Introducing Discovery Education Common Core Academies
Educators across America are grappling with what the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) mean for their instruction and have key questions around successful implementation:
- What are the core components of the CCSS and how do they impact me?
- How do I integrate the CCSS most effectively into my curriculum and instruction?
- How do I create assessments that align to the CCSS?
- How do I plan for the successful implementation of the CCSS in my classroom?
My school? My district?
As a trusted educational partner, Discovery Education has worked with thousands of educational leaders to transform teaching and learning. We understand that successful implementation requires a focus on fundamentals: curriculum, instruction, assessment, and leadership.
“The Discovery Common Core Academy provided applicable tools and approaches I could take back to my district and use the next day. As a Superintendent, the Academy has empowered me to support the implementation process of the standards with principals, teachers and parents."— Michael Q. Roth. Superintendent, Salisbury Township School District
Make the Common Core Make Sense
Educators are invited to join their peers for Common Core Academies that are:
- Research-based: Our professional development integrates proven curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices from expert practitioners and thought leaders
- Personalized: Each Academy addresses educator-identified needs related to the transition to more rigorous standards
- Actionable: We provide classroom applications that support long-term action planning with strategies for immediate classroom integration
Coming to These Locations
Discovery Education Common Core Academies will be offered throughout the summer at these locations:
- Thornton, CO
- Cartersville, GA
- Cumming, GA
- Natick, MA
- Palisades, NY
- Center Valley, PA
- Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Winslow, AZ
- St. Louis, MO
- Greeneville, TN
- Napa, CA
- Grand Rapids, MI
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| Whether you are just starting on the path down CCSS implementation and need an introduction to standards or you are ready to dig deeper into the specifics of the English Language Arts and Math standards, these Academies take the fear out of the CCSS. |  |
Additional Academies will be continuously added throughout the year across the United States. Please continue to check our website for additions to the schedule.
Register for the Common Core Academies
Click on the registration button to select and register for the Common Core Academy of your choice. All attendees will receive a free 60-day trial to Discovery Education Streaming Plus. |  |
Making the Common Core Make Common Sense In Your ELA and Content Area Classroom |
Moving Toward Greater Focus and Coherence in Your Classroom: Making Common Sense Out of the Math Common Core State StandardsAudience — K-12 math teachers, teacher leaders and administrators The CCSS not only require shifts in what we teach, but most importantly, in how we teach. During this two-day Academy, K-12 educators will dive into each of the Standards for Mathematical Practice and analyze the types of instruction these standards warrant. Practical strategies as well as options for balanced assessment of the content standards will be explored and discussed. Educators will leave with tools, including lessons and assessment tasks for immediate use. |
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Not-So-Common Leadership Strategies for Successful Common Core ImplementationAudience — K-12 teacher leaders and administrators The CCSS require a number of shifts that need to be made in current curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices. As leaders, we need to think, plan and act differently. What changes have you made as an instructional leader? In this two-day, hands-on Academy, central office, building, and teacher leaders will discuss implications for curriculum, instruction, and assessment as a result of the CCSS shifts and share practices that work. In particular, leaders will focus on the CCSS classroom and what it looks like. Participants will explore research-based strategies and tools to monitor teachers’ use of best practices to effectively teach the new standards so all students can meet them. Participants will also explore and develop strategies to use with students and parents to prepare them for more rigorous standards. |
The Discovery Education "Cracking the Core"
Summer Conference
Practical Strategies to Jump Start your Common Core Back-to-School Planning
July 29 – 30, 2013
Discovery Headquarters, Silver Spring, MD
A Common Core professional development opportunity focused on adaptable instructional strategies to develop students' deep thinking skills.
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Why I Decided to Attend
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Using What I Learned Tomorrow
What You Should Expect
Unique Opportunities to Dive into the Common Core
- Each Discovery Education Common Core Academy includes two days of professional development for $300 per registrant
- One seat FREE with three registrations
- Special group offer – register 15 educators for $4,500 and receive a free day of facilitation in your district to create a customized implementation plan (To sign up for a group, please email us directly at Karen_Beerer@discovery.com)
About the Academy Designer
Karen Beerer, Ed.D. has 28 years of experience in public education as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, principal, and supervisor of curriculum and professional development. She has spent the last 8 years as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Boyertown, PA. She received her Ed.D. from Lehigh University where she studied Curriculum and Instruction. Her doctorate entitled, “The Effects of Study Groups on Teachers’ Transfer of Inquiry Instruction Training to Elementary School Science Achievement” resulted in several publications. Dr. Beerer has a passion for professional development, specifically, helping educators utilize research-based practices in instruction to help all students achieve.
Need to Ask Karen a Question?
email: Karen_Beerer@discovery.com
phone: 240-893-5162
phone: 240-485-7753
phone: 240-893-5162
Director of Professional Development - Common Core
Johnna Weller, Ed.D.
has over 20 years of experience in education as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, reading specialist, literacy coach, and supervisor of curriculum and instruction. Under her leadership, gains in student achievement earned national recognition. Most recently, she served as the Assistant to the Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. She also teaches graduate courses and has been a consultant in several school districts. Additionally, she participates on various state and national committees related to the Common Core Standards. Dr. Weller enthusiastically believes in empowering educators to impact learning for all students.
has over 20 years of experience in education as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, reading specialist, literacy coach, and supervisor of curriculum and instruction. Under her leadership, gains in student achievement earned national recognition. Most recently, she served as the Assistant to the Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. She also teaches graduate courses and has been a consultant in several school districts. Additionally, she participates on various state and national committees related to the Common Core Standards. Dr. Weller enthusiastically believes in empowering educators to impact learning for all students.
Need to Ask Dr. Weller a Question?
email: Johnna_Weller@discovery.comphone: 240-485-7753
