Welcome to the Academic Standards Website
Nebraska Statute requires the Nebraska State Board of Education to update standards for each subject area every five years according to the following schedule:
- Language Arts - July 1, 2009
- Mathematics - July 1, 2010
- Science and Social Studies - July 1, 2013
The following represents the most up-to-date standards
Language Arts Standards|Mathematics Standards|Science Standards|Social Studies Standards
Language Arts Standards
Language Arts Standards - Approved in 2009
- Grades K-8 and 12 Standards (Vertical Format) (.pdf) (.doc)
- Grades K-4 Standards (Horizontal Format) (.pdf) (.doc)
- Grades 5-8 and 12 Standards (Horizontal Format) (.pdf) (.doc)
- Crosswalk Grades 1 and 4
- Crosswalk Grades 8 and 12
- Extended Indicators
- Extended Indicators and Instructional Clarifications
- Parent Activities (English) (Spanish)
- Student Friendly Language Arts Standards
Mathematics Standards
Mathematics Standards - Approved in 2009
- Grades K-8 and 12 Standards (Vertical Format) (.pdf) (.doc)
- Grades K-8 and 12 Standards (Horizontal Format) (.pdf) (.doc)
- Extended Indicators
- Extended Indicators and Instructional Clarifications
Mathematics Standards Grades K-12 - Approved in 2000
- Parent Activities (English) (Spanish)
- STAR Standards
- Standards That are Reported (STAR)
- STAR Alternate Standards-Special Education
Science Standards
Science Standards - Approved in 2010
Social Studies Standards
Social Studies/History Standards - Approved in 2003