Common Core and Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Information

How to Download the Secure Browser at Home

• http://ca.browsers.airast.org/
• Scroll down (halfway down the page) and choose your operating system
• The remaining instructions will appear on the right side of the screen

How to take a practice test

• http://caaspp.org/practice-and-training/index.html
• elect Student Interface Practice and Training Tests
• Select Sign In
• Select a Grade (level)
• Select Yes
• Select the test you would like to take
• Choose the settings you would like to have (optional)
• Select Yes, Start My Test
• Select Begin Test Now

Learn how to type using UltraKey:

• http://www.bytesoflearning.com/burbankusd
• Find your child’s school (they are in alphabetical order)
• Click on installer for Mac or Windows
• Select Download Now
• Follow prompts
• Serial Number: UK66176306
• Key: PBKCQW6-6NLWH-JDL5D-CWNLC676
• Child’s password: last four of permanent ID number twice
• If you have any problems, contact Bytes of Learning: 800-465-6428, extension 2221 or techhelp@bytesoflearning.com

Grade Portal: Home Services Parent and Student Portal

Burbank Library FREE Homework Help: http://main.burbank.ca.brainfuse.com/authenticate.asp

Common Core Standards

• http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/index.asp
• www.achievethecore.org

SBAC information: www.smarterbalanced.org

Next Generation Science Standards: http://www.nextgenscience.org/

Common Core - Intro for Parents