C.O.R.E. Curriculum in SAU 50

In 2003, teachers in SAU 50 embarked on the long, difficult process of mapping their operationalized curriculum. By recording and examining what is actually taught in the classroom, our teachers have been able to identify and resolve many gaps, redundancies and inconsistencies within and across grade-levels.

Below you find one product of this process - an articulation of the Common Order of Required Elements (C.O.R.E.) of instruction that will be taught SAU-wide at each grade-level and subject area. These documents do not contain everything that will be taught in every classroom in SAU 50 - nor do they in any way limit a teacher from addressing the specific curricular needs of each student. However, the teachers in SAU 50 have come to consensus regarding their grade-level expectations for the elements that are presented. 

Every teacher in SAU 50 will continue to meet with his/her grade-level or subject-area colleagues each fall and spring. During their C.O.R.E. meetings they will examine, align and revise these curriculum documents in response to increased student learning expectations, and as new content and skills are added. After each round of meetings the documents on this site will be updated accordingly*.

It is our hope that these documents will serve as a communication tool as teachers partner with parents to provide an outstanding, personalized education for every child in SAU 50. Questions about the C.O.R.E. documents and process may be directed to your child's classroom teacher, school administrators, or to the Instruction & Curriculum Coordinator for SAU 50, Linda Walsh.

*Please always check the version number in the lower right-hand corner of each document to ensure it is the current version.  Current version is 3.08.