The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is dedicated to ensuring every student, especially those from historically underserved communities, has fair opportunities to excel in education. Our commitment, outlined in our Educational Vision, focuses on creating inclusive learning environments where students feel supported, engaged in deeper learning, and are challenged to achieve high standards with personalized support.
To help families like yours become active partners in your child’s educational journey, we’ve developed Family Guides. These resources are designed to clearly explain the Massachusetts learning standards, detailing what your child should know and be able to do by the end of each grade level. These guides cover key subjects including English Language Arts, Literacy, Mathematics, Science and Technology/Engineering, and History and Social Science.
Explore Grade-Level Family Guides:
- Pre-Kindergarten
- Kindergarten
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
- High School (Grades 9–12)
These guides are available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese, ensuring accessibility for diverse families across Massachusetts. We encourage families and educators to use these guides together to create a strong support system for student learning.
Understand Standards-Based Learning Through Videos
To further illustrate how these learning standards are implemented in classrooms, we offer a series of Standards-Based Learning Videos. These videos provide insights into teaching methods across different grade levels and subjects. We encourage you to watch and share these videos within your community to deepen understanding of modern educational approaches.
Video Resources:
- Elementary Level:
- Elementary English Language Arts and Literacy
- Elementary Science and Technology/Engineering
- Elementary Mathematics
- Secondary Level:
- Secondary English Language Arts and Literacy
- Secondary Science and Technology/Engineering
- Secondary Mathematics
By using these Family Guides and video resources, you can gain a clearer understanding of Massachusetts learning standards and how you can effectively support your child’s academic success. We believe that informed and engaged families are crucial to student achievement, and these resources are designed to empower you in this important role.
Last Updated: January 8, 2024
