Curriculum and Instruction
Torrance Unified School District is committed to ensuring that every student engages with high-quality instruction grounded in state standards, research-based practices, and equitable access to learning. Our instructional programs are aligned with the California State Standards, California Frameworks, and the district’s mission to prepare students for college, career, and lifelong success.
Teachers receive ongoing support through professional learning, instructional coaching, and collaborative teams that refine curriculum and strengthen instructional practice.
Academic Standards and Frameworks
Families often want to understand what students are expected to learn. The following links provide the official California standards and state frameworks used across TUSD:
- English Language Arts
- ELA Common Core State Standards (2013)
- ELA/ELD Framework (2015)
- Mathematics
- Math Common Core State Standards (2013)
- Mathematics Framework (2023)
- Science
- California History–Social Science Standards
- Career Technical Education (CTE)
- CTE Model Curriculum Standards (2013)
- CTE Framework (2007)
- TUSD’s CTE Page
- Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theater and Visual Arts
- Health
- Physical Education
- PE Model Content Standards (2005)
- PE Framework (2009)
- World Languages
- World Languages Standards (2019)
- World Languages Framework (2022)
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- Advanced Placement (AP) Program
- After School Program (Vendors)
- Career Technical Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dual Language Immersion
- Early College
- English Language Development and Language Assessment Center
- Gifted & Talented Education
- Local Control Accountability Plan
- School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
- Testing Information
- Teacher Induction Program
- TUSD Information for Research Approval
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