K-12 Learning Standards in Washington State

OSPI’s Teaching and Learning office supports the development and implementation of learning standards in Washington state. The learning standards describe what all students in our public schools should know and be able to do in the core areas as a result of their elementary and secondary schooling.

As required by state law, OSPI develops the state's learning standards (RCW 28A.150.210) and oversees the assessment of the learning standards (RCW 28A.655.070) for state and federal accountability purposes.

Learning Standards

• Arts
• Communication
• Educational Technology
• Environmental and Sustainability
• Health and Fitness
• Mathematics
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies
• World Language standards
• Writing

The Common Core Standards Initiative
A national effort is underway to develop a common core of learning standards in English-language arts and mathematics for grades K-12. Learn more about the Common Core Standards Initiative and Washington's role.