Program Philosophy

The Avon Grove School District is committed to delivering a high-quality, evidence-based K-12 curriculum that meets the diverse needs of all students. Our programs provide literacy-rich experiences that empower students to acquire knowledge, apply skills, and build character as future-ready learners.

Our English Language Arts (ELA) program uses a structured literacy approach, emphasizing a systematic, explicit, and interactive methodology for teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Grounded in the science of reading, this approach aligns with the PA Core Academic Standards for English Language Arts.

Additionally, our ELA program nurtures future-ready communication and critical thinking skills through K-12 vertical alignment, encouraging students to listen actively, ask thoughtful questions, and think critically about the world around them as they engage with increasingly complex texts. Our ultimate goal is to foster lifelong readers, writers, and effective communicators prepared to shape their futures and lead fulfilling, meaningful lives.

 

Curriculum and Instruction

The AGSD curriculum is aligned to the PA Core Academic Standards for English Language Arts which describe what students should know and be able to do in K-12. The standards provide the targets for instruction and student learning that is essential for success in all academic areas. Our curriculum addresses the five areas delineated in the standards to reflect the demands of a college and career ready graduate. Each grade level's core curriculum is organized into four units of study:

• Establishing a Community of Readers and Writers
• Understanding and Interpreting Literature
• Navigating and Understanding Informational Text
• Comparing Within, Between, and Among Texts

Common assessments are administered throughout and at the end of each unit of study to determine students' proficiency in meeting grade level expectations.