Every State’s Department of Education Website — All 50 Links in One Place
Every State's Department of Education Website — All 50 Links in One Place
One of the first questions every new homeschool mom asks is: "Where do I even find my state's academic standards?" I've been there. When I pulled my son Jace out of public school and started homeschooling, finding the official Georgia standards felt like a scavenger hunt.
Here's the good news: every single state publishes their academic standards publicly on their Department of Education website. They're free. They're official. And once you know where to look, they're not hard to find.
So I went ahead and compiled all 50 state DOE links in one place — so you can skip the Google rabbit hole and get straight to the standards for your state.
How to Navigate Your State Standards Page
Every state's site looks a little different, but here's what to look for once you land on your state's DOE page:
- Search the site for "academic standards," "curriculum standards," or "grade level standards"
- Look for grade-level specific documents (e.g., "6th Grade Standards" or "Middle School Standards")
- Most states organize by subject: Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies
- Standards are often available as downloadable PDFs
- Some states use Common Core (CCSS) — if so, they'll clearly state this
All 50 State Department of Education Websites
Links are listed alphabetically. Click your state to go directly to their official DOE site.
What to Do Once You're on Your State's Site
Once you land on your state's DOE page, here's exactly what to look for:
- Find the Standards section. Look in the main navigation for "Academic Standards," "Curriculum & Instruction," or "Learning Standards." It may also be under "Educators" or "Teaching & Learning."
- Select your subject and grade. Most states let you filter by grade level and subject area. You're looking for the high-level standard areas — things like "Ratios & Proportional Relationships" or "Reading Literature." You don't need every sub-standard, just the main categories.
- Download or bookmark the PDF. Most standards documents come as PDFs you can save and reference throughout the year.
That's it! Once you have your state's standards in hand, you're ready to map your curriculum and make sure you're hitting everything your child needs.
Ready to map your curriculum to your state's standards?
That's exactly what the Homeschool Accountability Tracker is built for. It walks you through how to take your state's standards, compare them to your curriculum, identify any gaps, and track progress all year — even if you work full time.
Get the Homeschool Accountability Tracker →You've got this, mama. Finding the standards is the first step — and now you've got every link you need.
— Chelsea
Have a question or find a broken link? Email me at chelsea@homeschoolpostco.com and I'll get it updated right away.