Below are links for families to better understand Common Core standards, tests and homework:

• Understanding common core expectations-  Milestones Videos show students demonstrating what success looks like in reading, writing and math in grades K-8
• Parent Guides to the common core – Explains what students should know and be able to do at each grade level
• Top 8 Questions Parents Ask Teachers – is a Q&A resource authored by Student Achievement Partners’ Core Advocate teachers
• Helping with homework–  Be a Learning Hero allows parents to search by state, grade and subject to find homework support resources
• Raise the Bar – provides parents with educational ‘check ups’ they can give their students to see if they’re making progress toward meeting the Standards
• Understanding assessment results- Great Kids State Test Guide for Parents is designed to help parents understand their students’ score reports and includes targeted resources and concrete advice on how parents can help their students improve in areas where they struggle
• Common Core State Standards
• Common Core State Standards Washington OSPI
• Smarter Balance Assessment
• The Roadmap to Common Core