In Common Core states educators and administrators are moving forward with the planned 2014-2015 school year implementation, but not without difficulties. This month’s SIIA members-only update includes reports showing progress towards implementation and some setbacks.
This month, some of the biggest news came from States shifting against the CCSS. Both Pennsylvania and Indiana had movements on the legislative front that would either delay or cancel CCSS Implementation. Indiana passed a bill that required a further study of Common Core implementation that will most likely cause an implementation delay. In Pennsylvania legislation was introduced that if passed, would require Pennsylvania to drop out of the common core within 60 days.
While there are offensives against common core in some states, others are moving forward with strong support. North Dakota selected SBAC to conduct tests within the state. In addition to North Dakota’s move forward toward CCSS implementation, other states have signed on to participate in PARCC’s field testing of assessments in 2014. PARCC also announced its pricing structure, which has caused some concern among member states as they evaluate future assessment budgets.
SIIA members may download the latest “What’s New in Common Core?” document and see more details on what happened in July and archives of past months. SIIA members can also review past SIIA webinars on CCSS. Look for more updates by SIIA next month!
Lindsay Harman is Market and Policy Analyst for the SIIA Education Division.