The curriculum planning phases are designed as a means by which system wide planning occurs. The four phases are as follows:Ìý
I. Research and Alignment
II. Curriculum DevelopmentÌý
III. ImplementationÌý
IV. Curriculum MonitoringÌý
The steps in each of these phases will include an analysis of operational tasks which include, but are not limited to, the following: multicultural integration, technology, school-to-career/applied academics, staff development, support programs, and resource allocation.Ìý
I. Phase I:ÌýResearch and Alignment
A. Prepare Data Book to Provide Research and Data to Participants
B. Identify Participants from Staff and Community for CommitteesÌý
C. Curriculum and Instruction MEP Facilitator and Instructional Technology MEP Facilitator Activities Completed to Prepare for the ProcessÌý
D. Curriculum Planning Committee Participants Receive and Review Provided materialsÌý
E. Curriculum PlanningÌý
F. Resource Evaluation PreparationÌý
G. PK-12 Framework PreparationÌý
H. Textbook/Instructional Materials Initial Selection: Initial Selection and/or Creation of Digital Instructional Materials or ResourcesÌý
I. Textbook/Instructional Materials: Field Study PreparationÌý
J. PK-12 Framework CompletionÌý
K. PK-12 Framework Part A Presented to Board of Education for ApprovalÌý
II. Phase II: Curriculum DevelopmentÌý
A. Select and Develop Curricular ResourcesÌý
B. Step Ahead ImplementationÌý
C. Devise Implementation PlanÌý
D. Host Community Curriculum Review NightsÌý
E. Instructional Materials Recommendation Presented to the Committee on American CivicsÌý(as required) and to the Board of Education for ApprovalÌý
F.ÌýPK-12 Instructional Framework Part B Presented to the Board of Education for Approval
G. Course Guide DevelopmentÌý
H. Materials Training for all StaffÌý
III. Phase III: ImplementationÌý
A. Deliver District Resources to BuildingsÌý
B. The Curriculum and Instruction MEP Facilitators(s) in collaboration with the Instructional Technology MEP Facilitator(s) and/or Leadership and Learning, will provide District staff development opportunities including best instructional practices and most effective strategiesÌý
C. Provide administrators staff development and documentation to assist in monitoring the written, taught, and assessed curriculum, including, but not limited to instructional practices and fidelity of implementation via walk- through/best practices guide for principalsÌý
D. Implement courses using new course guides and PK-12 FrameworkÌý
E. Collaborate with Assessment, Research, and Evaluation and Special Education to create the District ELO as defined in 6315.1 and Demonstration of ProficiencyÌý
F. Monitor implementation and adjust course guides as neededÌý
G. Continue curriculum development process for Selection or Creation of Digital Instructional Materials or Resources (digital resources/textbooks) and/or courses related to Textbook/Instructional items purchased second round adoption as appropriate – Continue Phase II as outlined above
IV. Phase IV: Curriculum and Instruction MonitoringÌý
A. Evaluate implementationÌý
B. Analyze Relevant Student DataÌý
C. Provide Resources and Staff DevelopmentÌý
D. Provide resources and staff development towards related best instructional practices for teachers and administrators including fidelity of implementation (walk-through/best practices guide for principals)Ìý
E. Monitor implementation and adjust course guides and digital learning resources through collaborative efforts between the Curriculum and Instruction MEP Facilitator, theÌý
F. Instructional Technology MEP Facilitator, and teachers as neededÌý
Collect student and program assessment data to determine additional or alternate program needsÌý
G. Transition/ preparation for Phase I during the last year of Phase IVÌý