Who or what entity determines the common core state standards?
CCSSO and the NGA Center led the standards’ development process in consultation with teachers, parents, experts and administrators. To ensure that this process is open, inclusive, and rigorous, several working groups and committees have been formed. They include the: • Standards Development Work Group – responsible for determining and writing the common core state standards. • Feedback Group – provides information backed by research to inform the standards development process by offering expert input on draft documents. • Validation Committee – nominated by states and national organizations and selected by a group of 12 governors and chiefs who hold leadership positions at NGA Center and CCSSO. These independent, national education experts will review the common core state standards to ensure they meet the development criteria.
