Which statement reflects the rationale for the ELPS framework's structure?

Which statement reflects the rationale for the ELPS framework's structure?

• A. The ELPS separate K-1 Reading and Writing Standards because all students in K-1 are learning to read and write, not just ELLs
• B. Reading in K-1 is not taught
• C. ELLs do not require reading and writing instruction in K-1
• D. The framework groups all language standards into one set regardless of grade

Answer: (A)

Early literacy is a universal focus in the earliest grades. The ELPS separates K-1 Reading and Writing Standards to make explicit that all students—not just English learners—are learning to read and write at this stage. This separation helps teachers plan targeted instruction for foundational literacy, while still ensuring that listening and speaking—and other language skills—are developed alongside. The other statements don’t fit because reading is taught in K-1, ELLs do need reading and writing instruction in K-1, and the framework is organized with grade-specific structure rather than a single, one-size-fits-all set for all grades.

Early literacy is a universal focus in the earliest grades. The ELPS separates K-1 Reading and Writing Standards to make explicit that all students—not just English learners—are learning to read and write at this stage. This separation helps teachers plan targeted instruction for foundational literacy, while still ensuring that listening and speaking—and other language skills—are developed alongside. The other statements don’t fit because reading is taught in K-1, ELLs do need reading and writing instruction in K-1, and the framework is organized with grade-specific structure rather than a single, one-size-fits-all set for all grades.