An Overview of Curriculum and Instruction at IRCSD

Curriculum Councils meet throughout the year to initiate the curriculum review process.  We continue to review with a vertical alignment using the “snapshot” view of what our students learn throughout the year.  A number of the resources used within each area, as well as links to the NYSED standards, are highlighted in the Snapshots for each academic area: ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies.  

Each school and grade level is represented within the Curriculum Councils.  A list of council members who are available in your buildings and can be easily contacted if you have questions or concerns.  If you are interested in joining a Curriculum Council, please reach out to your team, building administrator, or the curriculum director. Teacher involvement at all levels is encouraged and valued.  The councils engage in deep curriculum review, update standards alignment, explore new resources, and consider professional development opportunities. Meetings are held up to four times per year. 

In the following pages, you will see each council highlighted and some key aspects of each curriculum that each teacher should understand in their role for supporting student learning and growth. Each area highlights the IRCSD initiatives and district-approved resources for instruction.  While each teacher has some flexibility and ownership within their classroom, we must utilize district-sponsored programs, district-approved resources, and professional development. 

Whether you may be new to IR or a veteran, we hope this is a resource and a guide as we move forward.