Curriculum Information
Curriculum Information
Information about CCS Curriculum
CCS has approved curriculum resources for you to choose from. Please see the “Recommended Approved CCS Curriculum” section below. Primary and supplemental curriculum purchased with allotment money should be chosen from the approved curriculum list or approved by the CCS Coordinator before purchase.
Approved CCS curriculum resources follow state regulations:
Curriculum materials, including textbooks and other instructional aids, have been approved by the district (4 AAC 33.421d).
Partisan, sectarian, or denominational doctrines are prohibited in curricular materials (AS 14.03.090) as well as any discrimination based on gender (AS 14.18.060).
Textbooks, services, and other curriculum materials are aligned to state standards (AS 14.03.310).
*state standards can be found at education.alaska.gov/standards
Note: No district employee may advocate religious, partisan, sectarian, or denominational doctrine as part of the employee's instructional or other duties, yet nothing prevents a parent from providing supplemental instruction to the parent's own child using materials of the parent's choice if the materials were not purchased with money provided by the district (4 AAC 33.421e). This includes a faith-based curriculum.
Choosing Primary Curriculum
Primary curriculum is used as the main source of instruction for each course/subject. Some options when choosing primary curriculum are:
Purchase a curriculum package that covers all core subject areas, electives may be included
Mix-and-match curriculum from different vendors for different subjects
Use online subscription-based curriculum for some or all subjects
Supplemental Curriculum
Supplemental curriculum can be used to support learning and enhance the primary curriculum chosen for each course/subject. Some examples of supplemental curriculum include:
Literature (novels, picture books, etc.)
Subscription Boxes
Online programs or resources
Workbooks or textbooks
To open the "Recommended Approved CCS Curriculum" PDF in a separate window, please click on the arrow in the upper right corner.
Purchasing Approved Curriculum
Approved curriculum can be purchased from public, private, or religious organizations with student allotment (AS 14.03.310). Below are other vendors that sell approved CCS curriculum. However, curriculum can be purchased from any source. Please note, not all curriculum available on these sites are CCS-approved.
Vendor Options for Purchasing Curriculum:
Rainbow Resource Center www.rainbowresource.com
Sonlight www.sonlight.com
Teach Children www.teachchildren.com
The Curriculum Store thecurriculumstore.com
Timberdoodle timberdoodle.com/
Amazon www.amazon.com/
Barnes & Noble www.barnesandnoble.com/
Curriculum used at Mt. Eccles and CHS
If you plan to enroll your CCS student in Mt. Eccles or CHS sometime during the school year, it would be advisable to consider the curriculum currently being used in the schools to help the transition be as smooth as possible. This curriculum is noted in the “Recommended Approved CCS Curriculum” list. For information about the curriculum used at CHS, please contact the CCS Coordinator.
Other Approved Curriculum
The following curriculum is also approved and will qualify for reimbursement if listed on the ILP.
MATH
Math Expressions PK-6, inquiry-based, interactive instruction
Math in Focus: Singapore Math K-8, uses visual models and hands-on learning
Saxon Math K-6, scaffolded instruction & continued review of concepts
McGraw-Hill My Math PK-5, intuitive lesson format and digital tools to develop customized content
Right Start Math K-6, uses visualization of quantities, de-emphasizes counting, provides strategies & games for learning facts
Horizons Math K-6, uses a spiral learning technique
Singapore Math PK-8, uses Singapore math approach
BuzzMath 1-8, online math program
Illustrative Mathematics 6-12, problem-based curriculum for 21st-century learners
Mathseeds ages 3-9, supplemental program, online math lessons & games
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
Open Court Reading K-5, uses systematic, explicit instruction
Explode the Code PK-4, multisensory program geared to improving literacy with direct, systematic, phonics instruction
Explode the Code Online PK-4, online multisensory program geared to improving literacy with direct, systematic, phonics instruction
Happy Cheetah PK-4, teaches reading skills in the context of stories
Vocabulary Spelling City PK-12, online game-based activities to practice spelling, vocabulary & phonics
Reading Eggs K-6, supplemental program, online reading games & activities
Write Source K-12, handbooks for writing
Supplemental Online Educational Resources
Most of the following supplemental online educational resources are free, but those that aren't will qualify for reimbursement if listed on the ILP.
EDUCATIONAL GAMES
ABCya K-6, Educational games for Math & ELA
SplashLearn K-5, Complete K-5 math learning program
Starfall PreK-3, educational games in Math, ELA, Music
ABC Mouse Ages 2-8, educational games, multiple subjects
TYPING PROGRAMS
Typing Club lessons, videos, and games to teach typing
Typing.com lessons on typing, digital literacy, coding, and word processing skills
Typing Agent adaptive lessons using gamification
Epistory Typing Chronicles adventure game for desktop computers to practice typing
CONTENT AREA RESOURCES
Khan Academy free math lessons
XtraMath math practice and games
Reflex Math math-fact fluency online program for grades 2+
Storyline Online children’s books read by famous people
Epic digital library for kids (books, audiobooks & videos)
CommonLit reading passages for grades 3-12, with reading comprehension questions
Ducksters content and games for all subjects
National Geographic Kids videos, games, and information
BrainPOP (grades 3-8+) & BrainPOP Jr. (grades K-3) animated videos, games & activities for all subjects
Deep Space Sparkle K-6 art lessons & curriculum