Common Core State Standards for Parents

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CCSS Resources for Parents
Message for Parents
Un Mensaje a los Padres
What do Parents Need to Know about the CCSS?
¿Qué Necesitan Saber los Padres?
Video: A New Foundation for Student Success
Students with Disabilities & Diverse Learners
English Language Learners
ELA & Literacy CCSS Summary
Mathematics CCSS Summary
Standards for English & Literacy
Standards for Math
Transition Timeline
Parent Guides/Guía Para Padres
CCSS Student/Parent Toolkit
Common Assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
Find My School District
Common Core Home Page

Something big is happening in education in Oregon, something that all parents will want to know about - the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). These newly adopted standards in English Language Arts and Math are important for your student's future success!

Here’s why:

The standards are the same wherever you go. Common standards mean that students in Oregon are learning the same thing as students across the country. Students moving into or out of Oregon will have a smoother educational transition because learning goals will now be the same across states.

They’re modeled on success. The Common Core are aligned to international standards from the highest achieving countries. This means our students will be well prepared to compete both nationally and internationally.

College and career ready is the name of the game. All students graduating college and career-ready is the goal of the CCSS. These standards are designed to prepare students for success in whatever they choose to do after graduation.

Real life is really important. What students learn in school should be directly related to what they’ll be required to do once they leave. The Common Core places a strong emphasis on reading informational and technical texts to prepare students for the demands of college and the workplace.

College should not begin with remediation. Too many students entering Oregon universities and community colleges require remedial classes in English and Math. The CCSS are designed to make that a problem of the past by fully preparing students for college-level coursework.

Increased access to learning resources. Common standards mean that learning resources and teaching and learning materials can be shared across states.

21st century skills for 21st century jobs. These standards will prepare our students for career success in the rapidly changing world of work.