Resources for Educators
The Illinois Priority Learning Standards document is not intended to serve as a mandate from the state or a replacement of the full set of learning standards. The purpose of the Illinois Priority Learning Standards is to provide a starting point for discussions on prioritization of learning standards at the local district level. This prioritization can help to ensure learners are being met where they are at and moved along the continuum of learning toward grade level proficiency and beyond.
Illinois Priority Learning Standards 2020-21
Illinois Learning Standards & Instruction
Illinois Priority Learning Standards by Single Subject Areas
- Social Emotional Learning, Physical Education, & Health
- English Language Arts
- English Language Learning
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Science
- Fine Arts
Crosswalk Documents
- Reading and Math provided by ISBE: Crosswalk Document of IPLS compared to ILS
- ELA Comparison Document: Full Standards VS. Priority Standards
The purpose of this page is to provide compiled resources and information regarding the Illinois Assessment of Readiness(IAR). These resources can help inform, guide, and enhance daily instruction and assessment for Illinois educators. Should you have questions about any of the resources, give us a call at ROE #21 and we will partner with you to help you better understand the standards and the assessments!
IAR District Data Available
Pearson Next provides a variety of data resources available to districts after the state test each year. The following document is a guide on how to find those resources and to see the types of data and reports available for schools.
- PearsonAccess Next: Everything Starts Here
- Administrator Tutorial to Access District IAR Testing Data
Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) Resources
IAR Language and Abbreviations
IAR ELA Testing Resources
ELA Reading Evidence Tables
- Kindergarten Reading Evidence Tables
- First-Grade Reading Evidence Tables
- Second-Grade Reading Evidence Tables
- Third-Grade Reading Evidence Tables
- Fourth-Grade Reading Evidence Tables
- Fifth-Grade Reading Evidence Tables
- Sixth-Grade Reading Evidence Tables
- Seventh-Grade Reading Evidence Tables
- Eighth-Grade Reading Evidence Tables
- Third-Eighth Grade Reading Evidence Tables
(3rd-8th: IAR testing grades compiled in one document)
ELA Writing Evidence Tables
IAR Writing Rubrics
IAR Mathematics Testing Resources
Math Evidence Tables
Helpful Resource Links:
The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) Home (ISBE)
Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) | Home (Pearson Support)
Ensuring Every Student Succeeds (New Meridian)
New Meridian Resource Center (Released Sample Items)
Illinois Assessment of Readiness (Practice Tests by grade level)
The SAT Suite of Assessments is an integrated testing system that includes the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9. Below you will find websites, resources, and documents that will assist educators in helping students navigate through these assessments. Should you have questions about any of the resources, give us a call at ROE #21 and we will partner with you to help you better understand the standards and the assessments!
Sat Suite of Assessment Resources
Suite of Assessments Subject Overviews
Subject Area Test Specifications:
- ELA SAT Reading Test Specifications
- ELA SAT Writing and Language Test Specifications
- Math SAT Test Specifications
- SCI – Analysis in Science Guide
- SS – Analysis in Social-Studies-Guide
- SS – SAT Essay Rubric
Subject Area Curriculum Review Guides
- ELA Curriculum Review Worksheets
- Reading Test Curriculum Worksheet
- Writing Language Test Curriculum Worksheet
- Math Curriculum Worksheet
Helpful Educator Documents
- Educator Benchmark Brief
- Redesigned SAT K-12 Teacher Implementation Guide
- SAT Suite Assessments Technical Manual
- Test Specifications Redesigned SAT 1
Sample Questions/Practice Tests
Reading Sample Questions – The SAT® Suite of Assessments
Free Official SAT Practice Tests | College Board
Official SAT® Practice (Khan Academy)
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)