Teaching and Learning provides leadership and support for educators to ensure engaged and effective teaching and learning for all students in Washington schools. Every aspect of our work focuses on learning standards development and professional learning, and content support for state assessment systems and K–12 education policies.

Washington State K–12 Learning Standards

• English Language Arts (Common Core State Standards for ELA)
• Mathematics (Common Core State Standards for Mathematics)
• Science (Next Generation Science Standards)
• Social Studies
• The Arts
• Health and Fitness
• HIV & Sexual Health Education
• Early Learning and Development, Birth to Grade 3
• English Language Proficiency (ELA, Math, Science)
• Educational Technology
• Environment & Sustainability
• World Languages

Assessment System

• Washington State Testing
• Smarter Balanced Assessment System (ELA and Mathematics)
• OSPI-Developed Assessments (Social Studies/Civics; Health and Fitness; the Arts; Education Technology)

Instructional Materials – Policies, Reviews, and Course Supports

• Instructional Material Policies and Reviews
• NEW! Bridge to College Mathematics and English Language Arts 12th Grade Transition Courses
• Open Educational Resources (OER)
• Career and Technical Education: Career Clusters and Course Frameworks
• Digital Learning Department

Professional Learning

• Transforming Professional Learning (WA-TPL)
• Math Science Partnership
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Teacher Leadership

• Teacher Leader Fellows Network
• Social Studies: Cadre of Educators
• The Arts: Cadre of Educators

Graduation Resources

• Washington State Graduation Requirements
• Graduation: A Team Effort (GATE)

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

• Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)
• Response to Intervention

Teaching and Learning Education Partnerships

• Education Content Association Collaborative Group