

Washington State K-12 English Language Arts Capacities & Habits of Mind Building knowledge through content-rich nonfiction.Reading and writing and speaking grounded in evidence from the text both literary and informational.Regular practice with complex texts and academic vocabulary.Superintendent Chris Reykdal Washington State ELA Learning StandardsĪt the core of the Washington Learning Standards for English Language Arts, four shifts in practice were identified: "Our goal is clear – to become the highest performing public education system in the nation by supporting all students equitably toward the postsecondary pathway of their choosing. At a minimum, it will require these.strategic changes: A complete overhaul of early literacy." The standards are vital to ensuring our students can be successful in their communities and global society. The Washington Learning Standards for English Language Arts provide a rich depth of knowledge and skills that young people will need to succeed in technical school, college, careers, and life.

In 2011, Washington formally adopted the Learning Standards (Common Core State Standards) for English Language Arts and Mathematics.
