Here are some helpful links for those of you looking for some clarity in trying to understand the new Common Core State Standards and Teacher Evaluation System. Some of these websites are very comprehensive and will give you a lot of information. Edutopia has links to a lot of helpful videos.

Three-Minute Video Explaining the Common Core State Standards from CGCS Video Maker on Vimeo. Edutopia Resources for understanding the Common Core

CT System for Educator Evaluation and Development (SEED)

State Department of Education Common Core State Standards Page

News:

CT Mirror: State to seek flexibility for rollout of teacher evaluations, Common Core, By Jacqueline Rabe

Thomas, Wednesday, July 10, 2013

CT Mirror: One year later, lawmakers’ enthusiasm for education reform fades, By Jacqueline Rabe Thomas, Monday, May 13, 2013

Hartford Courant Collection of School Reform Articles

WNPR: Collected School Reform articles and radio broadcasts

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