Dear NYC Teacher or Administrator:

Welcome to the Core Knowledge resource site created especially for you!

Core Knowledge implementation is a three-year journey throughout which the Core Knowledge Foundation fully supports interested schools, from the initial embracing of the theory behind Core Knowledge all the way to its complete, institutionalized, embedded implementation.

The specific goals of the site are:

• to post resources and links helpful to you, teachers;
• to facilitate ready and rapid communication among teachers and Core Knowledge staff;
• to provide a venue for feedback for Core Knowledge staff on the materials.

The site is divided into separate grade levels, which are called "courses." Select a course (i.e. grade level) based on which course, or grade, you teach from the "Course Categories" listed beneath this welcome message .

If you are a first-time visitor, you will be asked to create a profile, which is a simple process that takes about 4-5 minutes. To get started, simply click on one of the courses below. A log-in screen will appear. Follow the instructions on the right where it says, "Is this your first time here?"

Because this is a web site and not finished in book form, it will continually evolve and grow as both Core Knowledge continues in its mission and you, teachers and administrators in New York schools, provide criticism and recommendations. We welcome your feedback.

Happy Resource Building!

Katie Hill, Director of K8 Professional Development

• Core Knowledge K–8 Schools in New York City Resource