A strong secondary English Language Arts education equips students with a foundational set of skills that are essential for their academic and personal development. This includes honing critical reading abilities, enabling them to dissect and comprehend complex texts, and extracting nuanced meanings. Through writing, students learn to articulate their thoughts coherently, fostering effective communication skills that extend beyond the classroom. Lastly, it cultivates critical thinking and collaboration skills preparing students to be active participants in society. The Idaho State Department of Education provides high quality professional development, instructional strategies, and support resources for all Idaho educators.
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Idaho Department of Education Links
- Advanced Opportunities
- College and Career Readiness
- College Entrance Exams
- K-12 ELA Curricular Adoption Guide
- ISAT by Smarter Balanced
Free Educator Resources
- Idaho Commission for Libraries
- Lili for Schools
- National Council for Teachers of English
- PBS Learning Media
- Project Zero’s Thinking Routine Toolbox
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Idaho Content Standards
For additional information on the Idaho Content Standards, visit our Content Standards page.