English Language Arts

This page supports Oklahoma teachers and school districts with the successful implementation of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for English Language Arts. The Oklahoma State Department of Education collaborates with Oklahoma educators to develop and identify high-quality resources for teachers and districts. Oklahoma resources include the English Language Arts Curriculum Framework, past professional development slideshows, writing contest information, and access to instructional communities for professional growth.

2021 Standards

Download the new 2021 Oklahoma Academic Standards for English Language Arts. Visit the English Language Arts Standards page for implementation documents, including a revised appendix, crosswalks of the 2016 and 2021 standards, and vertical progressions for grades PK-5, 3-8, and 6-12.

High-Quality Instructional Materials

To provide guidance to teachers, schools, and districts as they make decisions about the best high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) for their students, the OSDE now has reviews of PK-5 ELA instructional materials. The reviews include scores and rationales to help inform stakeholders as they decide which materials to adopt. Blank rubrics for ELA Grades PK-2 and ELA Grades 3-5 are also available if districts would like to conduct their own reviews. The three-tiered structure of the rubric and the three overall ratings are explained on the Approved Titles page. Contact Rebecca Morales, Director of Instructional Materials, with any questions.

Professional Development

Professional Development Request Form

Newsletters

• Sign up to receive the elementary and/or secondary English Language Arts newsletters.

Social Media

	Join the #ELAOK Facebook groups! #ELAOK #ELAOK Elementary #OKEarlyEd
	Use the #elaok hashtag on Twitter.
	Share a brief video on the ELAOK Flipgrid board.