Ohio Department of Education Teaching

In June 2010, the State Board of Education adopted the Common Core State Standards in English language arts and mathematics, the results of a multi-state effort. The board also adopted more rigorous versions of Ohio's academic content standards in science and social studies. All fours sets of standards will underpin teaching in Ohio classrooms by 2014-2015, but schools are encouraged to begin using the standards now to prepare students for corresponding  assessments that begin in 2014-2015.

The Ohio Department of Education has worked with teams of teachers across Ohio to develop a model curriculum of teaching strategies and resources aligned to the College and Career Ready Standards. The State Board of Education adopted the model curriculum in March 2011.

Browse the links below to find the standards and model curriculum by subject and grade level.

Model Curriculum 

• English Language Arts Model Curriculum (Web page)
• Mathematics Model Curriculum (Web page)
• Science Model Curriculum (Web page)
• Social Studies Model Curriculum (Web page)

Model Curriculum Resources

• Strategies for Diverse Learners (PDF) – This document presents strategies for meeting the needs of all learners including gifted students, English language learners (ELL) and students with disabilities. Resources based on the Universal Design for Learning principles are available at the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST).
• Strategies for Diverse Learners – Focus on Students with Disabilities (PDF)
• Strategies for Diverse Learners – Focus on Gifted Learners (PDF)
• Strategies for Diverse Learners – Focus on English Language Learners (PDF)

Adopted Standards

By following the links below, you will find content-specific standards. In addition, teachers will want to review the history of Ohio's standards review process provided at the bottom of this page.

English Language Arts

• Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts (Website)
• English Language Arts Background Information and Staff Contacts (Website)

Mathematics

• Common Core State Standards in Mathematics (Website)
• Mathematics Background Information and Staff Contacts (Website)

Social Studies

• Social Studies Standards, Background Information and Staff Contacts (Website)

Science

• Science Standards, Background Information and Staff Contacts (Website)

Revision Process History
The standards revision process began with an international benchmarking research study, focused on the content standards of top-performing nations, to identify best practices from around the world. Other sources for the revision include expert reviews of the current standards, college- and career-readiness standards, and local stakeholder input.

• First Lens of International Benchmarking Report (DRAFT) (PDF)
• May 2010 Presentation to the Ohio State Board of Education (PowerPoint)

Contact Information
Office of Curriculum and Instruction
(614) 466-1317
(877) 644-6338 (toll-free)