Curriculum

Delta School is committed to providing our students with a rigorous, relevant and comprehensive program for grades K-12 that involves culturally instructional practices. The school curriculum is aligned with the PA Core Standards and reflects the knowledge, information and skills that youth need to succeed in college and future careers.

The school staff is comprised of professionals from a variety of disciplines working as a cohesive team to ensure that the unique needs of each student are met. The staff consists of experienced special education teachers, paraeducators, 1:1 personal care assistants, and various service providers. Services include speech, mental health, occupational/physical therapies, art/music therapies, transition services, and a blended life skills program.

Curriculum Resources /Program Components include, but are not limited to the following:

• Wonders Digital Reading Program K-6
• Glencoe Literacy Curriculum 7-12
• Lucy Calkins - Reading and Writing Project - Handwriting without Tears K-5
• SRA Corrective Reading and Math Programs with Key Math Diagnostic Tool
• Reading Center-Remedial/Enrichment Instruction
• School to Work Transition Program
• PBIS: Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
• Social Thinking: A Social Skills Curriculum
• Character Education/Anti-Bullying Program
• Learning Strategies/Study and Organizational Skills Program
• Social Emotional Learning (SEL) - Identifying and managing emotion problem solving, and relationship building.
• “Why Try” Social Emotional Learning Program
• Music/Instrument Therapy
• Unique-blended Life Skills Program
• JAG - Jobs for American Graduates Program
• Sustainability Farming