Curriculum Development and Approval Clause Samples

Curriculum Development and Approval. Curriculum development will be an ongoing process directed by the Principal with the approval of the Board of Directors. The curriculum will be implemented and evaluated through observations of teachers and students, with follow-up discussions with the Principal to include written future goals.

Curriculum Development and Approval. WPCS will review curriculum and curriculum development on an ongoing basis, directed by the Administrator with the approval of the Board of Directors. The curriculum will be implemented and evaluated through observations of teachers and students, with follow- up discussions with the Administrator to include written future goals. The efficacy of curriculum will be assessed in light of standardized test performance. Prior to opening the STEM Academy, WPCS will enlist staff and third parties to aid in the purchase and/or development of project- and mastery-based curriculum for upper grades. WPCS will start with the State content standards to outline the content for each course and grade level. WPCS will then purchase/acquire and/or compile curated content resources that align with state content standards, including standard textbooks and treatises; available digital content from reputable curriculum publishers; and open source, digital educational content from reputable organizations and sources, like the The University of Idaho Doceo Center for Innovation + Learning (UIDC), ▇▇-▇▇.▇▇▇, OpenStax CNS (Rice Univeristy), Khan Academy, SAS Curriculum Pathways, PhET Science Simulations (University of Colorado Boulder), CourseRA, MIT Open Courseware, and others. WPCS will also adopt a slate of research-based competencies (e.g., skills) and rubrics on which to assess students in the STEM Academy. Examples of such competencies include but are not limited to: • The State of Idaho IMEN COMPETENCIES o Reading Critically o Expressing Ideas o Investigating through Inquiry o Reasoning Quantitatively o Designing Solutions o Building Networks o Using Sources o Learning independently o Leading Teams o Navigating Conflict o Sustaining Wellness o Engaging as a Citizen • Big Picture Learning Goals o Empirical Reasoning o Communication o Empirical Reasoning o Quantitative Reasoning o Empirical Reasoning o Social reasoning o Empirical Reasoning o Personal Qualities: Self-Management, Organization o Personal Qualities: Leadership, Cooperation o Social Reasoning; Personal Qualities: Responsibility, Empathy, Cooperation o Personal Qualities: Responsibility, Empathy, Cooperation; Social Reasoning o Personal Qualities: Enhance my Community • Workforce Readiness Skills o Critical Thinking/Creative Problem Solving; Digital Literacy o Oral/Written Communication o Critical Thinking/Creative Problem Solving o Critical Thinking/Creative Problem Solving o Critical Thinking/Creative Problem Solv...

Curriculum Development and Approval. With the ultimate approval of the Board of Directors, curriculum development will be led by the Director and the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Coordinator. Initial development of each grade of Shoshoni language curriculum and curricular materials will be, at minimum a seven year project with one year of curriculum and curricular materials developed each year. Additionally, curriculum development will be on ongoing process with evaluation, assessment, and refinement annually. The curriculum will be implemented and evaluated through observations of the Coordinator, teachers, stakeholders, parents and students. Curriculum will also be evaluated through all assessments required by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) or State of Idaho Waiver and the State Department of Education, curriculum-based assessment, content-based assessment, and rubrics.

Curriculum Development and Approval. BCCLC recognizes that curriculum development and alignment is a continuous process. The school’s curriculum is fully aligned with the Thoroughness Standards, as documented under Tab

Curriculum Development and Approval. Curriculum development is an ongoing process directed by the Principal with the approval of the Board. The curriculum will be implemented and evaluated through observations and progress of teachers and students, with follow-up discussions with the Principal to include written future goals. Based on need, provisions of educational programs and services, such as physical education, Safe/Drug Free Schools programs, guidance and counseling services, parent education programs, social work and psychological services, occupational education, driver education, and summer school programs will be identified. Provisions for such programs and services will be set forth if need determines and/or if finances are available. The Board and Principal work together to develop, approve, implement and evaluate these programs and services. TVCS follows the Idaho State Standards regarding HIV/AIDS education and family life/sex education. Parents are given notice prior to instruction, with the option to preview curriculum, have their child opt-out of instruction and/or attend with their child. The Village Charter School will offer an educational program appropriate to the level of student understanding, which is in accordance with the curriculum and:  allows students to study and discuss controversial issues  provides opportunities to examine evidence, facts, and differing viewpoints  teaches the importance of fact, the value of judgment, and the respect of conflicting opinions  requires teachers to serve as unbiased moderators for student discussions