CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION YEAR 1 PRIORITY 1 CI.P1 – SBCISD will design an aligned, articulated and well-administered curriculum that supports academically high standards of learning for all children from early childhood into the workforce and incorporates STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). There will be a consistent use of data to drive instructional decisions and improve learning. YEAR 1 GOALS CI.P1 - Year 1 Goal: To implement a uniform elementary and secondary curriculum consistently throughout the district. STATUS (JANUARY 2016) Training was provided to team of teachers on June 10th to review rigor and performance standards. Team of teachers will be completing the writing of the first six weeks curriculum in selected subject areas K-12. The first through third six weeks curriculum was written and shared with the teachers. Feedback was requested and received, curriculum writing group is working on the fourth six weeks. The fourth six weeks will be vetted to ensure accuracy and rigor. The administrative team will then go back and review the prior six weeks to implement feedback recommendations. Pre-Kindergarten teachers will receive CIRCLE training the week of August 15th. Pre-Kindergarten is now fully implemented at all campuses. A second round of trainings were held in December. In preparation of Year 3 goal to align to STEAM standards, a team of campus and district staff have received Project Lead the Way (PLTW) training. As part of the process of sharing best practices the teachers have been attending short session to share practices that have proven to be successful. NEXT STEPS Curriculum will continue in selected subject areas K-12. A rubric will be developed to measure level of rigor and alignment to TEKS. Training for curriculum writers will be provided by TASA to ensure a deeper understanding of writing curriculum and developing rigor. Teachers teaching teachers sessions will continue throughout the year. Content area specialists will be hired to assist in specific needs of reading/ELA, mathematics, science, and social studies.

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION YEAR 1 PRIORITY 2 CI.P2 - SBCISD will provide purposeful professional development that is continuous, relevant, and focused on providing teachers and administrators with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement: challenging and engaging instruction, best practices for college and career preparedness, differentiation for diverse student needs, implementation of the curriculum and instruction, and integration of technology. Teachers will be given the necessary professional development to deliver challenging and engaging instruction driven by a high-quality curriculum and based on meeting the individual needs of every child from early childhood to graduation. YEAR 1 GOALS CI.P2 - Year 1 Goal: Schedule staff development targeting content/grade specific deconstruction of TEKS with vertical alignment within campus in accordance with SBCISD scope and sequence. STATUS (JANUARY 2016) A requirement was put in place to ensure that trainings attended during the summer sessions reflected their area of teaching. Began trainings on Workshop in Eduphoria to track professional development and ensure staff meets SBEC requirements. The transition has been completed from ERO to Eduphoria. All staff development sessions are now being reported in Eduphoria. A well developed staff development plan has been shared with the instructional leadership team of each campus. These meetings occur approximately twice a month and involve all members of the instructional team. The fall staff development plan submitted to SAC for approval included sessions for all grade levels and almost all support staff. Reminders are being sent out to campuses on a monthly basis. Feedback was requested from principals to provide professional development relevant to campus needs. Met with Region One to align the ILA sessions to the staff development provided. NEXT STEPS A staff development needs assessment is being developed to ensure that the needs of the students serve as the basis for our next round of staff development. The spring staff development plan will be submitted to SAC for approval at the next meeting. Principals, deans, and assistant principals will be provided with training to analyze data and help to determine the campus individual needs.

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION YEAR 1 PRIORITY 3 CI.P3 - SBCISD will provide the opportunities and tools to enhance the curriculum through the integration of innovative and emerging technologies in order to transform the teaching process and improve student achievement. Policies and procedures will be established to ensure that resources are used responsibly by students to their fullest advantage. The availability of technology will be inclusive and consistent across the District. YEAR 1 GOALS CI.P3 - Year 1 Goal: The District will evaluate current software practices to ensure the integration of innovative and emerging technologies, and develop a plan that targets those needs. STATUS (JANUARY 2016) Instructional Technology Specialists were transferred from technology to C&I and will now work solely with implementation of technology in the classroom. Dr. Vega has worked with us to develop Instructional Leadership Academy (ILA) sessions for the year. One of the topics to be focused on this year is the integration of technology into our classrooms. Revisions to the ILA plan are being considered to customize the training to the specific needs of San Benito CISD. The Instructional Technology Specialists will be focusing on this area. Specialists will be training and monitoring lesson throughout our district. The instructional technology specialists now work closely with the Director of Curriculum Development, Dr. Dotti Shelton, to ensure better support of all instructional programs. Campuses have been divided between the Technology Specialists so each is in charge of a number of campuses. This will lead to a better understanding of the campus climate and the campus needs. NEXT STEPS A district study of all instructional technology programs is being conducted. The study will look at cost, program usage, and reports available. A stop has been placed on the purchase of new software unless proven to be absolutely necessary. The C&I committee will work in conjunction with the Finance committee in regards to the technology program study. Information is being studied to complete a rubric will be developed and used to determine which programs will continue be used and which programs will not be. Instructional Technology Specialists will provide training on software not being fully utilized in an attempt to increase usage and understanding of available programs. They will continue to attend trainings at Region One as they become available to be SBCISD trainer of trainers for these programs.

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION YEAR 1 PRIORITY 4 CI.P4 -SBCISD will provide inclusive instruction through electives, inter-disciplinary, social skills, and embedded courses to produce the future college and career ready citizens in our community. Parental involvement will be a key in SBCISD to prepare our students and our parents for the future from early childhood into the workforce. YEAR 1 GOALS CI.P4 - Year 1 Goal: Develop a student profile in which the following skills and expectation for student success are established to ensure childhood to workforce success. This will include; Autonomy, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Growth Mindset, and Professional Ethics - http://www.schools.mckinneyisd.net/mcclure/files/2015/08/SoftSkills.pdf. STATUS (JANUARY 2016) Research is being conducted on programs that can be adopted by the district to assist our students in the development of career and social skills. The number of students that have access to the Naviance program is increasing. Efforts are being made to ensure that all those providing services to our students are collaborating, so all students can receive assistance. NEXT STEPS Research obtained on programs to teach career and social skills will be shared with representatives from each campus before a program is recommended. During the Spring semester, the possible implementation of the programs being researched will be evaluated.

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION YEAR 1 PRIORITY 5 CI.P5 -SBCISD will provide high quality instruction to all SBCISD students from early childhood to graduation through differentiated instruction. SBCISD will identify the best practices and implement the methods to provide instructional support for all students including our special populations students so that they may reach their potential. YEAR 1 GOALS CI.P5 - Year 1 Goal: Provide staff development on differentiated instruction to ensure that the needs of all students are being addressed. STATUS (JANUARY 2016) Review of the sessions provided in the summer and BOY to identify areas to focus on in November and throughout the year. Sessions provided were based on the feedback received after the summer and BOY sessions. Plan in place to review the PBMAS report to establish a priority list of areas of concern by subject area for each subpopulation. Additional PBMAS information will be provided by the state in early December. The areas of concern were evaluated and a targeted improvement plan was developed for the district. Focus on Differentiated instruction is being placed on lessons presently being developed. A majority of the staff development is focused on strategies that allow teachers to differentiate instruction. Walkthrough forms were edited to guide administrators as to what should be evident in the classroom. NEXT STEPS The Curriculum Department provided eighteen varied, instructional activities, strategies, and tools to principals. Support will continue to be provided to ensure understanding of the purpose, procedures, and learning principles. ILA sessions will continue to target the needs of Instructional Leaders in providing support for staff to ensure staff development is provided. Provide targeted training in area of concern identified in PBMAS. SIOP training will be provided in January to ensure differentiation strategies are provided to the ELL students.