Instruction & Curriculum in MSAD 15

At MSAD 15, our mission is preparing students for their next step through a challenging academic environment, and our vision emphasizes a safe, caring, and engaging community where all students grow, succeed, and meet high standards. Our instruction and curriculum are designed to support this mission by promoting academic excellence, personal growth, and lifelong learning.

Instruction

We strive for instruction that:

  • Communicates clear learning intentions, helping students understand what they are learning, why it matters, and how it connects to their growth.
  • Encourages productive struggle and engagement, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and ownership of learning.
  • Aligns with standards and emphasizes meaningful transfer, so students can apply knowledge across subjects and real-life situations.
  • Provides differentiated pathways, honoring each student’s strengths, needs, and personal growth.
  • Includes ongoing assessment and feedback, guiding instruction and supporting student success.
  • Fosters safe, collaborative, and respectful learning environments, promoting wellness, school spirit, and positive social interactions.

Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed to be:

  • Collaboratively developed, drawing on the expertise of educators, students, and the community.
  • Standards-referenced, aligned with the Maine Learning Results and preparing students for future learning.
  • Coordinated across grades and subjects, ensuring continuity, coherence, and interdisciplinary connections.
  • Informed by research, data, and emerging trends, keeping learning relevant and rigorous.
  • Focused on high expectations while supporting individual growth, encouraging intellectual, cultural, civic, social, and personal development.
  • Regularly reviewed and improved, reflecting our commitment to adaptability and continuous growth.
  • Aligned with assessment and instruction, so teaching, learning, and evaluation work together to support success.
  • Accessible to all, serving as a guide for students, families, staff, and community members.

Please note: Curriculum guides are reviewed at each grade level on an approved schedule. Updated maps will be posted as they become available.

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Updated December 15, 2025