Georgia has joined 44 other states, the District of Columbia (D.C.), and 2 territories, along with the Department of Defense Education Activity, in formally adopting a set of core standards for kindergarten through high school in English language arts, mathematics, and grades 6-12 literacy in science, history/social studies, and technical subjects. The Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS) provide a consistent framework to prepare students for success in college and/or the 21st century workplace. These standards represent a common sense next step from the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS).
What do Common Core Georgia Performance Standards mean for Georgia?
In school year 2012-2013, the CCGPS English Language Arts will be implemented in kindergarten through grade 12, the CCGPS Literacy in science, history/social studies, and technical subjects will be implemented in grades 6 - 12, and the CCGPS Mathematics will be implemented in kindergarten through grade 9.
The CCGPS for English language arts, mathematics, and literacy in science, history/social studies, and technical subjects will ensure that all Georgia students have an equal access and opportunity to master the skills and knowledge needed for success beyond high school. Effective implementation of the CCGPS requires support on multiple fronts, including strengthening teacher content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and contextualized tasks for students that effectively engage 21st Century learners. The standards create a foundation to work collaboratively across states and districts, pooling resources and expertise, to create curricular tools, professional development, common assessments, and other instructional materials.
CCGPS Presentations
GAESP Conference: Math Prezi - April 30, 2013
CCGPS Implementation Update: Focus on Universal Design for Learning - March 19, 2013
CCGPS Implementation Update: Focus on Struggling Learners - February 26, 2013
CCGPS Implementation Update: Focus on English Learners - January 29, 2013
CCGPS Implementation Update: Focus on CCGPS Assessment - November 27, 2012
GASSP Conference: MS Mathematics Powerpoint-November 5, 2012
GAESP Conference Powerpoint - November 4, 2012 GaDOE Curriculum Director Conference Powerpoint - September 26, 2012
GaDOE Curriculum Director Conference Handouts - September 26, 2012
District Mathematics Supervisor Update - August 28, 2012
GAEL Conference Powerpoint - July 9, 2012
Professional Learning Webinars
CCGPS English/Language Arts Mathematics Professional Learning WEBINARS and recordings of archived WEBINARS may be accessed at GeorgiaStandards.org. See ELA CCGPS, Mathematics CCGPS, and Literacy CCGPS landing pages for webinars.
Professional Learning Georgia Public Broadcasts
Each of the CCGPS two-hour professional learning grade level/course overviews is available for archived viewing at the original broadcast link http://www.gpb.org/education/common-core and includes closed captioning. You can also choose to access the GPB links, along with resource packets, and presentation slides from the GeorgiaStandards.org Common Core GPS Professional Learning Session landing page.
CCGPS in the Content Areas
For CCGPS Mathematics information, visit the Mathematics Program webpage.
For CCGPS ELA and Literacy information, visit the English Language Arts Program webpage.
Suggested Websites for CCGPS information include: