Curriculum
Adoptions
Proposition 28—Arts and Music in Schools Funding
Bridges in Mathematics (K-5)
Support for Bridges in Mathematics
CPM Educational Program (6th-12th)
CPM Mathematics
CPM site: http://cpm.org/
CPM Offers:
- Curriculum materials that use problem-based lessons, collaborative student study teams and spaced practice with course concepts.
- Professional development programs for CPM and non-CPM teachers.
- More mathematics for more people!
Curriculum:
Digital Citizenship (K-9th)
Parent Resources:
Click on the links specified below for various parent resources to support your students with Digital Citizenship
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Media review site for parents: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
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Essential School Tools: The Modern Parent's Guide to Kids' Learning (K-5): https://www.commonsensemedia.org/guide/essential-school-tools
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Learning Differences & Special Needs Guide: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/guide/special-needs
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Essential Creativity Guide: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ guide/essential-creativity-guide
Edmentum (K-12)
i-Ready (K-5)
i-Ready was implemented in PUSD beginning with the 2016-17 school year. It is an adaptive diagnostic program built for the Common Core. i-Ready combines a valid and reliable growth measure and individualized instruction in a single online product.
Adaptive Growth Measure & Diagnostic
A single K–12 adaptive Diagnostic for reading and mathematics pinpoints student needs down to the sub-skill level, and ongoing progress monitoring shows whether students are on track to achieve end-of-year targets.
Teacher-Led Instruction
Provides rigorous, on-grade level instruction and practice with Ready® and additional downloadable lessons to help meet individual student or small group needs.
Student Instruction & Practice
Provides personalized student instruction targeted to students’ unique areas of need and mobile apps to boost achievement.
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Reports
Easy-to-use reporting and ongoing progress monitoring provide educators with real-time insights for each student at the class, school, and district level.
Mystery Science (TK-5)
Newsela (2nd-12th)
Parent Resources:
Click on the links specified below for various parent resources to support your students with Newsela Pro.
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Quick Start Guide for Parents: https://support.newsela.com/hc/en-us/articles/204369309
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Summer Activities for Students: https://support.newsela.com/hc/en-us/articles/210614663-Summer-Activities-for-Students-
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Newsela Video: Reading Evolved. https://vimeo.com/229765064
Renaissance (K-12)
Renaissance Accelerated Reader
Renaissance Accelerated Reader products equip teachers with unparalleled insight into independent reading practice, research-proven goal setting tools, activities that span a variety of skills and text types, and a worldwide community of support. Students enjoy endless choice and the agency required to truly fall in love with reading, achieve mastery, and grow.
Star Reading
Standards-based, computer-adaptive assessments that measure students’ reading comprehension, monitor achievement and growth, and track understanding of focus skills aligned to your state-specific learning standards.
Star Math
Valid, reliable computer-adaptive assessments that are fast and easy to administer. See the math skills and sub-skills students know and which skills they’re ready to work on next, then access resources to guide students on the optimal path to math proficiency.
StudySync by McGraw Hill Education (6th-8th)
Wonders by McGraw Hill Education (K-5)
In April 2019, Paradise Unified School District's Board adopted Wonders by McGraw Hill Education as the new ELA curriculum for K-5 students. The curriculum will be implemented at the start of the 2019-2020 school year at all PUSD elementary schools.
The Wonders program provides unmatched support for:
- Building a strong reading foundation
- Accessing complex text
- Finding and using text evidence
- Engaging in collaborative conversations
- Writing to sources
