Curriculum and Instruction

Brighton Area Schools Curriculum and Instruction department provides support in building capacity to enhance high-quality instructional practices focused on student-centered learning.

The department supports this work by utilizing a continuous improvement process that generates district-wide collaboration with a data-driven focus on curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Evidence-based instructional practices improve the growth and achievement of our students and are delivered through an aligned curriculum.  

Our practices are founded in both the craft of teaching and the science of learning to ensure each student reaches their personal best.

Curriculum Department Mission: Connect, Collaborate, Inspire

• We facilitate learning and build learner capacity in a meaningful and connected way. 

• We value collaborative conversation and facilitated learning experiences.

• We value the differences of learners and recognize that their experiences and contributions enhance the learning community.

• We believe in forming positive, supportive relationships and connections. 

Programs For All Students

PBS & Michigan Learning Channel's Summer of Fun Program Grades: Current Junior Kindergarten through 6th grade
Keep students engaged in learning over the summer. The Michigan Learning Channel’s 8-week summer program has everything kids need to continue building their brains and learning key concepts that will help them succeed in school. Grades preschool to 6th grade, have 2-3 hours of video lessons per week (broadcast television or on demand), plus a fun and interactive activity book. Local events and special broadcasts help pique kids’ interest. Each building will have a limited number of activity books available for interested families (also downloadable for at-home printing) beginning the last week of school in their main office. Check out the website for details, the weekly schedule, or download the activity booklet: https://www.michiganlearning.org/summerfun/

Kids Read Now Grade Grade: Rising into 1st grade
BAS is providing all students rising into 1st grade the opportunity to participate in Kids Read Now. This program provides books for students to read during the summer and also includes reading tips, guiding questions, and activities for families. More information will follow from our elementary buildings.

Summer School Grades: 9th through 12th grade
Options include online Michigan Virtual Essentials (for credit recovery) and online Michigan Virtual Plus (for new credit). Contact Colleen Deaven at deavenc@brightonk12.com for additional information.

Virtual Tutoring Programs

Virtual Math Tutoring Grades: Rising into 6th through 9th grade*
A new virtual opportunity for targeted students to receive math tutoring over the
summer. Students are placed into small groups or one-on-one sessions based on assessment data and participate in online learning with a live teacher. Families can choose days & times that work best for their schedules with 30 minutes per session focused on student needs. Invites have been sent by email to families of qualifying students.  *Based on math assessment data

Virtual Reading Tutoring Grades: Rising into 4th through 9th grade**
An opportunity for targeted students to receive ELA tutoring during the summer. Students are placed in modules based on assessment data and participate in a virtual tutoring program with a live online teacher focusing on vocabulary and language
instruction inside of novels. Students participate in engaging tutoring sessions (30 minutes each) 3 days per week, ranging from foundational phonics skills development to fiction and non-fiction reading comprehension. Invites have been sent by email to families of qualifying students.  **Based on reading assessment data

In-Person Programs- Invitation Only

Kick Start Camp
Grades: Rising into 1st through 8th grade*
Designed to excite students and kick start the new school year, learning includes lessons in reading, writing, math, and STEAM. Qualifying students will engage in intentional and high-quality academic adventures to gain needed skills and confidence for their next grade level. Invites have been sent by email to families of qualifying students.

Literacy Lab
Grades: Rising into 1st through 3rd grade**
Literacy Lab is a 4-week (3 days/week, Tues -Thurs) literacy and STEAM learning lab. Targeted students will receive intensive literacy support over the summer. Learning will focus on foundational reading skills integrated into hands-on, engaging STEAM explorations. Students will have the opportunity for small group learning based
on their specific needs and then apply those skills during STEAM investigations. Invites have been sent by email to families of qualifying students.

Math Lab
Grades: Rising into 4th through 7th grade***
A new opportunity for targeted students currently in 3rd and 4th grade to receive intensive math support for 4- weeks (3 days/week, Tues -Thurs) over the summer. Learning will focus on foundational math skills integrated into literacy and hands-on engaging explorations. Students will have the opportunity for small group learning
based on their specific needs and then apply those skills during investigations. Invites have been sent by email to families of qualifying students.

*Based on reading and math assessment data
**Based on reading assessment data
*** Based on math assessment data

Summer School Flyer - 2024