Instructional Playbook

Effective instructional design begins with understanding the lived experiences, culture, and background knowledge of your students. Students are more motivated to learn when they understand why they are learning something, can personally connect to the content, and feel supported through productive struggle. High Quality Teaching & Learning Instructional Design

Connects learning intentions and success criteria to Utah Grade Level Standards and student data.

Instructional Content Aligned to Grade Level Standards

Maintains high expectations that take unique student characteristics into account.

All instructional materials and technology tools/apps are evaluated and approved in accordance with CSD policy. District approved instructional materials and technology are outlined in CSD’s Content Instructional Guides. Considers instructional materials, technology integration, and specific instructional strategies to personalize, accommodate, and scaffold in order to provide students with access to grade level instruction and opportunities to demonstrate competency.

Instructional Materials and Technology aligned to CSD Policy

Intentional Planning