Curriculum Department

Learning and Leading for Tomorrow!

District Assessment Schedule

This year's assessment schedule is linked to the right of this text box. Please mark your calendar and be aware of all assessment windows.

If you have questions about the assessment schedule, please contact Mr. Phil Short at shortp@wbsdweb.com

WBSD- Propelling Forward

The WBSD Forward is a working metaphor for the curriculum, instruction, and assessment work across our district.

It moves in a cycle, driving us forward, and keeps our focus right where it belongs: on student learning.

Placing students at the center of the four PLC questions is the right work.

What do we want students to learn? ( Essential Standards)
How do we know they’ve learned it? ( Common Formative Assessments)
What do we do if they didn’t learn it? ( Intervention)
What do we do if they did? ( Enrichment)

Whether you’re designing a year-long program, collaboration with teacher teams, planning a unit, delivering a daily lesson, building a behavior or SEL initiative, or reflection on what to do next, those four core questions serve as a guide on how we respond to our students and move forward.

It’s grounded in research, versatile across all grades and subjects, and centered on student data. It propels us forward and keeps our shared focus where it matters most: on student success."

AI Guide for Teachers

Artifical Intelligence in the WBSD

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence is undeniably impacting academia and reshaping our global society. We know that many students are engaging with AI both after they leave for the day and after they leave us at graduation. Therefore, as educators, we have an obligation to confront Artificial Intelligence.

However, we do so in a way that emphasizes the importance of developing academic standards and skills to prepare students for their future. This means we need to ensure students understand AI's capabilities and limitations, when it is appropriate to use and not to use AI, and how best to critically evaluate what AI produces.

This requires adjusting instructional practices so that AI does not compromise essential student learning and development, while building, in a safe and age-appropriate way, artificial intelligence literacy so students have the knowledge and wisdom to succeed in a world with artificial intelligence.

Last year, a team of teachers and administrators developed the WBSD Guide to Artificial Intelligence to help bring clarity and support regarding the use of AI.

Our vision for AI is to Engage, Enlighten, and Empower. We strive to engage staff and students in opportunities to use AI as a tool, enlighten our community on ethical use and best practices, and empower learners to use AI responsibly.

Our AI framework includes clear rights for both students and teachers, district-approved tools that prioritize privacy and security, and classroom guidelines that help ensure AI enhances learning without replacing essential skills like writing and critical thinking. Above all, we view AI as a support for teaching and learning—not a replacement for creativity, communication, or professional judgment.

Curriculum Study Council FAQ

1) What is the main function of the Curriculum Study Council?

A: The Curriculum Study Council, functioning as an advisory and consultative body, shall review, study, research programs, and make recommendations in writing to the superintendent in curriculum areas that are beneficial to the district.

2) I would like to purchase a new textbook, what's the process?

A: In order for the district to adopt a new textbook, you must follow the process outlined here for a new program or course. The recommendation would then be approved first by your building administrator prior to being reviewed by the CSC.

3) I found a wonderful online article/podcast that is compatible with my already approved curricula standards/course syllabus, does it need to be approved?

A: We ask that you use your professional judgment in this situation. If you are in a situation where you are not sure if the resource is compatible with your already approved curricula, then please contact your building administrator to determine its compatibility.

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