All State Standards

Although content standards vary from state to state, the similarities among them tend to be greater than their differences. The major distinctions are generally reflect grade placement of content rather than in the specific nature of the content itself. It is generally safe to assume that a learning expectation from your state will also be found in most other states.

The websites listed below enable you to quickly access standards from most content areas for all of the states. Consulting the curriculum framework documents from states other than you own offers many potential benefits. With this approach you are likely to find sample lessons and assessments, web resources, released test items from standardized tests, tips for differentiating instruction, etc.

• www.edstandards.org
• InTime Content Standards (University of Northern Iowa)
• McREL Compendium of Standards and Benchmarks
• State Educational Agencies (Council of Chief State School Officers)
• Education World State Standards
• Inspiring Teachers
• Academic Benchmarks