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

*Continuous access for all students to sufficient programs and services of library/media facility and classroom collection to support the educational programs

*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 and vocational education

*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:

Reading -

K-5 “Wonders” Curriculum

https://www.mheducation.com/prek-12/program/microsites/MKTSP-BGA04M0/products-wonders.html

Math -

“Go Math” Series

https://hmhco-v1.prod.webpr.hmhco.com/shop/education-curriculum/math/elementary-mathematics/go-math-k-8

Social Studies -

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

Science -

ASSET, Inc - curriculum and kits

https://assetinc.org

STEM -

“Inventionland” Curriculum, “Lego League”

https://inventionland.com/blog/students-welcome-inventionland-institute-elementary-curriculum/

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

Questions:

If you have more questions regarding the elementary curriculum, please contact the Cambria Elementary Principal, Mrs. Jennifer Mesoras at 814-472-8432 or jmesoras@cencam.org or the Jackson Elementary Principal, Mr. Joe Strittmatter at 814-749-8421 or jostrittmatter@cencam.org or Dr. Tricia Murin, Acting Curriculum Director at 814-472-8870 X 309 or tmurin@cencam.org.