Code of Federal Regulations Title 25. Indians § 25.30.104 How will the Secretary implement requirements for standards?

(1) Challenging academic content standards;  and

(2) Aligned academic achievement standards consisting of at least three levels of achievement defined in the Agency Plan.

(1) Mathematics;

(2) Reading or Language Arts;

(3) Science;

(4) Tribal civics, as appropriations become available;  and

(5) Any other subject determined by the Secretary.

(1) Are aligned with the challenging academic content standards under paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section;

(2) Promote access to the general education curriculum, consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.);

(3) Reflect professional judgment as to the highest possible standards achievable by the students;

(4) Are designated in the individualized education program developed under section 614(d)(3) of IDEA (20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(3)) for each such student as the academic achievement standards that will be used for the student;  and

(5) Are aligned to ensure that a student who meets the alternate academic achievement standards is on track to pursue postsecondary education or competitive integrated employment, consistent with the purposes of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, as in effect on July 22, 2014.

(1) Are derived from the four (4) recognized domains of speaking, listening, reading, and writing;

(2) Address the different proficiency levels of English learners;  and

(3) Are aligned with the challenging academic standards.