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English Language Arts

Information to help students achieve progressive levels of mastery so that they may communicate effectively in English and, ultimately, participate fully in society and the world of work.
Content Standards
All of the state content standards, including reading/language arts. Content standards were designed to encourage the highest achievement of every student, by defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level.
Common Core State Standards Resources
Information and frequently asked questions about the new academic content standards adopted by the State Board of Education on August 2, 2010.
ELA/ELD Framework
The State Board of Education adopted the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework (ELA/ELD Framework) on July 9, 2014. Curriculum frameworks provide guidance to educators, parents, and publishers, to support implementing California content standards.
English Language Arts Guidance
Resources for implementing and improving English Language Arts instruction, including content standards, frameworks, curriculum guides, and digital materials.
Instructional Materials
Information and resources for instructional materials.
Recommended Literature for Pre-K Through Grade 12
This searchable list of books supports, students, teachers, and parents in finding books that will engage readers of varying skill levels in history-social science, mathematics, science, visual and performing arts, and health as well as general literature.
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