Homeschoolers typically do not aim to align their studies with grade levels or age-based skills. There are instances where a family might find it helpful, or even necessary, to understand what is typically taught by grade level or delve into specific details of grade-level standards. Very short-term homeschooling might be a good example of when those standards might be important to understand.
In Rhode Island, most school districts no longer publicly post their curriculum (the term "curriculum" refers to the "course of study" or “course components”, unlike how homeschoolers use the word to reference their choice of resources like textbooks and websites).
Coventry is an exception, as they make some of their
curriculum available on their website. They are particularly detailed in the elementary levels and for English Language Arts at all levels. These frameworks may be useful to some families throughout the state. They outline skills by grade and subject (English Language Arts, Math, Science). The frameworks include resource titles, Learning Targets, Strategies/Instructional Practices, Standards, Assessments.
While many homeschoolers may not find government-set standards relevant to their home learning approach, some parents might still find it valuable to take a glance at specific grades or subjects.