1. Curriculum Overview May 2011 Travis Bracht Director of Student Learning

2. Outstanding School Act Show-Me Standards Curriculum Frameworks Missouri School Improvement Program Curriculum Mandates Document Development Approval Implementation Review Cycle FHSD Curriculum

3. Curriculum Mandates The Outstanding Schools Act of 1993 Missouri’s commitment to a public school system that prepares students for the 21 st century. In addition, it calls for increased accountability in improving student academic performance for all of Missouri's public school districts and school buildings.

4. Show-Me Standards Curriculum Frameworks Statewide Assessment PD for Educators Professional Standards For New Educators Outstanding Schools Act of 1993

5. Outstanding Schools Act of 1993 Show-Me Standards – set standards to define learning Curriculum Frameworks – tool for assisting districts in aligning local curriculum to state standards New Statewide Assessment – indication of student learning Professional Development for Educators – state aid to support professional development Professional Standards for New Educators – provide strong link between teacher preparation and school community expectations

6. 33 Performance (Process) Standards 1. gather, analyze, apply information & ideas 2. communicate effectively within/beyond classroom 3. recognize & solve problems 4. make decisions & act as responsible member of society 40 Knowledge (Content) Standards Communication Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, & Health/PE SHOW-ME STANDARDS - 73 Rigorous Standards Define what students should know and be able to do.

7. CA 3 Reading & Evaluating Non- fiction 1.6 Patterns & Relationships 1.10 Apply Information 2.2 Review & Revise Communications 3.5 Reason Inductively FHSD POWER STANDARDS

8. Curriculum Frameworks Provide assistance to districts in aligning local curriculum with the Show-Me Standards. 1996 Grade-Span K-4, 5-8, 9-12 Communication Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Fine Arts Health/PE 2004 (2008 version 2.0) Grade-Level K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9-12 Communication Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Fine Arts Health/PE Information & Communications Technology 2007 Course-Level High School Communication Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Information & Communications Technology

9. CA, MA, SC, SS Guide MAP & EOC Tests Foundation Measurable Learner Objectives Alignment Show-Me Standards Vertically Within Content Influenced by National Standards Developed by MO Educators Grade-Level & Course-Level Expectations (GLEs & CLEs)

10. Requires districts to have a long-range plan for ongoing curriculum development and revision, to develop written curriculum guides for all curricular areas, and to implement the stated curriculum Instructional Design and Practices 4 th Cycle The district implements written curriculum for all its instructional programs. 6.1

11. MSIP – 4 th Cycle Instructional Design and Practices 6.1 The district implements written curriculum for all its instructional programs. 1. Each written curriculum guide must include the following components: a rationale which relates the general goals of each subject area and course to the district's mission and philosophy a general description of the content of each subject area at the elementary level and each secondary-level course general goals for graduates in each subject area specific, measurable learner objectives for each course at each grade level alignment of the measurable learner objectives for each course to the knowledge, skills, and competencies that students need to meet the district’s goals and the Show-Me Standards instructional activities and specific assessments (including performance-based assessments) for the learner objectives evidence that individual learner objectives have been articulated by grade level/course sequence date of board review and approval for each curriculum guide.

12. MSIP – 4 th Cycle Instructional Design and Practices 6.1 The district implements written curriculum for all its instructional programs. 2. Teachers receive training on the curriculum review and revision process, curriculum alignment, and classroom assessment strategies. 3. The written curriculum incorporates content and processes related to equity, technology, research, and workplace- readiness skills. 4. Systematic procedures are used to review and revise the written curriculum.

13. The FHSD Curriculum Document Contains…

14. Mission Vision ValuesGoals FHSD

15. FHSD Graduate Goals Upon completion of their academic study in the Francis Howell School District, students will be able to: 1. Gather, analyze and apply information and ideas. 2. Communicate effectively within and beyond the classroom. 3. Recognize and solve problems. 4. Make decisions and act as responsible members of society.

16. GLEs/CLEs & National Standards Learner Objectives Concepts Essential Vocabulary Student Should Know Student Should Be Able To Do Sample Activities Sample Assessments Readiness & Equity FHSD Curriculum Document

17. Sample Activities & Assessments Aligned To:Equity & Readiness Process Standards (CA 3, 1.6, 1.10, 2.2, 3.5) Content Standards (GLEs/CLEs) Depth of Knowledge (Complexity) Instructional Strategies (Marzano) Level of Expectation (Expected Mastery) 21 st Century Themes Learning & Innovation Information, Media, & Technology Skills Life & Career Skills Nonfiction Reading & Writing Enrichment Opportunity Intervention Opportunity Gender, Ethnic, & Disability Equity

19. Budget for Project Post Curriculum Project Select Curriculum Writers Provide Training/PD for Writers Monitor Progress Course Map Common Assessments Resource Considerations Prepare for Approval Process FHSD Curriculum Development

20. BOE ASPC CAC Content Leaders & Teachers FHSD Curriculum Approval Process Curriculum Advisory Council Academic Strategic Planning Committee

21. Teacher Professional Development Curriculum Posted on Website Coordinate Resource Order, Distribution, & Implementation Enter Common Assessment Into Mastery Manager After Curriculum Approval

22. Content Leaders Visit Classrooms & Seek Feedback PLCs Collaborate Frequently Administer Common Assessments & Analyze Data Buildings Monitor Curriculum Implementation During Curriculum Implementation

23. Seek Feedback From Teachers Add Resource Links/Ideas to Curriculum Template Revise & Adjust Curriculum Document Revise & Adjust Common Assessments After Year 1 Implementation

24. 6 Year Cycle 50 Projects/Year Continuous Improvement Increased Achievement Collaborative Process Curriculum

25. Questions