Deconstructing the Essential Standard

Agenda

Time	Focus
0–5 min	Revisit the selected essential standard.
5–15 min	Identify key concepts, skills, vocabulary, and rigor.
15–35 min	Break the standard into learning targets.
35–43 min	Draft student-friendly “I can” statements.
43–45 min	Decide which learning targets are most important to assess.

Why This Meeting Matters

Teams often think they agree on a standard until they start defining what proficiency actually looks like. This meeting creates shared clarity.