Foundations Domain Actionable Steps

The alignment documents are interactive tools that support your knowledge of the new Georgia ELA standards. The alignment document intends to connect "what" you're teaching with the "why" and "how" students will achieve learning objectives. By developing a comprehensive standards alignment, you can confidently navigate the new Georgia ELA standards, ultimately improving student learning outcomes and ensuring they're equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills. 

1. Download and save the GaDOE Foundations Document.

2. Make a copy of your grade-level Foundations Alignment.

3. Closely read the language of each new big idea. Document any questions you have and/or any clarifications you may need to explore.

4. Closely read the language of each new standard. Document any questions you have and/or any clarifications you may need to explore.

5. Closely read the language of each new expectation. Document any questions you have and/or any clarifications you may need to explore.

6. Open the 2015 ELA Georgia Standards of Excellence document linked in the alignment document. 

7. Take your time to analyze each new standard and learning expectation. Closely review the 2015 standards and Teacher Guidance Documents to identify similar standards and language between the new ELA standards and the 2015 standards.  Document any similarities between the two sets of standards and where the standard/expectation is located in the 2015 standards.

8. Consider and discuss how the standards and expectations under each big idea within this domain might look and sound like in the classroom. What might shift in teaching and learning by implementing the big ideas, standards, and expectations in this domain? 

9. Access the K-5 Foundations Alignment Folder. Find your grade level and your district. Upload your completed document in your folder. You may review the documents of other teams, but please do not make any edits to their documents. 

Foundations Domain Virtual Q&A

After working through the module and collaborating with your colleagues, what lingering questions do you have regarding the Foundations domain? Submit your question using THIS form.

Join us for the virtual Q&A sessions using the links below:

• K-5: January 14  (3:15-4:15) Zoom Meeting

6-12 Training for Session 2 focused on Periods and Movements. Join those virtual Q&A Sessions using the links below:

• 6-8: January 16 (3:30-4:30) - Periods and Movements Zoom Meeting

• 9-12: January 20 (3:15-4:15) - Periods and Movements Zoom Meeting