Reading, Writing, and Communicating Academic Standards

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Introduction: Purpose, Prepared Graduate Statements, Standards Category Definitions
Standards Documents (PDF): All Grades | P-2 | 3-5 | 6-8 | HS
Alternative Formats: Spreadsheet CSV | Microsoft Excel | Markdown/Plain Text | Simplified Word
Family and Community Guides: Preschool | Kindergarten | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | High School
Review and Revision: Summary of Changes | Detailed Changes | Reading, Writing, and Communicating Committee Page

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