The development of Arizona’s Common Core Standards stemmed from a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) called the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Governors and state commissioners of education from 48 states, 2 territories and the District of Columbia committed to developing a common core of state standards in English-language arts and mathematics for grades K-12.
- Developed by standards experts and educators
- Research and evidence-based
- Supported by rigorous international benchmarks
- Received multiple rounds of feedback from states and national organizations representing educators {e.g., International Reading Association (IRA), National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)}
Arizona was actively engaged in the process of developing the common core standards in both English language arts and mathematics, in partnership with a significant number of states across the country. The standards were created by states for states and included the professional input of practitioners, content experts, teachers, researchers, higher education and business leaders. Development of the standards built on the strengths and lessons learned from states, was informed by the educational standards in other high performing countries and remained grounded in research and evidence.
General Overview of Arizona’s Common Core Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics
More Information About the National Common Core State Standards Initiative
Common Core State Standards Initiative
The official website of the Common Core State Standards Initiative provides information and links to theEnglish Language Arts and Mathematics Standards documents.
Criteria for States Developing Common Core Standards
Criteria that guided development workgroups in setting the draft of the Common Core Standards.
Considerations for States Developing Common Core Standards
Considerations that guided development workgroups in setting the draft of the Common Core Standards.
Application of the Standards for English Language Learners
Considerations for supporting and accommodating English Language Learners as they acquire both English language proficiency and content area knowledge.
Application to Students with Disabilities
Considerations for supporting and accommodating students with disabling conditions to meet high academic standards.
Common Core State Standards FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the national Common Core State Standards Initiative.
