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Parent Information

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A positive school and home relationship is essential to the success of each student. On this page, you will find links to information, tips, and resources to support parents of CCPS students.

Assessment Information

CCPS students take part in a variety of local, state, and national assessments. Links on this page will provide information and sample items for different assessments.

 Curriculum Information

Here you will find links to grade-level frameworks for the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards and the CCPS writing rubrics.

Help Your Reader

Visit this page for CCPS documents to use with your reader at home and links to sites that will assist you and your student in selecting appropriate reading material.

Help Your Writer

Visit this page to find tips for encouraging writing at home and resources to use when helping your child revise and edit their writing.

Instructional Routines 

Here you will find links to grade-level instructional routines for English Language Arts and Humanities.

Resources for Parents

Click here to find Common Core Information for parents and International Literacy Association resources..

Dyslexia Information

Click here to learn more about dyslexia. 

Instructional Videos

View instruction that is happening in classrooms across the county.  Videos are organized by different areas in reading and writing.

 
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