English Language Arts
Introduction to the 2020 Minnesota English Language Arts Standards Webinars
The recorded version of the Introduction to the 2020 Minnesota English Language Arts (ELA) Standards Webinar.
Access the power point slides for the Introduction to the 2020 Minnesota English Arts Standards webinars.
The next step in the standards review process will be starting the rulemaking process. A 90-day public comment period will be announced at the beginning of the rulemaking process.
Implementation of the new standards will be required in the 2024-25 school year. For more information about the standards review process, please contact mde.academic-standards@state.mn.us.
Standards, Assessments and Graduation Requirements
Assessments
All of the ELA standards, including reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, media literacy and language, are also assessed at the classroom level through teacher- and district-selected assessments.
Professional Learning and Coming Events
Understanding Learning Targets - 1/9/20
- The Speaking, Viewing, Listening and Media Literacy ELA Standards
- Demystifying Text Complexity Module - Learn about why text complexity is important and a process for evaluating the complexity of texts.
- 2010 Minnesota English Language Arts Standards: Origin and Structure Module - Get an introduction to Minnesota’s K-12 English Language Arts Standards and Benchmarks.
- The English Language Arts - Writing Standards
Legislative Initiatives and Special Projects
Read Well by Third Grade / Early Reading Proficiency
Content Specialist Contact Information
Resources for Instruction and Learning
Collaborations
Leadership in Reading Network
The Leadership in Reading Network (LiRN) is a collaborative effort of the Minnesota Department of Education, the Minnesota Reading Association, and the Minnesota Center for Reading Research. The network includes school wide literacy coaches, district literacy coordinators, administrators and other Minnesota educators who support teachers and administrators in building capacity and developing literacy programs based on research-based best practices. Visit the Minnesota Reading Association website for more information or to register.
Higher Education Literacy Partnership
Standards and Related Information
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- 6/18/20
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- 5/27/20
Frequently Asked Questions about Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in English Language Arts (2010) -
- 1/3/20
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2019-20 Minnesota English Language Arts Standards Committee - 11/8/19
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Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in English Language Arts (2010) - 8/15/18
Literacy in History/Social Studies-See pages 80-90 -
Academic Standards in English Language Arts (2010) - Spreadsheet - 12/23/14
New standards were to be implemented by schools no later than the 2012-13 school year. -
English Language Arts Word Alignment Form Grades 6-12 - 11/10/11
Form to assist schools in aligning curriculum and assessments to the 2010 Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards -
English Language Arts Word Alignment Form Grades K-5 - 11/10/11
Form to assist schools in aligning curriculum and assessments to the 2010 Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards
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