Illinois State Board of Education Standards
Content Area Standards for Educators
The Content Area Standards for Educators define the knowledge and
skills teachers must demonstrate in their specific subject areas and
professional roles in order to ensure that Illinois students meet or
exceed the expectations defined by the Illinois Learning Standards.
Standards for All Illinois Teachers
In addition to the Content Area Standards, all teachers are expected
to meet the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards, the Core
Technology Standards, and the Core Language Arts Standards.
Illinois Professional Teaching Standards
The Illinois Learning Standards define what all students in all Illinois public schools should know and be able to do in the 7 core areas as a result of their elementary and secondary schooling.
New Illinois Learning Standards Incorporating the Common Core