The Common Core Fellowship establishes a team of Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) experts in each network to develop a robust set of resources aligned to the CCLS for use across the DOE. Fellows are trained to examine the quality and alignment of instructional materials to the CCLS; review curriculum materials; provide feedback to various audiences, including schools across networks; and support the development of more CCLS-aligned resources for the Common Core Library.
Common Core Fellows Will:
- Receive in-depth professional development including norming standards, rubrics, student work analysis, and other curriculum artifacts
- Review teacher-created and vendor-created instructional resources
- Edit/refine resources for CCLS alignment as well as New York State Content Standards alignment
- Annotate instructional materials for further work and adaptation by the author(s)
- Identify and create instructional materials for posting on the Common Core Library
Skills to Enter Program or Role:
- Instructional expertise
- Content expertise
- Curriculum development experience
Skills Gained in the Program:
- Expertise in the CCLS and in examining the alignment of teacher and student work to the CCLS
- Expertise using the DOE’s alignment protocols and instructional materials review rubric
- Deeper expertise of curriculum development
- Expertise to provide effective feedback on instructional materials
- Experience leading a teacher team in creating and implementing CCLS-aligned units of study, including the annotation of student work
Key Dates:
Additional information regarding the application process will be made available in February 2013. Cohort launches in Fall 2013.
Contact:
Academic Evaluation Team - CommonCoreFellows@schools.nyc.gov
Program Website:
The Common Core Library