Moving Oregon to Action - Common Core State Standards

Over 90 Teachers, Instructional Coaches and Administrators from Central Oregon attended the “Common Core State Standards – Moving Oregon to Action” conference sponsored by High Desert Education Service District and the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) on Friday, November 4, 2011.

Shannon McCaw, Mathematics Consultant provided an overview on the new mathematics standards and how they directly affect teachers and students. Penny Plavala, Literacy Specialist, presented the new standards and highlighted the increased level of rigor required for reading and writing at all grade levels.