Standards-in-Action: Mathematics and English Language Arts/Literacy Foundational Units to Fulfill the Instructional Shifts

The foundational-level Standards-in-Action professional development resources provide educators with practical knowledge about the key shifts in mathematics and literacy instruction crucial to preparing students for the real-world demands of college and careers. At the heart of the instructional shifts in mathematics is a careful examination of the critical content and processes that fuel mastery in mathematics, including the coherent progression from level to level and pursuing conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application with equal intensity. At the heart of the instructional shifts in literacy is carefully examining the texts that students read and the questions students should address as they write and speak about them. Sessions are designed to include time for networking and sharing ideas and experiences with others in the field.