Competency: Curriculum Instruction and Assessment for All Learners

Subcompetencies:

1. Implement state academic standards, 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 differential 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 date from valid assessments that are consistent with knowledge of child learning and development and technical standards of measurement to monitor student progress; 

6. Lead 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 instructional practice that is consistent with knowledge of child learning and development, intellectually challenging, authentic to student experiences, recognizes student strengths, and differentiated and personalized.