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USD 320 Curriculum

All USD320 curricular resources officially adopted are aligned to state standards. We make every effort to ensure a guaranteed and viable curriculum so that we leave no gaps in student understanding.

How are resources chosen?

Our core subject curriculum are on a renewal cycle. Six years for math and reading and as needed for other resources. The year prior to a new curriculum being adopted, curriculum directors and administrators form a curriculum adoption team. This team is made up of teachers who are grade level or team leaders, have been recommended by their principal, or have requested to be a part of the team.

The steps that are taken to adopt a new curriculum vary, but generally include the following

  1. Identify strengths and weaknesses of current resource. Determine top priorities to look for in a new resource.
  2. Begin speaking with colleagues in other districts and reviewing current curriculum ratings using Ed Reports or other review websites.
  3. Meet with representatives of what seem to be the top 3-5 options
  4. Narrow choices down to top 2-3 resources
  5. Test samples of top choices in the classroom
  6. Collect feedback from teachers
  7. Determine top choice
  8. Negotiate price and present to board of education for adoption

Below you will see a list and links to learn more about our adopted resources.

This is not a comprehensive list, as other materials may be used in our classrooms. Novel studies and read aloud books, for example won't be listed below. The resources you see are ones that are district adopted.

Middle & High School

  • Grade: 9-12

    Resource Name:  logo for My Perspectives

    Publisher Website:  SAVVAS

    Year Implemented:  2021 - 2022

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    KSDE Content Standards:  ELA Standards

  • Grade: 9-12

    Resource Name:        Logo for Illustrative Mathematics                       Logo for IXL

    Publisher Website:           Illustrative Math                                                IXL

    Year Implemented:             2023 - 2024                                             2023 - 2024

    Curriculum Overviews:                                                               Supplemental resource

    KSDE Content Standards:   Math Standards

  • Grade: 9-12

    Resource Name:   Logo for Growing Leaders

    Publisher Website:   Growing Leaders

    Year Implemented:    2019 - 2020

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    KSDE Content Standards:    SECD Standards

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  • Grade: 9-12

    Resource Name:       Logo for Music First

    Publisher Website:   Musicfirst

    Year Implemented:    2020 - 2021

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    KSDE Content Standards:    Music Standards

  • Grade: 9-12

    Resource Name:        Photo showing the name of Glencoe Health with miscellaneous office items on a desk

    Publisher Website:    Glencoe Health

    Year Implemented:    2020 - 2021

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    KSDE Content Standards:    Physical Education Standards              

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Elementary School