Northern Lehigh outlines multi-year curriculum review, moves assessments into EdInsight

District curriculum staff told the board the multi-year comprehensive review launched in 2021-22 has produced finished materials in math, ELA and foreign language and that social studies, business and technology work is complete. The administration described an ongoing cycle that will address family and consumer sciences, health, PE, science and careers next, followed by art, music and library work in the coming year.

Mr. Pine said the district has been building assessments in tandem with curriculum updates and is entering completed curriculum documents into EdInsight so teachers and administrators can monitor standards coverage and student outcomes. He described the process of identifying uncovered standards, assigning curriculum modules, and creating evaluation measures tied to the district’s priorities.

Officials noted special attention to the evolving ELD/ELDP population and said revisions aim to broaden curricular support beyond Spanish-language learners. The administration also described professional-development structures ("lunch-and-learn," Act 80 days) to allow teachers time to collaborate on curriculum implementation and assessment use.

The board heard that, where appropriate, the district will use open educational resources for science to keep costs down and that competency checklists or alternative assessments may be used in areas such as physical education and career/technical paths.

Next steps include completing remaining curriculum entries in EdInsight over the summer and finalizing associated assessments so teachers can use shared materials at the start of the next school year.