Welcome to Understanding & Implementing Common Core Standards, an interactive computer-based instruction course designed to give you a deeper understanding of the rationale for and structure of this particular standards-based framework.  In this course you will learn a number of factors that contributed to the overall design of the Common Core Standards as well as practical pedagogical approaches that will support practitioners working toward deeper implementation.  We will reflect on the instructional “shifts” emphasized throughout the Common Core Standards and contextualize the shifts based on the diverse population of students course participants serve. 

Understanding & Implementing Common Core Standards will also provide connections to a variety of instructional considerations that will support implementation regardless of educational context.  Practitioners will be provided opportunities to reflect on current practice and the degree to which they align with the Common Core Standards as well as with colleagues across a wide range of settings implementing these standards.

To register for VESi classes with clock hours through NWESD please follow the directions below.

Step 1:  Select the "Register Now!" button to begin the process of paying the clock hour fee.
 Step 2: Visit the VESi website to pay the $150 courseware fee or call VESi at 1-800-313-6744 between 8:00AM-5:00PM PST, Monday through Friday.
Step 3: Turn all course materials into VESi upon completion. Please note: There is a two week minimum for course completion.
 Step 4: Your clock hours will be accessible through your account on this site after we receive completion confirmation from VESi. You will receive an e-mail from pdEnroller once it is recorded.