"All Arkansas students deserve an education that prepares them for college and careers. Access to a college and career ready education shouldn't be determined by a student's ZIP code. That's where Common Core comes in."
— Arkansas Education Commissioner
Dr. Tom W. Kimbrell
Common Core Arkansas
Welcome to the Arkansas Department of Education Common Core Home Page. The strategic plan, videos, documents, and resources will be updated as needed. Please note the posting/revision date for the most current information.
Upcoming Events
LIVE EVENT: Diane Sweeney presents Student Centered Coaching
Diane Sweeney, author of Student Centered Coaching, will be in Arkansas on June 19, 20, and 21, 2012. Please register to attend a session. These sessions will not be available on live streaming or video.
Registration information (.pdf)
June 19, 20, and 21, 2012
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Common Core State Standards Mathematics 4
Linda Griffith and other Arkansas colleagues examine mathematics progressions and trajectories.
May 16, 2012
Institute 4 - Learning Progressions in ELA and Math
The Arkansas Department of Education will present Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Institute #4. This institute will focus on the learning progressions within the CCSS for Math and ELA. Participants may submit questions for the afternoon Q and A.
May 10, 2012
English Language Arts 2 - Close Reading of Complex Text
Carol Massey and other Arkansas Colleagues will examine close reading of complex texts and the overarching role it plays in the Common Core State Standards.
April 30, 2012
