Curriculum
Echo Mountain Primary School is passionate about helping every student reach their highest potential both academically and personally. Echo Mountain utilizes a variety of programs to ensure that this goal is met with excellence.
One such system is the renowned RTI approach, a multi-tiered system that focuses on early identification and support for students with learning and behavioral needs. The implementation of this program has earned the school the designation of a model RTI school by the Arizona State Department of Education.
The RTI process begins with top-notch classroom instruction and screening for all students. From there, students are provided with targeted interventions based on their unique needs. Tier 1 includes high-quality classroom instruction, screening, and whole group interventions, while Tier 2 offers targeted interventions with small group instruction. Finally, for the students with the greatest need, Tier 3 provides intensive intervention with a very small group, guided by either the classroom teacher or an Intervention Specialist. Each student's progress is monitored on a regular basis and adjusted accordingly, providing the most appropriate level of intervention for each student.
The mission of the Curriculum Department is to increase student achievement through the provision of systemic innovative curricula characterized by standards and research-based educational programs that deliver effective and differentiated instruction in partnership with schools, families, and the PVSchools community.
In PVSchools, we engage, inspire, and nurture students through high-quality instruction, meaningful educational opportunities, and dynamic learning experiences. Curriculum, adhering to Arizona state standards, is adopted transparently with opportunities for community feedback.
Curriculum Adoptions
To nurture creativity, curiosity, and strategic thinking through dynamic learning experiences, PVSchools routinely evaluates curriculum resources and provides recommendations for curriculum adoptions.