Curriculum Instruction & Assessment

To demonstrate competence in curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the success of all learners, a superintendent, principal, director of special education, or director of community education must:

(1) implement state academic standards and a coherent system of culturally responsive curriculum, instruction, and assessment that promotes the mission, vision, and core values of the district to embody high expectations for student learning;

(2) develop, assess, and support teachers' and staff members' professional knowledge, skills, and practice through differentiated opportunities and emerging trends for learning and growth, guided by understanding professional and adult learning and development;

(3) apply research and best practices on integrating curriculum, technology, and relevant resources to help all learners achieve at high levels;

(4) understand and assess the implementation of alternative instructional designs, curriculum, positive approaches to behavior management, and assessment accommodations and modifications as appropriate in all programs;

(5) demonstrate the ability to use data from valid assessments that are consistent with knowledge of child learning and development and technical standards of measurement to monitor student progress;

(6) lead, support with meaningful and effective feedback, and assess instructional practice that is consistent with knowledge of child learning and development, effective pedagogy, and the needs of each student; and;

(7) promote and support instructional practice that is consistent with knowledge of child learning and development, is intellectually challenging, is authentic to student experiences, recognizes student strengths, and is differentiated and personalized.