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IELDS Tools for Teachers

The following are links to resources for the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards created by the Early Childhood Center of Professional Development in Arlington Heights and by ISBE Content Specialists. Feel free to download these PDFs and print these resources yourself or take them to a local printer.

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2002–2013 Benchmark Crosswalk

2002–2013 Benchmark Crosswalk

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Benchmark Keywords  (2-sided reference sheet)

Benchmark Keywords (2-sided reference sheet)

Benchmark Keywords (ring cards)

Benchmark Keywords (ring cards)

Benchmark Quick Reference

Benchmark Quick Reference

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checklist

Condensed Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions and Terminology Booklet

Frequently Asked Questions and Terminology Booklet

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IELDS Benchmarks Poster

IELDS Benchmarks Poster

IELDS Standards Poster

IELDS Standards Poster

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Labels for Standards

Labels for Standards

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Performance Descriptors

Performance Descriptors

Preschool Benchmarks (ring cards)

Preschool Benchmarks (ring cards)

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Science Crosswalk

Science Crosswalk

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