Achieve and the U.S. Education Delivery Institute have developed a practical Common Core Implementation Workbook for all states in the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC).

The workbook uses a proven performance management methodology known as “delivery” to lay out clear action steps for states and districts. It provides relevant information, case stories of good practice, key questions and hands-on exercises for leadership teams to complete together. Regardless of your state's timeline, the workbook offers state and district leaders the means to plan for the CCSS and then drive successful implementation.

This material is a collection of modules developed for a specific course, Human Relations in a Multicultural Society. The modules are being updated, so check back occasionally to see the new materials. Experiential learning strategies embedded in the modules may be useful for other groups, too.The modules are designed so learners can practice self-awareness and skills that are essential for living and working in a democratic and socially just society. Content, reflection, experiences, and discussion address issues of oppression and social justice related to race/ethnicity, gender, age, class, religion, disability, physical appearance, sexual orientation and nationality. Learners will come to understand groups that have been historically been excluded from the western power and decision-making. Participants will examine mainstream and alternative viewpoints for values, validity, and outcomes, in order to grow their investigative and critical thinking skills.These modules are based on teaching with Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society (11th edition; 2021) by Donna M. Gollnick and Philip C. Chinn available from Pearson Publishing, Hoboken, NJ. Pearson has a test bank, instructor's manual, powerpoint presentations, and many online resources in MyLab.

Learn how to increase engagement and retention in your classroom. Edutopia's professional development PBL teaching module is designed for either a two- to three-hour class or session or a one- to two-day workshop, and is divided into two parts.Part one, Guided Process, designed to give participants a brief introduction to PBL, answers the questions "What is PBL about?" "Why is PBL important?" and "How does PBL work?" The Guided Process also includes the Teaching About PBL section as well as a PowerPoint presentation (including presenter notes), which can be shown directly from the Web site or can be downloaded for use as a stand-alone slide show.Part two, Group Participation, assigns readings and activities for experiential PBL. Ideally, the tasks will be accomplished using group collaboration and with the use of technology.