Curriculum

Curriculum

Lava Hot Springs Academy uses a curated set of high-quality, research-based curriculum resources to support strong academic foundations, differentiated instruction, and measurable student growth

All curriculum aligns with Idaho State Standards and is delivered through small-group instruction, targeted intervention, and project-based learning.

English Language Arts (ELA)

Amira Learning

Amira Learning supports early literacy and reading fluency using AI-assisted oral reading practice. Students receive immediate feedback, and teachers gain detailed data to guide instruction and intervention.

Amplify ELA

Amplify ELA serves as the core literacy curriculum, integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Instruction is knowledge-rich and text-based, supporting comprehension, vocabulary development, and analytical writing.

Imagine Learning

Imagine Learning supports differentiated literacy instruction, particularly for developing readers and English learners. The platform adapts to student performance and provides individualized skill-building.

Renaissance

Renaissance tools are used to assess reading progress, monitor student growth, and inform instructional decisions. Assessment data helps teachers adjust instruction, pacing, and grouping.

Mathematics

Great Minds (Eureka Math)

Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the core mathematics curriculum, emphasizing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and mathematical reasoning. Instruction is delivered through small instructional groups to support differentiated learning.

IXL (Supplemental Practice & Intervention)

IXL is used to reinforce math skills through targeted practice, intervention, and enrichment. Teachers use real-time data to assign skills aligned to individual student needs.

Research, Literacy & Current Events

Newsela

Newsela is used to support nonfiction reading, research skills, and content-area literacy. Articles are available at multiple reading levels, allowing all students to engage with current events and informational texts while building comprehension and vocabulary.

Science

Mystery Science

Mystery Science is the core elementary science curriculum, offering inquiry-based, phenomenon-driven lessons. Students explore real-world questions through hands-on experiments, discussion, and evidence-based reasoning.

Social Studies & History

Beyond the Rockies (Grades 3/4)

Beyond the Rockies is used in grades 3/4 to teach regional history and geography through place-based learning, original source materials, and local context.

Other Grade Bands (1/2 and 5/6)

For grades 1/2 and 5/6, social studies instruction is supported through teacher-developed units, original source documents, and supplemental materials aligned to state standards. Instruction emphasizes factual content, historical understanding, and critical thinking without political bias.

Data-Informed Instruction & Intervention

IXL & Renaissance

Together, these platforms support:

  • Skill-level diagnostics
  • Progress monitoring
  • Intervention planning
  • Enrichment opportunities for advanced learners

Teachers regularly review data to adjust instruction, groupings, and supports.

Instructional Model Across All Curriculum

All curriculum at Lava Hot Springs Academy is delivered through:

  • Small-group instruction
  • Differentiation by instructional level
  • Paraprofessional support and follow-up
  • Student collaboration and independent practice
  • Project-based and place-based applications when appropriate