Learning Standards and Guides

The District of Columbia has adopted new, more challenging learning standards designed to encourage the highest achievement of every student, by defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level. The new learning standards in reading/English Language Arts (ELA), mathematics, physical education, health, and the arts are among the best in the nation and are the cornerstone of the school system’s commitment to provide an excellent education to each student. Select the links below for the approved learning standards and guides to the math and reading/ELA standards:

• Arts Standards*
• Arts Standards (Plain Text)* 
• Early Learning Standards* 
• Health Standards*
• Physical Education Standards*
• Math Standards*
• Reading/ELA Standards*
• Science Standards*
• Social Studies Standards*
• Parent Guides 2005/2006
• Parent Guides 2008
• NCLB Complaint Resolution Policy*
• World Language Standards*
• Embedded Technology Standards*
• DCCAS Teacher Resource Guide 2009*
• Annual Public School Enrollment Audit
• Data Warehouse
• Student Residency Verification

• Performance Standard Setting DC CAS, Alternate Science and Composition Assessments
• Distribution of Student Level Test Info Guidance Letter
• Testing Policy for 10th Graders Guidance Letter

• October 2009 Read Aloud Policy Memo*
• October 2009 Testing Accommodations Manual*
• Accommodations Manual Training*

• Consolidated State Accountability Workbook*