CoE: High-Level focus Standards
These guidance documents are designed to identify and define areas of high-level focus for core content instruction supported by key PA Academic Standards. Note that while all standards deserve a defined level of instruction, neglecting key concepts may result in learning gaps skill and understanding and may leave students unprepared for the challenges of later grades.
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HIGH LEVEL FOCUS DOCUMENTS
The links to the right contain the prioritized standards (labeled “high-level focus”) on the PDE Roadmap for Educational Leaders.
To Access the Standards Links
Mathematics Standards
English Language Arts Standards
English Language Arts: Grade K
English Language Arts: Grade 1
English Language Arts: Grade 2
English Language Arts: Grade 3
English Language Arts: Grade 4
English Language Arts: Grade 5
English Language Arts: Grade 6
English Language Arts: Grade 7
English Language Arts: Grade 8
Science Standards
Also from the roadmap
Instruction must be aligned to a coherent set of learning outcomes, indicating what students should know and be able to do. Dimensions for consideration when planning for instruction include the following.
Instructional Delivery: Instructional delivery is differentiated relative to explicitness through modeling, systematic instruction with appropriate scaffolding and pacing, and provision of immediate corrective feedback to students with sufficient opportunities to respond.
Grouping: Grouping includes whole group, homogeneous small group, partners, heterogeneous mixed ability small group, independent and one-to-one.
Time: The amount of instructional time varies relative to a particular area of content, small group instruction versus whole group instruction, and opportunities for students to interact or work independently.
Materials: Selecting materials for specific students and purposes is often a challenge. Materials should be evidence-based and adjusted to meet the needs of students.
Learning Environment: A positive and safe learning environment has clearly defined and consistent expectations.