Using the ELA / Literacy Publishers’ Criteria to Better Understand the Standards

Overview: Using the ELA / Literacy Publishers’ Criteria to Better Understand the Standards is a 1-4 hour module that intends to give teachers and administrators a deeper understanding of the Standards and their implication for instructional resources.

How to Get Started: You are encouraged to complete any or all portions of this module to meet your needs, or the needs of your audience if you are facilitating this module for professional development.  After completing this module, you are encouraged to engage with the key shifts required by the CCSS through the iTunes U Courses, created by teachers for teachers.

All times are suggested and can be expanded to incorporate more discussion as needed. Any portions of this module may be modified, reproduced, and disseminated without prior permission.

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