Curriculum

Central Cambria Curriculum Plan

We strive everyday to offer a curriculum that includes:

Strict alignment to Pennsylvania Core Standards through unit plans developed by teachers.
Continuous learning through effective collaboration among the schools of this district.
Engaging and challenging lessons
Guidance and counseling services for all students to assist in career and academic planning
A continuum of educational programs and services for all students with disabilities
Language Instruction Educational Program for English Learner students, regulation and Board policy
Equal educational opportunity for all students
Career awareness
Educational opportunities for identified gifted students
Regular and continuous instruction in required safety procedures

The Framework for K-12 Program Guidelines can be accessed HERE

Elementary School Curriculum Materials

ELA - Pa Core Standards

“Wonders” Resources

https://www.mheducation.com/prek-12/program/microsites/MKTSP-BGA10M0/wonders.html

Collins Writing

https://www.collinsed.com/

Words Their Way

https://www.pearson.com/en-us/campaigns/words-their-way.html

Math - PA Core Standards

“Everyday Math” Series -

https://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/

Social Studies - ELA Pa Core Standards

Using nonfiction books to incorporate literacy with Social Studies facts and knowledge

Science - PA Core Standards

Elevate Science

https://www.savvas.com/index.cfm?locator=PS3eR5

Mystery Science

https://mysteryscience.com/

Generation Genius

https://www.generationgenius.com/

Instructional Practices and Assessments

Teachers use a variety of instructional practices to teach their lessons including, but not limited to: shared reading, interactive read-aloud's, small group guided reading, writing to learn with Collins writing, group work, small group instruction, projects and discovery based lessons.

Some other examples of assessments:

DIBELS https://dibels.uoregon.edu/assessment/dibels

Running Records http://www.fountasandpinnell.com/intervention/

Formative https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/assessment/basics/formative-summative.html

PSSA for grades 3-5 http://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Assessment%20and%20Accountability/PSSA/Pages/default.aspx

Response to Intervention

Small group instruction based on individual needs

http://www.rtinetwork.org/learn/what/whatisrti

Questions

If you have more questions regarding the elementary curriculum, please contact:

The Central Cambria Elementary Principal

814-472-8432

The Central Cambria Elementary Assistant Principal

814-749-8421