INVESTING IN CURRICULUM AND THE ARTS SDIRC has seen improvements in English Language Arts and mathematics, which Moore attributes to a significant investment in updated curriculums. Remarkably, the district’s ranking in ELA for third grade soared from 31st to 5th in the state, largely due to the Amplify program. In mathematics, the use of the Savaas curriculum propelled the district from 56th to 3rd place in middle school acceleration.Along with these, Dr. Moore points out the importance of supplemental curriculum tools such as i-Ready and Curriculum Associates. Baysura emphasizes the district’s commitment to arts and sports, pointing to events like the All-County Music Festival. “It is as if you go to a professional show, where you have multiple music instructors, or band directors or orchestra instructors that have come together, and put on this dynamic performance,” she characterizes. “We have arts across the system, though, that are extremely high level, high-quality level performances.” In addition to performance, the Superintendent’s Art Gallery exemplifies student achievement, showcasing visual arts from pre-K to 12th grade. “Every elementary school has an art teacher, a PE teacher, a music teacher, where most schools throughout the state of Florida are sharing and combining,” underscores Dr. Moore. The district’s support for extracurricular activities makes certain that financial barriers do not prevent student 9 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 07 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
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