1. A Statewide Curriculum Effort: Let the Journey Begin!

2. Starting Your Journey – Getting Some Direction!

3. Benefits to Statewide Effort???

4. Challenges to Statewide Effort???

5. Requirements for Success:
Strong Leadership
Development of a Plan
Teamwork
Communication
Celebrate Accomplishments

6. Be creative !
Don’t let “what is” hamper “what could be”!

7. Be realistic !
Creativity and enthusiasm must be balanced with what is possible.

8. Be inclusive ! Generate acceptance with inclusion into the process.
All potentially have something to offer

9. Be patient !
This is a long process; patience in the process is vital.

10. Be positive!
Support one another! Help each other maintain the momentum.

11. Be diverse ! Celebrate strengths of others
Recognize your personal limitations

12. Be Trusting !
Avoid negative assumptions; trust intentions of others.

13. Be Assertive
Stay true to the mission; do not permit “hostage” situations.