Birth-Grade 12 Learning Standards

The National Council for Social Studies provides a framework for social studies standards. Read pages 16-66 for a detailed overview of the four dimensions of the framework, including a suggested pathway for grade bands for each dimension (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12).

CASEL provides a framework that contains 5 dimensions of socio-emotional learning. This framework is for all grades; it is not differentiated by grade level.

Use the table of contents to browse the domains, and then click on the appropriate grade level. Note that "Reading: Foundational Skills" only has standards for grades K-5.

Click on the links in the table of contents to view standards by grade level or course.

The Federal Office of Head Start (OHS) provides this Learning Outcomes Framework for head start programs.

These standards state what P-12 students should learn about engaging with technology. These standards are for all grades; they are not differentiated by grade level.

The Learning for Justice Digital Literacy Framework offers seven key areas in which students need support developing digital and civic literacy skills. Though the framework is not differentiated by grade level, sample lessons are provided for various grade bands.

Learning for Justice provides this framework for anti-bias education at every grade level. See the third page of the PDF for a table of contents; outcomes are provided for grade bands, though not for individual grade levels.

All anchor standards (for all subjects and grade levels) can be seen on the home page. Click on "Standards at a Glance" in the lower left corner, then select the subject area (e.g., "dance" or "visual arts") to see the standards for each grade level.

Published jointly by NCTE and the International Reading Association (IRA) in 1996, The Standards for the English Language Arts is designed to complement other national, state, and local standards and contributes to ongoing discussion about English language arts classroom activities and curricula. These standards are for all grades; they are not differentiated by grade level.

Includes standards and resources. Use the filters to find standards by grade level and/or content area