Curriculum

HMH Into Reading, and our Spanish program ¡Arriba la Lectura!™, were built from the ground up using the latest in literacy research to ensure every student learns to read and write with confidence.  Implemented in grades K-6 and within our Dual Language classrooms.

Robust assessment data give teachers the information they need to differentiate reading instruction and monitor student progress toward literacy goals.

Teachers have access to more award-winning, high-interest texts for whole-class shared reading than any other core program. These titles help students to build background knowledge and are available in print and digitally.

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Reading and Writing instruction with a high-quality curriculum should include:

• Core instruction minimum time allotment: 
  • 150 minutes per day of core instruction in grades Kindergarten
  • 140 minutes per day of core instruction in grades 1 & 2
  • 120 minutes per day of core instruction in grades 3-5/6
• Explicit teaching of foundations of language and literacy.
• Writing instruction embedded throughout that connects to the taught skills and content.
• Intervention and extension activities that provide supplemental instruction and practice time for all students who need additional systematic, explicit instruction or enrichment.

A coherent progression of learning

IM K–12 Math™ is fully aligned to the focus, rigor, and coherence of the standards, and has been given the stamp of approval by EdReports, earning perfect scores in the areas of Focus & Coherence and Rigor & Mathematical Practices. The scope and sequence of units, activities, and representations are designed to help students develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts, build fluency with procedures, and solve mathematical problems that reflect their lived experiences.

Academic language development

Math vocabulary is developed through the process of actively exploring and learning mathematics. Students make sense of mathematical concepts using informal language before academic terms are introduced. Embedded within the curriculum are Mathematical Language Routines to support academic language development for all learners. These routines also provide opportunities for English Learners to engage in the specialized academic language demands of reading, writing, speaking, listening, conversing, and representing in math.

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Materials are designed to affirm students as they build positive mathematical identities. Units and lessons begin by inviting students to use their prior mathematical knowledge, funds of knowledge, language, and culture to make sense of new mathematical concepts. Activities offer collaborative learning opportunities and instructional routines that center student thinking and encourage students to bring their whole selves to math class. Grades K–5 courses (and coming soon to 6–12 courses) include problem-solving contexts that positively reflect ethnically diverse cultures and support the implementation of culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy.

Teacher learning

Units and lessons include narratives that describe the mathematical work that will unfold, and activities and lessons include a synthesis that assists the teacher with ways to help students incorporate new insights gained into their big-picture understanding. Formative assessments help create clear pathways to address student outcomes. Teacher-facing materials support teachers to develop, refine, and reflect on instructional practices.

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Each of our Dual Language classrooms have equal access to curriculums in both Spanish and English and follow district pacing guides to support the language allocation at each grade level.

Proficiency Scale Work for Literacy