What is the Common Core?

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Initiative is a state-led effort intended to provide more clarity about and consistency in what is expected of student learning across the country.  These resources provide an introduction to the standards as well as recommended resources.

Recommended Resources

Colorín Colorado Series: Common Core Overview

• An Introduction to the Common Core State Standards (Part I)
• Common Core and ELLs: Key Shifts in Language Arts and Literacy (Part II)

Where can I see the standards?

You can find the standards and all related official documents on the official CCSS website. For a direct link to the standards, see below:

• English Language Arts Standards
• Mathematics Standards

Videos

For more information, take a look at these introductory videos from the Teaching Channel, a great resource that can be used with educators and families:

 

• Common Core State Standards: Elementary School
• Common Core State Standards: Middle School
• Common Core State Standards: High School
• Common Core State Standards for ELA and Literacy
• Common Core State Standards for Math

To learn how the standards were created, browse the Hunt Institute video library, and for a great video illustrating the Common Core shifts, take a look at Teaching is the Core from engageNY.