The AR ELA Pacing Calendars Google Sheets Add-on is a comprehensive curriculum planning tool designed specifically for Arkansas secondary English Language Arts teachers (grades 7โ12). This add-on streamlines instructional pacing, standards alignment, and assessment tracking by embedding key Arkansas and AP ELA standards directly into your spreadsheet workflow.
With this tool, educators can:
๐ Easily browse and insert Arkansas 7โ12 and AP ELA standards using an intuitive sidebar interface
๐ง Filter standards by grade and domain (e.g., Reading Literature, Writing, Vocabulary, AP Rhetorical Skills)
๐ Customize and export pacing calendars or individual pacing tabs for classroom planning
๐ค Automatically email exported copies of selected pacing tabs for collaboration or documentation
๐งน Reset pacing tabs quickly without deleting headers
๐ Generate visual assessment tracking charts
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Ensure alignment to state frameworks and simplify curriculum documentation
Whether you're building a year-long curriculum or collaborating across your department, this tool offers a flexible and user-friendly experience for teachers working in Google Sheets. Developed by an Arkansas high school ELA educator, the tool is classroom-tested and designed with teacher efficiency in mind.
The AR Math Secondary Pacing Tool is a custom Google Sheets add-on built for Arkansas math educators in grades 7โ12. It streamlines curriculum planning, standard tracking, and instructional alignmentโall in one powerful, easy-to-use interface.
Key Features:
๐น Interactive Sidebar Navigation โ Browse and insert Arkansas 7โ12 Math Standards directly into pacing calendars.
๐ค One-Click Tab Export โ Create personal copies of selected pacing calendars for individual use or sharing.
๐ MASTER Tab Updates โ Automatically compiles data from all pacing tabs into live, trackable master sheets:
MASTER T001โT007, MASTER SPED1โSPED2
๐งฎ Standard-Aligned Structure โ Each pacing tab links instruction and assessment to the Arkansas Math Standards by domain and grade level.
๐ฌ Teacher-Centered Design โ Built by and for Arkansas educators to reduce duplication, ensure coherence, and promote transparency across teams.
Why It Works:
The tool was designed to support consistent instruction, meet accountability requirements, and give teachers back time. With built-in formatting and automation, it reduces manual entry and promotes aligned, intentional planning.