Common Core State Standards

Educational standards describe what students should know and be able to do in each subject in each grade. California adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to ensure all students are prepared for success in college and the workplace.

The Edison Elementary School District is committed to implementing the Common Core State Standards in all classrooms, ensuring our students develop the knowledge, critical thinking, and skills they need to succeed at every grade level and beyond.

What Are the Common Core Standards?

The Common Core State Standards are a set of clear, consistent learning goals for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics in kindergarten through grade 12. They were designed by teachers, education experts, and parents to ensure students are learning the right things at the right time.

For a full explanation, visit the California Department of Education — What Are the Common Core Standards?

California Common Core State Standards Documents

• English Language Arts & Literacy Standards (PDF)
• Mathematics Standards (PDF)
• Search the California Content Standards
• Spanish Translations of the CCSS

Resources for Parents & Families

The following brochures from the California Department of Education explain what students will be learning at each grade level in both English and Spanish.

English Language Arts / Literacy (ELA)

• ELA Grades K–2: English | Spanish
• ELA Grades 3–5: English | Spanish
• ELA Grades 6–8: English | Spanish

Mathematics

• Math Grades K–2: English | Spanish
• Math Grades 3–5: English | Spanish
• Math Grades 6–8: English | Spanish

Additional parent resources are available at the CDE Resources for Parents & Guardians page.

Resources for Teachers & Staff

The following resources support teachers in understanding and implementing the CCSS:

• CDE Common Core Resources for Teachers — Mathematics
• CDE Common Core Resources for Teachers — English Language Arts
• CDE Common Core Resources — English Language Development
• Achieve the Core — Free, high-quality instructional resources for implementing the CCSS, including lesson planning tools, sample lessons, and professional learning modules
• Common Core Search — A searchable collection of CCSS implementation resources organized by audience

Additional Resources

• California Department of Education — Common Core State Standards
• California School Dashboard — View Edison's school performance data
• Common Core en Español — Spanish-language CCSS resources