At Educational Horizons, we believe that transparency and partnership are key to your child’s success. That’s why we’re excited to highlight CPALMS, the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, a free, state-supported online resource designed to empower parents, teachers, and students with clear insights into Florida’s academic standards.
Developed by the Florida Department of Education, CPALMS aligns directly with the Florida Standards for subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies—ensuring that what your child learns in our K-6 classrooms meets rigorous, grade-appropriate benchmarks. Whether you’re curious about what your kindergartner should master in phonics or how your fifth grader builds algebraic thinking, CPALMS makes it easy to explore these expectations without the guesswork.
Navigating CPALMS is straightforward and parent-friendly, putting a wealth of resources right at your fingertips.
Start by visiting the Standards Search page, where you can filter by grade level (from PreK through 12, with plenty of K-6 options), subject area, and even specific topics.
For example, select “Grade 3” and “Math” to view benchmarks like understanding place value or basic addition and subtraction strategies.
Each standard includes plain-language descriptions, real-world connections, and links to lesson ideas, videos, and printable activities that reinforce classroom learning at home. It’s not just a list—CPALMS offers “Perspective for Parents” sections that explain how these standards support lifelong skills, like critical thinking and problem-solving, tailored to your child’s developmental stage.
We encourage you to bookmark CPALMS and check it out during back-to-school planning or whenever you’d like to support your student’s growth.
If you have questions about how these standards play out in our curriculum or need help getting started, our teachers are always happy to chat—feel free to reach out at the next PTO meeting or via email. Together, let’s turn standards into stepping stones for your child’s bright future!
