District of Columbia Academic Standards

Explore District of Columbia's standards documents, adoption and implementation dates, and official sources, with links to available classroom guides.

4 subjects with official sources

Math

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics

Adopted
2010
In effect since
2014-15

District of Columbia has adopted the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics as written.

English Language Arts

Common Core State Standards for ELA & Literacy

Adopted
2010
In effect since
2014-15

District of Columbia has adopted the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts as written.

Science

Next Generation Science Standards

Adopted
2013
In effect since
2014-15

District of Columbia has adopted the Next Generation Science Standards as written.

Social Studies

District of Columbia Social Studies Standards (2023)

Adopted
2023
In effect since
2025-26
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