Standards Public Comment: Physical Education

Welcome

Thank you for taking the time to review the draft of the proposed updated Washington State Learning Standards for Physical Education. Learning standards are the instruction goals 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 state, 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 have access to professional learning and implementation resources. Schools then begin teaching and assessing student learning in alignment with the newly adopted learning standards.

In Washington state, 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 resources used to support student learning. Local school boards select and adopt curriculum and instructional materials 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 updated Washington State Learning Standards for Physical Education (PE). The draft standards document and supporting resources are available on the Washington State Learning Standards Review website.