Education standards describe what students in each grade should know and be able to do in each subject area. The State Board of Education decides on the standards for all students, from kindergarten through high school. Since 2010, California and 44 other states have adopted the same standards for English and math.  These standards are called the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).  Having the same standards helps all students get a good education, even if they change schools or move to a different state.  All grade levels in the Carlsbad Unified School District will begin implementing the Common Core Writing and Math Standards in the 2013-2014 school year.

CA English Language Arts & Literacy Common Core Standards K-12

CA Math Common Core Standards K-12

• The National PTA's Guides for Parents K-12 (in English & Spanish)
• What Parents Need to Know About Common Core Article (English)
• What Parents Need to Know About Common Core Article (Spanish)
• How Parents Can Help their Children Make the "Shifts" or Changes to the New Standards
• California Department of Education Information for Parents
• Scholastic's 5 Tips to Help Parents Support the Common Core at Home
• CDE's Frequently Asked Questions

• Free Typing Program for Developing Keyboarding Skills
• Language Arts & Math Smarter Balanced Practice Tests for Grades 3-8 and Grade 11
• Collection of Educational Websites from Engage NY
• Edutopia's 20 Ideas for Engaging Projects

• Smarter Balanced FAQ
• Smarter Balanced Training Tests available select Training Test.
• Smarter Balanced Assessments Information
• Smarter Balanced Sample Items 
• Smarter Balanced Practice/Pilot Tests
• Retrieving Student SBAC (PDF)