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Address achievement and opportunity disparities

← All Leader Standards California Professional Standards for Education Leaders · Vision, equity, and continuous improvement 1A3 Address achievement and opportunity disparities between student...

Twelfth Grade (12)

High School 9–12 · Grade-level guide Twelfth Grade: Completing, Contributing, and Transitioning Twelfth Grade is a full year of learning, civic growth, relationships, and contribution—not simply a...

Eleventh Grade (11)

High School 9–12 · Grade-level guide Eleventh Grade: Sustaining Challenge, Choice, and Well-Being Eleventh Grade can concentrate advanced coursework, statewide assessment, activities, employment,...

Tenth Grade (10)

High School 9–12 · Grade-level guide Tenth Grade: Deepening Inquiry, Agency, and Connection Tenth graders are no longer new to high school, but they are still developing the habits, confidence, and...

Ninth Grade (9)

High School 9–12 · Grade-level guide Ninth Grade: Building Belonging, Habits, and Direction Ninth Grade is both a beginning and a consequential transition. Students are learning new expectations,...

Eighth Grade (8)

Middle School 6–8 · Grade-level guide Eighth Grade: Strengthening Judgment, Agency, and Readiness Eighth graders are consolidating middle-school learning while making choices and entering records...

Seventh Grade (7)

Middle School 6–8 · Grade-level guide Seventh Grade: Expanding Perspective, Voice, and Responsibility Seventh graders are developing stronger opinions, broader social awareness, and greater...

Sixth Grade (6)

Middle School 6–8 · Grade-level guide Sixth Grade: Building Independence Across Classrooms and Systems Sixth graders are navigating more complex ideas, identities, relationships, schedules, and...

Fifth Grade (5)

Elementary School K–5 · Grade-level guide Fifth Grade: Preparing for Complexity, Agency, and Transition Fifth graders are consolidating elementary foundations while taking on more abstract...

Fourth Grade (4)

Elementary School K–5 · Grade-level guide Fourth Grade: Deepening Knowledge, Identity, and Responsibility Fourth graders are ready to investigate complex ideas, compare perspectives, reason with...

Third Grade (3)

Elementary School K–5 · Grade-level guide Third Grade: Expanding Independence, Reasoning, and Community Third graders are moving toward longer texts, multi-step reasoning, sustained writing and...

Second Grade (2)

Elementary School K–5 · Grade-level guide Second Grade: Building Confidence, Fluency, and Curiosity Second graders are strengthening foundational skills while becoming more independent readers,...

First Grade (1)

Elementary School K–5 · Grade-level guide First Grade: Building Foundations, Voice, and Independence First graders are turning early experiences with language, print, number, play, and inquiry into...

Kindergarten

Elementary School K–5 · Grade-level guide Kindergarten: Growing, Belonging, and Learning Together Kindergarten is a year of remarkable growth. Strong programs pair joyful, purposeful learning with...

High School

School · High School 9–12 High School 9–12 Choose a grade level to explore developmental considerations, student well-being, cultural awareness, California standards, instructional guidance, and...