NYS LOTE Learning Standards

The LOTE Learning Standards represent the core of what all people should know, understand and be able to do as a result of their schooling.   Learning standards have two primary dimensions. Content standards describe what students should know, understand and be able to do. Performance standards define levels of student achievement pertaining to content. However, the teaching and learning which takes place in between is the heart of the matter. This addresses opportunity to learn standards and is, perhaps, the most crucial element of the entire process.