Resources for Parents

Here are some helpful links and documents that explain more about the Common Core Standards, testing, and what parents can do to help their children with the increased rigor and newly implemented instructional shifts:

Literacy for All Presentation

The above link offers access to engage.ny's "Toolkit for Parents," a valuable resource 

Get answers to common questions  

Sample test questions above

A colorful series of tables which explain instructional shifts, and provides specific examples of what you can do to help