Click Here for Engage NY, the website created by the New York State Education Department to help parents understand the new state standards, understand the new state assessments, and learn how to help their children at home.

Here are direct links to other resources designed for parents

http://www.engageny.org/parent-guides-to-the-common-core-standards (many guides)

 http://www.engageny.org/resource/parent-resources-grades-3-8-ela-mathematics-tests (explanation of tests)

 http://www.engageny.org/sites/default/files/resource/attachments/parent_workshop_backpack_guide.pdf (simple “backpack” resource)

http://www.engageny.org/sites/default/files/resource/attachments/parent_workshop_faq.pdf (good FAQ)

 http://www.engageny.org/sites/default/files/resource/attachments/parent_workshop_what_parents_can_do_handout.pdf (helpful hints for home)

 http://www.engageny.org/sites/default/files/resource/attachments/parent_workshop_common_core_resources_for_parents_to_learn_more.pdf (links to other resources)