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California Content Standards

Public information and resources related to Common Core State Standards. What are Common Core Standards?

Educational standards describe what students should know and be able to do in each subject in each grade. In California, the State Board of Education decides on the standards for all students, from kindergarten through high school. The California Department of Education helps schools make sure that all students are meeting the standards.

Since 2010, 45 states have adopted the same standards for English and math. These standards are called the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Having the same standards helps all students get a good education, even if they change schools or move to a different state. Teachers, parents, and education experts designed the CCSS to prepare students for success in college and the workplace.

CALIFORNIA COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS

  • The adoption of the CCSS in California in 2010 was an outcome of an extensive review process. Review the significant events that led to California's adoption of the CCSS.

  • Read what students should know and be able to do at each grade level in English language arts/literacy and mathematics.

  • Read more about the standards and what they mean for administrators, teachers, parents/guardians and students, higher education, and community partners.

  • Web accessible version of CCSS Resources for Parents and Guardians(DOC) 

    These resources have been compiled for parents and guardians interested in learning more about the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and how to support their child's attainment of these standards. 
     

    What are the Common Core Standards? 
    Parent/Guardian Overview Brochures (Jan-2016)
    These brochures explain the CCSS to pa​rents/guardians, providing insights into what students will learn and highlighting progression through the grade levels. Spanish versions are available on the Sacramento County Office of Education Web site

    • English Language Arts/Literacy: Grades K–2. (PDF), 3–5. (PDF), 6–8 (PDF), 9–12. (PDF)
    • Mathematics: Grades K–2. (PDF), 3–5. (PDF), 6–8  or tab. (PDF), 9–12 
       

    Informational Flyers 

    • Informational flyers providing overviews and highlights of the CCSS, available in multiple languages.


    K–8 California's Common Core Standards Parent Handbook
    This handbook, created by the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) in consultation with the California State Parent Teacher Association (PTA), gives parents an introduction to California's CCSS and a summary of what students are expected to learn as they advance from kindergarten through grade eight. This document has been translated into 17 languages. The handbook and translations may be found on the CCSESA Common Core Standards Communication Tools Web page, under the General Overview Materials section.

    California PTA Parent Resources Web Page 

    • The California State PTA has made available many resources for parents to learn more about the CCSS and support their child's achievement of the standards. Resources include informational fliers, frequently asked questions, grade level parents' guides, links to additional resources, and articles of interest. The fliers and parents' guides are available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. 
       

    “What’s Cooking With the Common Core in California?”

    • The FrameWorks Institute, in collaboration with the Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation, presents this video introduction to the CCSS in California.
       

    Council of Great City Schools Parent Roadmaps

    • The Council of Great City Schools has developed parent roadmaps for understanding the English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics CCSS in kindergarten through eighth grade. For each grade and subject, the roadmaps explain to parents what children will be learning and how parents can support learning outside of the classroom.
       

    Achieve the Core Common Core Resources for Parents and Community Members

    • This Web page contains resources compiled for parents and guardians introducing the CCSS including information about the standards; guides, roadmaps, and videos for parents; and teacher and business support for the CCSS.
       

    Common Core Resources for Special Education 

    • CCSS resources and guidelines for the special education community.
       

    California Department of Education CCSS Resources Web page 
    Information and resources about the academic content standards for mathematics and ELA adopted by the State Board of Education on August 2, 2010.

    • Join the CFIR Updates listserv to receive information and updates regarding the implementation of the California Content Standards. Send a "blank" message tojoin-CFIRupdates@mlist.cde.ca.gov.
    • If you would like further information regarding the CCSS, please contact the Common Core Systems Implementation Office by phone at 916-319-0881 or by e-mail at commoncoreteam@cde.ca.gov.

    Questions: Common Core Team | commoncoreteam@cde.ca.gov | 916-319-0881
    Last Reviewed: Wednesday, August 4, 2021