Curriculum & Instruction Resources
Check out the CIP Implementation Guide and Video!
All staff receive access to this site.
Pacing guide
Instructional resources
Benchmark testing information
Online professional development
Administrators receive access to this site.
Benchmark administration information
Online professional development usage
Data reports
Administrator groups
Overview and Data
What is the CIP, and why did we decide to join? Be sure to check out our overview resources. Since we have joined, we have made HUGE growth! Did you know that Staunton City Schools made the HIGHEST level of growth than any other division in the CIP consortium from 2019 to 2022?!
Pacing and Benchmark Assessments
Did you know . . . ?
The CIP typically paces curriculum so that the most difficult concepts occur at the start of the year. This allows teachers to spiral this difficult content throughout the year, as needed, for the highest level of mastery. Within each quarter, teachers may choose to sequence content slightly differently; the benchmark test will measure the cumulative skills identified in each quarter. (Refer to the benchmark testing chart.)
ALL Grades/ Content Areas:
Elementary:
The CIP lists each subject area individually. The following pacing charts place all of the curriculum in one location and aligns standards with our current texts and resources.
Instructional Resources
Did you know . . . ?
The CIP provides many instructional resources. These are intended as just that -- resources. Teachers should review these for each of their content areas to determine which ones might be most useful for instruction. The CIP will seek participation on curriculum groups each fall. This is a great way to contribute to this bank of resources. Be on the look-out for these opportunities! In addition, we also provide local instructional resources in these locations:
Elementary:
Middle:
High:
Other:
Performance Assessments
Did you know . . . ?
The state allows us to use alternative assessments in place of certain SOL tests. Here are some areas where these have been implemented:
Grade 3 Science: Balanced Assessment Plan (including links to performance assessments)
Grade 3 History: Balanced Assessment Plan (including links to performance assessments)
Grade 4 Virginia Studies: Overview and Balanced Assessment Plan (including links to performance assessments)
Grade 5 Writing and Geography: Writing and Geography Balanced Assessment Plan (including performance assessment)
Grade 6 US History I and II: Balanced Assessment Plan (including links to performance assessments)
Grade 7 Civics: Overview and Balanced Assessment Plan (including links to performance assessments)
Grade 8 Writing: Overview and Balanced Assessment Plan (including links to performance assessments)
EOC World History I: Overview and Balanced Assessment Plan (including links to performance assessments)
Additional Curriculum & Instruction Resources
Check out these other resources organized by content area.