Curriculum Overview

May 2011

Travis BrachtDirector of Student Learning

Curriculum

Mandates

•Outstanding School Act•Show-Me Standards•Curriculum Frameworks•Missouri School Improvement Program

FHSD Curriculu

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• Document• Development• Approval• Implementation• Review• Cycle

Curriculum Mandates

The Outstanding Schools Act of 1993

Missouri’s commitment to a public school system that prepares students for the 21s

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century.

In addition, it calls for increased accountability in improving student academic performance for all of Missouri's public school districts and school buildings.

Show-Me Standards

Curriculum Framework

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Statewide Assessmen

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PD for Educators

Professional Standards For New Educators

Outstanding Schools Act

of 1993

Outstanding Schools Act of 1993• Show-Me Standards – set standards to define learning

• Curriculum Frameworks – tool for assisting districts in aligning local curriculum to state standards

• New Statewide Assessment – indication of student learning

• Professional Development for Educators – state aid to support professional development

• Professional Standards for New Educators – provide strong link between teacher preparation and school community expectations

CA 3 Reading &

Evaluating Non-fiction

1.6 Patterns &

Relationships

1.10 Apply

Information

2.2 Review & Revise Communications

3.5 Reason

Inductively FHSD

POWER STANDARDS

Curriculum FrameworksProvide assistance to districts in aligning local curriculum with the Show-Me Standards.

1996Grade-Span

K-4, 5-8, 9-12

Communication ArtsMathematics

ScienceSocial Studies

Fine ArtsHealth/PE

2004 (2008 version 2.0)Grade-Level

K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9-12

Communication ArtsMathematics

ScienceSocial Studies

Fine ArtsHealth/PE

Information & Communications Technology

2007Course-LevelHigh School

Communication ArtsMathematics

ScienceSocial StudiesInformation &

Communications Technology

CA, MA, SC, SS

Guide MAP & EOC Tests

FoundationMeasurable

Learner Objectives

Alignment Show-Me Standards

Vertically Within Content

Influenced by National

Standards

Developed by MO Educators

Grade-Level & Course-Level Expectations (GLEs & CLEs)

Requires districts to have a long-range plan for ongoing curriculum development and revision, to develop written curriculum guides for all curricular areas, and to implement the stated curriculum

MSIP

Instructional Design and Practices

4th

Cycle

The district implements written curriculum for all its instructional programs.

6.1

MSIP – 4th Cycle Instructional Design and Practices6.1 The district implements written curriculum for all its instructional programs.

1. Each written curriculum guide must include the following components:

• a rationale which relates the general goals of each subject area and course to the district's mission and philosophy

• a general description of the content of each subject area at the elementary level and each secondary-level course

• general goals for graduates in each subject area

• specific, measurable learner objectives for each course at each grade level

• alignment of the measurable learner objectives for each course to the knowledge, skills, and competencies that students need to meet the district’s goals and the Show-Me Standards

• instructional activities and specific assessments (including performance-based assessments) for the learner objectives

• evidence that individual learner objectives have been articulated by grade level/course sequence

• date of board review and approval for each curriculum guide.

MSIP – 4th Cycle Instructional Design and Practices

6.1 The district implements written curriculum for all its instructional programs.

2. Teachers receive training on the curriculum review and revision process, curriculum alignment, and classroom assessment strategies.

3. The written curriculum incorporates content and processes related to equity, technology, research, and workplace-readiness skills.

4. Systematic procedures are used to review and revise the written curriculum.

The FHSD Curriculum Document Contains…

Mission

Values

FHSD

FHSD Graduate Goals

Upon completion of their academic study in the Francis Howell School District, students will be able to:

1. Gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.

2. Communicate effectively within and beyond the classroom.

3. Recognize and solve problems.

4. Make decisions and act as responsible members of society.

GLEs/CLEs & National

Standards

Learner Objectives

ConceptsEssential Vocabulary

Student Should Know

Student Should Be Able To Do

Sample Activities

Sample Assessments

Readiness & Equity

FHSD Curriculum Document

Sample Activities & Assessments

Aligned To: Equity & Readiness

Process Standards(CA 3, 1.6, 1.10, 2.2, 3.5)

Content Standards(GLEs/CLEs)

Depth of Knowledge(Complexity)

Instructional Strategies(Marzano)

Level of Expectation(Expected Mastery)

21st Century Themes

Learning & Innovation

Information, Media, & Technology Skills

Life & Career Skills

Nonfiction Reading & Writing

Enrichment Opportunity

Intervention Opportunity

Gender, Ethnic, & Disability Equity

Budget for Project

Post Curriculum

Project

Select Curriculum

Writers

Provide Training/PD for Writers

Monitor Progress

Course Map

Common Assessments

Resource Consideration

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Prepare for Approval Process

FHSD Curriculum Development

BOE

Content Leaders & Teachers

FHSD Curriculum Approval Process

Curriculum Advisory CouncilAcademic Strategic

Planning Committee

Teacher Professional Development

Coordinate Resource Order, Distribution, & Implementation

After Curriculum Approval

Content Leaders Visit Classrooms & Seek Feedback

PLCs Collaborate Frequently

Administer Common Assessments & Analyze Data

During Curriculum Implementation

Seek Feedback From Teachers

Add Resource Links/Ideas to Curriculum Template

After Year 1 Implementation

6 Year Cycle

50 Projects/Y

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Continuous Improveme

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Increased Achieveme

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Collaborative Process Curriculum

Questions