4.4.4 State Standards

Educational standards describe what students should know and be able to do in each subject in each grade. In California, the State Board of Education decides on the standards for all students, from kindergarten through high school. The California Department of Education helps schools make sure that all students are meeting the standards.

Since 2010, a number of states across the nation 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. Teachers, parents, and education experts designed the CCSS to prepare students for success in college and the workplace.

Additional information at: https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

The Next Generation Science Standards are for K-12 learning in public schools that were adopted by the State Board of Education, as required by California Education Code, in 2013. The NGSS plus the appendices assist teachers in a framework for implementing the requirements of the standards and teaching science. Learn more about the NGSS and the Disciplinary Core Ideas for each grade level at the California Department of Education website: https://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ca/sc/ngssstandards.asp.