About English Language Arts
The NCESD English Language Arts (ELA) department works throughout our region with school districts to assist in the implementation of the Washington State Learning Standards for English Language Arts and the Smarter Balanced Assessment System. Our staff can provide job-embedded learning that engages teachers in constructive teaming to improve teaching practices and student learning.
ELA Services include:
- Regional English Language Arts Fellows Convenings
- Washington State Learning Standards
- Smarted Balanced Assessment System and Formative Assessment processes
- Foundational Literacy Skills
- Content-Area Literacy (e.g.: science, humanities, mathematics)
- Writing from Sources with Evidence
- Differentiated Instruction (e.g.: ELL, highly capable, SPED)
- Building Background Knowledge and Academic Language
- Facilitating Literacy Adoptions
Vertical Progressions
The vertical progression documents show each standard from Kindergarten up to the College & Career Anchor Standard. They illustrate the importance on understanding the vertical alignment of the Common Core State Standards.
Vertical Progression for Reading
Vertical Progression for Writing
Vertical Progression for Language
Vertical Progression for Speaking and Listening
Progression of Reading Standards with Text Complexity and Sample Tasks
Our English Language Arts Staff
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