a domain of talent development; curriculum units of study that are already differentiated and research-based; instructional strategies that employ the use of higher-order thinking skills; and programming options that include acceleration, enrichment, and extended learning beyond the classroom.
Share My Lesson is a free platform where teachers can exchange lesson plans and advice regarding the Common Core State Standards. The site has over 250,000 user uploaded videos and resources and also includes a Common Core Forum.
Here, teachers and parents can find thousands of common core aligned materials.
Begin the journey to transformative learning! Common Core Pathways are designed to aid your implementation process with on-site professional development. You can choose one pathway to explore or mix and match any combination.
The Teaching Channel provides free membership to create an online community in which teachers can learn, connect, and inspire each other to improve outcomes for K-12 students across America. The website provides over 175 videos on how to effecively teach to the Common Core Standards.
Math Playground is a website that is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for mathematics that provide instructional videos, math games, and problem solving activities for grades one through six.
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is a national organization that advocates for 21st century readiness for every student.
Free worksheets and free downloads for all Common Core subjects.
This site was developed to share technology rich resources to promote higher order thinking as well as create student centered learning environments.
This thorough study reveals why service learning is important among the implementation of common core standards.
Common Core aligned curriculum that keeps the interest of students.
Fun activities for teachers to use in their classroom that align with the common core.