ELA Alignments by State

Alabama
LevelUp Reader’s individualized digital bookshelf is aligned with the curriculum standards set forth by the Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX) team for the state of Alabama. The Alabama Learning Exchange provides content expertise and helps to provide high-quality reading and language arts programs for the public schools of Alabama. For information about the ALEX curriculum standards for the state of Alabama, please visit The Alabama Learning Exchange.

Alaska
Our customizable online literary collection, LevelUp Reader, aligns with the Alaska Anchor Standards and the Alaska System of Academic Readiness (AK STAR) assessments for the state of Alaska for grades PreK-5. The Alaska Reading ELA Standards and the AK STAR assessments serve as a framework for the development & alignment of curriculum & instruction for Alaskan public schools. Their standards and targets have been streamlined since 2012. For additional information about these standards visit the English Language Arts – Education and Early Development.

Arizona
LevelUp Reader, a tailor-made digital library of children’s literature, correlates to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards. The Arizona Department of Education’s (ADA’s) ELA team provides English and Language Arts proficiency and produces high-quality curricula for the public schools of Arizona. For information about the ADA’s ELA curriculum standards for the state of Arizona, please visit Arizona Department of Education’s English and Language Arts page.

Arkansas
LevelUp Reader, our customizable digital literary collection, supports the curriculum standards set forth by the Arkansas ELA Standards. The Arkansas English and Language Arts Standards represent the work of educators across the state and include teacher notes, providing Arkansas reading and language arts teachers fidelity to the standards. For more information about the Arkansas curriculum standards for ELA, please visit Division of Elementary and Secondary Education – English Language Arts Standards and Courses (arkansas.gov).

California
LevelUp Reader, a user-friendly web library for children, aligns with the curriculum standards set forth by the California Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The California Common Core Standards for K-12 describe what students should know and be able to do in each subject in each grade. The CCSS for Language Arts and Literacy are based on research and evidence, aligned with expectations in higher education, and internationally benchmarked. For more information about the California Department of Education’s Common Core State Standards (CCSS), please visit Common Core State Standards – Resources (CA Dept of Education).

Colorado
LevelUp Reader, a digitalized personal reading platform, is aligned with the curriculum standards set forth by the Department of Colorado’s “Reading, Writing, and Communicating Academic Standards.” These standards provide content expertise in the skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening for the public schools of Colorado. To learn more about the State of Colorado’s Reading, Writing, and Communicating Standards please visit Colorado Department of Education’s Standards.

Connecticut
he LevelUp Reader personalized digital book archive aligns with the Connecticut Common Core State Standards (CCSS), now called the Connecticut Core Standards in English language arts. These standards, which have replaced the state standards formally known as the GLEs, provide research-based content expertise for K-12 ELA programs in Connecticut. To learn more about these standards, please visit the Connecticut Literacy/English Language Arts site.

Delaware
The LevelUp Reader online library aligns with the curriculum standards set forth by the Delaware Department of Education. These ELA standards provide content expertise to help the students of Delaware read, write, speak, listen, and use language effectively in a variety of content areas. For information about the ELA standards for the state of Delaware, please visit the Department of Education’s website: English & Language Arts / Delaware English Language Arts/Literacy Standards (doe.k12.de.us).

Florida
The LevelUp Reader customizable online book collection correlates to the curriculum standards of the state of Florida. Florida’s Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) English and language arts standards, are the product of Florida literacy experts and Florida educators. B.E.S.T. provides content expertise and meaningful and uplifting, high-quality reading and language arts programs for grades K-12. For information about the B.E.S.T. curriculum standards for the state of Florida, please visit B.E.S.T. Standards (cpalms.org).

Georgia
The LevelUp Reader adaptive reading platform correlates to the English Language Arts Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for grades K-12. The GSE serves as a basis for the development & alignment of curriculum & instruction for Georgia public schools. For additional information about these standards visit the CASE site, Georgia ELA Standards or georgiastandards.org

Hawaii
LevelUp Reader’s digitalized, personal book collection aligns with Hawaii’s Department of Education’s (HIDOE) Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The HIDOE’s Common Core Standards are for grades K-12, and give an infrastructure for the expectations of each grade level in English Language Arts. For information about the CCSS for the state of Hawaii visit Hawaii Public Schools ELA Standards

Idaho
The LevelUp Reader adaptive, online reading library correlates to the Idaho Content Standards for the state of Idaho for grades K-8. The Idaho Content Standards ensure that students are prepared to be civically engaged and knowledgeable adults who make positive contributions to their communities. For additional information about these standards visit the Idaho State Department of Education’s Idaho Content Standards for English Language Arts / Literacy.

Illinois
The LevelUp Reader adaptive, online reading platform aligns with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Standards and Instruction in Reading and Language Arts for grades K–5. These standards, called the Illinois Learning Standards, establish expectations for what students ought to know for each grade level. For more information about ISBE’s English Language Arts Standards, please view the Illinois Learning Standards.

Indiana
Our customizable online literary collection, LevelUp Reader, correlates to the Indiana Academic Standards for English and Language Arts. These standards, developed by expert educators and the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), are designed to help educators, parents, students, and community members understand what students need to know and be able to do at each grade level. LevelUp Reader also aligns with Indiana’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which reflects the core belief that all students can achieve at a high level. To learn more about ESSA, visit Indiana’s Every Student Succeeds Act. For more information about IDOE’s Academic Standards for English and Language Arts, please visit Indiana’s Academic Standards for English and Language Arts.

Iowa
LevelUp Reader, a personalized digital library of children’s literature, aligns with the Iowa Core Literacy Standards. These standards, for grades K–12, were spearheaded by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the National Governors Association (NGA) to help ensure that all students are college- and career-ready in literacy no later than the end of high school. For more information on the standards, please view Iowa’s Department of Education Literacy Standards.

Kansas
LevelUp Reader, our customizable, digital literary collection, correlates to the curriculum standards set forth by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). The KSDE has implemented these K–12 standards for English language arts to serve as a framework for the development and alignment of curricula and instruction in Kansas public schools. For additional information about these standards, view the KSDE English Language Arts Standards.

Kentucky
The LevelUp Reader online reading platform is aligned with the curriculum standards set forth by the Kentucky Department of Education, which are known as the Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing. The Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing represent a comprehensive view of literacy, incorporating reading, composition, and language. To learn more about these K–12 standards, visit KY Academic Standards – KY standards and select “Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading & Writing.”

Louisiana
LevelUp Reader, a user-friendly web library for children, aligns with the K–12 Louisiana Student Standards for English Language Arts set forth by the Department of Education in Louisiana (Louisiana Believes). These curriculum standards outline the common goal for Louisiana students to read; understand complex, grade-level texts; and express their understanding of those texts through writing and speaking. To learn more, please view the Louisiana Believes ELA Standards.

Maine
The LevelUp Reader personalized digital book archive correlates to the Maine Department of Education’s State educational standards for Early Learning (Maine Early Learning and Development Standards) and for grades PreK–12 (Maine Learning Results) in English Language Arts. Information on the standards themselves, as well as the review and revision process for the Maine Learning Results, can be found at the Maine Department of Education Standards.

Maryland
LevelUp Reader’s online library aligns with the curriculum standards set forth by the Maryland State Department of Education. These statewide standards, called Maryland College and Career Ready (MCCR) Standards and the Reading/English Language Arts (RELA) standards, provide content expertise to help the students of Maryland prepare for life outside the classroom. These PreK–12 standards foster critical thinking skills and the ability to read texts thoughtfully. For information about the ELA standards for the state of Maryland, please visit the Department of Education’s website: Maryland State DOE ELA Standards.

Massachusetts
LevelUp Reader’s digitalized, personal book collection aligns with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) standards for ELA. These standards, called the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for English Language Arts and Literacy, are for grades PreK–12 and are based on research and effective practice, enabling Massachusetts teachers and administrators to strengthen curriculum, instruction, and assessment. For more information on the framework, go to Massachusetts DESE Learning Standards.

Michigan
LevelUp Reader, a customizable web library for children, aligns with the curriculum standards set forth by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). These English Language Arts standards for K–12 lay out Grade Level Content Expectations, what students should know and be able to do in each subject in each grade. They are intended to lay the framework for the grade level testing in these subject areas required under the No Child Left Behind Act. For more information on the curriculum standards set forth by the MDE, please visit Michigan’s Academic Standards.

Minnesota
The LevelUp Reader adaptive, online reading library correlates to the English Language Arts Standards of the state of Minnesota for grades K–12. The Minnesota Department of Education created these standards to cultivate the skills of reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, media literacy, and language in Minnesota public school students. Using LevelUp Reader as a supplemental tool in the classroom will also prepare students for the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments. For additional information about these standards and comprehensive assessments, please view the Minnesota ELA Standards.

Mississippi
The LevelUp Reader personal educational web library aligns with the ELA standards set forth by the Office of English Language Arts and the Office of Elementary Education and Reading in Mississippi. The Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) for English Language Arts provide an alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in ELA. For more information on these K–12 standards, visit Mississippi’s ELA CCRS.

Missouri
The LevelUp Reader personal educational web library correlates to the Missouri Learning Standards for English Language Arts set forth by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). These standards for grades K–12 define the knowledge and skills students need in each grade level and give school administrators, teachers, parents, and students a road map for learning expectations in each grade and course. To learn more about these standards, please view the DESE Missouri Learning Standards.

Montana
LevelUp Reader’s customizable digital reading platform aligns with the Montana Office of Public Instruction’s Teaching and Learning Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy. The K–12 reading standards define what students should know and be able to do in ELA. The standards provide a framework for literacy not only in English language arts, but across content areas in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects. For more information, visit Montana’s page for English Language Arts and Literacy Standards.

Nebraska
The LevelUp Reader customizable internet library for children correlates to the learning standards set forth by the Nebraska Department of Education. The Nebraska English Language Arts standards for grades K–12 are formally called Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for English Language Arts. These standards, developed by a team of Nebraska educators and representing the diversity of students served by Nebraska’s K–12 schools, provide the framework for essential skills in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. For more information on these standards, please view the Nebraska ELA Standards.

Nevada
The LevelUp Reader personalized digital book archive aligns with the English Language Arts Standards set forth by the State of Nevada Department of Education. The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects set requirements not only for English language arts, but also for literacy in other subjects. The Nevada English Language Arts Standards for grades K–12 are intended to give Nevada children the tools and experiences that will help them succeed in school and become adept readers, writers, listeners, and speakers. For more information, see Nevada’s ELA Standards.

New Hampshire
LevelUp Reader’s online library aligns with the curriculum standards set forth by the New Hampshire Department of Education. These K–8, state board–approved standards, called the New Hampshire State English Language Arts Model K–8 Competencies, are a rubric that sets expectations for student learning. For information about the Model Competencies for the state of New Hampshire, please visit the Department of Education’s page for State Model Competencies.

New Jersey
The LevelUp Reader adaptive, online reading library correlates to the Department of Education’s New Jersey Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts. The New Jersey Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts define literacy expectations for grades K–12. For more information on these ELA standards, view the NJ ELA Student Learning Standards.

New Mexico
The LevelUp Reader personalized digital library aligns with the New Mexico Public Education Department’s standards in English Language Arts for grades K–12. These Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects outline requirements using content area expertise to help students meet the challenges of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in a specific area of study. For more information about the standards in the state of New Mexico, view the NM Adopted Content Standards.

New York
LevelUp Reader, a user-friendly online library for children, correlates to the PreK–12 Learning Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy. These new and revised Next Generation standards, presented by the New York State Education Department and the Board of Regents, prepare NYS students to become lifelong learners and thinkers, as well as active participants in civil, community, and professional endeavors. To learn more about the Next Generation English Language Arts Standards, view the NYS Next Generation ELA Standards.

North Carolina
The LevelUp Reader adaptive reading platform conforms to the Literacy Instruction Standards (LIS) for the state of North Carolina for grades preK-3. The LIS serves as a framework for the development & alignment of curriculum & instruction for NC public schools. For additional information about these standards, visit the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

North Dakota
LevelUp Reader’s online reading platform is aligned with the curriculum standards delineated by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. North Dakota’s English Language Arts Content Standards for K–12 outline the knowledge and skills students are expected to know at a specific stage of their education as well as illustrate what students have learned upon completing a grade level. To learn more about North Dakota’s content standards, please view the ND Education Content Standards.

Ohio
LevelUp Reader, an internet library personalized for each student, aligns with the Ohio Department of Education’s K–12 Ohio Learning Standards for English Language Arts. These standards, an extension of a prior initiative to develop College and Career Readiness standards, are research- and evidence-based, aligned with college and work expectations, rigorous, and internationally benchmarked. Learn more about Ohio’s ELA Standards here: OH ELA Standards.

Oklahoma
LevelUp Reader, our customizable, digital literary collection, aligns with the curriculum standards set forth by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. The Oklahoma Academic Standards for English Language Arts, as well as the Oklahoma Comprehensive Literacy Plan, promote Oklahoma’s vision for children to reach their full potential and obtain critical literacy skills. Learn more about the Oklahoma Academic Standards for English Language Arts and the Oklahoma Comprehensive Literacy Plan here: OK ELA Standards.

Oregon
Our customizable online library platform, LevelUp Reader, correlates to the Oregon Department of Education’s English Language Arts and Literacy Standards. These ELA standards represent K–12 learning expectations for students and outline the knowledge and literacy skills necessary to succeed for college and career readiness. Learn more about Oregon’s English Language Arts and Literacy Standards here: Oregon Standards for ELA and Literacy.

Pennsylvania
LevelUp Reader, our customizable online learning library, aligns with the curriculum standards set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The PA Core Standards in English Language Arts for grades PreK–5 were created by Pennsylvania educators and educational experts, and they provide information about what students should know and be able to do as they progress through every grade level. To learn more about these standards, view the PA Core Standards in ELA.

Rhode Island
The LevelUp Reader adaptive, online reading platform correlates to the Rhode Island Department of Education’s ELA curriculum standards. The Rhode Island Core Standards for English Language Arts/Literacy communicate clear, consistent expectations about the knowledge, skills, and practices students should know and be able to do at each grade level. These state ELA standards are tightly aligned to the assessments in the Rhode Island state assessment program, including the RICAS assessment. For more information about the core standards, view the RI Core ELA Standards.

South Carolina
The LevelUp Reader personalized, digital reading platform aligns with the South Carolina Department of Education’s standards, known as the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards for English Language Arts. These standards are designed to ensure that South Carolina students are prepared to enter and succeed in economically viable career opportunities or postsecondary education and ensuing careers. For more information, see the SCDE ELA Standards.

South Dakota
Our customizable online reading platform, LevelUp Reader, correlates to the curriculum standards set forth by the South Dakota Department of Education. The South Dakota State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects communicate the knowledge and skills expected of South Dakota students grades K–12. To learn more about the ELA standards for South Dakota, view South Dakota’s ELA Standards.

Tennessee
LevelUp Reader’s personalized educational web library aligns with the curriculum standards set forth by the Tennessee Department of Education. Providing a common set of expectations for what students will know and be able to do at the end of a grade for each subject area, the Tennessee Academic Standards are rooted in the knowledge and 21^st-century literacy skills students need to succeed in their postsecondary studies and/or careers. To learn more, view Tennessee’s ELA Academic Standards.

Texas
The LevelUp Reader online reading platform is aligned with the curriculum standards set forth by the Reading Language Arts (RLA) team for the state of Texas. The RLA provides content expertise and helps to provide high-quality reading and language arts programs for the public schools of Texas. For information about the RLA curriculum standards for the state of Texas, please visit the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Website.

Utah
Our adaptive educational library, LevelUp Reader, reinforces the standards designated by the Utah Educational Network. These standards, the College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for K–5 Reading and the Reading Standards for Literature, define what students should understand and be able to do by the end of each grade. They correspond to the College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading. To learn more, view Utah’s ELA Standards.

Vermont
LevelUp Reader, our personalized adaptive reading platform, is correlated to the Common Core State Standards outlined by the State of Vermont Agency of Education. The Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy follow the Education Quality Standards. Breaking literacy skills down into the areas of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language, each of these College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards is further broken down into grade level areas. For more information, view Vermont’s ELA/Literacy Standards.

Virginia
The adaptive online educational library, LevelUp Reader, aligns well with the Virginia Department of Education’s Standards of Learning for English. The Standards of Learning and Curriculum Framework comprise the English language arts content that teachers in Virginia are expected to teach and students are expected to learn. Along with the Standards of Learning Test Blueprints, Virginia students will be prepared for life outside the classroom as successful citizens. For more information on these standards, view Virginia’s ELA Standards of Learning.

Washington
The LevelUp Reader personalized digital book archive aligns with the Washington Learning Standards of ELA, also known as the Common Core State Standards for English and Language Arts. These curriculum standards, set forth by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, specify the knowledge and skills that young people will need to succeed in technical school, college, careers, and life. For more information, view Washington’s Learning Standards for ELA.

West Virginia
The LevelUp Reader user-friendly online reading platform aligns with the West Virginia Department of Education’s College- and Career-Readiness Standards for English Language Arts. These standards promote proficiency in reading a range of material, fluency in writing in several modes, adaptability in verbal and written communication, and integrity in responsible collaboration with peers. Learn more about West Virginia’s standards here: WV’s Standards for ELA.

Wisconsin
LevelUp Reader, a digital library personalized for each student, aligns with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s Standards for English Language Arts. These academic standards provide a foundational framework identifying what knowledge and skills Wisconsin students in English language arts should learn at different grade levels. To learn more about these standards, please view Wisconsin’s ELA Standards.

Wyoming
LevelUp Reader, our customizable, digital literary collection, correlates to the curriculum standards set forth in the Wyoming Department of Education’s English Language Arts Content & Performance Standards. These standards contain the Common Core State Standards and are the basis for the WY-TOPP Assessment. The standards detail the rigorous and evidence-based literacy skills students need to access a vast amount of complex print and digital information available in this globally competitive society. For more information, view the Wyoming ELA Standards.