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Reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing are the language arts. Their fundamental purpose is to equip all students with the strategies and skills to make sense of self, others, and of the world. The understandings achieved will be profoundly influenced by the ways in which we use the language arts as tools for thought and communication. The Language Arts are integral cornerstones to every student’s academic success. Learn more about the Language Arts Program »

Check out what's new!New for 2008-09

State standards being revised
Review the proposed English Language Arts standards (PDF)

Submit your comments January-May

More information at EED

ASDSA 2012: It seems early, but it's time to think about ASDSA 2012! Please help us make plans for the courses that teachers will be able to take at our Summer Academy. If you have suggestions or requests for Language Arts related courses, or if you are interested in teaching a course, please provide some basic information at our survey, which can be found here. Thanks!

MY Access 2011-2012: Please use the link to the MY Access request form if you need to request MY Access seats for your classroom. We will get back to you as soon as possible regarding your request. If you are trying to create your MY Access groups and a small number of your students are missing from MY Access, please use the Missing MY Access Students link to let us know.

Achieve 3000: Please use the link to the Achieve 3000 request form if you need to request Achieve 3000 seats for your classroom. We will get back to you as soon as possible regarding your request.

Interested in doing a little professional reading? Check out our professional library via Library Thing. To check out books, contact Debbie Young.

Get up-to-date information about Language Arts opportunities and happenings. Check out the Coordinator’s blog and subscribe to keep up with what’s new. Go to the Language Arts blog »

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