The Considerations for K-12 English Language Arts and Literacy Education during school year 2020-21 provides educators and administrators with a starting points to enhance instructional practices and student learning.
English Language Arts
ELA School Year Considerations 2020-21
Update on K-4 Expectations for SY 2020-21: OSPI is encouraging all schools to meet the expectations of the Second Grade Reading Law (RCW 28A.300.320) and the K-4 report card requirements of the Strengthening Student Outcomes Law (RCW 28A.320.203) to the best of their ability in this time of hybrid, remote, and in-person learning, depending on your district's plan.
OSPI provides support to school districts and partners with the implementation of the English language arts (ELA) standards, educational initiatives, and laws required by Washington state.
Learning Standards & Best Practices for Instruction
The Common Core State Standards are the Washington State K–12 ELA Learning Standards. The standards describe what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. The Best Practices for Instruction are concepts, ideas, and practices that encourage a more equitable and just educational system.
Assessments
Assessments are designed to help districts, schools, teachers, parents, and students determine the level of proficiency of a student's understanding of the ELA learning standards.
English Language Arts Resources
Resources to support alignment of instruction materials to the Common Core State Standards, curriculum alignment, classroom instructional supports, Open Educational Resources (OER) curricular reviews, and materials adoption.
Washington State Fellows Network
Engaging Teacher Leaders in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Early Learning.
About Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a neurological disorder that is characterized by unexpected difficulties and abilities that are not consistent with the person's intelligence, motivation, and sensory capabilities. Learn more about recommended tools for early screening of dyslexia!
Bridge to College
A 12th-grade course grounded in essential career and college readiness expectations as reflected in the Washington State K–12 Learning Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics (the Common Core State Standards) to ensure that students passing the course are fully prepared for college-level coursework.
Washington Reading Corps
The mission of the Washington Reading Corps (WRC) is to improve reading abilities of K–6 students across Washington state.