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Parent/Family Resources

​​​​​​​​​​Literacy and Family Engagement

Explore OCDE's Literacy and Family Engagement resources designed to strengthen partnerships between schools and families. Discover ready-to-use family literacy activities, professional learning resources, and practical tools that help families foster a love of reading, writing, speaking, and learning together. 

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CA State Standards


Achieve the Core - Parent and Community Resources Website


Information and resources about the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for students, parents, and guardians.
CAASPP Student and Parent Resource Page​
California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress System​​.
CA PTA CCSS Website​​


The California PTA continues to provide high-quality resources for parents and guardians to learn more about the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and what it means for their child. On its Web site, you will find a single page informational flyer for parents and guardians available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
ELAC and DELAC Guidance from the CDE
Information about the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) and the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)​
ELAC: English / Spanish
DELAC: English / Spanish
​​ELPAC Resources for Parents


Resources for parents to learn more about the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC).
Khan Academy

​A personalized learning resource for all ages Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more.
Parent/Guardian Overview of CA State Standards ​Resources for parents/guardians to understand the CA State Standards. Developed by Sacramento County Office of Education.
ELA/Literacy (English) K-2 / 3-5​ / 6-8 / 9-12​
ELA/Literacy (Spanish) K-2 / 3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12​
CA ELD Standards: English / Spanish​​​
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ELA/Literacy and ELD
AdLit.org​
AdLit.org is a national multimedia project offering information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers.
¡Colorín Colorado!


Resources for bilingual parents and families that offer tips on helping children learn to read, succeed in school, and learn a new language. The resources also provide information about the U.S. school system and share ideas on how to build a relationship with teacher and school.
Common Sense Media
Media and technology resources, recommendations, and advice for families.​
Literacy Central ​Reading is Fundamental's ​Literacy Central provides parents with resources for helping children to read, reading and literacy activities, and activity calendars.
Reading Ro​ckets​
Reading Rockets is a national multimedia literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.
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Community Reading Programs and Resources
(Website Translators Available in Multiple Languages)