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English/Language Arts

Overview Statement

In Walla Walla Public Schools, we operate in an aligned and coherent system. This means students will receive access to the same essential standards in Language Arts no matter which school they attend. During the summer of 2019, teachers came together to identify 8-12 essential standards per grade level to ensure consistency across schools, and to ensure all students progress to the next level with the same foundation of skills. The WWPS Essential Standards document linked below summarizes the standards for which all students will receive instruction, and additional support to achieve proficiency for grades K-12.  

Walla Walla Public Schools Promise Standards

In order to be successful in reading and learning, students need to develop:

  • The skills and knowledge to understand how phonemes, or speech sounds, are connected to print;
  • The ability to decode unfamiliar words;
  • The ability to read fluently;
  • Sufficient background information and vocabulary to foster reading comprehension;
  • Appropriate active strategies to construct meaning from print;  and
  • A motivation to read.

Instructional Resources

UFLI (Foundational Reading Skills) - Grades K-2 and Grade 3 Dual

The district adopted UFLI in the spring of 2024.  All K-2 English and 3rd grade Dual teachers began using UFLI in the 2024-25 school year.  Families can learn more about these materials here.  

HMH Into Reading and Arriba la Lectura - Grades K-5

The district adopted Into Reading /Arriba la Lectura in the spring of 2024.   Our teachers began using the materials in the 2024-25 school year.  Families can learn more about these materials here.  

CommonLit360 - Grades 6-12

The district adopted CommonLit360 in the Spring of 2025.  Our teachers began using the materials in the 2015-26 school year. Families can learn more about these materials here. 

 * Note that there are also other specialized curriculum materials available for students needing additional assistance in the goal of reading at grade level, based on their area of need.

If you have any questions about the materials, or would like to see the materials, please reach out to the Teaching and Learning Department’s Curriculum Coordinator at 509-526-6783.