Curriculum & Instruction
Ms. Paula Mighells
PS-12 Dean of Students/Curriculum Coordinator; Liaison for Homeless Children/Youth; DASA Liaison (Dignity for All Students Act); District Data Coordinator; NYS 3-8 ELA/Math; NYS 5, 8 Science, and Regents Testing Coordinator; Mentor Coordinator
585-268-7942
pmighells@genvalley.org
Response to Intervention
Curriculum Resources
- Elementary & Middle School Maps
- High School Maps
- Course Syllabi
- K-2 ELA Curriculum
- 3-6 ELA Curriculum
Elementary & Middle School Maps
Elementary School
- PreK 4 Curriculum Map
- Elementary Special Class ELA & Math Curriculum Maps
- K-3 General ELA Curriculum
- K-3 General Math Curriculum Map
- K-3 General Science Curriculum Map
- K-3 General Social Studies
- Kindergarten ELA Curriculum Map
- Kindergarten Math Curriculum Map
- Kindergarten Science Curriculum Map
- Kindergarten Music Curriculum Map
- 1st Grade ELA Curriculum Map
- 1st Grade General ELA Curriculum Map
- 1st Grade Math Curriculum Map
- 1st Grade General Math Curriculum Map
- 1st Grade Science Curriculum Map
- 1st Grade General Science Curriculum Map
- 1st Grade Music Curriculum Map
- 2nd Grade ELA Curriculum Map
- 2nd Grade Music Curriculum Map
- 2nd Grade Math Curriculum Map
- 2nd Grade General Math Curriculum Map
- 3rd Grade ELA Curriculum Map
- 3rd Grade Math Curriculum Map
- 3rd Grade General Math Curriculum Map
- 3rd Grade Science and Social Studies Curriculum Map
- 3rd Grade General Science Curriculum Map
- 3rd Grade Music Curriculum Map
- 4th Grade Math Curriculum Map
- 4th Grade ELA Curriculum Map
- 4th Grade Science Curriculum Map
- 4th Grade Social Studies Curriculum Map
- 4th Grade Music Curriculum Map
- 4-6 Art Curriculum Map
- 5th Grade Math Curriculum Map
- 5th Grade General Math Curriculum Map
- 5th Grade ELA Curriculum Map
- 5th Grade General ELA Curriculum Map
- 5th Grade Science Curriculum Map
- 5th Grade Social Studies Curriculum Map
- 5th Grade Middle School Special Class ELA Curriculum Map
- 5th Grade Middle School Special Class Math Curriculum Map
- 5th & 6th Grade Computers Curriculum Map
- 5th, 7th, 8th Grade Middle School Special Class Science Curriculum Map
- 5th, 7th, 8th Grade Social Studies Curriculum Map
- 6th Grade Math Curriculum Map
- 6th Grade General Math Curriculum Map
- 6th Grade ELA Curriculum Map
- 6th Grade General ELA Curriculum Map
- 6th Grade Middle School Special Class ELA Curriculum Map
- 6th Grade Science Curriculum Map
- 6th Grade Social Studies Curriculum Map
Middle School
- 7th Grade Math Curriculum Map
- 7th Grade General Math Curriculum Map
- 7th Grade Life Science Curriculum Map
- 7th Grade General Social Studies Curriculum Map
- 7th Grade Social Studies Curriculum Map
- 7th Grade Spanish Curriculum Map
- 7th Grade Family & Consumer Science Curriculum Map
- 7th Grade Digital Literacy & STEAM Curriculum Map
- 7-8 General ELA Curriculum Map
- General Math 8 & Algebra IA Curriculum Map
- 8th Grade English Curriculum Map
- 8th Grade Algebra 1A Curriculum Map
- 8th Grade Algebra I Curriculum Map
- 8th Grade Science Curriculum Map
- 8th Grade Social Studies Curriculum Map
- 8th Grade Spanish Curriculum Map
- 8th Grade Technology/Agriculture Curriculum Map
- General Middle School Social Studies
- General Middle School Science
- 6th, 7th & 8th Grade General Social Studies & Science Curriculum Map
- 6th, 7th & 8th Grade General Social Studies Curriculum Map
High School Maps
Art
- Ceramics Curriculum Map
- Drawing Curriculum Map
- Painting Curriculum Map
- Photography Curriculum Map
- Studio in Art Curriculum Map
Band
Building Trades
Business
- Accounting Curriculum Map
- Career Planning & Independent Living Curriculum Map
- Marketing Curriculum Map and Pacing Guide
- Personal Finance & Financial Literacy
College Classes
- English 1010 - College English Curriculum Map
- College Algebra Curriculum Map and Syllabus
- College Biology (BIOL 112) Curriculum Map
- Pre-Calculus Curriculum Map
- Calculus II Curriculum Map and Syllabus
- Statistics Curriculum Map
- Western Civilization Curriculum Map and Pacing Guide
English
Family & Consumer Science
Math
- Algebra 1B Curriculum Map
- Algebra 1B General Curriculum Map
- Algebra I Curriculum Map and Pacing Guide
- Algebra I General Curriculum Map
- Algebra II Curriculum Map
- Geometry Curriculum Map and Pacing Guide
- Practical Math Curriculum Map
- 9th Grade Algebra 1A Curriculum Map and Pacing Guide
Other
- Yearbook Curriculum Map
- High School Life Skills Class Curriculum Map
- Theater Production & Exploration Curriculum Map
Science
- Living Environment Curriculum Map
- Earth Science Curriculum Map
- Environmental Science Curriculum Map
- Chemistry Curriculum Map
- Physics Curriculum Map
Social Studies
- Participation in Government-Economics Curriculum Map
- Participation in Government & Economics General Curriculum Map
- US History General Curriculum Map
- American Civil War Curriculum Map and Pacing Guide
- Global Studies 9 General Curriculum Map
- 9th Grade Global History and Geography I Curriculum Map and Pacing Guide
- 10th Grade Global Curriculum Map
- 11th Grade US History and Government Curriculum Map
- The History of Sport
Spanish
- Spanish IA Curriculum Map
- Spanish IB Curriculum Map
- Spanish II Curriculum Map
- Spanish III Curriculum Map
Technology/Agriculture
Course Syllabi
ART
- Digital Photography
- Drawing & Painting
- Studio in Art
BUSINESS
- Accounting
- Career Planning & Independent Living
- College Accounting 1000
- Computer Applications
- Entrepreneurship
- Jag Design
- Principals of Marketing
- Personal Finance & Financial Literacy
- Personal Law
ENGLISH
- English 10
- English 1010 and 1020
- English 11
- English 12
- English 8
- English 9
- General English 9
- General English Grades 7 & 8
- Film Studies
- Les Misérables
- Trending Novel Study
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
- Baking
- Cooking Basics
- Food Science
- International Foods
LOTE (Languages Other Than English)
- Spanish Ia
- Spanish 1b
- Spanish II
- Spanish III
- Spanish 2010
- Spanish 2020
MATH
- Algebra 1A
- Algebra 1 General
- Calculus
- Calculus II
- College Algebra
- College Trigonometry
- General Math 7
- Math 7
- Practical Math
- Pre-Calculus
- Regents Algebra
- Regents Algebra 1A/B
- Regents Algebra II
- Regents Geometry
- Statistics I
MISCELLANEOUS
- Building Science Program
- Drivers Education
- 6th, 7th & 8th Grade General Social Studies & Science
MUSIC
- 7-12 Choir
- Art of Theater
- Concert Band
- Jazz Band
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH
- Advanced Yoga
- General Physical Education
- High School Health
- Lifeguarding
- Nutrition & Fitness
- Swimming
- Weight-Lifting
- Yoga
SCIENCE
- 8th Grade Science
- Chemistry
- College Biology 1120
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Living Environment
- Non-Regents Earth Science
- Physics
SOCIAL STUDIES
- 7th Grade General Social Studies
- Art History
- College American History I
- College American History II
- Economics
- History of Sport
- Leadership & Service
- Participation in Government
- Regents Global Studies/Geography I
- Regents Global Studies/Geography II
- Regents US History and Government
- Western Civilization
TECHNOLOGY/ STEAM
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Advanced Maker Space: Creative Fabrication and Innovation
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Agricultural Science
- Agriculture Equipment Maintenance & Technology
- Design for Entertainment and Agriculture
- Food Science
- Precision Agriculture/AG Automation & Robotics
- Small Engines
- Theater Production Exploration
K-2 ELA Curriculum
Reading Instruction
The Genesee Valley Central School District has adopted the Super Kids reading program at Grades K-2. The Super Kids program was originally published by the Rowland Reading Foundation, a not-for-profit organization with the sole mission of developing proficient readers by the end of second grade. The Super Kids program is aligned to the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards for Literacy at Grades K-2. Reaction by both teachers and students has been overwhelmingly positive and it is safe to say that we all love the Super Kids!
Writing Instruction
Genesee Valley has embraced the 6 plus 1 Traits of Writing K-12. The Traits allow teachers to build common understandings and vocabulary around the Traits while developing wiring proficiency on the 3 styles of writing emphasized within the Next Generation Learning Standards. Primary teachers have developed curriculum maps that emphasize the Traits independent of the Super Kids program in order to better address the rigors of the Next Generation Learning Standards.
Curriculum Adjustments
Each summer, primary teachers gather to review data results from the previous school year. Based on this analysis, teachers together identify priority standards for English Language Arts and Math.
3-6 ELA Curriculum
Reading Instruction
The Genesee Valley Central School District has adopted the Read Side by Side reading program at Grades 3-6. The Read Side by Side program was originally founded by Sarah Collinge, Read Side by Side Publications LLC, whose mission "is to prepare all students for life-long reading by providing quality, evidence based curriculum to engage all readers" (Quoted from Readsidebyside.com). Reaction by both teachers and students has been overwhelmingly positive and it is safe to say that we all love Read Side by Side!
Writing Instruction
Genesee Valley has embraced the 6 plus 1 Traits of Writing K-12. The Traits allow teachers to build common understandings and vocabulary around the Traits while developing wiring proficiency on the 3 styles of writing emphasized within the Next Generation Learning Standards. Elementary teachers have developed curriculum maps that emphasize the Traits independent of the Super Kids and Read Side by Side programs in order to better address the rigors of the Next Generation Learning Standards.
Curriculum Adjustments
Each summer, elementary teachers gather to review data results from the previous school year. Based on this analysis, teachers together identify priority standards for English Language Arts and Math.
Instructional Resources
Learning & Priority Standards
Next Generation Learning Standards
The Next Generation English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Implementation Roadmap is a document prepared by the State Education Department to assist educators’ transition to fully implement the new Next Generation Standards. The Roadmap’s goals and activities were designed by the State Education Department in collaboration with various local school districts and stakeholders to ensure that all New York State schools would be equipped to implement the Next Generation Standards.
- Parent Guide for Understanding
- Math Timeline
- ELA Timeline
- Engage NY: The NYS Education Department's website is where you will find sample units called "modules" as well as many other resources to support you.
Priority Standards
Priority Standards are learning standards that Genesee Valley Central School teachers identify based upon student performance compared to their peers across Western New York. The Genesee Valley CSD has identified Priority Standards and Skills to drive instruction and impact student achievement. Teachers meet annually during the summer for professional development, to review data reports from the current year and trend data spanning 3-5 years. Teachers identify standards and skills requiring additional instruction and focus in order for students to reach mastery. We also identify strategies that can be implemented to support students, such as the RAC(C)E strategy for Reading and the CUBES strategy for Math; students are asked to Respond/Restate, Answer, Cite, Cite and Explain when answering oral and written questions about text. This simple strategy has yielded positive results in our assessments for students who performed equally as well, if not better, than their WNY peers!