Curriculum and Instruction

Welcome

Welcome to the Curriculum & Instruction hub for our district. This page is designed to provide parents, educators, and community members with a transparent view into the instructional vision and strategic initiatives shaping our K–12 learning experiences. Our mission is to design and implement high-quality, standards-aligned curricula that prepare students for success in college, careers, and life.

Our Vision

• Future-Ready Learning: Integrating STEM, literacy, and critical thinking to equip students with skills for tomorrow's challenges.
• Equity & Access: Ensuring all students have access to rigorous and engaging instruction.
• Teacher Empowerment: Providing educators with the tools, resources, and professional development needed to deliver effective instruction.
• Continuous Improvement: Utilizing data-driven decision-making to refine curricula and instructional practices.

Key Initiatives

Curriculum Design & Alignment

• Utilizing the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework to develop units that align with Pennsylvania Academic Standards.
• Implementing the STEELS standards to enhance science and technology education.
• Ensuring vertical and horizontal alignment across grade levels and subjects.

STEM Integration

• Leading the STEM 2030 initiative to embed science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across the curriculum.
• Collaborating with local industries to provide real-world STEM experiences.

Assessment & Data Literacy

• Developing common formative assessments to monitor student progress.
• Training educators in data analysis to inform instruction and interventions.

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

• Facilitating PLCs focused on collaborative planning, data analysis, and instructional strategies.
• Providing ongoing professional development aligned with district goals.

Curriculum Development Cycles

• Science: Aligning with the new STEELS standards for full implementation by the 2025–26 school year.
• English Language Arts: Integrating evidence-based literacy practices across K–12.
• Mathematics: Focusing on conceptual understanding and application through problem-solving.

Resources

• Course Selection Guide
• PDE Pathways to Graduation
• Portrait of a Graduate