The purpose of the DESK is to focus and prioritize the content students are expected to learn. Teachers, administrators, and curriculum specialists collaborated to identify the skills and knowledge students need to master at each stage in their education. By clicking the content areas below, you will be able to access individual documents outlining the essentials for each grade level or course. As implementation of the DESK continues, it can be expected that some modifications to these documents may become necessary. |
| Teachers are encouraged to submit their best lessons, assessments, and resources associated with the Davis Essential Skills and Knowledge. Submissions will be approved by curriculum supervisors and posted online for all Davis School District teachers to access. To prepare a submission, please download the appropriate template from the list below, complete it and e-mail your submission (and any needed attachments) to the appropriate curriculum supervisor. | ||
DESK content and resources can be accessed through the myDSD suite. Here's how you get there:
1. Go to the district homepage http://www.davis.k12.ut.us
2. Click "my.DSD" link at the bottom of the left menu.
3. Login using your ENCORE username and password.
4. Click the "DESK" tab at the top of the screen.
5. Select your course/grade-level* in the left-side pane.
6. DESK standards and course-level resources will show on the main screen.
7. Resources specific to an essential skill and knowledge are available by clicking the link on each line.
*Resources are available only for courses/grade-levels you are assigned in ENCORE to teach.
DESK
Davis Essential Skills & Knowledge