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State of the States Brief: Standards
This brief highlights changes that states have made in their K-12 content standards (in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies) since 2019.
Transitioning to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Standards, Assessments, and Accountability
In September 2018, CSAI presented on the impact of ESSA on state systems for content standards, assessment, and school accountability. This presentation provides an overview...
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Standards
This update outlines what CTE standards are and their role in educational offerings for students. Included are resources that can be used to guide the...
Ethnic Studies Standards — Statewide Initiatives
This update outlines current state initiatives to implement ethnic studies standards in California, Indiana, Oregon, and Texas. For each state, it includes links to any...
Cognitive Loading in Three-Dimensional NGSS Assessment Knowledge, Skills, and Know-How
This white paper, developed in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Education, presents a new model for evaluating the cognitive ranges of large-scale assessment specific to...
CSAI Presentations at NCSA 2019
Every year, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) hosts the National Conference on Student Assessment (NCSA). This year's conference, held June 24-26 in...
Instructional Practices for English Language Learners During Content Instruction
To support instructors as they support English learners in developing both English proficiency and content knowledge, CSAI developed this brief. This brief provides instructional suggestions...
Examples of State Implementation of English Language Development Standards
As states implement new or updated English language development (ELD) standards, there may be questions about can states can support understanding of ELD standards and...
Standards-Based Instruction and the Role of Standards in Improved Student Outcomes
This update focuses on the role of standards in education and how standards-based instruction may improve student outcomes. State examples and an annotated list of...
Standards Alignment to Curriculum and Assessment
This update is designed to help readers understand and define standards and alignment in the context of curriculum and assessment. State examples and an annotated...