Understanding the CAASPP Individual Student Score Reports
Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
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Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
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California Department of Education (CDE) - CCSS Website
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.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 standards to prepare students for success in college and the workplace. This link will direct you to the California Department of Education (CDE) Common Core State Standards Website
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Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium is a multistate consortium working collaboratively to develop a student assessment system aligned with a common core of academic content standards for English language arts/literacy and mathematics. As a Smarter Balanced governing state, California is a decision-making member. Smarter Balanced assessments are designed to measure student progress toward college and career readiness. -
Common Core State 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. The standards are designed to reflect the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. A common set of learning goals helps teachers and parents ensure students are challenged and making appropriate progress. This handbook is prepared by the Sacramento County Office of Education. -
Helping your student at home: Instructional Shift Ideas for Parents
There are six instructional shifts needed to effectively implement the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in ELA/Literacy and the six shifts to implement them in Math. A critical component of a student’s success in school is dependent on what and how they learn at home. This practical guide provides steps that parents can take to improve their child’s learning of the Common Core. -
Smarter Balanced Assessment: Fact Sheet for Parents
More than 40 states are implementing the Common Core State Standards, which provide consistent learning goals for students regardless of their background or where they live. These standards are designed to make sure that all students graduate from high school with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college and career.To help students meet these goals, Smarter Balanced is working with educators and parents to develop assessments that will replace current state assessments in English language arts/literacy and mathematics in the 2014-15 school year. The Smarter Balanced assessment system will provide teachers with new tools to monitor student progress and resources to meet each student’s unique needs.
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Smarter Balanced Assessment Fact Sheet for Business Leaders
Smarter Balanced is a state-led consortium creating next-generation student assessments that will be available by the 2014-15 school year. With nearly two-thirds of all jobs requiring at least some postsecondary education, Smarter Balanced is working with the business community to ensure students graduate high school with prepared for college and the jobs of tomorrow. -
Overview Pamphlets from CDE
These pamphlets are produced by the California Department of Education and provide to give Administrators, Teachers, and Business and Community Leaders a basic overview of the Common Core State Standards.
