1. Academic standards:
These outline the academic expectations for student learning based on grade level or course content and are used to measure student proficiency.
2. Curriculum frameworks:
Reflects the latest research-based strategies related to teaching, learning, and assessment that can help educators design effective instruction and support student success.
3. Professional development expectations:
The curriculum requirements that instructors must meet to teach a specific course or subject area include training and certifications required for teachers.
4. Textbook selection:
Includes evaluation criteria for selecting instructional materials that are aligned with state standards and best practices for classroom instruction.
5. Assessment requirements:
Outlines how students will be assessed throughout their educational careers such as high-stakes testing and benchmarking.
6. Instructional strategies:
Includes research-based instructional practices that teachers should use to engage students in learning such as differentiated instruction, inquiry-based learning, and formative assessments.
7. Data Collection Standards:
Establishes the regulations for collecting, analyzing, and using data from various sources including classroom observations, state tests, and student surveys.
8. Continuous improvement standards:
Provides direction on how to measure progress towards meeting educational goals through a systematic process of monitoring, analysis, and review of outcomes.