Illinois State Standards help educators and parents understand the essential knowledge needed by 21st Century learners so they are career and college ready.  The resources listed below provide access to detailed information about not only the nationally-developed Common Core Standards, but to the English Language Arts and Mathematics standards, which are central to the CCS.  Materials to help parents understand the new standards to enable them to be partners in the education of their children. 

Downloadable Illinois Learning Standard books are available for each grade level. 
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8

Common Core Language Arts Standards
ELA/Literacy Learning Progressions chart
Common Core State Standards focus on text complexity - Article
Illinois Model Curriculum
Ohio Model Curriculum

MATHEMATICS

Common Core Mathematics Standards
Common Core Toolkit
Common Core Math (K-5) LiveBinders
Illinois Model Curriculum
Ohio Model Curriculum

 The Next Generation Science Standards Website (NGSS)
The Next Generation Science Standards Printable Scope and Sequence
 Science Standards outlined and discussed by grade level

National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS)

Illinois social science Descriptors and Assessments
Illinois social science mandates
National curriculum Standards for Social Studies

FOR PARENTS

Common Core Illinois
CCSS - Shifts for parents and students (EngageNY)
ISBE Parent Pages
Parent Information on Common Core Standards (ISBE)
Parent Guides for grades K-8 (ISBE)
Common Core State Standards: An Introduction for Families and Other Stakeholders (Aspen Institute)
PTA Parent Guides
3-Minute Common Core Standards video for parents