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"ePals has created a digital space to help teachers get to the heart of the matter in implementing the new Common Core State Standards. The Common Core Implementation Center is designed by teachers for teacher with free teaching resources ready to use in the classroom. Innovative classroom projects weave multiple Common Core ELA Standards into authentic learning experiences. A searchable, growing library of ready-to-go projects, teaching tools and lessons engages students and improves CCSS learning. A self-directed learning community offers direct access to experts through forums, blogs and articles, research-based teaching technique tutorials and a teaching strategy index. And open forums and galleries make it easy for teachers to share and connect to classrooms. ePals has created a digital space to help teachers get to the heart of the matter in implementing the new Common Core State Standards. The Common Core Implementation Center is designed by teachers for teacher with free teaching resources ready to use in the classroom. Innovative classroom projects weave multiple Common Core ELA Standards into authentic learning experiences. A searchable, growing library of ready-to-go projects, teaching tools and lessons engages students and improves CCSS learning. A self-directed learning community offers direct access to experts through forums, blogs and articles, research-based teaching technique tutorials and a teaching strategy index. And open forums and galleries make it easy for teachers to share and connect to classrooms. ePals has created a digital space to help teachers get to the heart of the matter in implementing the new Common Core State Standards. The Common Core Implementation Center is designed by teachers for teacher with free teaching resources ready to use in the classroom. Innovative classroom projects weave multiple Common Core ELA Standards into authentic learning experiences. A searchable, growing library of ready-to-go projects, teaching tools and

"The Common Core State Standards are a new set of expectations designed to ensure all students achieve college and career readiness. This site is here to provide free, high-quality resources to educators now doing the hard work of implementing these higher standards."

"This site provides an extensive collection of free resources, math games, and hands-on math activities aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Our math printables are suitable for use in math centers, small group or whole class settings. Instructions for each activity are presented in large print on a task card in child-friendly language to enable students to work on tasks independently after a brief introduction to the task."

Easy to read: TTJunior.com offers easy-to-read news stories for 2nd Graders, 3rd Graders and advanced 1st Graders, as well as remediation and ESL for all grades. Easy to write: Students can post blog comments that teachers review before publication. Click below to sign up. It's fast, easy and free!

LearnZillion gives teachers, students, and parents free video lessons anytime, anywhere. Each lesson highlights a Common Core standard, starting with math in grades 3-9.

This event takes place on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 2 to 3 p.m. ET. The Common Core State Standards in English/language arts make new demands on both students and teachers. They ask that students become masters at "close reading" of text, build their argumentation skills, and be able to marshal evidence to defend their positions.

"These digital resources and tools for creating, collaborating, researching, and sharing can be found in the Common Core Curriculum Maps. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list, as the technologies are constantly evolving. Consider it a beginning!"