East Stroudsburg Area School District

Curriculum

East Stroudsburg Area School District administration and staff are committed to excellence in education for all students. As part of the District's effort to promote student academic achievement, the staff evaluates course objectives, revises each planned course, and selects new instructional materials for appropriate courses at least every six years. In addition, professional development opportunities are provided in conjunction with all curriculum revisions. Thus, in practice, the written, taught, and tested curriculum is correlated yearly.

Faculty and administration have adopted a curriculum philosophy that will enhance all teaching and learning in the District. We believe written, taught, and tested curriculum must be congruent in order to provide students with an effective educational experience. We believe curriculum review must be on-going within the established six-year cycle in which a system of revision, implementation, refinement/development and evaluation occurs.

We applaud the dedication, professionalism and teamwork of the East Stroudsburg Area School District professional staff.

Curriculum Handbook

Curriculum decisions in the East Stroudsburg Area School District are guided by:

State and national standards

The needs of the community

The social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of our students

Current educational research

In developing curriculum, the following concepts are included in our instructional practices:

Technology as an integral component

Varied instructional strategies

Provision for multiple resources

Measurable goals, objectives, standards

Interdisciplinary approaches

Connections to the "real world"

Elementary Handbooks

If you have any questions or concerns about Curriculum and Instruction in the East Stroudsburg Area School District please feel free to call my office at 424-8500 extension 1301.

Sincerely,

Irene N. Duggins
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

Pennsylvania school districts shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting Mrs. Patricia Baughman, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, at the Administration Office, East Stroudsburg Area School District, North Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18301 or call (570) 424-8500.