Parents' Guide to Student Success

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The Parents' Guide to Student Success (listed below in English and Spanish) was developed in response to the Common Core State Standards in English language arts and mathematics that more than 40 states, including Kansas, have adopted.

The Guide was created by teachers, parents, education experts, and others from across the country, the standards provide clear, consistent expectations for what students should be learning at each grade in order to be prepared for college and career.

National PTA® created the guides for grades K-8 and two for grades 9-12 (one for English language arts/literacy and one for mathematics).  The Guide includes:

·      Key items that children should be learning in English language arts and mathematics in each 
       grade, once the standards are fully implemented.

·      Activities that parents can do at home to support their child's learning.

·      Methods for helping parents build stronger relationships with their child's teacher.

·      Tips for planning for college and career (high school only).

Implementation of the Common Core Standards is in its early stages.  Each district is working on developing its own timeline and plans to implement the standards. To find out more about your district's plans to adopt or implement the standards, please contact your building principal.

The FREE guides are available online in English and Spanish.  Visit NPTA online at http://www.pta.org/4996.htm to download, print or link to these resources.