Information on the Common Core

THANK YOU to all who shared the following information!

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What is the Common Core?
Common Core proponents offer upbeat descriptions of utopian educational goals along with detailed practical lists of what students should know and be able to do in grades K–12 in mathematics and English language arts. But those goals and standards are just two facets of the conglomeration of federal funding, preschool–workforce invasive student tracking, and one-size-fits-all computer-based learning that has become the Common Core.

We’ve taken a closer look at how the Common Core got started, who’s behind it, and what it will mean to homeschoolers:
FAQs: Everything you need to know about the Common Core at a glance! >>
Timeline: Where did the Common Core come from? >>
Glossary: Who are the major players & what do those abbreviations mean? >>
Analysis: For those who want more—our in-depth research behind the FAQs. >>
Get involved: How you can make a difference! >>
Recommended resources: For those who would like even more information. >>
What is the status of Common Core in my state?

(above taken from:  http://www.hslda.org/commoncore/ )

 

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I homeschool so common core shouldn’t have any impact on me or my family, right?  Wrong! We don’t know what the future holds as the Federal Government has given states incentives to join the the “Race to the Top” the 3.45 Billion dollar –part of the stimulus package.
http://ultimateradioshow.com/commoncore/

Professor Woodrow Wilson with moderator Felice Gerwitz answer YOUR questions in this segment about common core! This show focuses on things you can do as well as understanding the Constitution, our rights, and the impact to homeschoolers.
http://ultimateradioshow.com/common-core-2/

 

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Currently all but 5 states are complying including California.    

HSLDA has put together a short 39 minute video providing a summary of the Common Core

watch  THE TRAILER  and like us  ON FACEBOOK.

Home School Legal Defense Association • P.O. Box 3000 • Purcellville, Virginia 20134-9000 Phone: (540) 338-5600 • Fax: (540) 338-2733 • Email: info@hslda.org Web: http://www.hslda.org

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California Common Core Data Opt-Out Form: http://www.pacificjustice.org/california-common-core-data-opt-out-form.html

If you are a part of a State Charter School and have reservations about your children taking the new Common Core test please know you have the right to waiver the test. 

 THE  OPT - OUT   FORM  MUST   BE   SUBMITTED   EVERY   YEAR  -   applies  to  Public School  K-12 Only

Smarter   Balanced   Assessment   System  -  latest   information   about   new   generation  of   English-language   arts   and  mathematics  assessment :      http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/index.asp

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Play video Concerned Parents Of Conejo Valley event educates California parents on their legal rights under California statutes to opt out of school administered privacy snooping surveys, state and federal… 01:56:05 Added on 12/24/13

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SCOPE will be having a workshop at the SCOPE/CHEA Conference about the specifics of Common Core and how this will affect  homeschoolers. 

SCOPE & CHEA 26^th Annual Homeschool 

Conference & Curriculum Fair

Held at Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church 

11427 Fair Oaks Blvd; Fair Oaks, CA 95628

June 6 & 7, 2014

Nathan Pierce:  "Legal-Legislative Update"

Fresh from the Battle Front, this workshop will update you on major current legislative battles to protect our private home education, and parental rights and freedoms!  You will learn how vigilance is maintained against the many threats against our precious freedoms and hear how God has been working “behind the lines” through FPM this year to build relationships with legislators and staff inside the Capitol.  As time permits, the perspective will broaden to an even larger battlefront to the underlying worldviews and trends of our culture’s war against the God-ordained family

David Sachs:   "Common Core: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly"

This mini-lecture provides a basic socio-political, educational, and Christian view of the federal Common Core standards. General information on the Common Core adoption and implementation process; including dispelling myths of what the Common Core is and what it is not is highlighted. Implications for the independent charter homeschool and private homeschool programs are strongly represented.

Pre-registration Prices:                    Pre-Registration deadline is 5/23/2014             

Registration	SCOPE Subscriber/CHEA Member	Non - SCOPE Subscriber/CHEA Member
Pre-registration	$ 25 each	$ 35
At the Door	$ 35 each	$ 45 each

Spouse attends FREE / Additional family members $5 each (children under 12 not allowed on Saturday)
Pre-ordered lunches available (see registration form)

Pre-Registration form (PDF)

for more info:  http://www.scopehome.org/conference.html