Curriculum

The Academy's programs utilize diverse curricula, all aligned with the Georgia Early Learning Standards (GELDS), Common Core Standards, and GA Milestones Standards. We are dedicated to keeping parents informed about their child's progress and experiences. Parents are encouraged to schedule conferences with the school.

Birth- GA Pre-k Program Curriculums

HighScope's Infant-Toddler Curriculum is a research-based, child-focused model promoting discovery learning. This active participatory approach encourages exploration and play, helping infants and toddlers understand their world. The curriculum covers all developmental areas through six content areas and 42 key developmental indicators (KDIs), which are crucial skills for school and adult success. Scaffolding strategies support and extend children's learning for each KDI.

Infant –Toddler Content Areas:

• Approaches to Learning
• Social and Emotional Development
• Physical Development and Health
• Communication, Language, and Literacy
• Cognitive Development
• Creative Arts

Preschool Content Areas:

• Approaches to Learning
• Social and Emotional Development
• Physical Development and Health
• Language, Literacy and Communication
• Mathematics
• Creative Arts
• Science and Technology
• Social Studies

HighScope Preschool Curriculum: Active learning fosters positive interactions. Longitudinal studies show its comprehensive approach aids child development and provides lasting adult benefits. It covers all developmental areas through eight content areas and 58 key developmental indicators (KDIs)—critical skills for school and adult success, reinforced by scaffolding strategies.

Please visit HighScope at https://highscope.org/curriculum for additional information.

AEPSI Curriculum & Assessment: AEPSI is a comprehensive, reliable system that is used to accurately assess children's current skill levels, target instruction, monitor child progress, and aid in identifying disability and determining eligibility. Learn the benefits AEPS at http://aepsinteractive.com/

Assessment Tools: Work Sampling Online, Developmental Checklist, Ages & Stages. Students are assessed quarterly and weekly work samples are placed in their folders. Assessment tools are used to help guide instructions decisions. Teachers interactions with the students are also evaluated annually using the CLASS assessments.

Other Curriculums used by the program:

Career Choices: "Career Choices & the online 10-year plan" is an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to foster interactive learning for both students and teachers. Its core aim is to equip participants with the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to:

• Self-Examination: Successfully examine their own lives.
• Exploration and Goal Setting: Explore and evaluate a diverse array of educational and career paths, enabling them to establish well-researched and reasoned future goals.

Reading & Academic Progress After School and Academic Enrichment Program Curriculum & Assessment:

• MAP - MAP® offers a personalized, adaptive assessment that precisely measures student progress and growth, providing timely information on what each student knows and is ready to learn. Visit nwea.org/assessments/map for details.

• Skills Nevgator: Skills Navigator® helps educators quickly identify and address student skill gaps, supporting both remediation and enrichment for small groups and individuals. It helps pinpoint readiness levels, monitor progress, and offers resources for practice.

*Additional assessment tools utilized include WSO and CPAA for reading, and Brainchild Achievers for academic tutorials. For more information on Brainchild, please visit www.brainchild.com