Tools

These link to tools that can help SEAs and LEAs begin planning for high quality implementation of the Common Core State Standards
 * To begin planning for implementation **

LPA Blueprint –

//Localizing the Common Core article:// Outlines a process and next steps for implementation []

On the Road to Implementation: Achieve []

Achieve Implementation Guide:

ACT alignment to Common Core - []

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“ACT has been measuring the mathematics, reading, and writing skills included in the Common Core State Standards for many years. Through our work with the [|College Readiness Standards]™, [|College Readiness Benchmarks], and the [|National Curriculum Survey], we know what skills are needed to be college ready. The Common Core standards are very much aligned with our data,” said Sherri Miller, assistant vice president, Educational Planning and Assessment Systems, ACT Education Division.

A First Look At College Ready - [] This report summarizes an analysis of how students who took the ACT in 2010 would do with the CCSS. It also shares recommendations for next steps.