Curriculum

Central Cambria Curriculum Plan

 

We strive every day 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

Grades 3-5 use the My World Interactive resource

 

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:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

4. 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

or

The Central Cambria Elementary Assistant Principal

814-749-8421