Information for Parents

INFORMATION ABOUT THE

CONNECTICUT CORE STANDARDS

The Common Core State Standards, adopted by the state of Connecticut in July of 2010, define what students should know and be able to do in the content areas of language arts and mathematics. They focus on core conceptual understandings and procedures and clearly communicate what is expected of students at each grade level.

The Council of the Great City Schools, Washington, DC has developed content and grade-specific parent roadmaps that provide detailed information for parents about the expectations of the Common Core in Language Arts and the Common Core in Mathematics. These roadmaps include examples of grade-level focus in the content area using parent-friendly language, and sample progressions of learning across three grade levels in the Common Core. Also included are tips for parents on communicating with teachers about their child’s work and how to support student learning at home.