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The Reading/Language Arts Framework for
California Public Schools (California Department
of Education, 1999) aligns the curriculum
and instructional program to the
English–Language Arts Content Standards.
The framework serves as a guide for teachers,
administrators, parents, and other
support personnel on when to introduce
knowledge and how to sustain the practice
of skills leading all students to mastery. It
also provides ways in which to assess and
monitor student progress; design systematic
support and intervention programs; and
encourage parent involvement. In addition,
the framework identifies instructional and
student resources; promotes professional
development; and suggests strategies for
improving communication between school,
home, and community. Finally, the framework
addresses the delivery of content-rich
curriculum to special-needs students,
especially English learners, students with
disabilities, and learners at risk of failure.