Dig Cit Week
Yes, we are living in a digital world. Let’s work together to make it safe for children and families. This webpage contains resources for teachers, parents, and students to celebrate Digital Citizenship week. Elementary Resources Announcements These announcements can be shared school-wide over the intercom system, Canvas Announcement, School Social Media, or Skyward Messenger. K-5 […]
Science Fair
Science Fair Information PARENT INFORMATION Science Fair (Elementary Division Manual) Science Fair (Junior & Senior Division Manual) PRIOR to students beginning a science fair project, they need to complete the University of Utah Science and Engineering Fair Safety Paperwork. The paperwork isn’t meant to be cumbersome, but meant to keep students safe. Students should detail […]
ANNUAL ADOPTION PROCESS
Each November, the Canyons District Board of Education reviews curricula being proposed for implementation in the subsequent school year. The Board reviews and discusses the proposal during at least 3 scheduled, public Board meetings before voting to approve. For each curricula proposed, a specified process is followed in accordance with Canyons School District Curriculum Adoption […]
APPROVED CURRICULUM
APPROVED CURRICULUM The Canyons School District Board of Education has approved a common curriculum for core courses that all teachers are expected to use as their primary resource to teach the state standards. Curriculum maps are collaboratively developed to accompany adopted curriculum for the purpose of: ALIGNMENT: Provides support and coordination between concepts, skills, standards, […]
APPROVED INTERVENTIONS
The targeted interventions described in the tables below have been selected based on research that suggests the practices used in the intervention program or resource can reduce specific skill deficits in reading or math. Schools select a combination of interventions based on number of students identified and their needs for support, time allocated in the […]
Curriculum Materials
Canyons School District implements a coherent instructional framework known as our MTSS Framework to ensure that students receive high-quality instruction every day. The resources and evidence-based practices outlined in the framework support educators in teaching state standards using common, district-adopted curriculum and district-developed instructional guides that include resources for teaching CSD instructional […]
Understanding Dyslexia
CSD Reading Corner – Understanding Dyslexia CSD Reading Corner Home Learning to Read Reading at Home Reading at School Understanding Dyslexia Dyslexia is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word reading and poor decoding (sounds in words) abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological (hearing sounds) component of language (Lyon, […]
Reading at School
CSD Reading Corner – Reading at School CSD Reading Corner Home Learning to Read Reading at Home Reading at School Understanding Dyslexia Many people think that learning how to read happens naturally like learning to talk. In reality, learning how to read is a complex process that requires explicit instruction in both the foundational skills […]
Reading at Home
CSD Reading Corner – Reading at Home CSD Reading Corner Home Learning to Read Reading at Home Reading at School Understanding Dyslexia Learning to read is a joint effort between families and teachers. Adults can reinforce learning to read and build comprehension at home through structured practices such as: Dyad Reading Dyad reading is a […]
Learning to Read
CSD Reading Corner – Learning to Read CSD Reading Corner Home Learning to Read Reading at Home Reading at School Understanding Dyslexia Many people think that learning how to read happens naturally like learning to talk. In reality, learning how to read is a complex process that requires explicit instruction in both the foundational skills […]
