Early Learning and Development Benchmarks

Early Learning and Development Benchmarks - Color version (PDF); Black-and-white version (PDF); Spanish (PDF) - A guide to young children's learning and development from Birth to Kindergarten Entry. This guide is designed to provide important child development information for all who care for and support young children - parents, family members, care givers and teachers.

An Introduction for Parents to the Washington State Early Learning and Development Benchmarks (PDF) - Learn how you can use the Washington State Early Learning and Development Benchmarks to help your child be successful in school and life.

Order hard copies of the above documents from the Washington State Department of Printing General Store. There is a fee to cover printing, shipping, handling, and tax. Payment by credit card or check is required; purchase orders for existing account holders only. Steps for ordering: After registering, choose shop by agency. Select Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Select Early Learning. Select the publication for purchase.

Benchmark Training Materials
Learn how to use Benchmarks as a resource in your trainings.

Benchmarks Training (PDF)

Benchmark Training Brochure (PDF)