English Language Arts
The State Board will begin reviewing ELA standards in summer 2024 to prepare for implementing the new standards in the 2029-2030 school year. Check back for more information as available and review the resources on this page.
Context
The State Board of Education is charged under Tennessee statute (T.C.A. § 49-1-311-313) and State Board Policy (Standards Review Policy 3.209) to review and approve the English Language Arts (ELA), math, science, and social studies standards at least every eight years. Each standards review process follows the same almost two-year rigorous, legislatively mandated process to promote collaboration and transparency. This process entails significant public feedback and coordination across educators, state government, and appointed representatives. See the resources below and on the Standards Review webpage to learn more about standards review.
Current Standards
The State Board last approved the ELA standards on final reading in February 2019. The current ELA standards will be in effect until the 2029-2030 school year. For more information on the previous ELA cycles and other subjects, check out the Standards Review Cycles here.
For more information from the Tennessee Department of Education, check out their website here.
Updates
The State Board will begin reviewing the ELA standards starting in summer 2024 to prepare for implementation in the 2029-2030 school year. For more information on the process, check out the resources above and the ELA Standards Review Process & Timeline below.
Additional questions about the ELA standards review process can be directed to TNStandards.Review@tn.gov.