District 20 Curriculum

The intent of the District 20 Curriculum is to provide the students of District 20 with the knowledge and skills they need to be ready for high school upon completion of eighth grade so that they may begin their high school career well positioned to be college and career ready by the completion of their senior year.  This is accomplished by providing a current, rigorous curriculum rooted in the Illinois State Learning Standards incorporating the Common Core.

Curriculum and instruction is guided by the consideration of current State Learning Standards, the mission, beliefs, and graduate profile of District 20 and by deep analysis of student assessment data.  Staff members are organized in professional learning communities and rely on research driven, data based, best practice to inform instructional decision making.

Over the next several years, District 20 will work to fully implement the new Illinois State Learning Standards incorporating the Common Core.  The Curriculum Guide will, over time, be updated to reflect new curriculum adopted as the new standards are implemented. 

October 2011