Common Core by Solution Tree

Solutions for

CoMMoN CoRE Implementation

For over 20 years, Solution Tree has been developing high-powered, proven solutions and delivering them to you. Want to know our secret to success? Our books, online courses, events, and on-site professional development all reflect the unparalleled expertise of leading researchers and practitioners. And they’re offering you their personalized help, tailored to your school’s or district’s specifications.

solution-tree.com

800.733.6786

We’re more equipped to help you implement the Common Core than anyone else. Here’s why. For the past few years, our authors and associates have kept their ears to the ground, gathering information, asking questions, and developing the best strategies, targeted instruction, and assessment practices. And what’s more, they insisted on waiting until the Common Core State Standards were fully released before developing supplementary materials to ensure your greatest implementation success. Our authors’ commitment to transformative learning is mirrored in the quality of each resource featured in these pages.

You have questions. We have answers. Your success depends on the committed team of people you have to support you. We are poised to answer questions you might have about Common Core implementation, regardless of where your school or district is in the process. Maybe you’re wondering how your curriculum will change, or where to start as you begin revising your approach to assessment. Or, on a more basic level, maybe you’re just not sure your team is ready. Whatever your needs are, we’re here to help. Here’s the bottom line: at Solution Tree, we are more equipped to help you implement the CCSS than anyone else. Our authors and associates are all focused on your successful transition to the CCSS.

Contents Mathematics

Literacy

Assessment

Instruction

Supporting Resources

Order Form

Mathematics Troubleshooting? We’ve already done that for you! Supplement our research-based, no-nonsense books with online courses, on-site PD, and webinars. Common Core Mathematics in a PlC at Work™ series edited by timothy d. Kanold

neW! These teacher guides illustrate how to sustain successful implementation of the Common Core State Standards for mathematics. Discover what students should learn and how they should learn it at each grade level. Comprehensive and research-affirmed analysis tools and strategies will help you and your collaborative team develop and assess student demonstrations of deep conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. You’ll also learn how fundamental shifts in collaboration, instruction, curriculum, assessment, and intervention can increase college and career readiness in every one of your students. We’re proud partners of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and we’ve worked alongside a distinguished team of experts to bring you this series, which is aligned with the CCSS and the PLC at Work™ model. leader’s Guide 29BCF–BKF559 $24.95 ISBN 978-1-936765-47-8

Grades K–2 29BCF–BKF566 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936765-97-3

Available october 2012

Grades 3–5 29BCF–BKF568 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-00-6

And that’s not all. Our PLC at Work™ model combines effective teaming with strategies for long-lasting, sustainable implementation.

Grades 6–8 29BCF–BKF574 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-10-5

High school 29BCF–BKF561 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936765-50-8

Meet the minds behind our CCSS for mathematics resources. These mathematics experts are available to field questions during your school’s or district’s implementation process.

timothy d. Kanold, PhD, an award-winning educator, author, and consultant, is the former superintendent of Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125, a model professional learning community district in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

timothy d. Kanold

diane J. Briars

Francis (skip) Fennell

diane J. Briars, PhD, a mathematics education consultant, was mathematics director of Pittsburgh Public Schools for 20 years. Under her leadership, Pittsburgh schools made significant progress in increasing student achievement through standards-based curricula, instruction, and assessment. Francis (skip) Fennell, PhD, is a professor of education at McDaniel College in Maryland. He is also a mathematics educator who has experience as a classroom teacher, principal, and supervisor of instruction.

solution-tree.com

800.733.6786

Mathematics Hungry for more? Pick up new strategies and techniques at one of our events. Build your network and collaborate face-to-face with other educators. Common Core Mathematics in a PlC Workshops

response to intervention in Math Workshops

Presenters: timothy d. Kanold and diane J. Briars or Francis (skip) Fennell

Presenters: William n. Bender and darlene Crane

neW! Gain a plan to focus your time, energy, and resources on ways to successfully implement the CCSS for mathematics by reflecting on current instruction, content, and assessment design. Learn practices to develop a comprehensive framework for improved student achievement.

When planning multitiered interventions, students who struggle with math often get overlooked. Learn why implementing RTI in math is critical. Explore usable solutions and processes based on practical issues and emerging research.

Baltimore, MD September 24–25, 2012

San José, CA November 15–16, 2012

San Antonio, tx october 11–12, 2012

San Diego, CA November 27–28, 2012

Meet our mathematics gurus.

They’re here to help with your CCSS for mathematics implementation process. thomasenia lott Adams, PhD, a former professor of mathematics education, is associate dean for research, graduate studies, and faculty development in the College of Education at the University of Florida. Juli K. dixon, PhD, is a professor of mathematics education at the University of Central Florida. An active researcher, she has also taught mathematics at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels. thomasenia lott Adams

Juli K. dixon

Matthew r. larson

Matthew r. larson, PhD, is K–12 mathematics curriculum specialist for Lincoln Public Schools in Nebraska. He also serves on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Board of Directors.

Mathematics Our experts will work beside you to implement the CCSS for mathematics using the PLC at Work process. TM

At our workshops, you’ll participate in rich team discussions led by our CCSS-savvy experts. Bill Barnes edna Bazik Judy Curran-Buck dianne deMille linda Fulmore Jessica Kanold-Mcintyre donna simpson leak Gretchen Muller Mari Muri

edward nolan Kit norris randy Pippen sue Pippen Connie schrock sarah schuhl John staley denise Walston

“Sustained, equitable, and coherent implementation of the Common Core State Standards for mathematics must be built on a foundation of professional development and learning that includes but goes far deeper than the standards themselves. through collaborative, researchaffirmed mathematics instruction and assessment practices, teachers and school leaders can pursue and achieve exceptional impact on student attainment of the standards.” —Timothy D. Kanold, Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at WorkTM Series editor

Our online courses? Essential to good PD. solution-tree.com/courses/overview

We’re at your service!

Our Common Core experts for mathematics are available to help implement the best plan for your school or district. Mardi A. Gale is a senior research associate and primary curriculum developer in the mathematics education field. She has been involved in public education as a teacher or professional development facilitator for over 30 years. Beth McCord Kobett, a mathematics educator, is a consultant and an assistant professor at Stevenson University. She is a former classroom teacher, elementary mathematics specialist, adjunct professor, and university supervisor. Mardi A. Gale

Beth McCord Kobett

solution-tree.com

800.733.6786

Mathematics Busy? No problem. Learn the how-tos of CCSS implementation on your own time. Online Course

Common Core state standards in Mathematics, Grades 3–8 Presenters: diane J. Briars and timothy d. Kanold CEU 29BCF–KDS034 $279.00 3-Credit 29BCF–KDS035 $499.00 Included eBook: Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at WorkTM, Grades 3–5

neW! In this timely and practical course, Dr. Timothy D. Kanold and Dr. Diane J. Briars explain both the whys and the how-tos for implementing the CCSS. You’ll gain strategies for teaching for understanding, tools for planning lessons and evaluating assessments, and classroom-ready tasks that put theory into practice. You’ll also visit classrooms where educators are piloting the CCSS to see their results. learning Outcomes • Support the eight Mathematical Practices. • Maintain high cognitive demand. • Include assessing and advancing questions for formative assessment. • Meet the needs of all learners.

Book one of our PD experts to complement your online learning. Call 888.763.9045 today!

Meet some of our CCSS for mathematics specialists who are available to help with implementation. Jonathan A. Wray is a mathematics instructional facilitator for the Howard County Public School System in Maryland. He is a former elementary teacher, gifted and talented resource teacher, mathematics supervisor, grant project manager, and consultant. Gwendolyn Zimmermann, PhD, is director of mathematics at Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125, a model professional learning community district in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Jonathan A. Wray

Gwendolyn Zimmermann

Literacy Discover how the CCSS for English language arts can drive the learning results you’ve been craving. Available April 2013

Common Core english language Arts in a PlC at Work™ series By douglas Fisher and nancy Frey

These teacher guides illustrate how to sustain successful implementation of the Common Core State Standards for English language arts in K–12 instruction, curriculum, assessment, and intervention practices within a powerful collaborative model: Professional Learning Communities at Work™. Teachers will discover the fundamental learning targets necessary for college and career readiness and how students can master them for each grade level. Each book includes comprehensive and research-affirmed analysis tools and strategies to help collaborative teams develop and assess student understanding. Solution Tree is proud to partner with the International Reading Association and a distinguished roster of English language arts experts to copublish this superb series aligned with the CCSS and PLC at WorkTM process.

leader’s Guide 29BCF–BKF578 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-13-6 Available December 2012

Available october 2012

Available January 2013

neW! Common Core for english language Arts Workshops Presenters: douglas Fisher and/or nancy Frey

Boston, MA March 27–28, 2013 Grades K–2 29BCF–BKF580 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-16-7

Grades 3–5 29BCF–BKF582 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-19-8

Grades 6–8 29BCF–BKF584 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-22-8

Grades 9–12 29BCF–BKF586 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-25-9

Santa Ana, CA April 8–9, 2013

see the back cover to learn more.

Meet our Common Core English language arts PD experts! And let them help you with any stage of the implementation process.

douglas Fisher, PhD, is professor of language and literacy education in the Department of Teacher Education at San Diego State University and a classroom teacher at Health Sciences High and Middle College. nancy Frey, PhD, is a professor of literacy in the School of Teacher Education at San Diego State University. She also teaches classes at Health Sciences High and Middle College in San Diego. douglas Fisher

nancy Frey

solution-tree.com

800.733.6786

Literacy Tackle literacy for older students and English learners with the Common Core. Available October 2012

20 literacy strategies to Meet the Common Core

Online Course

Increasing Rigor in Middle & High School Classrooms By elaine K. Mcewan-Adkins and Allyson J. Burnett

teaching reading and Comprehension to english learners, Grades K–5 Presenter: Margarita Calderón CEU 29BCF–KDS019 $279.00 3-Credit 29BCF–KDS020 $499.00 Included eBook: Teaching Reading & Comprehension to English Learners, K–5

Grades 6–12 29BCF–BKF588 $34.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-28-0

neW! With the advent of the Common Core State Standards and high expectations with regard to content literacy, some secondary teachers are scrambling for what to do and how to do it. This book provides an accessible plan for implementing content literacy and offers 20 research-based literacy strategies designed to help students meet those standards and become expert readers.

neW! Dr. Margarita Calderón outlines techniques for elementary teachers seeking to improve the reading and comprehension skills of ELs in their classrooms. With straightforwardness, patience, and humor, Dr. Calderón leads workshop participants through the steps needed to select vocabulary for reading, preteach this vocabulary, and model comprehension strategies like think-alouds and partner reading. Writing and editing strategies complete the picture. learning Outcomes • Develop a seven-step process to preteach vocabulary. • Implement strategies to teach reading comprehension, including think-alouds and partner reading.

• Create strategies to teach writing and editing. • Reflect on own practices with the goal of improving the reading, writing, and editing skills of ELs.

Savvy in literacy instruction, our PD experts are available to

show you the ropes when it comes to working with nontraditional and EL students. Margarita Calderón Calderón, PhD, is professor emerita and senior research scientist at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education. She has conducted research, training, and curriculum development for teaching K–12 English learners. elaine K. Mcewan-Adkins Mcewan-Adkins, EdD, is a consultant who has served as a teacher, a librarian, a principal, and an assistant superintendent for instruction in several suburban Chicago school districts. Margarita Calderón

elaine K. Mcewan-Adkins

Assessment Want high-powered results? Develop classroom assessment based on the Common Core. Online Course

Assessment and the Common Core state standards

Assessments for state and Common Core standards Workshops Presenter: Kay Burke

Presenter: Kay Burke

CEU 29BCF–KDS013 $279.00 3-Credit 29BCF–KDS014 $499.00 Included eBook: Balanced Assessment

neW! Construct a balanced set of assessment tools that will improve instruction as well as gauge its success. Dr. Burke demonstrates how to repack the Common Core State Standards with a collaborative team, generate checklists and rubrics, share meaningful learning objectives with students, and craft performance tasks that will motivate students in every grade. Gain tools and strategies you can use immediately.

Bring a team to transition your present state standards to the Common Core Standards. Identify similarities and differences within your curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Explore the formative assessments that will improve learning and prepare students for classroom summative and high-stakes standardized tests. Dallas, tx September 24–25, 2012

Minneapolis, MN october 16–17, 2012

learning Outcomes • Identify power standards. • Collaborate with gradelevel or subject-area teams to create common assessments.

• Use formal and informal assessment tools to improve instruction and evaluate mastery of the standards.

• Create performance tasks, checklists, and rubrics appropriate to your grade level or subject area.

San Diego, CA November 26–27, 2012

Boston, MA March 25–26, 2013

Chicago, il April 15–16, 2013

solution-tree.com

800.733.6786

Assessment “the release of Common Core State Standards is just the beginning of the effort. As states move forward to implement the standards, they will need to translate standards into classroom teaching that will help all students master these new standards.” —US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

Annual Conference on Common Core standards and Assessment Presenters: douglas B. reeves, robert J. Marzano, diane J. Briars, Cassandra erkens, douglas Fisher, robin J. Fogarty, nancy Frey, timothy d. Kanold, and Mary Kim schreck

Schools throughout the nation face a new challenge of transitioning to the Common Core State Standards. In addition, educators now realize how important it is to integrate 21st century skills into every classroom. How do you align current curriculum with these new initiatives? What assessments will best monitor students’ progress and engage them in the learning process? How do you implement equitable, defensible grading practices that make sense to students and parents? Most important, how do you accomplish this while maintaining quality instruction and your sanity?

Phoenix, AZ April 30–May 2, 2013

learning Outcomes • Design standards-based assessments that tell you immediately whether your students are hitting their learning targets. • Examine how instruction and assessment will need to change in order for students to be successful with the CCSS for mathematics and English language arts. • Determine how to “power” the Common Core.

For answers to all these questions and more, this is the conference to attend! We’re bringing you experts who have worked on the new CCSS for mathematics and English language arts. You’ll have time to explore, network, and discover new tools for implementing practical strategies.

• Learn the current status of the assessment consortia (PARCC and Smarter Balance), and analyze contentspecific implications for your school or district. • Discover a process to unpack the new CCSS, and design simple formative assessments.

Personalized PD starts here!

Get one-of-a-kind assessment tailored to your school’s or district’s unique fingerprint.

Kim Bailey

Kay Burke

eileen depka

Angela laBounty

Beth Parrott reynolds

laurie robinson

Cassandra erkens

Chris Jakicic

sharon V. Kramer

Instruction Your one-stop shop for aligning instruction with the Common Core—we’ve got you covered. How to teach thinking skills Within the Common Core 7 Key Student Proficiencies of the New National Standards By James A. Bellanca, robin J. Fogarty, and Brian M. Pete

transition to Common Core standards With total instructional Alignment Workshop Presenter: lisa Carter

Plan ahead to ensure a seamless transition from current state standards to the new national Common Core Standards. This workshop is designed to help forward-thinking schools and districts prepare teachers and administrators to smoothly accomplish this transition. San José, CA october 4–5, 2012

29BCF–BKF576 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-07-5

neW! Packed with examples and tools, this practical guide prepares teachers across all grade levels and content areas to teach the most critical cognitive skills from the Common Core State Standards. Discover a doable three-phase model of explicit teaching, guided practice in content-based lessons, and authentic application in standardsbased performance tasks that will strengthen students’ ability to learn across the curriculum.

“With the CCSS, you have to focus on the ‘end game’—teaching students to think like a scientist, like an engineer, like a mathematician, like a symphony conductor, like an architect, like a surgeon, or like an entrepreneur.” —Robin J. Fogarty, Common Core expert

Meet our team of PD experts who specialize in aligning instruction with the Common Core. James A. Bellanca is nationally recognized as a practical innovator who provides teachers and administrators with the “how-to” knowledge to make abstract ideas concrete and ready to go on the next school day. lisa Carter is a nationally recognized presenter, keynote speaker, author, and consultant. She began her career as an elementary school teacher and has served as an administrator at the elementary and secondary levels. James A. Bellanca

lisa Carter

solution-tree.com

robin J. Fogarty

800.733.6786

Brian M. Pete

robin J. Fogarty, PhD, has trained educators throughout the world in curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies. She has taught at all levels, served as an administrator, and consulted with state departments and ministries of education. Brian M. Pete comes from a family of educators—college professors, school superintendents, teachers, and teachers of teachers. He has a rich background in professional development and has worked with adult learners.

Supporting Resources Tap into resources that use the Common Core as a springboard for transformative learning. english language Arts

Mathematics

teaching students to read like detectives

What Principals need to Know About teaching and learning Mathematics

Comprehending, Analyzing, and Discussing Text By douglas Fisher, nancy Frey, and diane lapp

29BCF–BKF499 $24.95 ISBN 978-1-935543-52-7

Prompt students to become the sophisticated readers, writers, and thinkers they need to be to achieve higher learning. The authors explore the important relationship between text, learner, and learning. With an array of methods and assignments to establish critical literacy in a discussion-based and reflective classroom, you’ll encourage students to find meaning and cultivate thinking from even the most challenging expository texts.

“For teachers looking for a resource to help them in implementing the Common Core Standards, it is exactly the right book at the right time. they will appreciate the classroom vignettes, rubrics, instructional routines, and practical ideas for deepening students’ response, text-based discussion, inquiry, and argumentation across narrative, expository, and new-media texts.” —Terrell A. Young, professor of literacy education, Washington State University

By timothy d. Kanold, diane J. Briars, and Francis (skip) Fennell

Grades K–8 29BCF–BKF501 $24.95 ISBN 978-1-935543-55-8

A Joint Publication with the National Association of Elementary School Principals

Ensure a challenging mathematics experience for every learner, every day. This must-have resource offers support and encouragement for improved mathematics achievement across every grade level of your school. With an emphasis on Principles and Standards for School Mathematics and Common Core State Standards, this book covers the importance of mathematics content, learning and instruction, and mathematics assessment.

“Based on their collective experiences as mathematics teachers and renowned leaders, this outstanding trio recognizes the challenges faced by principals in their intentional implementation of the Common Core State Standards. this comprehensive book provides specific and realistic ways for principals to lead and support their teachers and students in the newly organized content, mathematical practices, instruction, and assessment.” —Shirley M. Frye, retired mathematics educator; former president, NCTM and NCSM

Supporting Resources Enjoy teamwork? Great! You’ll need the strength of a team to support the Common Core. Assessment

Assessment

Common language Assessment for english learners

Common Formative Assessment A Toolkit for Professional Learning Communities at Work™

By Margo Gottlieb

By Kim Bailey and Chris Jakicic Foreword by richard duFour and rebecca duFour

29BCF–BKF352 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-935249-57-3

29BCF–BKF538 $24.95 ISBN 978-1-936765-14-0

Learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate common language assessments for your English learners. With this step-by-step guide, teachers, school leaders, and administrators will find organizing principles, lead questions, and action steps all directing you toward collaborative assessment. Yield meaningful information for and about EL learning preferences, build student selfassessment, and inform your instructional decision making based on reliable results.

Teams that engage in designing, using, and responding to common formative assessments are more knowledgeable about their own standards, more assessment literate, and able to develop more strategies for helping all students learn. In this conversational guide, the authors offer tools, templates, and protocols to incorporate common formative assessments into the practices of a PLC to monitor and enhance student learning.

“Filled with useful tools, it guides readers in developing a process for linking instruction and assessment, which benefits all students. With specific and intentional focus on English learners, gottlieb ensures that school teams will be successful in improving achievement through the systematic collection and analysis of meaningful and relevant student data.”

“in a very practical, accessible, and easy-tounderstand manner, this book unlocks one of the most effective strategies we know of for helping all kids learn.”

—Douglas Fisher, professor of language and literacy education, San Diego State University

solution-tree.com

800.733.6786

—Thomas W. Many, author and consultant

solution-tree.com

Solution Tree

Orders

800.733.6786

555 North Morton Street Bloomington, IN 47404

FAX

Priority Code

555812.336.7790 North Morton Street Bloomington, IN 47404

Ship to

 US

PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE 29BCF PAID SOLUTION TREE

——

Bill to (if different)

 International

Name_____________________________________________________

Position___________________________________________________

Organization______________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________

City/State/Zip______________________________________________

Daytime Phone____________________________________________

Fax_______________________________________________________

Email (required)___________________________________________ Please recycle.

Email (required)___________________________________________

For event registration, visit solution-tree.com or call 800.733.6786.

 Yes  No Continue sending materials from Solution Tree.

Item Number

Title

Price

Qty.

Total Price

29BCF– 29BCF– 29BCF– 29BCF– 29BCF– 29BCF– SUBTOTAL $2 per item within the continental US $3 per item outside the continental US

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEE If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with any Solution Tree product, you may return the resource (in undamaged and saleable condition) within 30 days of the invoice for a full refund or credit, less shipping and handling.

For rush orders, call 800.733.6786 for pricing.

$4 within the continental US $10 outside the continental US

(required)

Handling (required)

State, provincial, and local taxes may apply. Please see list below. Include tax-exempt form if applicable.

Buy 10 or more of the same title and save! 10–49 copies 10% | 50–99 copies 20% | 100+ copies

Shipping

30%

Tax

GRAND TOTAL

Method of Payment

How did you hear about us?

 Check enclosed (Payable to Solution Tree)  Purchase Order enclosed (See Terms of Payment)  Visa

 MasterCard

 Discover

 American Express

 Catalog or flyer  Email  Print ad  Online ad  Solution Tree website  Word of mouth Other (please specify):———————————————

Card Number____________________________________________________________________

Expiration Date_____________________

Cardholder Name_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cardholder Signature___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Terms of Payment

Purchase Orders: Government or institutional purchase orders must include a completed order form. Purchase orders must note payment terms of net 30 days from the date of invoice and include shipping and handling costs. A monthly surcharge of $8.25 will be applied to all past-due invoices. Returns/Refunds: A return authorization number must be obtained prior to any return. Call 800.733.6786 for return authorization. Returns without an authorization number will be denied and returned at the sender’s expense. Refunds must be requested in writing. Customers will not be issued a refund if they have an unpaid balance. Undamaged and saleable resources received after 30 days are subject to a 10% restocking and repackaging fee.

Solution Tree reserves the right to refuse any shipment. Solution Tree will not be responsible for resources lost or damaged in transit. Discounts: Quantity discounts are available on Solution Tree, Marzano Research Laboratory, and Triple Nickel Press titles. Call 800.733.6786. Multiple discounts do not apply. International Orders: Customs charges due upon receipt (if applicable).

Terms of Sale

All prices, offers, and terms are subject to change without notice. Closed Circuit Television rights and Public Broadcast via media such as television and cable television are subject to additional approval and fees. Please call 800.733.6786 to inquire.

Taxes apply in these states:

AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, WA, WI, and WV

Taxes apply IN CANADA: Add GST, PST, and/or HST.

All purchases made with a personal credit card are subject to applicable taxes.

PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID SOLUTION TREE

555 North Morton Street Bloomington, IN 47404

Please recycle.

Common Core for english language Arts Workshops Presenters: douglas Fisher and/or nancy Frey neW! The CCSS for English language arts demand that students learn to justify their responses with evidence and to read increasingly complex text. Learn what changes to curriculum and instruction are necessary to meet the standards and ensure student achievement. Boston, MA March 27â&#x20AC;&#x201C;28, 2013

Santa Ana, CA April 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9, 2013

solution-tree.com/CCworkshops