Overview
Curriculum and Instruction
- Revised Menu of Grades K-3 Literacy Universal Screening Assessments
- Connecticut Common Core Standards Toolbox
- Common Core State Standards: Effective July 7, 2010, the Connecticut State Board of Education adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), now called the Connecticut Core Standards, in English language arts and mathematics. These standards establish what Connecticut’s students should know and be able to do as they progress through Grades K-12. The CSDE will provide support for local education agencies as they transition from the 2006 English Language Arts Curriculum Framework and the 2007 PK-8 Curriculum Standards, commonly referred to as the GLEs. Currently, documents that are intended to assist districts in CCSS-based curriculum revision and development are available. Curriculum Development Tools and Support.
- The Science of Reading - Literacy Look-Fors Walkthrough Guide: This practical tool was created in partnership with the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS) and Literacy How to assist in establishing a common understanding of evidence-based literacy practices. Although not exhaustive, this non-evaluative guide includes essential “look-fors” designed to support teams of educators as they collaborate to develop effective literacy practices across the classrooms. For information on purchasing spiral-bound hard copies from CAPSS, please visit Literacy Look-Fors Flipbook Order Form.
- New! CSDE K-2 Literacy Learning Walk Form
- New! K-2 Literacy Learning Walk Debrief Discussion Guide
- English Language Arts Position Statement (2008): Expresses the Connecticut State Board of Education's vision and goals of Literacy/English language arts education.