C&I Initiatives Dashboard
The Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) Department provides teachers with the curriculum and training they need in order to deliver high quality, responsive instruction. This dashboard summarizes the current status of major key initiatives in Curriculum and Instruction. Curriculum initiatives are generally adoptions of new standards-aligned materials for use in teaching. Instruction initiatives are generally resources and/or professional development designed to support best instructional practices.
| Category | Initiative Description and Timeline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | Amplify Science adoption - Core science curriculum for Grades 6-8; adopted October, 2020 | COMPLETE |
| Curriculum | Social Studies adoption - Core social studies materials for grades K-5; expected recommendation to Board May, 2021. To preview the recommended materials click here | PROGRESS |
| Curriculum | Core Literature adoption - Consideration of required core reading for grades 7-12; expected recommendation to Board in Spring, 2022 | PROGRESS |
| Curriculum | SEL Curriculum - Core social & emotional learning materials for grades TK-12; timeline TBD | PRE-PLAN |
| Curriculum | Supplemental Literature: Optional literature available for teachers; approval meetings in December, 2020 and April, 2021 | PROGRESS |
| Instruction | History Social Studies Instructional Practices - Development of instructional practices aligned to the K-12 CA HSS Framework - Three Phases: Phase 1- Spring, 2021, Phase 2 - Fall/Winter 2021, Phase 3 - Spring 2022 |
PROGRESS |
| Instruction | Chemistry in the Earth Systems - Development of instructional resources for College Prep and Honors Chemistry in the Earth System aligned to the California K-12 Science Framework | PROGRESS |
