In Recent IEP's I have attended, district personnel have talked about the Illinois State Learning Standards in corporating the Common Core. Most parents are unfamiliar with these terms. So, in hopes of clarifying and providing links to resources, I urge parents to familiarize themselves with this new language and expectations. It is essential to note that these standards are not IEP goals and aren't individualized nor applicable only to special education students.
The Common Core Standards Initiative is a state led effort coordinated by the National Governor's Association Center for Best Practices and the Counsel of Chief State School Officers. The standards were developed in collaboration with teachers, school administrators, and experts to prepare our children for college and the work force.
The NGO and CCSSO received initial feedback on the draft standards from national organizations representing but not limited to teachers, post-secondary educators (including community colleges), civil rights groups, English language learners, and students with disabilities.
The standards are informed by the highest, most effective models from states across the country and countries around the world, and provide teachers and parents with a common understanding of what students are expected to learn. Consistent standards will provide appropriate benchmarks for all students, regardless of where they live.
These standards define the knowledge and skills students should have within their K-12 education careers so that they will graduate high school able to succeed in entry-level, credit bearing academic college courses and in workforce training programs. The standards:

• Are aligned with college and work expectations;
• Are clear, understandable and consistent;
• Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills;
• Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards;
• Are informed by other top performing countries so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society; and
• Are evidence based.

Selected Resources:

www.corestandards.org 

www.isbe.net/common_core  (Illinois State Board of Education)