Every student should have a strong foundation in early literacy skills, including reading, writing, speaking, listening, and effective language use. To enhance English language arts and literacy education, the Idaho Department of Education is committed to delivering high quality professional development, instructional techniques, and resources to empower Idaho educators in achieving these essential objectives.
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Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course
The Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course (ICLC) is offered through University providers at a variety of venues throughout Idaho. The Idaho Comprehensive Literacy requirement can be fulfilled by completing and passing an in-person or online course, or by passing the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Exam. All options have incorporated the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Standards.
The University providers of the ICLC course and/or exam with registration and contact information are linked below:
Idaho Cursive Handwriting
The Cursive Handwriting Proficiency Requirement in Idaho Public Schools (SB No.1044, Section 33-1638) was enacted by the sixty-eighth Legislature during the 2025 session. Compliance begins with the 2025-2026 school year.
The Idaho Department of Education has created a Guidance Document to support Local Education Agencies in their implementation of SB1044 that includes the grade level standards, pacing guides, rubrics and resources.
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For additional information on the Idaho Content Standards our Content Standards page.