Scott City R-1

ISSUE 1 SEPTEMBER 2009? ?

his summer I had the opportunity to work with an elementary vertical team while

attending the Show Me Curriculum Administrator’s Association(SMCAA) Summer

Conference. SMCAA Director Sharon Waite facilitated the conference. We learned that Tthe Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) Cycle Five will begin in 2010. There will be

changes that will effect every educator in our district. We must prepare now, while we are

writing curriculum, for these changes.

MSIP Cycle 5 is in the final stages of approval. Ms. Waite worked on the

final draft and relayed that although not set in stone, it is likely that the following

expectations and items will be included in MSIP Cycle 5 in some form:

n Evidence that the written curriculum is actually being taught in the classroom on

an ongoing basis. The MSIP team will request actual

student work, graded assessments, and teacher plans.

They will check to make sure these items match the

objectives and samples in the written curriculum. They

will request this information from two teachers per grade

level/subject level.

nEvidence of a mission that includes high expectations,

accountability, and data driven instruction. Use of best

practices such as Marzano Strategies and DOK

activities.

nScope and Sequence. All curriculum must have a

scope and sequence.

nAn emphasis will be placed on formative and

summative assessments.

nEmphasis that professional development is attached to

data: common assessments, MAP, and F/R lunch.

nEvidence that our district has created a positive environment for

student learning.

These are some of the MSIP 5th Cycle anticipated revisions.

The bottom line-- it is imperative that you collaborate on common objectives, common

assessments, and scope and sequence with your grade level/subject colleagues so that you are

using the same curriculum. You need to use, review, and update your curriculum on an ongoing

basis. Look at curriculum as an opportunity to let DESE and your community know how

outstandingly and professionally you serve your students.

What’s Inside:

MSIP CYCLE 5

ANTICIPATED REVISIONS

COMPONENTS YOUR

CURRICULUM SHOULD

CONTAIN

DEPTH OF KNOWLEGE

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Curricula

As you work on your curriculum,

questions may come up. I have resources on

assessments, Marzano Strategies, DOK,

differentiated instruction, and backwards design.

I look forward to collaborating with you

and your team.

Robin L. SmithRoom 105Ext. 214cell: 573-382-3804

IT’S A FACT: Collaboration is the key!

EATOnline: What you must include in your curriculum

Please check to make sure that all of your curriculum, including

Communication Arts and Math, have the following components:

Measurable Objectives

Essential Questions with Enduring Understanding Focus

Essential Questions must be listed

Specific Depth of Knowledge activities

A DOK 1 level for the majority of activities is NOT desired

Summative and Formative Assessments

Make sure the assessment matches the objective

Every learning activity must be assessed.

Level of Expectation

Cluster GLE/CLEs

Every GLE/CLE listed in your curriculum must be included in

your lesson activities and assessed. Do not make one

objective for one GLE/CLE.

Include scoring guides/rubrics

Specific Instructional Methods

Differentiated Instructional Activities

Enrichment activities

Content Standard and, Process Standards

Specific titles of district resources

Include notes in the note portion. They are viewed favorably

when the team reviews. If you have guest speakers planned,

include them in the note portion.

I am here to help you update your curriculum! You may find

me room 105 in the Middle School hallway. I can meet you before

or after school and on prep time. Let’s work together!

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WEBB-DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE

Generally:

Level 3 activities can be completed in a day.

Level 4 activities are multi-day projects.