Curriculum and Instruction - Curriculum and Instruction

Our Vision

The Eureka Union School District is dedicated to developing learned and inspired global citizens. We will provide our students with a dynamic, rigorous education that focuses on collaboration, critical thinking, and character development. Our students will be supported in a nurturing environment which fosters the healthy academic, social, emotional, and physical development of each individual. Our partnership of students, families, educators and community members encourages creativity and celebrates innovation.

Program Overview
We strive to provide a rigorous and relevant education for all students in our district. Students are prepared academically, socially, and globally for secondary and post-secondary education, and success as a member of a 21st century global community.

Our classrooms provide a seamless learning environment, utilizing the latest technology. Students in Eureka Union School District classrooms are exposed to content on a deep level and are provided meaningful opportunities to apply knowledge and skills.

Our curriculum is focused on the California Content Standards as well as an established set of 21st century skills that are addressed through our Challenge 21 program.

Life and Character Skills
Initiative, Goal Setting, Planning, Flexibility, Leadership, Responsibility, Cross-cultural Skills

Communication and Collaboration Skills
Writing, Presenting, Questioning, Teamwork

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
Identify Problems, Evaluate Options, Justify Arguments, Synthesize Information

Information, Media, and Technology Skills
Research, Analyze, Organize, Evaluate, Use Resources Effectively

Creativity and Innovation Skills
Imagine, Brainstorm, Design, Create, Invent

Curriculum Teams
In order to continue to improve our programs, our teachers work in teams throughout the district. Teachers representatives from each site participate as members of curriculum teams focused on Mathematics, Science, Technology, Enrichment, and English/Language Arts and Social Studies. Each team sets short- and long-term goals for the content area, determines district level assessments, and plans for professional development. Each team is also responsible for developing and updating a three-year plan, which is aligned to the district vision and goals. To view the three-year plans, please click on the links below:

In addition to the district-level teams, teachers work in grade level and curriculum teams at each site. Staff development days, summer institutes, and collaboration days provide time for us to work in groups on tasks that help us to develop effective Professional Learning Communities . As educators we value time to model life long learning as we expand our knowledge about research-based instructional strategies and strive to maintain a collaborative culture with a focus on learning for all students.

For more information about Curriculum and Instruction in the Eureka Union School District, please contact Dr. Heidi Williams, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction at hwilliams@eureka-usd.k12.ca.us .