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Publications related to the Early Learning Content Standards are presented below for educators in the first section and for families in the second section below the table. The Ohio Department of Education's (ODE) Office of Early Learning and School Readiness worked collaboratively with the ODE Office of Curriculum and Instruction in the development of these standards for English language arts (ELA), mathematics, science and social studies.

The process for standards development included working with constituents in early childhood and care programs who provided  the writing teams and feedback on the draft standards during focus groups and through the Web site. The results are standards that align with kindergarten through grade 12 standards. The early learning content standards for all four content areas were adopted by the State Board of Education in December 2003.

Early Learning Content Standards Documents for Educators

Ohio's Early Learning Content Standards: Overview and Links to Practice

Document Name (All in PDF unless indicated)	PublishDate
Early Learning Content Standards (English language arts, mathematics, social studies and science) This is a 72 page document & may take a while to download and print.	01/07
Early Learning – Primary Content Standards for Social Studies	08/08
Early Learning – Primary Content Standards for Science	08/08
Early Learning – Primary Content Standards for English Language Arts	08/08
Early Learning – Primary Content Standards for Mathematics	08/08
English Language Arts Correlation of Benchmarks and Indicators Through Grade 3	12/03
Mathematics Correlation of Benchmarks and Indicators Through Grade 2	12/03
Social Studies Correlation of Benchmarks and Indicators Through Grade 2	12/03
Science Correlation of Benchmarks and Indicators Through Grade 2	12/03
Guidance Tool for Early Learning Content Standards Implementation (English language arts, mathematics, social studies and science) This is a 48 page document & may take a while to download and print.	01/07
Standards Curriculum Assessment Alignment Tool: Indicator Focus (Word)	01/07
Standards Curriculum Assessment Alignment Tool: Category Focus (Word)	01/07

Family Guides for Early Learning Content Standards 

Preparing for Kindergarten Success: A Guide for Families is designed for families of children ages 3 to the start of kindergarten. This brochure provides information as to the meaning of a standards-based education and ways in which families can help their children in reading, mathematics, social studies and science as a preparation for kindergarten. The guide also includes suggestions for learning that can be done through routine family activities.

Preparándose para el éxito en kindergarten:  Guía para las familias (Spanish version) 

U DIYAARINTA GUUL KA KEENIDA WAXBARASHADA CARRUURTA YARYAR: TILMAAMAHA QOYSKA - (Somali Version)

A Standards Guide for Families: Kindergarten is designed to help family members of kindergarten children understand Ohio’s new academic content standards. The information in these guides gives families a sample of some of the things kindergarten children need to know and be able to do in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies. The guide also gives helpful tips and activities families can to do with their children to help them achieve the new standards.

Contact Information

Name: Debbie McGlothlin
E-mail: debbie.mcglothlin@ode.state.oh.us
Phone: (330) 364-5567