From the ECS State Policy Database 21st Century Skills

This database is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States (ECS). Most entries are legislative, although rules/regulations and executive orders that make substantive changes are included. Every effort is made to collect the latest available version of policies; in some instances, recent changes might not be reflected. For expediency purposes minimal attention has been paid to style (capitalization, punctuation) and format. Please cite use of the database as: Education Commission of the States (ECS) State Policy Database, retrieved [date]. State Status/Date Level Summary WV Adopted 06/2012 P-12 Mathematics Content Standards and Objectives for West Virginia Schools WV ADC s 126-44B-1, 2, 3, 4 Defines content standards and instructional goals and objectives for mathematics program of study, consistent with West Virginia's move to adopt the common core standards. Broadens scope of mathematics curriculum to include 21st century content standards and o... More... CA Signed into law 10/2011 P-12 Curriculum Frameworks, Standards, Instructional Materials, Model Professional Development Modules A.B. 250 - Curriculum Frameworks, Standards, Instructional Materials, Model Professional Development Modules From bill summary: Deletes the schedule for submission of instructional materials for foreign languages and health for state board approval, and the exception to the requirement that criteria for the evaluation of instructional materials be approved when curri... More... GA Signed into law 05/2011 P-12 Certification in "Soft Skills" H.B. 186 - Certification in "Soft Skills" Authorizes the Governor's Office of Workforce Development to establish certification in soft skills, which may include, but not be limited to, skills relating to punctuality, ability to learn, and ability to work in a team, as a discrete and complementary comp... More... MD Signed into law 05/2010 P-12 Postsec. Establishes the P-20 Leadership Council of Maryland S.B. 286 Establishes the Governor's P-20 Leadership Council of Maryland (the Council), a partnership among the state, educators, and the business community to better prepare Maryland students for jobs of the 21st century while enhancing the state's economic competitive... More... NE Adopted 01/2010 P-12 Quality Indicators Related to State System of Accreditation Title 92, NAC Chapter 10 - Multiple Provisions Adds quality indicators to major provisions. For example, 004.01 K-12 Curriculum. Quality Indicator: The curriculum is comprehensive, coordinated, and sequential and is directed toward locally approved goals and standards for student learning. The instructiona... More... WV Adopted 09/2007 P-12 Performance Based Accreditation System Title 126, Series 13 Amends rules regarding standards, assessment, and accountability for student performance and progress. Incorporates 21st Century skills into the standards; revises the statewide assessment program; provides annual performance measures for the No Child Left Beh... More...