Cecilio Dimas, Director of STEAM at the Santa Clara County Office of Education shared an update on Common Core State Standards and the Arts, as well as the county's STEAM (STEM+Arts) initiative. Parent Arts Network Fall 2013 Symposium was hosted by the Santa Clara County Office of Education
4. States that have adopted the Common
Core State Standards
http://www.corestandards.org/in-the-states
5. Rationale for CCSS
Ensure that our students are:
Meeting college and career expectations
Provided a vision of what it means to be an
academically literate person in the 21st
Century
Prepared to succeed in our global economy
6. Benefits of the CCSS
Internationally benchmarked
Evidence and research-based
Expectations clear to students, parents,
teachers, and the general public
Costs to the state reduced
10. STEAM at SCCOE
Our goal is to promote high-quality,
integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts,
and Mathematics instruction in Santa Clara County
by supporting teachers and administrators. The
STEAM team provides professional development in
science, mathematics, literacy, engineering and the
arts. On-site assistance is available focusing on
program implementation, teaching strategies and
support with the integration of STEAM content
areas and the infusion of technology to bring
context and real-world to the classroom.
Editor's Notes
45 states and two territories have adopted the CCSS
Share rationale for CCSS
Preparation: The standards are college- and career-ready. They will help prepare students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in education and training after high school.Competition: The standards are internationally benchmarked. Common standards will help ensure our students are globally competitive. Equity: Expectations are consistent for all – and not dependent on a student’s zip code.Clarity: The standards are focused, coherent, and clear. Clearer standards help students (and parents and teachers) understand what is expected of them.Collaboration: The standards create a foundation to work collaboratively across states and districts, pooling resources and expertise, to create curricular tools, professional development, common assessments and other materials
