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*
• 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
  

  US Department of Education Math & Science Partnership Program (MSP): is authorized under Title II Part B of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001. The program has been enacted to increase the academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers. Awards are currently one year, with the possibility of continue funding for up to two additional years. Eligible applicants consist of a partnership with one District of Columbia high-need local educational agency (LEA) and one science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) department within an institution of higher education (IHE). Additional partners may include additional STEM departments within an IHE, additional public/charter schools, private schools and/or a business. Upcoming Funding Opportunities–The Office of the State Superintendent of Education is pleased to announce the release of two Requests for Applications (RFAs), under the No Child Left Behind Act, Title II B - Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP* and Title II D - Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT)*. These two competitive grant opportunities focus on improving the academic outcomes of our children. The Mathematics and Science Partnerships grant focuses on the professional development of Science and Mathematics teachers in Science and/or Mathematics through partnerships with a high need Local Education Agency (LEA) and a Higher Institute of Education (IHE). The Enhancing Education Through Technology grant improves student achievement through the integration of technology and curriculum. To learn more about applying for the EETT grant please read the 5 Year DC State Education Agency Technology Plan*. For more information on these two funding opportunities contact Carol Wilson on (202) 741-6481 or carol.wilson@dc.gov.

Public Notice

• Read Aloud FAQ*
• Testing Accommodations Manual Read Aloud*
• Read Aloud Policy Memo*