Curriculum & Instruction

Curriculum Standards
Western Placer Unified School District (WPUSD) follows California’s Common Core State Standards, which include the California Mathematics Framework, California’s English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework, as well as the State’s Next Generation Science Standards and History-Social Science Frameworks. These standards ensure a consistent, clear understanding of what students should know and be able to do. They are designed to connect learning to the real world, preparing students with the knowledge and skills they need for success in college and future careers.

The Educational Services Department supports educators districtwide in delivering high-quality instruction focused on student growth and achievement. Our teachers continue to develop as skilled facilitators, creating learning experiences that empower students to take ownership of their education. They are equipped to integrate technology, collaborate effectively, and tackle complex, real-world problems. We remain committed to supporting teachers in using instructional technology to enhance learning opportunities for all students.

Click here to view California Common Core Standards on the California Department of Education website.

Curriculum Frameworks
Curriculum frameworks provide guidance for implementing the content standards.
Click here to view California Curriculum Frameworks on the California Department of Education website.

State Adoption Information

• CDE: Timeline for Curriculum Adoptions

• CDE: Curriculum Framework

• CDE: Instructional Materials FAQs

Request Student Opt-Out from Instructional Content Areas

In light of recent legal developments, including the June 2025 U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which affirmed expanded parental notice and opt-out rights concerning certain instructional content, WPUSD will offer the following expanded opportunities to further expand parent involvement and choice at all school sites:

• Annual notification of parents' educational rights regarding curriculum/content review and opt-outs. 
• Online access to lists of adopted WPUSD curriculum/syllabi in grades TK-12. 
• In-person access to review all TK-12 district adopted curricula by appointment.
  • Click HERE to make your request.
• An opt-out form that will allow parents to request a specific curricular opt-out for their child based on their sincerely held religious beliefs. 
  • Click HERE to request a student opt-out.