An ASCD session on the Common Core State Standards highlighted information from the association's Common Core
Summits in four states — Arkansas, Colorado, North Carolina, and Utah — and shared
implementation recommendations for states, districts, and schools, including adopting technology for teaching and
learning (not only assessments) and listening to educators about their professional development needs.
This white paper summarizes the proceedings of a
summit that was focused on integrating research knowledge on promising approaches into intensive intervention and
implementation to improve academic outcomes for students with disabilities who have severe and persistent
learning need.