Standards Public Comment: Financial Education

Welcome

Thank you for taking the time to review the drafts of the proposed updated Washington State Learning Standards for Financial Education. Learning standards are the goals for instruction identified for each content area (e.g., mathematics, art, or science). The standards identify what all students should know, understand, and be able to do by the end of each grade level, grade band or course.

In Washington, learning standards are reviewed and revised in partnership with classroom teachers, school and district administrators, business and labor representatives, educational service districts, and professional organizations and advisory committees. After public review and finalization, standards are adopted at the state level by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Once adopted, educators are provided access to professional learning and implementation resources. Then, schools begin teaching and evaluating student learning in alignment with the newly adopted learning standards.

In Washington, classroom instruction and student learning are supported at both the state and local levels. The curriculum and instructional materials used in a school district to support student learning are adopted at the local level. Curriculum and instructional materials may include textbooks, equipment, worksheets, and other materials used to create a comprehensive learning experience for each student. Local school boards select and adopt curriculum and instructional materials for their local schools based on school district policy and procedures, and in alignment with the state learning standards.

You are invited to read and provide feedback on the draft proposed updated Washington State Learning Standards for Financial Education. The draft documents and some supporting resources based on those drafts are available on the Washington State Learning Standards Review website.