KS+Standards+for+English+Teachers

====**By the time you complete your degree in middle level or secondary English education, you will meet these standards set forth by the state of Kansas: **====

====Standard 1: The teachers of English language arts 5-8 or 6-12 demonstrate knowledge of English language arts subject matter content that specifically includes literature and multimedia texts as well as knowledge of the nature of adolescents as readers. ====

====Standard 2: The teachers of English language arts 5-8 or 6-12 demonstrate knowledge of English language arts subject matter content that specifically includes language and writing as well as knowledge of adolescents as language users. ====

====Standard 3: The teachers of English language arts 5-8 or 6-12 plan instruction and design assessments for reading and the study of literature to promote learning for all students. ====

====Standard 4: The teachers of English language arts 5-8 or 6-12 plan instruction and design assessment for composing texts (i.e., oral, written, and visual) to promote learning for all students. ====

====Standard 5: The teachers of English language arts 5-8 or 6-12 plan, implement, assess, and reflect on research-based instruction that is responsive to students’ diverse context-based needs. ====

====Standard 6: The teachers of English language arts 5-8 or 6-12 use knowledge of theories and research about social justice, diversity, equity, and student identities to enhance students’ opportunities to learn in English language arts. ====

====Standard 7: The teachers of English language arts 5-8 or 6-12 are prepared to interact and collaborate knowledgeably with students, families, and colleagues, and actively develop as professional educators. ====