PHASE II (2008-10)

Anticipated Outcome

• Proposed revisions to preliminary college readiness definitions, based on classroom experience;
• A small but rich set of classroom-tested exemplars that include assignments, unit designs, and new or revised curricula;
• Re-designed and/or new courses and repackaged core content with emphasis on student college readiness;
• Benchmark and end-of-course assessments to help teachers improve the quality, consistency and rigor of courses that sometimes have similar titles but very different content;
• Teaching strategies and student outcomes that promote currency in college readiness teacher preparation with secondary teacher education programs;
• Identification of college readiness best practices to inform pre-service and in-service professional development;
• Evidence of learning experiences that are more engaging to today’s students.