Curriculum Presentation Talk about background, qualifications & expertise…… Curriculum Presentation Dr. Amy Warke Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Instruction
Purpose of Meeting Develop common understandings around curriculum and instruction Correct misinformation Increase transparency Introductory notes.
Curriculum Development Curriculum Development Philosophy Awareness Development Implementation Refinement Sustainability Flossmoor 161 Timeline Discuss buy-in. Schedule, how this is being accomplished….
Where we were……. Illinois Learning Standards 1997 Inch deep and mile wide-coverage ISAT Objectives for instruction and expected results and/or skills developed from learning.
Where are we going? Common Core State Standards English Language Arts & Math Soon to be Released: Next Generation Science Standards Social Science Standards June of 2010. Need to be prepared for PARCC in 2014. Recommendations to have teach for a full year prior to next generation tests. Demands of the common core, shifts and changes in instructional practices
How is learning and teaching changed with the CCSS Conceptual Understandings Focus on process not getting the right answer Incorporating 8 Mathematical Practices ELA-Close Read, Informational Text, Writing Depth of Knowledge
How do we measure? Currently ISAT 2014 PARCC Assessment Local Data MAP Common Assessments A list of procedures and steps, or a lecture slide with media.
ACE Program Clarifications Previous Services Current Services “Up-leveling”
Curriculum Mapper Software Collaborative Learning, Inc. Initial Cost: $60,985.00 4 year subscription, $15,246.25 per year Benefits of software Areas of opportunity www.clihome.com Conclusion to course, lecture, et al.
Flossmoor School District 161 21st Century Learning Flossmoor School District 161 Organizing and Managing School-Wide Data Implement Common Core Develop Common Assessments Alignment of Data and Instruction Investigate Homework and Grading Practices Communicate and Manage Initiatives