The State Board of Education adopted the Arizona Academic Standards Articulated by Grade Level (Standards) in the subject areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.
The purpose of the Declaration is to affirm that the central components of standards-based education are in effect at every level in every school district and charter school in the State. The central components of standards-based education include a curriculum aligned to the Standards, instructional materials aligned to the Standards and the evaluation of teachers to ensure that the Standards are integrated into instructional practices.
Each of the three documents that comprise the complete Declaration is signed separately by the local governing board as a body, the district superintendent, and every school principal (including equivalent charter school officials and administrators).
For further information regarding the Declarations, please click on the link below:
More Information
Declarations of Curriculum and Instructional Alignment
Contact Information
Standards and Assessment Division
Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson, Bin 10
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Tel: (602) 542-4288
Associate Superintendent: Cheryl J. Lebo
