The B.E.S.T. Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) are literacy standards for Florida students that will shape their education and make Florida the most literate state in the nation. Parent Guides are available to help families learn more about the B.E.S.T. ELA Standards for students in grades kindergarten through grade 8. This resource provides suggested book lists, activities to encourage learning at home in ways that are fun for parents and children and important educational (academic) words that parents will see in their child’s grade-level standards.

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Sarasota County
Suncoast Region (Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte & DeSoto)
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Lead Agency: Achieve Escambia
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Lead Agency: Florida Children’s Council
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Lead Agency: The Learning Alliance (Vero Beach)
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