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CCSS FAQs

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Background

  1. What are academic content standards?
  2. How were the Common Core State Standards developed?
  3. What was California's adoption process?
  4. When did the new standards take effect?
  5. How will the State ensure full and equal implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in every district?

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Professional Learning

  1. Where can I find professional learning resources to support the transition to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)?
  2. Where can I find Common Core State Standards (CCSS) resources for teachers of English learners?

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Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Materials

  1. When will new curriculum frameworks in mathematics and English language arts/English language development (ELA/ELD) be published?
  2. When will new instructional materials reflecting the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) be adopted?
  3. How much time will school districts have to buy the new instructional materials?
  4. How do the new standards affect the instructional materials sufficiency requirement?
  5. Can districts supplement their existing materials rather than adopting new programs aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)?
  6. What if an LEA did not adopt the 2007 mathematics or 2008 reading/language arts instructional materials? Can they bridge their materials to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)?
  7. Where can I learn more about instructional materials?

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Assessment

  1. Will there be new Common Core State Standards-aligned assessments?

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Resources

  1. What resources are available to support local implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)?
  2. What funding is available to support local implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)?

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Career and College Readiness

  1. How will the CCSS affect institutions of higher education? Will there be an alignment of admission/graduation requirements or placement exams to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)?
  2. How will the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) be integrated into Career Technical Education curriculum?

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Technology

  1. What technology do districts need to implement the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)?

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Questions:   Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division | cfird@cde.ca.gov | 916-319-0881
Last Reviewed: Tuesday, August 27, 2024