The current ELA / Literacy curriculum for grades JK-8 was collaboratively created several years ago by educators and district leaders using a combination of standards-aligned curricular materials designed to develop critical reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The bulk of texts and tasks in grades 3-8 are from the Expeditionary Learning (E.L.) curriculum, in addition to guided reading and writing from Fountas & Pinnell, Lucy Calkins and teacher-generated units. JK-K curriculum is primarily composed of the “FOCUS” curriculum, with explicit phonics instruction through Wilson Fundations or TLA. In grades 1 and 2, educators implement resources and practices from Fountas & Pinnell, Lucy Calkins and teacher-generated units, in addition to explicit daily phonics instruction from Wilson Fundations or TLA.
Note: A curriculum review and adoption process is currently underway in grades 6-8. The elementary curriculum review process is scheduled to begin in September, 2024.