USD320 Curriculum
USD320 uses assessments strategically to provide teachers and administrators an accurate understanding of where students are so that we can target instruction and interventions appropriately.
USD320 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
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Identify strengths and weaknesses of current resource. Determine top priorities to look for in a new resource.
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Begin speaking with colleagues in other districts and reviewing current curriculum ratings using Ed Reports or other review websites.
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Meet with representatives of what seem to be the top 3-5 options
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Narrow choices down to top 2-3 resources
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Test samples of top choices in the classroom
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Collect feedback from teachers
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Determine top choice
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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 and High School
English/Language Arts |
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Grade: 9-12 Resource Name: Publisher Website: SAVVAS Year Implemented: 2021 - 2022 Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: ELA Standards |
Mathematics |
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Grade: 9-12 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Illustrative Math IXL Year Implemented: 2023 - 2024 2023 - 2024 Curriculum Overviews: Supplemental resource KSDE Content Standards: Math Standards |
Social/Emotional |
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Grade: 9-12 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Growing Leaders Year Implemented: 2019 - 2020 Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: SECD Standards |
History/Government/Social Studies |
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Music |
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Grade: 9-12 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Musicfirst Year Implemented: 2020 - 2021 Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: Music Standards |
Physical Education |
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Grade: 9-12 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Glencoe Health Year Implemented: 2020 - 2021 Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: Physical Education Standards |
Art |
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Science |
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Grade: 9-12 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Year Implemented: Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: |
Library/Media/Technology |
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Grade: 9-12 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Year Implemented: Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: |
Counseling |
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Grade: 9-12 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Year Implemented: Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: |
Elementary School
English/Language Arts |
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Grade: K-5 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) Year Implemented: 2021 - 2022 Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Contect Standards: K-5 ELA Standards |
Mathematics |
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Grade: K-5 Resourse Name: Publisher Website Year Implemented: 2023 - 2024 KSDE Content Standards: K-5 Math Standards |
Science |
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Grade: K-5 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Mystery Science Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: K-5 Science Standards |
History/Government/Social Studies |
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Grade: K-5 KSDE Content Standards: K-5 HGSS Standards |
Music |
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Grade: K-5 Year Implemented: 2020 - 2021 KSDE Content Standards: K-5 Music Standards |
Physical Education |
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Grade: K-5 Resource Name: Publisher Website: OPEN Year Implemented: 2021 - 2022 Curriculum Overviews: Curriculum Map KSDE Content Standards: |
Art |
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Grade: K-5 Year Implemented: 2021 - 2022 Curriculum Overviews: Curriculum Map SDE Contect Standards: PK-2 Visual Arts Standards 3-5 Visual Arts Standards |
Social/Emotional |
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Grade: K-5 Resourse Name: Publisher Website Year Implemented: 2013-2014 Curriculum Overviews: K-5 Scope and Sequence KSDE Content Standards: K-5 SECD Standards |
Library/Media/Technology |
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Grade: K-5 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Common Sense Education Digital Citizenship Year Implemented: 2017 - 218 Curriculum Overviews: K-6 Scope and Sequence KSDE Content Standards: K-5 Library, Media, and Technology Standards |
Counseling |
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Grade: K-5 KSDE Content Standards: K-5 Counseling Standards |
