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Why Curriculum Writing?
Why Curriculum Writing?
Goal
Goal
To ensure continuous improvement of student learning by maintaining a relevant, responsive, and equitable guaranteed and viable curriculum steeped in the values of personalized competency-based learning.
We will know we're finished when:
We will know we're finished when:
We've collaborated as a horizontal and vertical team and/or PLC, and no work was done in isolation
We have reviewed data to understand our strengths and opportunities for improvement (Step 1)
We have a completed curriculum template form for every course in our content area built on standards (Step 2)
We have an accurate Framework for thinking about our content area to display to our community (Step 3)
We have updated our Report Card (as needed) (Step 3)
We have made proficiency scales for each of our essential outcomes (Step 4)
We have a scope and sequence connected to essential outcomes and standards (Step 5)
We have selected a resource that best meets our needs (Step 6)
Resources
Resources
Task 1: What is a Resource?
Task 1: What is a Resource?
What is a Primary Resource?
Primary Instructional Materials are the primary required instructional resources for a given course. They are district-approved and provided to all students to help meet learning standards and provide instruction towards course requirements. These materials are selected for use by all teachers and students as the primary teaching and learning resource in working to meet state standards. Primary curriculum includes pacing guides, reading lists of both literary and informational texts and assessments that assess student learning throughout the course/class. Addenda to Primary instructional materials are required, district approved and provided to all students to fill in the gaps of missing concepts and/or content required to meet grade level and/or course standards.
Identify what is the primary resource you use in your class/content area.
Additional, supplemental and experimental resources are not investigated at this time.
Task 2: identification of Resource
Task 2: identification of Resource
Review the science reosurce list below.
If No changes are needed - You are done!
If you need a new updated version of the current resource (I.E., updating from the 3rd edition to the 4th edition) Please contact Chris.mcgee@mrhschools.net
If there is a desire to pilot new resources, kick off the process.
Process for adopting a new resource:
In the Prepare phase, a curriculum review committee is established and a needs assessment is conducted to determine the areas that require improvement. Standards or criteria are established for the new resource and potential resources are evaluated against them.
The Study Phase of resource adoption is a comprehensive evaluation process designed to ensure a new resource aligns with educational goals and standards before full implementation. The final steps involve preparing a presentation and meeting with the Assistant Superintendent.
The Launch Phase of resource adoption focuses on the successful implementation and continuous support of the newly approved materials across the district. This phase is initiated by identifying the target date to roll out resources and developing a comprehensive Draft Rollout Plan. The launch culminates with a submission of a written evaluation of the recommended material to the superintendent.
Final Submission for this Step
Final Submission for this Step
Choose Your Adventure:
No changes to the resource for the course - You are done!
New updated version of the current resource (I.E., updating from the 3rd edition to the 4th edition) Please contact Chris.mcgee@mrhschools.net
A desire to pilot new resources, kick off the process using the form below. Once the fomr is complete a form will be generated and shared to track progress. Please do all steps in partnership with the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment:
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