Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Materials
Curriculum frameworks provide guidance for implementing the adopted content standards. A framework guides the development of curriculum, instruction, assessment, instructional materials, and professional learning to ensure that all learners achieve their highest potential.
Below is a non-comprehensive list of publishers offering free Common Core teaching resources. The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) does not in any way endorse or specifically recommend this resource. Users should carefully conduct their own evaluation based upon their own specific local needs and the appropriateness of the resources offered. BIE schools are not mandated to utilize the below instructional materials.
In the below, educators and parents/guardians may discover the individual resources they want for a particular need.
Math:
English Language Arts:
Science:
Aligned Professional Development
Effective and targeted Professional Development (PD) enables educators to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities they need to address students' learning needs and challenges.
- Schools can use a data driven approach in identifying targeted PD planning.
- Professional development should be aligned to student learning and standards.
- Targeted PD will give educators the opportunity to work in collaborative professional learning communities.
Resources
Distance Learning Teaching Tips
COVID-19 taught us many things; among those, the challenge of distance learning and tasks that require a high level of self-direction. While we miss the human connection that is cultivated in the classroom, here are some tips and resources to bridge the digital divide.
1. Find your starting point
Determine where a student is starting in order to set an achievable growth goal. Many teachers use their school’s assessment tools to get a baseline.
2. Build a team
A team should consist of a teacher, student and family member. Home visits (in person or virtual) are an effective way to build relational trust.
3. Touchpoints are game-changers
While content is important, creating personalized touchpoints with your students will matter. Emails, phone calls and video messages will let students know you care about them.
4. Simplicity is key
Design distance learning experiences that have very clear instructions and utilize only one or two resources.
Below is a non-comprehensive list of publishers offering free Common Core teaching resources. The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) does not in any way endorse or specifically recommend this resource. Users should carefully conduct their own evaluation based upon their own specific local needs and the appropriateness of the resources offered. BIE schools are not mandated to utilize the below instructional materials.
Department of Education collection of practical tips and resources
Department of Education "Learning at Home" resources
Other Free Distance Learning Resources
Below is a non-comprehensive list of publishers offering free distance learning resources. On the below sites, users can learn about the specific resources available.
BIE schools are not mandated to utilize any of the below instructional materials. In this list below, educators and parents/guardians may discover the individual resources they want for a particular need.
Please note that this list is comprised of publishers who have offered their site information. The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) has not reviewed these sites and resources, nor does the BIE in any way endorse or specifically recommend these resources. Users should carefully conduct their own evaluation based upon their own specific local needs and the appropriateness of the resources offered.
- Big Ideas Learning - Big Ideas Math Program
- Carolina Biological - Science resources for learning at home
- Center for Math and Teaching - Math Resources
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - Information and resources to help continue teaching and learning during school closures.
- National Geographic Learning / Cengage - Online and printable programs and resources
