1. Common Core State Standards for English - Language Arts and Math

2. What are the Common Core State Standards? provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn in each grade are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world reflect the knowledge and skills our children will need for success in college and the workplace enable our students to be well positioned to compete in the global economy

3. Who Created the CCSS? States across the country collaborated with teachers, researchers, and leading experts. The CCSS are evidence-based and are informed by other top performing countries.

4. Who Created the CCSS-based Curriculum Maps for D34? WE DID! English/Language Arts Teachers Math Teachers Reading Specialists Resource Teachers Learning Center Directors Instructional Coaches Technology Facilitators Gifted ELA Teachers Administrators

5. New Curriculum Maps Guide the teaching and learning of English/Language Arts standards for: Reading Writing Language Speaking Listening Foundational Skills (Grades K-5) Guide the teaching and learning of math standards for each grade level

6. Where can I find the Common Core Standards? www.corestandards.org

7. How can I support my child at home? National PTA Brochure By grade level Available in English and Spanish Samples of standards and suggestions for support at home