Consolidation and Curriculum Alignment Positives and Negatives of Consolidation Consolidating Curriculum in a Rural School What is Alignment Tools Used for Curriculum Alignment Developing a Standards Aligned Curriculum
REFERENCES Bruce Dennison, ROE Superintendent Jeff Whitsitt, United Superintendent Chris Sullens, Neponset Superintendent Terry Gutshall, Bureau Valley Principal Judy Taylor, Curriculum Director
POSITIVES Expanded Curriculum More AP Course Offerings Emphasis on Arts Program Opportunities Sports Band Housing Development
REFLECTIONS Visionary leadership Communicate everything Involve everyone Competition breeds success
NEGATIVES Loss of Identity Each district faced some opposition Schools are center piece of town What happens to all the memorabilia Rivalry Small town politics Philosophical teaching differences Transportation
REFLECTIONS You can’t satisfy everyone Financial gain misconception Increase travel time School Board makeup Curriculum alignment
SUMMARY Positives outweigh the Negatives Students have more opportunities Kids handle consolidation better than parents Extra curricular activities bring the communities together Strong leadership is essential