English Language Arts Resources
Explore English Language Arts resources. These resources will continue to be updated. Please check back frequently.
Washington State Comprehensive Literacy Plan Birth Grade 12
The Comprehensive Literacy Plan is a resource for parents, caregivers, teachers, and administrators all along the birth to college and career continuum. The Plan is based on SAILS—a systems approach where literacy achievement for all students is expected. Like a sail harnessing a wind, the approach connects the efforts of all stakeholders to improve literacy outcomes.
Washington State Dyslexia Resource Guide
The Washington State Dyslexia Resource Guide provides guidance to schools and families in the realm of dyslexia, with three goals in mind: build an understanding of the term dyslexia; learn how to identify students with dyslexia; and support teachers and parents in educating students with dyslexia. Prepared by the Washington Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (WABIDA) in collaboration with the OSPI Reading Office, the guide is intended for administrators, educators and caregivers in making the best educational decisions for Washington students with dyslexia.
Menu of Best Practices & Strategies
The ELA menu targets two groups: LAP students in grades K–12 and all students in grades K–4. At the heart of the menu is a focus on accelerating student ELA performance. This menu highlights when a strategy is for K–4 ELA core instruction and when it is for ELA LAP. The practices align to Washington State K–12 Learning Standards for English Language Arts (Common Core State Standards). For additional resources and references that expand upon the content in the menu, review the Menu of Best Practices and Strategies Resources and References Guide.
Early Literacy Pathways
The Early Literacy Pathways was created to support educators, caregivers and families in understanding and supporting Washington children’s development in literacy and beyond. This document will support and enhance the conversation of how best to support every child's future.
Legacy Documents
Reading Systems Professional Learning Resource Guide
Resources to Support the Common Core Shifts
- Complex Text & Academic Language
- Determining Text Complexity
- more resources available soon
Transition Plans
While districts could determine their own plan for implementing the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, a three-year transition plan was provided.