Teaching & Learning
We live in a competitive global economy. To prepare our students to meet these demands, we base our curriculum on Connecticut Core educational standards.
We use an interdisciplinary approach in our curriculum to help students build real-world connections between subjects. And when tackling new material, students develop critical thinking skills through “Big Ideas” incorporated into each unit through a series of essential questions.
Curriculum writing is much more than unwrapping standards, creating assessments, establishing essential questions and big ideas. It is a process for teachers to determine vital transferable learning. As Marzano's research indicates, the number one impact on student achievement is the TEACHER. Teachers must be at the center of this work. This requires collaborative, rich dialogue and a deep understanding of what students need to be able to do. This process includes:
- Leading colleagues in the development of standards-based, rigorous curriculum and instruction
- Providing colleagues with up-to-date national and state curricular information
- Supporting colleagues in the development of relevant, high-level learning opportunities
- Supporting colleagues in the formative assessment process
- Ensuring purposeful professional learning opportunities for administrators and teachers
- Sustaining reflective growth opportunities
- Providing relevant information to families, community and educators
Our maps are evaluated and refined by teachers working with each other, ensuring that they reflect Connecticut Curriculum Standards. As educators, we constantly strive to make our curriculum more effective, meaningful, and cohesive. These maps present a living curriculum.
Each discipline embraces a philosophy of learning that centers us on well-rounded development in the arts, careers, civic-mindedness, cultures, literacy, numeracy, scientific knowledge, and wellbeing.
Professional Learning
Curriculum Mapping
Curriculum maps are a type of “educational road map” of what we want students to know when they complete a course or grade level. Our maps are dynamic documents that we regularly review, update, and submit for peer review to ensure we are offering students only the best educational options for their academic success. You are welcome to review these maps at any time, and if you have questions, please let us know.
Elementary
Middle School
High School
- 9th Grade, Core Subjects
- 10th Grade, Core Subjects
- 11th Grade, Core Subjects
- 12th Grade, Core Subjects
- Electives & AP Courses
State Standards & Resources
Learn more about East Haddam School’s educational standards and assessments.
- Department of Education
- Connecticut Core Standards
- East Haddam Schools Curriculum Maps
- Coherence Maps for Mathematics
- CT English Language Proficiency (CELP) Standards
- Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success
- Connecticut State Department of Education Family Resources
- Connecticut State Department of Education Parent Guides, Grades 4-9
- Science Parent Guides
Annual Assessments
Our teachers utilize both formal and informal assessments throughout the year to monitor student progress. Each year, beginning in third grade, we administer state-required testing to specific grade levels. We will communicate the results of these tests as they are returned from the state, which may take as long as six months after they are taken. All test results are recorded in your child’s records and provided to you through their current teacher.