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

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