This comprehensive workbook is packed with easy-to-implement strategies and ideas for aspiring or practicing paraeducators and is aligned with the National Paraprofessional Standards. It has been extensively field-tested with educators in both rural and urban settings throughout Connecticut as well as nationally. In addition to paraeducators, this workbook can be used as a tool for substitutes, tutors, instructional assistants, and new teachers as well. With "The COMPASS Connecting Instruction to the Common Core Standards Workbook", paraeducators will learn the all-important Common Core Standards (CCS) and how they can improve students' language arts and math skills by attending to the standards. This is a product of the Technical Assistance and Brokering Service (TABS) division of the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) an education service center in Hartford, Connecticut, a leader in education innovation providing expert solutions locally, nationally and internationally.