Common Core for Parents
From the California Department of Education
"The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) provide a practical way to prepare children for the challenges of a constantly changing world – by learning step-by-step the real-world skills they need for career and college. Despite the state’s budget problems, California must move forward now so that all children – no matter where they come from or where they live – receive a world-class education that’s consistent from school to school, and graduate ready to contribute to the future of our state and our country.
California is putting these standards to work, using them as the foundation for remodeling our education system. The standards keep the best of what we have, but replace outdated ways of learning with a clear focus on the key knowledge and skills students need, and provide teachers the time to teach them well."
Click here to read entire document from the California Department of Education.
Click here for mathematical resources from the California Department of Education.
Shifts in Learning
Shifts for Students and Parents
(A downloadable presentation from EngageNY that addresses the 12 shifts in learning as a result of the Califorrnia Common Core State Standards)
Parent Resources
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The Ventura County Office of Education has listed numerous resources for parents and educators. Click on the logo above to go the the VCOE Common Core resource page. Click on the links below for more information about the California Common Core State Standards (CCSS). |
 The Guide includes:
Click here to go to the PTA page, then select the grade level guide(s). |
 California Common Core Resources for Parents and Community Members"This section contains resources which have been compiled for parents and community members seeking to learn more about the California Common Core State Standards." (achievethecore.org) Click on the logo above to learn more. |
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 "The purpose of the For Families section of the CMC web site is to assist parents, guardians, and families in supporting student learning in MATHEMATICS. On these pages you will find articles and activities for download that offer practical advice and information for helping pre-school through high school students." Click on the logo above to learn more.
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The California County Superintendents Educational Services Association has developed a California Common Core Standards Parent Handbook. "This handbook gives parents an introduction to California's Common Core Standards and a summary of what students are expected to learn as they advance from kindergarten through grade 8." Click on the logo to go to the CCSESA California Common Core Standards Communication Tools to find the Parent Handbook. |
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 English Language Arts and Literacy(ELA) CCSS ELA Appendix A :Research Supporting Key Elements of the Standards and Glossary of Terms ELA Appendix B: Text Exemplars and Sample Performance Tasks ELA Appendix C: Samples of Student Writing Math CCSS |