Academic Program / Instructional Program

Our Instructional Program

Instructional design and implementation at The Rochester International Academy are quite unique. Our team utilizes the best pedagogical research and programs that are currently available for English language learners. Each student at The Rochester International Academy attends intensive content based English classes 2-3 times daily. They also receive English language arts, math, science, and social studies instruction in classes that are co-taught by elementary and ESOL teachers in grades 1-6 and content and ESOL teachers in grades 7-12.

Instruction at The Rochester International Academy is guided by:
      *The Pedagogical Shifts of The Common Core Standards
https://www.engageny.org/resource/common-core-shifts

      *Common Core Learning Standards for ELA and Math
  http://www.engageny.org/resource/new-york-state-p-12commoncore-learning-standards

*State Standards for all other content and specials classes
  http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/standards.html

      *New Language Arts Progressions
http://www.engageny.org/resource/new-york-state-bilingual-common-core-initiative

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations.