STRATEGIC PLAN

Common Core Summer 2013 Training Summary

Released:

Updated Feb. 8, 2013

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This document outlines new information regarding TNCore summer trainings

– Overview

– Training school team and district allocations

– Registration process

– FAQs

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Section 1: Overview

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• Final school and district allocations for each

training now specified

• Site information available for each training

• Registration process details outlined, including

registration support

TNCore released final registration information on Feb. 5

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Registration will open on

Monday, Feb. 11 at 8 a.m. CST

at www.tncore.org/register

Registration will close on

Friday, May 24 at 5 p.m. CST

Registration dates have been announced

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Common Core training will be offered in math and ELA/Literacy during Summer 2013

Subject & Grade Band Number of

Days Dates

K-8 Math 2 June 18-19; June 20-21 June 25-26; June 27-28

9-12 Math 4 June 18-21; June 25-28

K-3 Reading 4-5 ELA

3 July 9-11; July 16-18;

July 23-25

6-12 ELA 6-12 Literacy

3 July 9-11; July 16-18;

July 23-25

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The 6-12 ELA/Literacy training is divided into ELA, and Literacy for Science, Social Studies and CTE

6-12 ELA/Literacy Training is structured to match the design of the Standards. All attendees must register

for ELA or one of the three literacy areas.

English Language

Arts Training

Literacy for

Science

Literacy for Social Studies

Literacy for CTE

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Participants will work in their registered subject and grade-level or

grade-band across the full training experience

Math

K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

Reading

K,1,2,3

English Language Arts

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

9-10 Grade

11-12 Grade

Literacy

6-8 Science 9-12 Science

6-8 SS 9-12 SS

6-12 CTE

All attendees must be registered for a single subject and grade-level or grade-band

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Section 2: Training School Team and

District Allocations

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Schools teams are restricted to a specific number of seats at each training

Subject & Grade Band

School Team Allocation Typical School Team

K-8 Math 1 teacher per grade level + 1 Special

Education representative 7 per elementary school

4 per middle school

9-12 Math 1 teacher per grade level + 1 Special

Education representative 5 per high school

K-3 Reading 4-5 ELA

1 teacher per grade level + 1 Special Education/ELL + 1 coach/interventionist + 1

other 9 per elementary school

6-12 ELA 6-12 Literacy

3 English + 2 Science + 2 Social Studies + 2 CTE + 1 Special Education/ELL + Library

Media Specialist + 1 other

10 per middle school 12 per high school

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The school team allocations outline availability across the

state and do not guarantee space at a specific site, in a

specific grade level, or during a specific date. We

encourage all districts and schools to register early.

Schools teams are not guaranteed specific sites or dates

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Each school must calculate number of seats based on the grades represented at the school

For example, consider a 6-8 grade middle school

Training School Team Allocation Example School Team

K-8 Math 1 teacher per grade level + 1 SPED Representative

6th Grade Math Teacher 7th Grade Math Teacher 8th Grade Math Teacher

+ Special Education Teacher 4 Total Attendees

6-12 ELA/Literacy

3 English + 2 Science + 2 Social Studies + 2 CTE + 1 SPED/ELL + Library Media Specialist + 1 Other

3 ELA Teachers 2 Science Teachers

2 Social Studies Teachers 1 Special Education Teacher

1 Library Media Specialist + 1 Literacy Coach

10 Total Attendees

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Next, each school must determine the content and grade distribution of the attendees

For example, consider a 6-8 grade middle school

Training School Team Allocation

Example School Team Grade/Subject for Each Attendee

K-8 Math

1 teacher per grade level + 1 SPED Representative

6th Grade Math Teacher 7th Grade Math Teacher 8th Grade Math Teacher

+ Special Education Teacher 4 Total Attendees

6th Grade Math 7th Grade Math 8th Grade Math 7th Grade Math

6-12 ELA/ Literacy

3 English + 2 Science + 2 Social Studies + 2 CTE + 1 SPED/ELL + Library Media Specialist + 1 Other

3 ELA Teachers 2 Science Teachers

2 Social Studies Teachers 1 Special Education Teacher

1 Library Media Specialist + 1 Literacy Coach

10 Total Attendees

6th ELA; 7th ELA; 8th ELA Both 6-8 Science

Both in 6-8 Social Studies 7th Grade ELA 8th Grade ELA 6th Grade ELA

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In ELA/Literacy training, school teams must include representation from the literacy areas

• Of the 10 typical middle school allocations, a maximum of 6 seats

are allotted for ELA participants. At least 4 participants must register

in literacy areas (Science, Social Studies, CTE).

• Of the 12 typical high school allocations, a maximum of 6 seats

are allotted for ELA participants. At least 6 participants must

register in literacy areas (Science, Social Studies, CTE).

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In addition to school team allocations, district staff are also allocated seats at each training

District Size Seats Available

Fewer than 5,000 Students 5 representatives

5,000-15,000 Students Up to 10 Representatives

More than 15,000 Students Up to 20 Representatives

• For example, a district serving 10,000 students may send up to 10

representatives to each of the four training areas:

• “District staff” may include supervisors, central office staff, and coaches

who serve multiple schools

• School-based staff should be calculated in the school team allocation

K-8 Math 9-12 Math K-3 Reading 4-5 ELA

6-12 ELA/Literacy

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Section 3: Registration Process

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Registration will be hosted online from www.tncore.org/register

• Registration will open on Monday, Feb. 11 at 8 a.m. CST

• We are using the same online registration system used for the LEAD and

TETC Conferences, as well as other TN Core trainings

• Registration can be completed for a group or for an individual

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Seven steps outline the process for a successful registration

1. Calculate your number of seats

2. Determine the grade level/content distribution for each seat

3. Choose who you want to attend for each seat

4. Determine when you want to attend

5. Determine where you want to attend

6. Determine who will complete registration

7. Register at www.tncore.org/register

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Specific information must be provided for each attendee to complete a registration order

• Training Subject & Grade Level

• Name (First and Last)

• School Name & District Name

• CORE Region (click here to find your CORE Region)

• Title/Position (4th grade teacher, library media specialist, etc.)

• Email Address

• Phone Number

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Changes and substitutions can be made directly to a registration order

• All changes and substitutions must be made by May 24

• Please see the guide for changes and substitutions on

www.tncore.org/register

• Note: Any user who completes a group registration will be the only

person able to make changes and/or substitutions to the registration

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Registration updates will be provided in order for districts to monitor participation

• Updates will be provided the last week of each month leading up to

the close of registration

End of February Report

End of March Report

End of April Report

May 24: Registration

Closes

• Districts can use the updates to monitor school team and overall

participation

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The TNCore team will monitor registration closely across all sites

• There will not be any waitlists for summer training sites

• An update about available space at all sites will be posted on May 6

(www.tncore.org) for a final registration push

• If significant capacity is available at some sites, the TNCore team will

announce an additional allocation per school team in the May 6

update

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• Districts may opt to select one registration coordinator to receive

the monthly updates by completing this form by Feb. 20. If no one is

selected, the updates will be sent to the Director of Schools

• District and school information must be entered in a consistent

manner. Consistent data entry will assist greatly in navigating the

updates sent to your district

Two actions will help ensure timely and accurate delivery of registration updates

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The TNCore team is dedicated to supporting districts and schools in the registration process

• All training information is centrally located at

www.tncore.org/register

• For questions regarding training, email tncore.questions@tn.gov

(24-hour response time)

• For questions regarding registration, call our registration support

team at (615) 532-6243

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Section 4: FAQs

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FAQs

Q: Will the 3-8 math training be a repeat of last summer’s training?

No, the Summer 2013 content will build on the content from last summer’s training. Since the content will reinforce the work from last summer, the training is open to both those who attended last summer and those who did not attend.

Q: Should administrators attend?

Administrators are not required to attend summer training with their staff. If attending, administrators should be thoughtful about attending the content area that is the highest priority for their building.

Note that there will not be an administrator track this summer; all administrators would attend with a single content and grade level area throughout the training.

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FAQs

Q: Can I register a group?

Yes, a single user can register a group. The individual who initiates the

registration will then be the only user able to log in and make modifications.

This user will also be able to see the registration for the full group.

Q: Can I modify the initial registration?

Yes, modifications can be made through the online registration system until

May 24. Detailed instructions for making modifications are available on

www.tncore.org/register. Please remember that group registrations can only

be modified by the individual who completes the group registration.

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FAQs

Q: Should schools assign a single registration coordinator?

Assigning one individual to coordinate training registration at each school is

suggested as a best practice. TN Core will not collect the information of

school coordinators, but districts may wish to do so in order to share the

monthly district reports.

Q: Can school teams receive registration updates?

Monthly updates will only be sent by district; however, the TNCore team is

happy to assist individuals or groups seeking information about their

registration. Please contact us at tncore.questions@tn.gov.

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FAQs

Q: Can I track registration for my district?

Individuals who register a group are able to view the registration for the

entire group; however, you will not be able to view the registrations of other

groups. The TN Core team will provide updates at the end of each month to

each district. The updates will be sent to the representative you select

through this form. If you would like to discuss additional reporting, please

contact tncore.questions@tn.gov.

Q: Are stipends or travel provided for teachers to attend?

The TDOE is offering the summer training free of charge to districts, but is

unable to cover stipends or travel for attendees. Some districts have chosen

to offer these funds to their teachers.

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FAQs

Q: Will our district receive a list of who attended training for our records?

Yes, the TNCore team will process sign-in sheets from the summer trainings to have a complete record of attendance available for districts by early Fall. Please emphasize the importance of signing-in to your teachers so that our records will accurately reflect their attendance. Certificates of completion will only be given to those who attend the entire training.

Q: How do math or literacy coaches fit in to school team allocations?

Coaches and interventionists are welcomed to attend summer training.

School teams may use their “interventionist” seat or a grade-level

representative space for a coach. If a coach serves multiple schools, the

district may wish to use district allocation for the coach’s attendance.

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FAQs

Q: Can our school team attend during different weeks?

There is not an explicit school team time component to this summer’s

training, but there is certainly power in school teams attending together. It is

recommended that school teams attend together but allowable to attend

across different weeks.

Q: Can I attend training outside my CORE region?

Yes – you are able to attend the training site that is most convenient for you,

even if the site is in a different region.

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FAQs

Q: I can only attend part of the training. Can I still earn credit?

No. Certificates of completion will only be issued to participants who

complete the entire training program. Sign-in is required in the morning and

afternoon of each training day.

Q: What are the hours of each training day?

Specific agendas will be provided at least one month in advance of all training

programs. Agendas will be available on www.tncore.org and emailed directly

to participants. Training days will begin no earlier than 8 a.m. and conclude

no later than 4:30 p.m.

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FAQs

Q: Do school team allocations depend on the structure of my school

(i.e. 5-8 v. 6-8 middle school)?

All training offerings are specific to a subject and grade-level or grade-band to

match the structure of the Common Core State Standards. School teams

should calculate their number of seats based on their school structure.

Q: Are fourth and fifth grade teachers attending reading or English

language arts training?

Fourth and fifth grade teachers will attend English language arts training,

while Kindergarten to third grade teachers will experience a training focused

on reading. Both trainings are during the same dates and hosted at the same

sites, and both trainings will follow the same schedule.