CA ELA/ELD Framework

SBE-Adopted ELA/ELD Framework Chapters

The State Board of Education adopted the ELA/ELD Framework at their July 9-10, 2014 meeting.

The English Language Arts/English Language Development (ELA/ELD) Framework has not been edited for publication. This version of the ELA/ELD Framework will remain posted during the editing process. 

Introduction to the Framework (PDF)

Chapter 1: Overview of the Standards (PDF)

Chapter 2: Key Considerations in the ELA/Literacy and ELD Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (PDF; 1MB)

Chapter 3: Content and Pedagogy: Transitional Kindergarten Through Grade One (PDF; 1MB)

Chapter 4: Content and Pedagogy: Grades Two and Three (PDF; 2MB)

Chapter 5: Content and Pedagogy: Grades Four and Five (PDF; 1MB)

Chapter 6: Content and Pedagogy: Grades Six Through Eight (PDF; 1MB)

Chapter 7: Content and Pedagogy: Grades Nine Through Twelve (PDF; 1MB)

Chapter 8: Assessment (PDF)

Chapter 9: Access and Equity (PDF)

Chapter 10: Learning in the 21st Century (PDF)

Chapter 11: Implementing High-Quality ELA/Literacy and ELD Instruction: Professional Learning, Leadership, and Program Supports (PDF)

Chapter 12: Instructional Materials to Support the CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy and CA ELD Standards (PDF)

Resources (PDF)

Glossary (PDF)

Appendix A: Role of Literature in the Common Core State Standards (PDF)