"In 2010 all grade levels tested exceeded 90% in reading. Those grade levels tested in math all tested 94% or higher."

Curriculum and Instruction

Welcome to the Curriculum and Instruction page for District 57. You'll find current notices and documents for curriculum from throughout the district. For help with curriculum, please contact Dr. Susan Woodrow.

Curriculum and Instruction Notices

11/3/2011

District 57 currently uses the Everyday Math textbook series. McGraw-Hill is offering a variety of its iPod/iPad apps for free in iTunes. You will need an iPod or iPad as well as an iTunes account in order to download....

10/20/2011

Sustained excellence in elementary schools where 90% of students pass the state tests for at least three years.

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07/10/2011

The Illinois State Board of Education has adopted new Math and English Language Arts standards for K‐12 education known as the New Illinois State Learning Standards Incorporating the Common Core. The goal is to...

10/22/2010

Please click on these links to download the most recent district and school report cards:

District report card
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12/9/2009

Enclosed are a number of Wellness websites resources recommended by the district:

How to read a nutritional label:
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11/20/2009

Revised grade level curriculum descriptions for Kindergarten through Fifth grade have been posted in the Curriculum and Instruction section.

Downloadable documents

01/25/2012

Please see attached .pdf for Lions Park's 2011 - 2012 SIP plan.

09/26/2011

Please see attached .pdf for a Parent Guide to Common Core Curriculum for the State of Illinois.

09/20/2011

This Parent Toolkit was created by NWEA as a resource and guide for parents. It includes Frequently Asked Questions, The Lexile Framework® for Reading, Tips for Parents, a list of web sites for kids and parents and Commonly Used Terms.

08/18/2011

Please see the attached document for the Reference Guide to Assessment in District 57.

05/18/2011

Please see attached for frequently asked questions regarding Response to Intervention.

05/17/2011

Please see the attached .pdf for a Parent's Guide to RtI (Response to Intervention).

02/24/2011

Please see the attached .pdf document titled “Reading at a Glance. A Handbook of Essentials for Reading Instruction."

-Created by District 57 staff. Copyright 2007

12/2/2010

Please download for Report Card Supplement for Parents for 2nd grade.

12/2/2010

Please download for a Report Card Supplement for Parents for 1st grade.

11/20/2009

Please open for a description of the Kindergarten curriculum.