Common Core Additional Resources

This brochure discusses the AFT position on the Common Core State Standards, how the AFT plans to support the implementation of the standards, and recommended resources.

Remarks of Randi Weingarten, March 30, 2013

May 19, 2011

This AFT tool, developed with strong input from teachers, is intended to assist those who serve on state or local curriculum framework committees and on local textbook adoption committees by providing guidance to drive the development of curricula and instructional resources that facilitate real and significant improvements in teaching and learning. It is important that the people who use this tool be familiar with the Common Core standards before they begin to examine materials or to develop curriculum or curriculum frameworks.

This AFT tool, developed with strong input from teachers, is intended to assist those who serve on state or local curriculum framework committees and on local textbook adoption committees by providing guidance to drive the development of curricula and instructional resources that facilitate real and significant improvements in teaching and learning. It is important that the people who use this tool be familiar with the Common Core standards before they begin to examine materials or to develop curriculum or curriculum frameworks.

This AFT resource is intended to serve as a tool that will assist leaders and advocates in their implementation efforts by providing guidance that can drive the development of a high-quality implementation plan. This tool can help determine whether the district’s current implementation efforts address critical components of a high-quality implementation plan, whether critical components of implementation are missing, and whether implementation efforts support goals that are aligned with current reform efforts in the district or state.