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Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Professional Development. Strategic Plan. Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Objectives Curriculum audit Review of graduation requirements Planning for local impact of Keystone Exams Monitoring of state adoption of Common Core Standards
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Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Professional Development
Strategic Plan Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Objectives • Curriculum audit • Review of graduation requirements • Planning for local impact of Keystone Exams • Monitoring of state adoption of Common Core Standards • Curriculum development • Refine/develop curriculum using Understanding by Design process • Review, evaluate and recommend for purchase of materials • Incorporate Common Core Standards (English/language arts and mathematics) • Updating of elementary course overviews • Curriculum Connector • Continue to add resources to enhance classroom instruction • Continue to add common assessments by grade level and course
Strategic Plan Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Objectives • RTSD assessment plan • Formalize purpose and use of assessments at each grade level and in each content area • Continuation of development of common assessments by course and grade level • Use of standards-based assessments to monitor student progress towards proficiency • Use of student performance data to inform instruction • Performance Tracker • NWEA MAP • Benchmark assessments • Formative assessments
Strategic PlanProfessional Development Objectives Continue professional development in the areas of: • Use of assessments to inform instruction • Use of DesCartes Continuum of Learning (NWEA) • Differentiation • Shared inquiry • Instructional technology
Achievements • AYP achievement – all schools, every year • Partnership with Penn Literacy Network • Streamlined curriculum review process • Performance Tracker • Elementary Math Benchmark Assessment System fully integrated • Literacy Assessment Database fully integrated • NWEA MAP administered to 1,500 students • Online Curriculum Connector providing instant access to current curriculum documents and replacing paper • Professional development for all teachers and administrators • Performance Tracker • NWEA MAP
Goals 2011-2012 Goal 1To develop and implement a written district-wide curriculum and to ensure that the professional development plan for the district aligns with the curriculum and instruction goals, is relevant and meets the ongoing needs of staff. Goal 2 To analyze and determine the extent that the assessments used in RTSD yield information that can be used for appropriate decision-making as well as aligning with state requirements. Goal 3To create an analysis of effectiveness and parity of program/staff allocations. Goal 4To create a protocol for alignment of the strategic plan and policies with appropriate curriculum and instruction recommendations. Goal 5 To create an ongoing mechanism for the use and evaluation of technology.