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All Idaho public high school graduates must meet state-adopted content standards, which serve as a minimum threshold for academic consistency statewide. School districts can set more rigorous standards but cannot fall below the state requirements outlined in IDAPA 08.02.03.102, page 11. Each district is responsible for its own curriculum to meet these standards. Idaho reviews and revises content standards every six years.



Essential Standards

The Why: Many schools and districts have requested guidance on essential standards. We understand that not all standards are taught due to factors such as time constraints and varying student needs, and we also recognize that some standards are more important than others. This guidance is designed to help LEAs prioritize the most critical standards, but it is intended as guidance only, not a mandate. We encourage LEAs to engage in this process on their own, using these documents as a resource to support their efforts. A complete Essential Standards Toolkit will be available in November 2024.


Essential Standards Definition: Teachers will explicitly teach the standard, assess students’ skills or knowledge in the standard more than once, and intervene to provide support for those students not meeting proficiency.


Elementary

Grade Level Quick Guide Extended Guide Integration Guide
Kindergarten Kindergarten Quick Guide Kindergarten Social Studies Extended Guide Coming 2025
Grade 1 Grade 1 Quick Guide Grade 1 Social Studies Extended Guide Coming 2025
Grade 2 Grade 2 Quick Guide Grade 2 Social Studies Extended Guide Coming 2025
Grade 3 Grade 3 Quick Guide Grade 3 Social Studies Extended Guide Coming 2025
Grade 4 Grade 4 Quick Guide Grade 4 Social Studies Extended Guide Coming 2025
Grade 5 Grade 5 Quick Guide Grade 5 Social Studies Extended Guide Coming 2025

Secondary ELA

Grade Level Quick Guide Extended Guide
Grade 6 Grade 6 Quick Guide Grade 6 Extended Guide
Grade 7 Grade 7 Quick Guide Grade 7 Extended Guide
Grade 8 Grade 8 Quick Guide Grade 8 Extended Guide
Grades 9-10 Grade 9-10 Quick Guide Grads 9-10 Extended Guide
Grades 11-12 Grade 11-12 Quick Guide Grades 11-12 Extended Guide

Mathematics

Content Quick Guide Extended Guide
Middle School Grades 6-8 Grades 6-8 Quick Guide Coming October 2024
High School Foundational Grades 9-10 Grades 9-10 Quick Guide Coming October 2024
High School Advanced Grades 11-12 Grades 11-12 Quick Guide Coming October 2024

Science

Content Quick Guide Extended Guide
Middle School Life Science Middle Life Science Quick Guide Coming October 2024
Middle School Earth and Space Science Middle Earth/Space Quick Guide Coming October 2024
Middle School Physical Science Physical Science Quick Guide Coming October 2024
High School Life Science High School Life Science Quick Guide Coming October 2024
High School Earth and Space Science High School Earth/Space Quick Guide Coming October 2024
High School Chemistry Chemistry Quick Guide Coming October 2024
High School Physics Physics Quick Guide Coming October 2024

Social Studies

Content Quick Guide Extended Guide
World Geography & History Grades 6-9 WGH Quick Guide WGH Extended Guide
United States History I Grades 6-12 U.S. History I Quick Guide U.S. History I Extended Guide
United States History II Grades 9-12 U.S. History II Quick Guide U.S. History II Extended Guide
American Government Grades 9-12 American Government Quick Guide American Government Extended Guide
Economics Grades 9-12 Economics Quick Guide Economics Extended Guide

Resource Files

Idaho Content Standards Copies

Frequently Asked Questions

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Training Resources

Professional Development