Texas and National Content Standard Resources

Other State and National Resources for standards-based instruction in Texas adult education and literacy

Texas College and Career Readiness Standards - Adopted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in 2011, these standards in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies specify what students must know and be able to do to succeed in entry-level courses at postsecondary educational institutions in Texas.

English Language Proficiency Standards for Adult Education (PDF) - Developed for the U.S. Department of Education in 2016, these standards are organized into content-specific practices that an adult ESL learner needs to participate in academic coursework or employment.

Guide to the Adult Citizenship Education Content Standards and Foundation Skills (PDF)-“The Office of Citizenship, within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), developed this guide to assist adult education program administrators and teachers in developing a citizenship curriculum and thematic lessons, choosing textbooks and supplemental materials, and creating effective learning activities.”

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards - “The ISTE Standards are a framework for students, educators, administrators, coaches and computer science educators to rethink education and create innovative learning environments. The standards are helping educators and education leaders worldwide re-engineer schools and classrooms for digital age learning, no matter where they are on the journey to effective edtech integration.”  The Texas AEL Tech Integration Coaches Pathway is guided by the ISTE standards: