Missouri and the Common Core
Missouri has elected to support and implement the Common Core Standards for all public schools in the state. They have renamed these the Missouri Learning Standards. This includes the Common Core for English/Language Arts and Mathematics and the GLEs/CLEs for Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Fine Arts and Health and Physical Education. While there are other content standards being worked on across the nation, they have not yet been adopted by Missouri.
Things to Remember
- Each state is allowed to add up to 15% additional content to the Common Core and still be considered implementing the standards. This means we have to watch what content we use from other states to make sure we are not including content that does not apply to Missouri. Many states use this 15% to add in standards related to specific areas where their state excels already or where they know they are substantially behind and need transitional standards before requiring the full Common Core package.Missouri opted not to add any content at this time.
- Missouri has developed what it describes as Transitional Materials.
Missouri Resources
Missouri Learning Standards
Missouri Learning Standards Brochure
Missouri Timeline for Implementation
Missouri Common Core Video Series
Missouri English Language Arts Transitioning Materials Includes Crosswalk Alignment Analysis, a Webinar Series, CCSS Awareness Session Presentations and Videos, Grade Span Commonalities and Additional Resources
Missouri Mathematics Transitioning Materials Includes Crosswalk Alignment Analysis, a Webinar Series, CCSS Awareness Session Presentations and Videos, Grade Span Commonalities and Additional Resources
Missouri Learning Standards Brochure
Missouri Timeline for Implementation
Missouri Common Core Video Series
Missouri English Language Arts Transitioning Materials Includes Crosswalk Alignment Analysis, a Webinar Series, CCSS Awareness Session Presentations and Videos, Grade Span Commonalities and Additional Resources
Missouri Mathematics Transitioning Materials Includes Crosswalk Alignment Analysis, a Webinar Series, CCSS Awareness Session Presentations and Videos, Grade Span Commonalities and Additional Resources