Curriculum
ISD follows an English language curriculum. At the same time, we know that our students have a variety of needs, such as English language acquisition, so we consider these needs first as we select our curriculum and as teachers design instruction. Because our ISD families come from a variety of backgrounds and educational systems, we have created this guide (map) to walk parents through our curriculum, which forms the foundation of our instructional program. We feel that parents are an integral partner in a child’s education, and when families know what their students are learning, they can offer support at home that will only enhance a child’s educational experience. This guide will give families a general overview of ISD’s curriculum and also includes grade-specific information about what is taught at each level. Parents can review which skills or units are addressed in each grade, as well as competencies that teachers are working towards for each grade level.