Curriculum Renewal Process

Year 1

Curriculum Committee (Pre K - 12) is established (for the specific content area undergoing review)

Needs Assessment

Committee will review multiple data points that reflect implementation of the taught curriculum (SAT/ACT, AP scores, MCAS, District Benchmark Assessments) to determine strength and deficit areas.

Curriculum Review

Scope and Sequence (Pre K - 12) will be reviewed for alignment with current Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.  Curriculum Maps will be analyzed for alignment with current Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in the content area.  A Single Point Rubric will be used to identify specific areas of Curriculum Maps in need of revision.  Maps will be revised.  Standards and courses that do not have Maps will be identified and developed. 

Instruction Review

Summary Statements from Learning Walkthroughs, Curriculum Maps, and Aggregated data provided by Principals will be analyzed for alignment to researched best practices for content area instruction.

Resource Review

Existing digital and print resources will be reviewed to determine whether these continue to meet our needs. New resources will be reviewed and considered for purchase.

Outcomes 

Curriculum Maps addressing all MA Frameworks / All Courses                                                                                                                                                       Curriculum Resource Purchasing Recommendations

Year 2 

Curriculum Implementation

• • • Scope and Sequence / Curriculum Units published

    • Taught curriculum aligned with written curriculum

    • Common Assessments analyzed for intended outcomes

Curriculum Resource Distribution

• • • Resources provided to principal(s) (or designee) for distribution to teachers

    • Resources redistributed as necessary

Professional Development

• • • Training in content, especially when new or revised standards have been released

    • Training in pedagogy, focused on standard practices and 21st Century learning skills

    • Training in the use of any new resources

    • Summer training will be utilized whenever possible

Job-embedded Support

• • • Provided by Instructional Coaches (Literacy, Math, Technology), Curriculum Supervisors (ELA, STE, Math, Social Studies), and Lead Teachers (all other content areas)

    • Modeling and co-planning to support the implementation of new curriculum, instructional practices, and/or resources

Year 3 - Year 5

Continue and Monitor Implementation; New teachers receive training and support

Year 6 (Year 1) 

Repeat process according to Curriculum Renewal Cycle