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The evolving Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) pose real challenges for content publishers and technology providers. Academic Benchmarks seeks to help you turn these challenges into opportunities by providing clients a smarter path to Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards through our Common Standards Initiative.
The Academic Benchmarks Common Standards Initiative offers you:
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Valuable knowledge on the composition and implementation of the standards,
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Enhancements to AB AlignED to more effectively manage and work with the standards,
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Updated standards data elements within the AB Standards Collection, and
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Greater flexibility in data delivery options for optimized client system integration.
The Common Standards Initiative and the elements listed above help you navigate the common standards as states continue to alter the Common Core and NGSS,and provide you maximum adaptability throughout the process. For more information, please go to a Detailed Description of New Features.
Summary of New Features
- State Versions of the Original CCSS - Remove the burden from your end users to know whether their state has modified the Common Core via more intuitive access to the standards they need.
- State CCSS to Original CCSS References - Simplify content management and reporting through improved tracking of similarities and differences across state Common Core documents.
- CCSS Anchor Standards Option - Support your clients' unique preferences by offering two options: Common Core without grade-level Anchor Standards or with grade-level Anchor Standards.
- NGSS Standards and Alignment Services - Ensure your ability to quickly and cost effectively support the emerging NGSS by engaging our Client Services team of Science content experts. Our team is actively discussing the standards with those involved in the development and implementation of the NGSS.
- Standards Delivery Configuration - Reduce the time you spend handling standards by using newly streamlined account configuration feature so that you access the content you want, when you want it.
- "Virtual Standards" in Alignment Tool - Reduce redundant data clutter created by state CCSS versions, consolidate Common Core standards duplicated across states, and increase your alignment efficiency using a single "virtual standard" in AB AlignED.
- CCSS Alignment Copying - Protect your investment in previous Common Core or state CCSS alignments in a one-step process to reflect appropriate alignment coverage of your assets.
- Alignment Planning Reports - Gain greater visibility into the new documents that have been added to your license and the revisions that have been made to existing documents.
The Academic Benchmarks Common Standards Initiative will continue to support your company in its pursuit to effectively meet your customers' needs. For updated news and information on the Common Standards Initiative, please refer to the Common Corner area of our website, or via our Twitter feeds: @AcadBenchmarks and @CommonCorner.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at commonstandards@academicbenchmarks.com.
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