The ELA Standards Toolkit has been updated to show the corrected version of the Writing Tenets! Please use this version when referencing the Writing Tenets on page 13 of the document or CLICK on the Writing Menu above.
Tip to Open: If you are struggling to open the links inside the document, try downloading the PDF document onto your device. You can also try this direct link : English Language Arts Standards Alignment Toolkit
The toolkit can be used to help your teams and districts with vertically alignment of the standards (page 9). In addition to analyzing standards by grade level, teachers and teams should also break down standards to best understand learning targets, learning progressions, w as well as potential vocabulary students need to understand for each particular standard. An example of a break down of standards is found on page 12 with Writing Standards 1-3: Text Types and Purposes.
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FIND IT ALL IN ONE PLACE!✅
KSDE has developed a comprehensive website to assist districts and schools in effectively implementing the Four Fundamentals. To support this important work, KSDE has dedicated resources to creating:
Toolkits
Guidance documents
Professional Learning opportunities
Support systems
In addition, we are excited to share that we have posted observation tools under the Quality Instruction tab. This includes KSDE Observation Tools for Early Literacy K-2, ELA 3-12, mathematics, and science. The tools prioritize both teacher actions and student impact with teacher- and student-facing look-fors for quality instruction. The tools also include a one-pager of all indicators followed by note-taking pages. These are not designed to be used as an evaluation tool, but more of an observation/coaching tool.
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The Accreditation and Design Team is happy to announce the release of the 25-26 KESA Compliance Guide.
Its content includes:
Compliance Definitions, Review Process, and Impact on Accreditation
Compliance Areas reviewed for Accreditation
Compliance Areas, Contacts, Rationale, and Expectations