Please click the hyperlink below to access the Common Core Toolkit for Parents. The link provides a collection of resources that will help parents understand the NYS Common Core implementation of Standards.
Engage NY Common Core Resources for Parents.
During this 2012-2013 school year, as we continue our alignment with the more rigorous Common Core Standards, we ask for your support in reinforcing activities related to the Shifts in English Language Arts & Mathematics with your child at home.
English Language Arts Shift 1 Focus-Read as much non-fiction as fiction
Spanish Translation English Language Arts Shift 1
Chinese Translation English Language Arts Shift 1 Focus
Arabic Translation-English Language Arts Shift 1
Mathematics Shift 3 Focus-Speed and Accuracy
Spanish Translation Mathematics Shift 3
Chinese Translation Mathematics Shift 3
Arabic Translation Mathematics Shift 3
English Language Arts Shift 4 Focus-Discuss Reading Using Evidence
Spanish Translation English Language Arts Shift 4
Chinese Translation English Language Arts Shift 4
Arabic Translation English Language Arts Shift 4
Mathematics Shift 1 Focus-Learn More About Less
Spanish Translation Mathematics Shift 1 
Chinese Translation Mathematics Shift 1
Arabic Translation Mathematics Shift 1 
English Language Arts Shift 3 Focus-Read More Complex Material Carefully
L.A. Shift 3(Continued)
and Mathematics Shift 4-Focus-Know It/Do it 
Spanish Translation Language Arts Shift 3
Spanish Translation Mathematics Shift 4
Chinese Translation Language Arts Shift 3
Chinese Translation Mathematics Shift 4
Arabic Translation Language Arts Shift 3
Arabic Translation Mathematics Shift 4
English Language Arts Shift 6 Focus-Academic Vocabulary
Mathematics Shift 5- Focus-Applications
Spanish Translation Language Arts Shift 6 & Mathematics Shift 5
Chinese Translation Language Arts Shift 6 & Mathematics Shift 5
Arabic Translation Language Arts Shift 6 & Mathematics Shift 5
