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Common Core State Standards

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, a number of states across the nation 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.

The California Department of Education helps schools make sure that all students are meeting the standards. Below you will find information about the standards and the CCSS-related activities taking place in California.


    California Common Core State Standards

    Current Standards

    Search the California Content Standards
    This application contains the 12 California content standards. The application is designed so educators can quickly find, search, and sort relevant standards across disciplines to aid in instructional planning and assessment. This is a web view of our available mobile application, which we encourage you to download. You can find more information about the mobile application on the CA Standards Mobile Application web page.


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    Resources

    • Common Core Search
      Common Core Search is a collection of resources to support implementation of the CCSS. Resources organized by audience are available in the tab sections below.

    Resources for Administrators

    • CCSSO - The CCSS Initiative External link opens in new window or tab.
      Information and resources to support the implementation of the CCSS provided by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO).
    • Achieve the Core External link opens in new window or tab.
      Free, high-quality resources compiled by Student Achievement Partners, writers of the CCSS, for educators implementing the CCSS, including professional learning modules, handouts, presentations, sample lessons, lesson videos, and much more.
      • Instructional Leadership and the CCSS Module External link opens in new window or tab.
        This is a 1.5 hour module designed to guide the school-level instructional leader in beginning the work of understanding and implementing the CCSS.
      • Instructional Practice Guide External link opens in new window or tab.
        This guide includes coaching and lesson planning tools to help teachers and those who support teachers to make the key shifts in instructional practice required by the CCSS.
    • PACE/CCSESA Regional Leadership Sessions on CCSS Implementation External link opens in new window or tab.
      Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE) and the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) sponsored regional leadership sessions to highlight a variety of strategies, tools, and resources, including local examples and strategic advice on key issues, to support the successful implementation of the CCSS. On this website you can find videos of session presentations and related tools and resources.

    Not finding what you need? Use the keyword search and filters to find specific resources at Common Core Search.

    Questions:   Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division | cfird@cde.ca.gov | 916-319-0881
    Last Reviewed: Monday, January 06, 2025
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