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 While many schools have implemented the CCSS at certain grade levels, teachers' training is far from over. With the new academic year underway, many instructors are balancing their daily responsibilities with professional development related to the Common Core. New hours mean more time for training In Oklahoma, officials from the Keys Public Schools have made changes to the Friday class schedule so that school now begins at 9 a.m., rather than 8 a.m., according to the Tahlequah Daily Press. By delaying the day an hour, teachers have an opportunity to participate in professional learning community meetings related to the implementation of the CCSS. Some meetings will require only math teachers to attend, while others will be organized by grade level. Training to continue throughout the school year Teachers from Nevada's Lyon County School District spent three days before the beginning of the new academic year participating in intense training sessions on lesson design, according to the Reno Gazette-Journal. However, these educators' training is far from over, as the three-day session was just one part of a larger plan, which includes the hiring of instructional coaches. "High-quality professional development is something we do want to have continued investment in," Summer Kay, a Lyon County teacher, told the news source. |
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