Curriculum Frameworks
Guidelines for implementing the content standards adopted by the California State Board of Education that are developed by the Instructional Quality Commission.
English Language Arts
2014 Revision of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework
Assembly Bill 250 (Chapter 608, Statutes of 2011) calls for the revision of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework to align with the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and incorporate new English Language Development Standards.
- Timeline for Revision
In May 2012, the State Board of Education approved the timeline for the revision of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework. - English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework Development Process (PDF)
This chart lists the major steps in the development of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework. - ELA/ELD Focus Group Report (DOC)
A summary of oral comments received at the ELA/ELD Focus Group Meetings and compilation of written comments received in May and June 2012 regarding the 2014 revision of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework. - English Language Arts/English Language Development (ELA/ELD) Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee (CFCC) List
The SBE appointed 20 members to the ELA/ELD CFCC at its November 7-8, 2012, meeting. - Guidelines | DOC
At its November 7-8, 2012, meeting, the SBE approved the guidelines for the 2014 revision of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework.
Instructional Quality Commission Actions on the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework
The Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) plays an important role in the revision of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework. Keep up to date with the work of the commission.
English Language Arts/English Language Development Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee
Resource page for the English Language Arts/English Language Development Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee (CFCC) including CFCC application information on the draft revision of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework.
English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework Focus Groups
Information regarding the four public focus group meetings that met in May and June 2012 to gather input on the revision of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework.
Information regarding the four public focus group meetings that met in May and June 2012 to gather input on the revision of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects 
(PDF)
Links to the standards adopted by the California State Board of Education in August 2010.
(PDF)Links to the standards adopted by the California State Board of Education in August 2010.
Common Core State Standards Initiative
The multi-state initiative released the CCSS on June 2, 2010. The initiative site includes information about the development and research behind the standards, appendices, the states that have adopted the CCSS, and frequently asked questions.
The multi-state initiative released the CCSS on June 2, 2010. The initiative site includes information about the development and research behind the standards, appendices, the states that have adopted the CCSS, and frequently asked questions.
- Appendix A (PDF)
Research Supporting Key Elements of the Standards and Glossary of Terms - Appendix B (PDF)
Text Exemplars and Sample Performance Tasks - Appendix C (PDF)
Samples of Student Writing
English Language Development Standards
Information about the update, revision, and alignment of the state's current English Language Development (ELD) standards to the CCSS for English Language Arts. The work, scheduled for completion by November 2012, includes input from educators who participated in focus group meetings held in February and the Panel of Experts' meetings scheduled from March through June.
Information about the update, revision, and alignment of the state's current English Language Development (ELD) standards to the CCSS for English Language Arts. The work, scheduled for completion by November 2012, includes input from educators who participated in focus group meetings held in February and the Panel of Experts' meetings scheduled from March through June.
Grade Level Curriculum
The grade-level curriculum documents are organized by individual grade levels and include information about the Common Core State Standards.
The grade-level curriculum documents are organized by individual grade levels and include information about the Common Core State Standards.
2007 Reading/Language Arts Framework (PDF; 7MB)
The Framework was adopted by the State Board of Education on April 17, 2006.
*To order a copy of this framework please contact CDE Press
The Framework was adopted by the State Board of Education on April 17, 2006.
*To order a copy of this framework please contact CDE Press
Content Standards
Links to downloads of all Content Standards.
Links to downloads of all Content Standards.
All Curriculum Frameworks
Links to downloads of all Curriculum Frameworks.
Links to downloads of all Curriculum Frameworks.
Questions: Jim Long | JLong@cde.ca.gov | 916-323-4583