Welcome to the MVSD Curriculum site!  

This site houses our Social Studies, SEL, Math, Literacy, Science, and Music Curriculum.  You will also find MVU's Proficiency-based Graduation Requirements here. 

SEL Updates - This year we will be continue implementing the Second Step curriculum to teach the SEL priority standards in PK-6 as part of first instruction for all students.  The priority standards for 7-12 will be identified this year.

Math News - K-6 teachers are implementing Year 3 of our new math program using the Imagine Learning version of Illustrative Mathematics.  MVU is in year 4 of the Open Up math curriculum.

Literacy Updates - K-6 teachers are implementing Year 2 of the American Reading Company's Core Reading program, an evidence-based literacy program.  We have already seen positive improvements in student outcomes after implementing the program last year.

Science Updates - K-6 teachers will continue teaching the required science units for their grade level.   Kurt Valenta, naturalist and outdoor learning expert, will continue collaborating with our PK -3 teachers in using hands-on, nature/place-based learning to teach STEM.  

Music - Our creative music teachers will continue teaching the MVSD music curriculum to provide a well-rounded education for all our students.  The hope is to inculcate in children a love of music that begins in the early years and lasts a lifetime!

 Marzano's Instructional Framework continues to guide our instructional practices across the district.  We do this by providing our staff with professional development from our own district experts.

We continue our mission of collaborating with families and the community on our journey to continuously improve our schools.  This year we will share information with families and caregivers on how they can support math and literacy at home during out Title I Family events and through school newsletters.

I wish all our teachers, administrators,  families, and staff members the very best.

With thanks and gratitude,

Kosha Patel, Ph.D.

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

July 17, 2025