English Language Arts (ELA)
Professional Standards & References — Reading, writing, language, speaking and listening, literacy and media literacy standards.
Choose your state to see its official standards. National frameworks are models; each state's adopted standards are the authoritative source.
National standards
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Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy (opens the official website in a new tab)
Common Core State Standards Initiative (NGA Center and CCSSO)K–12 standards for reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language, including literacy in history, science and technical subjects. Adopted by many, but not all, states; check your state's standards.
Professional organizations
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National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) (opens the official website in a new tab)
National Council of Teachers of EnglishProfessional organization for English language arts educators, with position statements and teaching resources.
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International Literacy Association (ILA) (opens the official website in a new tab)
International Literacy AssociationProfessional organization supporting literacy educators, including standards for literacy professionals.
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