Common Core State Standards
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) were developed through a state-led initiative to establish consistent and clear education standards for English language arts and mathematics that would better prepare students for success in college, career, and the competitive global economy. The California State Board of Education (SBE) adopted the standards on August 2, 2010. Visit the adoption process Web page to learn more about the process.
- California's Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects (PDF; Outside Source)
- California's Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (PDF; Outside Source)
- Common Core State Standards Initiative (Outside Source)
The multi-state initiative released the CCSS on June 2, 2010. The initiative site includes information about the development and research behind the standards, appendices, the states that have adopted the CCSS, and frequently asked questions.- English Language Arts Standards - Appendix A (Outside Source)
Research Supporting Key Elements of the Standards and Glossary of Terms - English Language Arts Standards - Appendix B (Outside Source)
Text Exemplars and Sample Performance Tasks - English Language Arts Standards - Appendix C (Outside Source)
Samples of Student Writing - Mathematics Standards - Appendix A (Outside Source)
Designing High School Mathematics Courses Based on the CCSS
- English Language Arts Standards - Appendix A (Outside Source)
California Department of Education Links
- California State Board of Education
Information, agenda items, and draft plan addressed by the SBE regarding the implementation of the CCSS.
- SMARTER Balanced
Assessment Consortium (SBAC)
Information about the new generation of assessments.
- Supplemental Instructional
Materials Review
Information about the process and timeline for the review of supplemental instructional materials. Publishers of state-adopted programs in mathematics and English language arts have been invited to submit supplemental instructional materials that bridge the gap between existing programs and the CCSS adopted by the SBE.
- 2013 Revision of the Mathematics Framework
Information about the process and timeline for the revision of the Mathematics Framework to align with the CCSS, including recruitment of members to serve on the Mathematics Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee (CFCC) and meeting dates regarding the four focus groups scheduled for February and March 2012.
- 2014 Revision of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework
Information about the revision of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework to align with the CCSS, including recruitment of members to serve on the ELA/ELD Focus Groups scheduled in May and June, 2012.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Listserv
Link to join the CCSS Resources listserv and receive information and updates regarding the implementation of the CCSS.
California Department of Education Resources
- Transitioning to the CCSS in English Language Arts and Mathematics (NEW Dec-2011; PDF; 5MB; 265pp.)
A Look at Kindergarten Through Grade Six in California Public Schools: Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics is a publication that contains grade-level chapters with short descriptive narratives and the content standards for the CCSS in English language arts and mathematics. The publication is excerpted from A Look at Kindergarten Through Grade Six in California Public Schools, an online resource that provides information regarding all curricular content areas. To order a hard-copy of the publication, contact CDE Press Sales Office at 1-800-995-4099 or by e-mail at sales@cde.ca.gov.
- Grade Level Curriculum
A Look at Kindergarten through Grade Six in California Public Schools is a compilation of subject-matter curriculum, including information about the CCSS, organized by individual grade levels. Only available as online documents.
- Informational Handouts
Informational flyers providing overviews and highlights of the CCSS, available in five languages.
- CDE on iTunes U
CDE on iTunes U offers easily accessible high quality professional development for teachers and education administrators, including Webinars and presentations from the state and across the nation about the CCSS.
- Webinars and Presentations
Links to Webinars and PowerPoint presentations presented to a variety of statewide associations and organizations about the CCSS.
