Dept. of Education to Teach Common Core Standards in Orlando

The Florida Department of Education will hold an educational seminar in Orlando Friday to help school districts implement Common Core State Standards.

Florida Commissioner of Education Tony Bennett will host theTransitioning to the Common Core Community of Practice meeting that will includepresentations and discussions on curriculum development, best practices and lessons learned and support for educators during the transition, which will be led by staff from six Florida school districts.

The meeting will be held at the J.W. Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes from9:30 a.m. 4 p.m.