The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are a set of shared K-12 learning expectations for students in English-language arts and mathematics. The standards are the result of a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governor’s Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). The CCSS for grades K-12 were developed in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders including content experts, state education leaders, teachers, school administrators, and parents. The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn in K-12 math and English language arts. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. The CCSS supports the college and career ready expectations of Oregon’s new graduation requirements.

Here are a variety of resources to help you familiarize yourself with the new Common Core State Standard.

• Smarter Balanced Common Assessment FAQ

• Videos

• Historical/Background Information

• Message for Administrators

• Fact Sheet (PDF)

• Assessment in Transition

• Timelines

• Administrator CCSS Toolkit

• Message for Educators (PDF)

• Standards for ELA & Literacy

• Standards for Math

• Transition Timeline (PDF)

• Message for Parents (PDF)

• ELA & Literacy Standards Summary (PDF)

• Math Standards Summary (PDF)

• Parent Guides

• Parent/Student CCSS Toolkit

• Message for Students (PDF)

• ELA & Literacy Standards Summary (PDF)

• Math Standards Summary (PDF)

• Student/Parent CCSS Toolkit

• CCSS Free Apps

• Message for School Boards (PDF)

• Fact Sheet (PDF)

• Timelines

• Message for Business & Community (PDF)

• Fact Sheet (PDF)

• Business Supporters of CCSS (PDF)

Common Core State Standards Initiative- Across the Country