Preparing for Change: A National Perspective on Common Core State Standards Implementation Planning

This study from Education First and the Editorial Projects in Education Inc. (EPE) Research Center examines state implementation plans on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Study findings from a summer 2011 survey of state education officials of 50 states and the District of Columbia show that all CCSS-adopting states but one have developed plans to implement the CCSS. Authors further analyze the implementation plans and report on details including plans for specified areas and professional development.